WCL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online 444 Mining Sirdar

• WCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

WCL Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

WCL Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

WCL Vacancy Details 2026

• Vacancies shown are provisional and may increase or decrease at the discretion of WCL management.
• As per Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment/CIL HQ guidelines, the post of Mining Sirdar does not fall under the identified list of positions for PwBD candidates, so PwBD reservation is not applicable for it.
• For Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, PwBD reservation applies to candidates with Hard of Hearing (HH); One Arm/One Leg/Both Legs/Leprosy Cured/Dwarfism/Acid Attack Victim (OA, OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV); Specific Learning Disability (SLD); or Multiple Disabilities involving these categories.

WCL Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates with other equivalent qualifications approved by the Central Government, or a higher qualification in the respective discipline, are also eligible.
• For Mining Sirdar, candidates with higher statutory competency certificates issued by DGMS are also eligible.
• Degree/Postgraduate/Diploma qualifications acquired through distance learning/part-time mode (or their equivalent) will not be considered.
• Since these vacancies are for both UG and OC mines, candidates holding restricted competency certificates are not eligible.
• All qualifications must be recognized by AICTE/UGC/appropriate Indian Statutory Authorities.

WCL Age Limit 2026

• Minimum age: 18 years as on the cut-off date (10.08.2026).
• Maximum age: 30 years for Unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates as on the cut-off date.

The Date of Birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination/equivalent certificate issued by a Central/State Board only will be accepted; no subsequent request for change will be entertained.

WCL Pay Scale and Training/Probation Period 2026

In addition to basic pay, other allowances such as Dearness Allowance, attendance bonus, special allowance, HRA, transport subsidy, and medical facility are admissible as per NCWA XI provisions. After successful completion of training/probation, further career growth follows the prevailing cadre schemes and rules.

WCL Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

• Applications from UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates without the prescribed fee will not be entertained and will be summarily rejected.
• The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Any tax or bank charges other than the prescribed fee will be borne by the candidate.
• Fee must be paid through online mode only; WCL is not responsible if a candidate deposits the fee by any other mode.

WCL Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document scrutiny/verification and a medical examination.

WCL CBT Exam Pattern 2026

• The CBT consists of 100 questions: Part 1 – General Aptitude (20 questions); Part 2 – Technical (80 questions). Each question carries 1 mark.
• Duration: 90 minutes. Questions are multiple-choice with four options.
• There is no negative marking; no marks are awarded for unattempted questions.
• The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi); in case of any discrepancy, the English version is valid and final.

• Candidates are shortlisted for document verification based on CBT marks; the zone of consideration is 3 times the number of vacancies in each category.
• In case of a tie in CBT marks, it is resolved first by Date of Birth (elder candidate ranked higher), then by alphabetic order of first name as per the Matriculation certificate.
• A Merit Panel is published on the WCL website after document verification, followed by a provisional offer of appointment based on relative merit and reservation norms.
• Candidature will be cancelled if a candidate is found ineligible at any stage — during scrutiny, during probation, or even during the course of employment.

WCL Mining Sirdar Syllabus 2026 (Part 2 highlights)

Beyond the common General Aptitude section (English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and current affairs), the Mining Sirdar technical syllabus covers: Explosives and Blasting Practice; Board and Pillar development/depillaring methods; Strata control and support systems; Stowing; Opencast working methods; Drifting; Geology; Mine Surveying; Danger of Inundation; Mine Fires and firefighting; Mine Rescue; Mine Ventilation and gases; Duties of Sirdar; Man-riding systems; Winding and shaft safety; Shaft sinking; Coal dust regulations; Accident classification; Face machineries; basic mine electrical systems; and provisions of the Mines Act 1952, Coal Mines Regulations 2017, and related DGMS circulars. Full syllabus is enclosed as Annexure I of the notification.

WCL Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Syllabus 2026 (Part 2 highlights)

Beyond the common General Aptitude section, the technical syllabus covers: Basics of Electrical Engineering (Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Law, power factor, safety devices); Power generation economics; Electrical Machineries (motors, generators, transformers); Electric Drives and Control (VFDs, PLC, SCADA, DCS); Switchgear and protective devices; Earthing systems (IS-3043); Neutral systems of power supply; Sub-station design and safety; Overhead lines and underground cables; General electrical safety and first aid; relevant legislation (CEA Regulations 2023, Electricity Act 2003, NBC 2016); and on-site emergency management planning. Full syllabus is enclosed as Annexure II of the notification.

