WCL (Western Coalfields Limited) Recruitment 2026 for Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C - 444 Posts (Detailed Notification Out, Apply Opens 20 July)
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Cat-1 subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, has released the DETAILED recruitment notification (Employment Notification No. 2026/69, dated 16.07.2026) for 444 Technical & Supervisory Grade-C posts: 220 Mining Sirdar and 224 Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical/Electrical Supervisor, across WCL's Underground and Opencast mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. This supersedes the earlier Short Notice (30 June 2026) - all key details are now confirmed. Online applications open on 20 July 2026, 10:00 AM and close on 10 August 2026, 11:55 PM (also the cut-off date for age/eligibility). Minimum age is 18 years; maximum age is 30 years for UR/EWS, with relaxation of 3 years (OBC-NCL), 5 years (SC/ST), and further relaxation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. Application fee is Rs 1,180 (Rs 1,000 + GST) for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental candidates are exempt. Educational qualification is now fully specified: Mining Sirdar requires EITHER a valid DGMS Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency + Gas Testing + First-Aid certificates + 3 years' underground mining experience, OR a Diploma in Mining Engineering + valid DGMS Overman certificate + Gas Testing + First-Aid certificates. Assistant Foreman (Electrical) requires a minimum 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering + a valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate for Mines. Distance-learning/part-time qualifications and restricted competency certificates are NOT accepted, since these vacancies cover both UG and OC mines. Selection is via Computer Based Test (100 questions - 20 General Aptitude + 80 Technical - 90 minutes, no negative marking, bilingual English/Hindi), followed by Document Verification (zone of consideration: 3x vacancies per category) and a Medical Examination. Minimum qualifying marks in CBT: 50 (UR/EWS), 45 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST) out of 100, for both posts. Initial basic pay is Rs 47,330.25/month (NCWA XI) for both posts, plus DA, HRA, attendance bonus, transport subsidy and medical facility; Mining Sirdar has a 6-month probation, Assistant Foreman a 2-year training period. A candidate may apply for only ONE of the two posts - applying for both leads to cancellation.
444
Total Posts
Rs 47,330.25/month basic pay (confirmed, same for both posts) plus Coal India Limited-standard allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical facilities, leave benefits, and Provident Fund
Salary
18–30
Age (yrs)
WCL Mining Areas across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Location
WCL Releases Detailed Notification for 444 Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman Posts
About This Notification
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Undertaking under Coal India Limited and the Ministry of Coal, released a Short Notice on 30 June 2026 (also published in Employment News) announcing an upcoming recruitment drive for 444 posts under the Technical & Supervisory (T&S) Grade-C cadre:
| Post | Vacancies | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C | 220 | Rs 47,330.25/month |
| Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C | 224 | Rs 47,330.25/month |
| Total | 444 |
These are statutory mining/electrical supervisory roles for WCL's operational Areas spread across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, offering permanent Central PSU employment.
What IS confirmed by the official short notice:
- Total vacancies: 444 (220 Mining Sirdar + 224 Assistant Foreman Electrical)
- Basic pay: Rs 47,330.25/month for both posts, plus DA, HRA, medical facilities, leave benefits, provident fund, and other allowances per Coal India Limited rules
- Selection process: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
- Once the online application portal opens, candidates get a 21-day window to apply - no fixed calendar dates have been set yet
- Reported (via one detailed secondary source, not independently cross-verified) horizontal reservation split: Mining Sirdar shows 0 PwBD vacancies and 22 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) vacancies; Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical shows 9 PwBD vacancies and 22 ESM vacancies. Mining Sirdar reportedly has a larger Unreserved share, while Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical reportedly has a notably higher OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) allocation. WCL has stated these figures are provisional and may change at management's discretion.
- Age relaxation will be provided as per existing Government of India guidelines (exact relaxation years not yet specified)
What is NOT yet confirmed (still pending the detailed notification):
- Educational qualification - the official short notice explicitly does NOT specify this yet. Some secondary sources report an expected requirement of a Diploma in Mining (with DGMS certification) for Mining Sirdar and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Assistant Foreman - this is plausible given the statutory nature of these posts (DGMS certification is a standard requirement for Mining Sirdar roles in India generally) but should be treated as an informed expectation, not an official requirement, until WCL confirms it.
