Name of Post:
WCL Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

Short Information:
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) invited applications for 444 Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor posts under Employment Notification No. 2026/69. The online application period ended on 10 August 2026. Selection includes a Computer Based Test, document verification and medical examination.

Application Closed:
The last date to submit the WCL Recruitment 2026 online application was
10 August 2026 at 11:55 PM.

CBT Date:
Not Announced.

Mining Sirdar includes 22 ESM posts. Assistant Foreman includes 22 ESM and 9 PwBD posts. PwBD reservation is not applicable to Mining Sirdar.

Mining Sirdar

• Valid Mining Sirdar Competency Certificate, Gas Testing Certificate, First-Aid Certificate and 3 years of underground-mine experience; or
• Diploma in Mining Engineering with valid DGMS Overman Certificate, Gas Testing Certificate and First-Aid Certificate.

Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor

• Minimum 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate for Mines.

• Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
• Language: Hindi and English
• Negative Marking: No
• UR / EWS Qualifying Marks: 50
• OBC Qualifying Marks: 45
• SC / ST Qualifying Marks: 40

General Aptitude

English comprehension, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, current affairs and coal-industry awareness.

Mining Sirdar

Mining methods, blasting, strata control, support, stowing, ventilation, mine gases, mine fire, rescue, surveying, machinery, Mines Act and Coal Mines Regulations.

Assistant Foreman

Electrical fundamentals, machines, transformers, drives, PLC, SCADA, switchgear, protection, earthing, substations, cables, electrical safety and statutory regulations.

1. Open the official Western Coalfields Limited recruitment page.
2. Open Employment Notification No. 2026/69.
3. Open the online application portal.
4. Register using an active email address and mobile number.
5. Select only one post.
6. Enter personal, qualification, category and certificate details.
7. Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
8. Pay the applicable application fee.
9. Review the application carefully before final submission.
10. Submit the form and save the application printout.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Black-ink signature
• Class 10 certificate and marksheet
• Diploma certificate and marksheets
• DGMS competency certificate, where applicable
• Gas Testing Certificate
• First-Aid Certificate
• Underground mine experience certificate, where applicable
• Electrical Supervisory Certificate for Mines, where applicable
• SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD / EWS / ESM certificate, where applicable
• NOC for government or PSU employees, where applicable

What was the last date for WCL Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application was
10 August 2026 at 11:55 PM.

How many vacancies were announced?

Western Coalfields Limited announced a total of
444 vacancies.

How many Mining Sirdar vacancies are available?

There are 220 Mining Sirdar posts.

How many Assistant Foreman vacancies are available?

There are 224 Assistant Foreman / Electrical Supervisor posts.

Is there negative marking in the WCL CBT?

No. The supplied recruitment details state that there is no negative marking.

What is the CBT duration?

The Computer Based Test duration is 90 minutes.

Has the WCL CBT date been announced?

No. The CBT date has not been announced in the supplied recruitment details.