WCL Recruitment 2026: Reservation Policy

• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM follows applicable Government of India Acts, rules, and guidelines in force at the time of finalization of results.
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates selected purely on merit (without relaxed standards) are adjusted against Unreserved vacancies, not reserved ones; those selected using relaxed standards are counted against reserved vacancies.
• ESM/PwBD reservation is horizontal: General category ESM/PwBD are adjusted against UR, OBC-NCL category ESM/PwBD against OBC-NCL vacancies, and SC/ST category ESM/PwBD against SC/ST vacancies.
• OBC(NCL) candidates must upload a valid Non-Creamy Layer caste certificate and self-declaration; the certificate must confirm the candidate does not fall in the Creamy Layer as on the cut-off date.
• EWS candidates must submit a valid Income & Asset Certificate based on gross annual income for Financial Year 2025-26, as per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res) dated 31.01.2019.
• Only persons with not less than 40% benchmark disability are eligible for PwBD relaxation/reservation; the original disability certificate must be submitted at document verification.
• PwBD candidates may opt for a Scribe facility if desired, per applicable GoI provisions, and must submit a Scribe certificate in the prescribed proforma at the time of reporting for the CBT.
• Ex-Servicemen who have already secured regular Group C/D Government employment after availing ESM reservation benefits are not eligible for ESM reservation and fee concession again, except under specific self-declaration conditions per DOP&T OM No. 36034/1/2014-Estt.(Res) dated 14.08.2014.

WCL Recruitment 2026: Documents Required

While applying online, candidates need to upload:

• Scanned recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than 3 weeks, JPG/JPEG format)
• Scanned signature in black ink (JPG/JPEG format)
• Certificate/Marksheet of Matriculation/Secondary School Examination/equivalent (Central/State Board)
• Certificate/Marksheet of Intermediate/Higher Secondary Examination/equivalent (optional)
• Post-specific documents (see below)
• Valid OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed format
• Valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable

Non-attachment of required/legible documents will be treated as an incomplete application and rejected outright.

How to Apply for WCL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit www.westerncoal.in > Career > Recruitment > Employment Notification for the posts > Apply Online. Step-by-step instructions are available on the portal.
2. Read the complete Employment Notification carefully to assess your eligibility before applying.
3. Fill in all required details and upload the documents listed above.
4. Pay the application fee of ₹1,180/- online, if applicable to your category.
5. Review all details carefully before final submission — no changes are allowed once the form is submitted.
6. Keep a printout of the filled application for future reference.

• A candidate may apply for only one of the two posts; applying for both will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Only applications submitted through the online recruitment portal will be considered.
• If a candidate submits multiple applications, only the one with the higher “Application Sequence Number” will be considered; fees paid against one sequence number cannot be adjusted against another.

WCL Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

• Test cities are chosen by the candidate at the time of application and cannot be changed later; WCL reserves the right to allocate or change test cities.
• No relaxation in the minimum qualification and eligibility criteria is admissible for any category of candidate.
• Qualifications acquired through distance learning/part-time mode are not considered.
• If a valid caste/category certificate is not uploaded, the candidate will be considered as UR; no request for change of category is allowed later.
• Certificates will be verified from the issuing authority; candidature will be cancelled if any certificate is found unsatisfactory or not genuine at any stage.
• EWS/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/ESM certificates must be in Hindi or English.
• Ex-Servicemen must produce their discharge certificate at document verification.
• Candidates must maintain an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least the next one year; admit cards are issued only through the official website/recruitment portal.
• Candidates employed in Government/Semi-Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification and a relieving order at the time of joining, if selected.
• Selected candidates can be posted at any UG or OC mine of any WCL area and are liable to transfer during their service.
• Appointment is subject to the candidate being found fit in the Initial Medical Examination as per Company standards.
• No TA/DA will be paid for the CBT, document verification, or joining.
• The Court of Jurisdiction for any dispute is the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay – Nagpur Bench.
• In case of any ambiguity, the English version of the Employment Notification is valid.
• Using unfair means, impersonation, or misbehaviour during the CBT will lead to disqualification, possible debarment from future WCL selection processes, and criminal prosecution. Furnishing false information leads to termination of service; canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.

WCL Recruitment 2026: Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Short Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here  
• Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
• Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
• Sarkari Result: Click Here

Applicants looking for more opportunities in the mining and core sector can check the latest Maharashtra Government Jobs and Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs across various departments. Those based near Nagpur can also browse Nagpur Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies.

Candidates with an Electrical Engineering background can further explore Electrical Supervisor Jobs and ITI/Diploma Government Jobs matching their qualification.