Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) invited applications for recruitment into 307 vacant posts through a notification released earlier in February 2020. Vacancies were advertised for 09 Dragline, 48 Dozer, 11 Grader, 167 Dumper, 28 Shovel, 06 Payloader, 21 Crane, and 17 Drill operators. The vacancies are various posts of operators in Singrauli (MP) and Sonebhadra (UP). Online applications can be submitted through the link provided on the official website of the NCL i.e. nclcil.in. The last date is to be extended considering the COVID-19 crisis in the country. Candidates must pay the specified application fee of Rs 500 to submit their applications. This article contains the complete details of the Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020. Read on to find out the application process and selection procedure of the NCL Recruitment 2020.
Latest: Online application window for Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 is scheduled to be extended.
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020
Northern Coalfields Limited is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) organization headquartered in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. NCL Recruitment 2020 is to fill up vacancies for 307 operator posts in 10 open cast mines located in Singrauli (MP) and Sonebhadra (UP). Check out the key dates of the recruitment below.
| Important event | Date |
| Start date of online application | 16 Mar 2020 |
| End of online application | To be extended |
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Norther Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Latest Updates
The Northern Coalfields Limited, released a public notice to announce the possibility of extension of the last date of submitting applications. Initially, the last date to apply for the recruitment into 307 operators’ posts was scheduled to be on March 30, 2020. However, considering the situations arising out of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, it is evident that the last date is going to be extended. NCL authorities are to announce the new dates in due course of time through the official website.
Click here to check the official notice regarding the extension of the application window for Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020.
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Official Notification
The official notification for the recruitment is released by the Northern Coalfields Limited at the official website. The detailed notification can be downloaded by clicking on the image below.
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Vacancy Details
Northern Coalfields is advertising 307 vacancies in all for the recruitment in 2020 . The vacancies are distributed across various posts of operators. The distribution of vacancies can be checked from below.
| Post | Vacancy |
| Dragline Operator (Trainee) | 09 |
| Dozer Operator (Trainee) | 48 |
| Grader Operator (Trainee) | 11 |
| Dumper Operator (Trainee) | 167 |
| Shovel Operator (Trainee) | 28 |
| Pay Loader Operator (Trainee) | 06 |
| Crane Operator (Trainee) | 21 |
| Drill Operator (Trainee) | 17 |
| Total | 307 |
The detailed bifurcation of advertised vacancies across different categories can be checked below.
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Training Period and Pay Scale
Selected candidates for final appointment are to be recruited into the designated posts at various pay levels. The candidates are to be placed in a three year training period initially. Check out the details of the pay level and the training period for each post below.
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Conditions
Northern Coalfields Limited has specified the minimum eligibility conditions to be met by the applicants. The conditions are specified in terms of the age limit and requisite minimum educational qualification of the applicant. Check out the details below.
Age Limit
The minimum age of the applicants must be at least 18 years as on the closing date of application. The maximum age of the candidates is set to be 30 years. However, the NCL allows relaxations in the maximum age limit to candidates belonging to special categories.
Check out the details of the category wise age relaxation below.
Educational qualification
The minimum educational qualification is specified for different posts of the NCL Recruitment 2020. Candidates must have the relevant technical exposure obtained through the specified technical course. The details of the requisite qualification can be checked below for each post.
Minimum marks
Applicants must have secured the specified minimum qualifying marks in the technical qualifications. The minimum qualifying marks is specified to be 55% in matriculation. NCL allows relaxations in the minimum qualifying marks to candidates belonging to special categories. Check out the details below.
| Category | Min marks |
| General | 55% |
| OBC-NCL | 50% |
| SC/ST | 45% |
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Application Process
Applications for the Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 can be submitted online. Desirous candidates can submit their application for recruitment through the online portal at nclcil.in. In order to apply online, candidates must first register on the portal of the website. The entire application process for the Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 is divided into four distinct steps as follow.
- Step 1: Registration
- Step 2: Fee Payment
- Step 3: Application
- Step 4: Submission
Application fee
The applicants are required to deposit the specified application fee at the second step of the application. The application fee is determined to be Rs 500 for unreserved candidates. Check out the application fee to be paid by all categories below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved | Rs 500 |
| OBC | Rs 500 |
| EWS | Rs 500 |
| SC/ST | Rs 0 |
| Ex Servicemen | Rs 0 |
| Departmental Candidates | Rs 0 |
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Selection Procedure
Applicants who comply with the minimum eligibility conditions are required to appear in a preliminary screening examination. All candidates must appear for the Common Written Test (CWT). Dragline Operator applicants must additionally take the Additional Technical Test (ATT). Merit list of candidates qualifying in the written test is published in the website and the candidates are called for document verification. Finally selected candidates are to be appointed in the advertised posts. Check out the details of the selection process below.
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Exam Scheme & Pattern
Scheme of Exam
All candidates have to appear in a Common Written Test (CWT) for HEMM positions. Candidates appearing for Dragline Operator post must take an Additional Technical Test (ATT) along with the CWT.
Exam Pattern
CWT is for an objective paper of 100 marks while the ATT is of 50 marks. All questions are of MCQ type documented bilingually in English and Hindi.
Check out the detailed marks distribution and cut off below
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Syllabus
The syllabus for the CWT is declared in the official notification. The syllabus of the CWT consists of questions from the following topics.
- Aptitude
- Traffic Rules
- Road Safety
- First Aid
- Basic Knowledge of Motor Vehicle maintenance
- General Intelligence
- Mental Ability
The syllabus of the ATT is comprised of questions from the trade of the ITI. Questions are to be included from the following indicative ITI trades.
- Diesel Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic
- Fitter trades
Northern Coalfields Recruitment 2020 Exam Center
The written tests of the NCL Recruitment 2020, including the CWT and the ATT are to be conducted in centres located in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The possible exam centers are indicated in the official notification. Check out the list of exam centers below.
Madhya Pradesh
- Singrauli
- Bhopal
- Jabalpur
Uttar Pradesh
- Sonebhadra
- Varanasi
- Allahabad
Important Downloads
| Notification | Link |
| Recruitment of HEMM Operator | Download here |
| Recruitment of Misc Posts | Download here |
FAQs
Q1. Will the NCL pay any travel allowance to candidates?
Ans. Travel allowance is only paid to SC/ST candidates. Check the official notification for details.
Q2. Where can I get the admit card for written exam?
Ans. The admit card for the written exam can be downloaded from the website when released. Admit cards will not be sent by NCL to any candidate.
Q3. What is the examination fee?
Ans. The exam fee is Rs 500 for Unreserved, OBC and EWS candidates.
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