NLCIL Recruitment 2026
BARSINGSAR PROJECT NLCIL RECRUITMENT 2026 Advt. No. 09/2025 | Junior Overman & Mining Sirdar (08 posts)
📌 1. POST, SCALE OF PAY, GRADE, VACANCIES & RESERVATION
| Post | Scale of Pay (INR) | Grade | Total | UR | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Overman (Trainee) | 31,000 – 1,00,000 | S1 | 03 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1* |
| Mining Sirdar (Selection Grade-I) | 26,000 – 1,10,000 | SG-1 | 05 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
*ST candidates for Junior Overman (unreserved slot) will be considered under general merit, age limit 30 years.
🎓 2. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (STATUTORY)
Junior Overman (Trainee)
- Diploma in Mining / Mining Engg. (recognized by Central Govt).
- Valid Overman's Certificate of Competency (DGMS) under Coal Mines Regulation 2017.
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- Minimum marks: 60% (UR/OBC) / 50% (SC/ST) aggregate in Diploma. No rounding off.
Mining Sirdar (Selection Grade-I)
Option A:
- Diploma/Degree (any subject except Mining) + Mining Sirdar Certificate (DGMS) + First Aid.
Option B:
- Diploma in Mining + Overman Certificate (DGMS) + First Aid.
📛 Local Language (Hindi) mandatory: SSLC / 10th certificate showing Hindi as subject or medium.
📌 CGPA conversion: 6.0/10 = 60%. Aggregate of all semesters. Private diploma prior to 1987 considered only if admission before AICTE statutory.
✅ Note: All qualifications must be from Indian institutes recognized by AICTE/DGMS. Equivalent/combination branches not allowed.
📅 3. CRUCIAL DATE
Crucial date for age, reservation, fee concession, etc.: 01/02/2026 (first of the month in which notification issued).
🔞 4. AGE LIMIT (as on 01/02/2026)
| Post | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Overman (Trainee) | 30 | 33 | 35 | 30* / 35** |
| Mining Sirdar (SG-I) | 30 | 33 | 35 | 35 |
- *ST applying against UR vacancy (no relaxation). **ST applying against reserved ST vacancy (relaxation 5 years).
- Relaxation for Ex‑Servicemen as per GoI guidelines; max age 58.
- Internal NLCIL employees need 2 years service left as on crucial date.
- OBC (NCL) candidates must upload valid certificate issued on or after 01/04/2025.
💰 5. PAY SCALES & CTC
S1 Grade (Junior Overman)
₹31,000 – ₹1,00,000 | CTC ≈ ₹8.64 Lakhs p.a.
SG1 Grade (Mining Sirdar)
₹26,000 – ₹1,10,000 | CTC ≈ ₹7.25 Lakhs p.a.
Additional benefits: Unified Incentive Scheme (annual), free medical treatment for self & dependents, Group Insurance, eligible residential accommodation (unfurnished) at standard rent in company townships (subject to availability).
📍 6. PLACE OF POSTING
Initially posted at Barsingsar Project, Rajasthan. However, selected candidates are liable to work in any Unit/Area/Place in India or abroad under NLCIL or its Joint Ventures/Associates/Subsidiaries.
⚖️ 7. RESERVATION & RELAXATION
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/Ex‑Servicemen reservation as per GoI guidelines.
- SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen exempted from application fee (but must pay processing fee).
- Upper age limit includes relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC(NCL) +3 yrs.
- Ex‑Servicemen relaxation per GoI, max age 58.
- OBC (NCL) certificate must be valid and obtained on/after 01/04/2025. OBC Creamy Layer not entitled to concession – must apply as UR.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories applying against UR vacancies shall be considered under general merit, no relaxation (except fee concession for SC/ST).
- PwBD: As per Gazette Notification 04.01.2021, identified suitable for these posts: None.
📝 8. METHOD OF SELECTION & SYLLABUS
1 PART-I : GENERAL APTITUDE (30 QUESTIONS)
📊 Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System, Percentage
- Profit & Loss, Discount
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Ratio & Proportion, Average
- Mensuration (Area, Volume)
- Simple & Compound Interest
🧠 Reasoning
- Analogies, Classification
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test
- Syllogism, Puzzles
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs)
🌍 General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National/International)
- Mining Industry News
- NLCIL Profile & History
- PSU / Coal Sector Updates
- Important Govt. Schemes
2 PART-II : SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE (70 QUESTIONS) – MINING ENGINEERING
⛏️ Mining Methods
- Bord & Pillar Method
- Longwall Mining
- Opencast / Surface Mining
- Development & Depillaring
💨 Mine Ventilation
- Ventilation Circuits
- Airflow Measurement
- Gases in Mines (CH₄, CO, etc.)
