NCL Technician Recruitment 2025: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has announced the official notification for the recruitment of Technician Posts. The NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification was released on April 17, 2025, with online applications accepted from April 17, 2025, to May 10, 2025.
Eligible candidates can apply for the NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 through the official website www.nclcil.in.

NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 Post Details
NCL is recruiting for Technician positions across various cadres with specific vacancy numbers and pay scales. Below is the detailed breakdown of the posts, vacancies, and daily-rated pay during the training period.
Post Name | Cadre | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale (Daily Rated) During Training |
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Technician Fitter (Trainee) Cat. III | Excavation (Excv.) | 66 | Rs 1583.32 per day |
Technician Fitter (Trainee) Cat. III | Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) | 29 | Rs 1583.32 per day |
Technician Electrician (Trainee) Cat. III | Excavation (Excv.) | 14 | Rs 1583.32 per day |
Technician Electrician (Trainee) Cat. III | Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) | 81 | Rs 1583.32 per day |
Technician Welder (Trainee) Cat. II | Excavation (Excv.) | 10 | Rs 1536.50 per day |
Northern Coalfields Limited Technician Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age criteria to apply for the Technician posts. The eligibility details for each post are outlined below.
Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (as on 10/05/2025) |
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Technician Fitter (Trainee) Cat. III | ITI (2-year course) in Fitter Trade + Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) + 1-year Apprenticeship Certificate | 18–30 years |
Technician Electrician (Trainee) Cat. III | ITI (2-year course) in Electrician Trade + Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) + 1-year Apprenticeship Certificate | 18–30 years |
Technician Welder (Trainee) Cat. II | ITI in Welder Trade + Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) + 1-year Apprenticeship Certificate | 18–30 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
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years (up to 50 years for SC/ST/OBC)
- Departmental Candidates: No upper age limit
Application Fees
The application fee varies by category, with exemptions for certain groups. The fee structure is as follows.
Category | Application Fee |
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UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | Rs 1180 (Rs 1000 + Rs 180 GST) |
SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Departmental Candidates | Nil |
NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification. The CBT consists of 100 marks, with 70 marks for technical knowledge (Section A) and 30 marks for general knowledge, reasoning, and aptitude (Section B). The test duration is 90 minutes, with no negative marking. Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks:
- UR/EWS: 50 marks
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ESM/PwBD: 40 marks
Successful candidates will undergo scrutiny of their documents, and final merit lists will be prepared based on CBT scores, with tiebreakers resolved by Section A scores, date of birth, and alphabetical order.
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Northern Coalfields Limited Technician Recruitment 2025 How to Apply
Candidates can apply for the NCL Technician Recruitment 2025 by following these steps:
- Visit www.nclcil.in and navigate to Career > Recruitment > Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment of Technician Posts > Apply Online.
- Register and fill out the online application form.
- Upload required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, Matriculation certificate, ITI certificate, apprenticeship certificate, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
Key dates for the recruitment process are provided below for candidates’ reference.
Event | Date |
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Start of Online Registration | April 17, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
Closing of Online Registration | May 10, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
FAQs for NCL Technician Recruitment 2025
Q1: Can I apply for multiple Technician posts?
No, candidates can apply for only one post. Multiple applications will result in cancellation.
Q2: Is there negative marking in the CBT?
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Computer-Based Test.
Q3: What documents are required during application?
You need to upload a passport-size photograph, signature, Matriculation certificate, ITI certificate, apprenticeship certificate, and relevant category certificates (if applicable).
Q4: Who is exempt from the application fee?
SC, ST, ESM, PwBD, and departmental candidates are exempt from paying the application fee.
Q5: How will I know the CBT date and venue?
The CBT date and venue will be communicated through the NCL website (www.nclcil.in). Candidates should check the website regularly for updates.