NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification
Have you heard about Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Technician Recruitment 2025? It's good news that Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has officially announced the Technician Recruitment 2025 for a total of 200 vacancies. The most awaited online application process for these Technician posts is open from 17 April 2025 to 10 May 2025.
Key Highlights
- Application Period: 17 April 2025 to 10 May 2025
- Available Positions: Technician (Fitter, Electrician, Welder)
- Selection Process: Computer-Based Test + Document Verification
- Salary: Competitive pay scales as per NCWA XI
This is the best opportunity for eligible candidates having technical qualification and also interested in applying for roles such as Technician Fitter, Electrician, and Welder should carefully review the full notification provided in this article before submitting their applications. This recruitment provides fantastic career opportunities to all candidates of technical background in the coal sector, offering competitive pay scales and attractive benefits in line with NCWA XI. The selection process in this NCL CIL recruitment will involve a Computer-Based Test (CBT) based in various centers across India, followed by document verification to finalize the candidates.
NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 Official Notification
NCL Technician Recruitment 2025
Short Details
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 17 April 2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 10 May 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 10 May 2025
- Exam Date: As per Schedule
- Admit Card Available: Before Exam
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹ 1180/-
- SC/ST/ESM/PwBD: No Fee
- Payable online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Class 10th/Matric passed from any recognized board in India
- ITI 2 Year Course Certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder)
- 1 Year Apprentice Training Certificate
Age Requirements (as on 10/05/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| ESM | Actual service period + 3 years |
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Eligibility: Candidates meeting the minimum criteria will appear for CBT.
Test Structure:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Marks: 100
- Sections:
- Section A: Technical Knowledge (70 MCQs × 1 mark each)
- Section B: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Aptitude (30 MCQs × 1 mark each)
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking
- Language: Bilingual (English/Hindi) - English prevails in case of ambiguity
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Positions | Category | Minimum Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| All Posts | UR/EWS | 50 |
| SC/ST/ESM/OBC-NCL/PwBD | 40 |
Tie-Breaking Criteria
- Higher score in Section A (Technical Knowledge)
- Older candidate (based on Date of Birth)
- Alphabetical order of names
Document Verification
- Candidates scoring above cut-off marks will be called for verification
- Required Documents:
- Original educational certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability/ESM certificates (if applicable)
- Non-submission of documents will lead to cancellation
Merit List Publication
- Provisional merit lists will be published on NCL official website
- Separate lists for each post category
Test Center Allocation
- Candidates can select preferred test cities during application
- NCL reserves right to change centers based on applicant distribution
Syllabus for CBT
Section A: Technical Knowledge
Technician Fitter (Trainee) Cat. III:
- Basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, statistics.
- System of units and conversions.
- 10th standard electricity knowledge.
- Properties of materials.
- Jigs, drilling, machining processes.
- Pipe fittings, belt drive, gear train.
- Measuring and machining tools.
- Limits, fits, tolerances.
- Workplace safety, fire extinguishers.
- Vehicle and internal combustion engine basics.
Technician Electrician (Trainee) Cat. III:
- Electrical fundamentals (Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Law, resistors, inductors, capacitors).
- Magnetic circuits, Faraday's laws, RLC circuits.
- DC generators and motors (types, characteristics, starters).
- Active/reactive power, power factor correction.
- Transformers (construction, EMF equation, cooling, maintenance).
- Measuring instruments (PMMC, MI meters, multimeter, illumination).
- Semiconductor devices (diodes, rectifiers).
- Induction and synchronous motors (construction, starters, speed control).
- Electric drives, wiring (power/control circuits, earthing, MCB, ELCB).
- Thermal power plant basics, non-conventional energy (solar, wind).
- Electrical substation, fault studies, protective relays, circuit breakers.
Technician Welder (Trainee) Cat. II:
- First aid, safety in welding (arc, oxy-acetylene).
- Welding processes (bolting, riveting, soldering, brazing).
- Welding joints, edge preparation, surface cleaning.
- Basic electricity for arc welding.
- Arc welding power sources (transformer, rectifier, inverter).
- Welding positions, symbols, arc length, polarity.
- Gas properties (oxygen, acetylene), gas cylinders, regulators.
- Gas welding techniques, arc blow, distortion control.
- Pipe welding, manifold systems.
- Filler rods, fluxes, welding defects.
- Electrode types, storage, baking.
- Weldability of metals (steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, aluminum, cast iron).
Section B: General Knowledge and Aptitude (Common for All Posts)
- General Knowledge: India, international relations, general science.
- General Awareness: Sports, defense, books, prizes, Indian democracy.
- Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability: Synonyms/antonyms (Hindi/English), grammar, relationships.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Work relationships, profit/loss, speed.
Vacancy Details (Total: 200 Posts)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Fitter Trainee Cat III | 95 |
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| Technician Electrician Trainee Cat III | 95 |
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| Technician Welder Trainee Cat II | 10 |
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Pay Scale & Benefits
| Post | Daily Rate (Training) | Grade After Training | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Fitter/Electrician (Cat III) | ₹1583.32/day | Cat IV | DA, HRA, Medical, Attendance Bonus, etc. as per NCWA XI |
| Technician Welder (Cat II) | ₹1536.50/day | Cat III | DA, HRA, Medical, Attendance Bonus, etc. as per NCWA XI |
How to Apply for NCL Technician Recruitment 2025
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation: Read the official notification thoroughly. Prepare scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates) in required formats. |
| 2 | Registration: Visit NCL official website https://www.nclcil.in/ between 17 April to 10 May 2025. Click "Apply Online" and register with valid email and mobile number. |
| 3 |
Fill Application Form:
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| 4 | Fee Payment: Pay the applicable fee (₹1180 for General/OBC/EWS) through online payment modes if required. SC/ST/PwBD/ESM candidates are exempted. |
| 5 | Final Submission: Review all details carefully and submit the application. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference. |
Important Notes
- Ensure all details match with original certificates
- Keep application number and fee receipt for future reference
- Application fee is non-refundable
- Candidates must bring original documents for verification
- No documents need to be sent by post
- False information will lead to disqualification
- Admit cards will be available on NCL website before exam
- Check NCL website regularly for updates
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the last date to apply for NCL Technician Recruitment 2025?
Answer. The last date to apply online is 10 May 2025.
Q. What is the age limit for Technician posts?
Answer. Minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years as on 10/05/2025 with relaxations for reserved categories.
Q. What is the application fee for General category?
Answer. The application fee for General category is ₹1180 (including GST).
Q. What is the selection process?
Answer. Selection is based on Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.
Q. What is the salary during training?
Answer. Technician Fitter/Electrician trainees get ₹1583.32/day and Welder trainees get ₹1536.50/day during 1-year training.
Q. How many vacancies are available?
Answer. There are total 200 vacancies (95 Fitter, 95 Electrician, 10 Welder).
Q. What documents are required for application?
Answer. Matric certificate, ITI certificate, Apprenticeship certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), photo, and signature are required.
Q. When will the exam be conducted?
Answer. Exam date will be announced later on NCL website.
Q. Is there any negative marking in CBT?
Answer. No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Q. Where can I check updates?
Answer. Regularly check the official website: https://www.nclcil.in/.