- Main Fans & Auxiliary Fans
🧱 Support & Roof Control
- Roof Bolting, Timbering
- Powered Supports
- Strata Control Instruments
💥 Blasting & Explosives
- Types of Explosives
- Shotfiring Procedure
- Statutory Provisions (CMR 2017)
- Safe Blasting Practices
📜 Mines Rules & Regulations
- Coal Mines Regulations 2017
- DGMS Circulars & Standards
- Mines Act 1952 (relevant)
- Statutory Duties of Overman/Sirdar
🚧 Safety & Environment
- First Aid in Mines
- Mine Accidents – Causes & Prevention
- Occupational Health Hazards
- Environmental Regulations
🛠️ Mine Machinery
- Coal Cutting Machines (SDLs, LHDs)
- Conveyors (belt, chain)
- Pumps & Drainage System
- Transport Systems (rope haulage, loco)
🧭 Surveying & Geology
- Basic Mine Surveying
- Compass, Leveling
- Geology of Coal Deposits
✅ Qualifying marks: UR – 50% | SC/ST/OBC-NCL (reserved) – 40% | +20 bonus marks for PAP added before qualifying.
Note: For Junior Overman – deeper focus on Overman duties & regulations; For Mining Sirdar – emphasis on Sirdar duties, statutory supervision, and safety.
🏡 9. PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS (PAPs) – BONUS 20 MARKS
🏥 10. MEDICAL FITNESS
Every provisionally selected candidate must undergo Pre‑Employment Medical examination by NLCIL's Medical Officer as per health standards. Rejection if found unfit to work in mines under The Mines Rules, 1955.
📋 11. GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Only Indian Nationals eligible.
- Qualifications from Indian Institutes recognized by AICTE/UGC/DGMS.
- Candidates from Govt/PSUs must produce NOC at document verification.
- NLCIL reserves right to relax conditions, cancel/modify recruitment, increase/decrease vacancies.
- SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen appearing for written test will be reimbursed sleeper class rail fare (shortest route) on production of proof.
- Candidates removed/terminated/deserted from NLCIL not eligible. Resigned candidates may apply if they meet eligibility.
- Voluntary retired candidates from CPSE/PSU may apply subject to repayment of VRS compensation as per rules.
- False information or suppression leads to rejection/termination at any stage.
- All communication via SMS/email – keep mobile and email active.
- Legal proceedings jurisdiction: Chennai only.
🖥️ 12. HOW TO APPLY?
- Apply online only at www.nlcindia.in (Careers page).
- Keep valid mobile & personal email ID active.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents in prescribed format.
- For multiple posts, submit separate application for each.
- Only last registered application will be considered if multiple submissions.
- After payment and upload, submit online and take printout for future reference.
- No manual/paper applications accepted.
- Online portal active from 16/02/2026 (10:00 hrs) to 18/03/2026 (17:00 hrs).
💳 13. PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE
| Post | Category | Application Fee + Processing (GST incl.) | Total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Overman | UR / OBC (NCL) | 300 + 295 | 595 |
| SC / ST / Ex‑Servicemen | Exempted + 295 | 295 | |
| Mining Sirdar | UR / OBC (NCL) | 250 + 236 | 486 |
| SC / ST / Ex‑Servicemen | Exempted + 236 | 236 |
SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen exempted from application fee but must pay processing fee. Fee is non‑refundable. Payment through SBI Collect (online).
📎 14. IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR UPLOADING DOCUMENTS
- Upload legible self‑attested documents only.
- Arrange multiple documents (like mark sheets) in chronological order in a single PDF.
- Only the last uploaded file will be saved if multiple uploads attempted.
- No physical submission of documents.
- Failure to upload mandatory documents will lead to rejection.
📂 15. DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED (SELF-ATTESTED)
| Document | File type | Max size |
|---|---|---|
| Passport size colour photograph (3.5×4.5 cm, after 01/10/2025) | JPEG | 50 KB |
| Signature (dark blue/black ink) | JPEG | 50 KB |
| Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC Mark Sheet) | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| Aadhaar Card & PAN Card | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| SSLC/10th & HSC Mark Sheets | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| Diploma/Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (all semesters in one PDF) | 2.5 MB | |
| Certificate of Competency (DGMS) as per post | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| Valid First Aid Certificate | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| Proof of Hindi (10th certificate showing Hindi as subject/medium) | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) – OBC certificate after 01/04/2025 | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| Ex‑Servicemen Proof (if applicable) | PDF/JPG | 250 KB |
| PAP documents: Eligibility Certificate, 12(2) Award, death/legal heir certificate, notarized consent, etc. | 2.5 MB (combined) | |
| NOC (for candidates from Govt/PSUs) – at document verification stage | — | — |
Note: The list is not exhaustive. Upload all documents to clearly establish eligibility. In case of multiple documents, combine in one PDF (chronological).
⏰ 16. IMPORTANT DATES