- Exact age limit - some secondary sources cite 18-30 years, but WCL's own short notice has not fixed this; treat as unconfirmed.
- Application open/close dates - a few secondary sources have published specific dates (e.g. 25 July or 31 July 2026 as a closing date), but the majority of more careful sources explicitly state no dates have been fixed yet, only that a 21-day window applies once the portal opens. The specific dates circulating should NOT be relied upon.
- Application fee - not yet specified in the short notice.
Candidates should treat this as an early-stage notification and prepare in advance (documents, CBT practice), but should wait for the detailed notification PDF on westerncoal.in before assuming any specific date or eligibility detail as final.
Key Details
Organization
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Category-1 PSU under Coal India Limited, Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Department
Technical & Supervisory (T&S) Cadre, WCL Mining Areas - Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Total Posts
444
Job Location
WCL Mining Areas across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application (dates to be announced - 21-day window once the portal opens) -> Step 2: Computer Based Test (CBT) -> Step 3: Document Verification -> Step 4: Medical Examination -> Step 5: Final Selection/Appointment
Official Website
https://www.westerncoal.in/
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian National (confirmed - WCL invites applications from suitable Indian Nationals)
Age Limit
✅ CONFIRMED: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years for UR/EWS, as on cut-off date 10.08.2026. Relaxation: OBC-NCL +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD(UR) +10 years, PwBD(OBC-NCL) +13 years, PwBD(SC/ST) +15 years, Ex-Servicemen = actual defence service + 3/6/8 years (UR/OBC/SC-ST) up to max age 50. Departmental (CIL & subsidiary) candidates: no upper age limit.
Educational Qualification — Mining Sirdar
✅ CONFIRMED — EITHER (a) valid DGMS Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency + valid Gas Testing Certificate + valid First-Aid Certificate + 3 years' experience in Underground Mines; OR (b) Diploma in Mining Engineering from a Government-recognized institute + valid DGMS Overman competency certificate + valid Gas Testing Certificate + valid First-Aid Certificate. Higher DGMS statutory competency certificates also accepted.
Educational Qualification — Assistant Foreman (Electrical)
✅ CONFIRMED: Diploma (minimum 3-year course) in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognized institute + valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate for Mines issued by the Appropriate Government
Qualification Restrictions
Degree/Diploma acquired through distance-learning/part-time mode is NOT considered. Candidates holding only RESTRICTED competency certificates are NOT eligible, since these vacancies cover both Underground (UG) and Opencast (OC) mines. All qualifications must be recognized by AICTE/UGC/appropriate Indian Statutory Authorities.
One Post Per Candidate
A candidate may apply for only ONE of the two posts (Mining Sirdar OR Assistant Foreman). Applying for both leads to cancellation of candidature.
Documents to Keep Ready
Scanned recent passport-size photo (within 3 weeks, JPG/JPEG), scanned signature in black ink, Matriculation certificate/marksheet (for DOB and as mandatory proof), Intermediate certificate (optional), post-specific statutory certificates (see qualification rows above with marksheets), category certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD) if applicable, EWS Income & Asset Certificate if applicable, Aadhaar card
Educational Qualification
NOT YET SPECIFIED in the official short notice. WCL has stated that minimum qualification and eligibility criteria for both posts will be detailed in the forthcoming comprehensive notification. Some secondary sources report an expected requirement of a Diploma in Mining (with DGMS statutory certification) for Mining Sirdar, and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical/Electrical Supervisor - this is a reasonable expectation given the statutory nature of these roles under Indian mining regulations, but candidates should wait for official confirmation before assuming this is final.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–30 years
WCL's short notice confirms that age relaxation will be provided as per existing Government of India guidelines, but does not specify the exact upper age limit or category-wise relaxation years. Some secondary sources report an indicative age band of 18-30 years, but this is NOT confirmed by the official short notice - treat as unconfirmed until the detailed notification is released.
