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| Recruiting authority | Authority — see source notice |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 19 Mar 2026 |
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Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)
- The total number of vacancies is 08, distributed as follows:
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess the following qualifications as of the crucial date (01-02-2026):
- For Junior Overman (Trainee) - S1 Grade: Diploma in Mining or Mining Engineering (3 years) OR equivalent approved qualification. Valid Overman's Certificate of Competency from DGMS under Coal Mines Regulation 2017. Valid First Aid Certificate. Proof of having passed SSLC/10th Standard/Matriculation as proof of Hindi medium study. Minimum Marks: 60% (Aggregate) for UR/OBC-NCL; 50% for SC/ST.
- For Mining Sirdar (Selection Grade-I) - SG1 Grade: Option A: Diploma or Degree in any subject (Non-Mining Engineering) + Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency (DGMS) + Valid First Aid Certificate. Option B: Diploma in Mining with Overman Competency Certificate + Valid First Aid Certificate. Proof of having passed SSLC/10th Standard/Matriculation as proof of Hindi medium study.
2. Age Limit & Relaxation
- Crucial Date for Age Calculation: 01-02-2026
- Age Relaxation Rules:
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
- OBC-NCL: 3 years relaxation.
- General Note: The maximum age limit in all cases cannot exceed 58 years.
Selection Stages
- Written Test: Objective Type (100 Marks).
- Document Verification: Based on merit list.
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Mandatory for final selection.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
- Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours).
- Mode: Likely Offline (OMR) or Online CBT (To be specified in admit card).
- Language: English only.
- Negative Marking: Yes. (Details usually 1/4th or 1/3rd deduction per wrong answer - refer official PDF for exact rule, generally 0.25 marks deducted).
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR: 50% SC/ST/OBC-NCL: 40%
- Bonus Marks: Project Affected Persons (PAPs) eligible for 20 bonus marks.
- Tie-Breaking: If two candidates score equal marks, preference is given to the candidate senior by age (Date of Birth), followed by the alphabetical order of the first name.
Syllabus Highlights
- General Aptitude (Part-I): Basic Mathematics (Diploma level), Logical Reasoning, General Awareness (Current Affairs, Mining Industry News).
- Technical Subject (Part-II): Mining Engineering, DGMS Regulations, Coal Mines Regulations 2017, Safety Standards, Ventilation, Ground Control.
Application Fee
- Fees are paid online. Categories are specific to the post applied for:
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official NLC website or click the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section below.
- Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Login with your credentials and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, and Required Certificates (DGMS Certificates, 10th Marksheet, etc.) in the prescribed format.
- Select the correct post (Junior Overman or Mining Sirdar) and category.
- Pay the application fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Final Submission: Submit the form on or before 19 March 2026 (Note: Payment ends 18th, Submission ends 19th).
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links Section
- Apply Online Link (Active from 16-02-2026)
- Official Notification PDF (Advt. 09/2025)
- Official Website: www.nlcindia.org
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