WCL Mining Sirdar 2026 – 444 Posts, Apply Online 🟢 Active

WCL Mining Sirdar 2026 notification is out — Western Coalfields Limited has announced 444 vacancies for Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical under T&S Grade C. Applications open on westerncoal.in from 20.07.2026, and the last date to apply is 10.08.2026, with an application fee of Rs. 1,180 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

WCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Western Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, released this notification on 16.07.2026 for two technical posts at its coalfield units. The WCL Mining Sirdar vacancy 2026 covers 220 posts, while the Assistant Foreman Electrical WCL drive covers 224 posts, taking the combined total to 444. Both posts fall under the Trainees & Supervisors (T&S) Grade C category and require candidates to hold a relevant diploma along with specific statutory certificates issued by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS).

WCL is headquartered in Nagpur and operates coal mining areas spread across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, making it one of the larger coal-producing subsidiaries under the Coal India group. Candidates selected through this WCL recruitment 2026 drive will typically be posted at one of these operational areas based on vacancy distribution and organisational requirement, so applicants should be prepared for postings across either state rather than a single fixed location.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

For Mining Sirdar, candidates need a Diploma in Mining Engineering from a government-recognized institute, along with a valid Overman competency certificate, Gas Testing Certificate, and First Aid Certificate. For Assistant Foreman Electrical, a Diploma in Electrical Engineering is required together with a valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate for Mines. Both certificates must be issued or endorsed by DGMS to be considered valid at the application stage.

The WCL recruitment eligibility age limit is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 30 years, reckoned as of 10.08.2026. Age relaxation applies to SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and other reserved categories as per standard government norms — candidates should confirm their exact relaxed age band in the official notification before applying.

Keep scanned copies of your diploma marksheet and certificate, DGMS-issued Overman/Electrical Supervisory certificate, Gas Testing Certificate (Mining Sirdar only), First Aid Certificate (Mining Sirdar only), a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and category/PwBD certificate if applicable, ready before starting the WCL Mining Sirdar 2026 application. Incomplete or mismatched certificate uploads are one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at the scrutiny stage.

Application Fee

Important Dates

Salary and Selection Process

Selected candidates for the WCL Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman posts start on an initial basic pay of Rs. 47,330.25 per month under T&S Grade C, plus dearness allowance, HRA, and other allowances admissible under Coal India wage rules. Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and certificate checks for the mandatory DGMS-issued qualifications listed above. Candidates should keep original certificates ready for verification at every stage.

WCL has not yet announced the CBT exam centres or the exact question paper pattern for this 2026 drive. Based on past Coal India subsidiary recruitments for similar technical Grade C posts, the CBT is generally objective-type, covering the relevant diploma-level technical subject along with general awareness and reasoning sections, but candidates should rely only on the official notification once the detailed exam pattern is published rather than assuming a fixed pattern in advance.

How to Apply for WCL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official WCL careers page at westerncoal.in and go to the Career > Recruitment > Apply Online section once it activates on 20.07.2026.
2. Read the full notification for Mining Sirdar or Assistant Foreman Electrical carefully and confirm your eligibility.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your login credentials.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and certificate details, and upload scanned photograph, signature, and DGMS certificates.
5. Pay the application fee online (General/OBC/EWS candidates only) through the available payment options.
6. Review the completed WCL Mining Sirdar 2026 application form and submit it before 10.08.2026, keeping a printed copy for future reference.

As a Coal India Limited subsidiary, WCL follows the same recruitment and wage framework applicable across Coal India’s group companies — candidates can cross-check general PSU coal-sector recruitment norms on the parent company’s site at coalindia.in. The complete WCL Mining Sirdar 2026 notification PDF with post-wise reservation and zone details is available directly from WCL’s own document server at the official notification PDF. Bookmark this page for updates once the WCL Mining Sirdar 2026 admit card and CBT schedule are released.

Written By: GD Sarkari Naukri Desk

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