CCO Recruitment 2026: Coal Superintendent, Legal Officer, IT Officer Posts - Notification, Eligibility, Last Date

Recruitment Overview

• The Coal Controller's Organisation (CCO), under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of 24 vacancies for various Group A and Group B positions. This recruitment is strictly on a deputation basis (including short-term contract) for officers currently serving in Central/State Governments, UTs, Statutory Bodies, PSUs, or recognized universities/research institutes.
• This is a prestigious opportunity for experienced officers to serve in technical and administrative roles across various locations including Delhi, Dhanbad, Ranchi, Nagpur, Bilaspur, Sambalpur, Kolkata, and Kothegudem.

Vacancy Details

1. Educational Qualification & Experience

• Coal Superintendent (05 Posts): Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering + First Class Colliery Manager’s Certificate of Competency under Mines Act, 1952. Experience: 5 years experience (min 3 years in Coal Industry after obtaining certificate).
• Secretary to Coal Controller (01 Post): Qualification: Degree in Law/Commerce/Management or equivalent. Experience: 5 years experience in Admin, Accounts, Budget, RTI, or Legal matters.
• Assistant Coal Superintendent (07 Posts): Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering + Managerial Certificate of Competency (First Class or Second Class). Experience: 5 years experience in Coal Industry.
• Senior Geologist (01 Post): Qualification: Master’s Degree in Geology or Applied Geology. Experience: 5 years experience in Geological investigation/coal exploration.
• IT Officer (01 Post): Qualification: Degree in Computer Science/IT + 3 years experience OR Post Graduate in Computer Application/IT. Experience: Experience in Website maintenance, e-governance, or ERP systems.
• Legal Officer (01 Post): Qualification: Degree in Law. Experience: 3 years experience in handling court cases/legal matters.
• Survey Officer (02 Posts) & Senior Mines Surveyor (06 Posts): Qualification: Diploma in Mining Engineering or Diploma in Mine Surveying. Experience: 5 years experience in Mine Surveying.

2. Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Govt of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates (though standard deputation rules apply).

Selection Process

• This recruitment is NOT based on a written competitive exam. The selection is based on the following:
• Deputation Basis: Selection of officers from Central/State Govts, PSUs, etc.
• Screening Committee: Applications will be scrutinized by a committee to assess suitability.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview (if required).
• Final Merit: Based on the experience and suitability of the candidate.

Application Fee

• Not Specified in the notification. Candidates should verify if any fee is required via the official contact details.

How to Apply (Offline)

• Download Form: Obtain the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-A) from the official website coal.nic.in or Employment News.
• Fill Bio-data: Complete the form with accurate personal and professional details.
• Attach Documents: Collect self-attested copies of: ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years. Vigilance Clearance Certificate. Integrity Certificate. Cadre Clearance/Employer's Permission.
• Forward Through Channel: Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel (Head of Department) to the address mentioned below. Direct applications will not be accepted.
• Deadline: Ensure the application reaches within 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News.

• coal.nic.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 21st February 2026
• Application Submission Deadline: Within 30 days from 21/02/2026

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

• Download Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.