WCL (Western Coalfields Limited) Recruitment 2026 for Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C - 444 Posts (Short Notice Stage)
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna PSU under Coal India Limited/Ministry of Coal, has released a SHORT NOTICE (not yet the detailed notification) on 30 June 2026 for 444 Technical & Supervisory Grade-C posts: 220 Mining Sirdar and 224 Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical/Electrical Supervisor, across WCL's mining Areas in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Basic pay is confirmed at Rs 47,330.25/month plus Coal India-standard allowances (DA, HRA, medical, PF, leave benefits). Selection will be via Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. IMPORTANT: the detailed notification, exact application dates, application fee, and full eligibility criteria (educational qualification, precise age limit and category-wise relaxation) have NOT yet been released - WCL has only confirmed that once the online application portal opens, candidates will get a 21-day window to apply. Some secondary sources have published specific closing dates (e.g. 25 or 31 July 2026) or specific qualification requirements (Diploma in Mining/Electrical with DGMS certification), but these could not be verified against the official short notice or any more authoritative source, and should be treated as unconfirmed estimates, not official facts, until the detailed notification is published on westerncoal.in.
444
Total Posts
Rs 47,330.25/month basic pay (confirmed, same for both posts) plus Coal India Limited-standard allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), medical facilities, leave benefits, and Provident Fund
Salary
WCL Mining Areas across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Location
WCL Releases Short Notice for 444 Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman Posts
About This Notification
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Undertaking under Coal India Limited and the Ministry of Coal, released a Short Notice on 30 June 2026 (also published in Employment News) announcing an upcoming recruitment drive for 444 posts under the Technical & Supervisory (T&S) Grade-C cadre:
| Post | Vacancies | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C | 220 | Rs 47,330.25/month |
| Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C | 224 | Rs 47,330.25/month |
| Total | 444 |
These are statutory mining/electrical supervisory roles for WCL's operational Areas spread across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, offering permanent Central PSU employment.
What IS confirmed by the official short notice:
- Total vacancies: 444 (220 Mining Sirdar + 224 Assistant Foreman Electrical)
- Basic pay: Rs 47,330.25/month for both posts, plus DA, HRA, medical facilities, leave benefits, provident fund, and other allowances per Coal India Limited rules
- Selection process: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination
- Once the online application portal opens, candidates get a 21-day window to apply - no fixed calendar dates have been set yet
- Reported (via one detailed secondary source, not independently cross-verified) horizontal reservation split: Mining Sirdar shows 0 PwBD vacancies and 22 Ex-Servicemen (ESM) vacancies; Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical shows 9 PwBD vacancies and 22 ESM vacancies. Mining Sirdar reportedly has a larger Unreserved share, while Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical reportedly has a notably higher OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) allocation. WCL has stated these figures are provisional and may change at management's discretion.
- Age relaxation will be provided as per existing Government of India guidelines (exact relaxation years not yet specified)
What is NOT yet confirmed (still pending the detailed notification):
- Educational qualification - the official short notice explicitly does NOT specify this yet. Some secondary sources report an expected requirement of a Diploma in Mining (with DGMS certification) for Mining Sirdar and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Assistant Foreman - this is plausible given the statutory nature of these posts (DGMS certification is a standard requirement for Mining Sirdar roles in India generally) but should be treated as an informed expectation, not an official requirement, until WCL confirms it.
- Exact age limit - some secondary sources cite 18-30 years, but WCL's own short notice has not fixed this; treat as unconfirmed.
- Application open/close dates - a few secondary sources have published specific dates (e.g. 25 July or 31 July 2026 as a closing date), but the majority of more careful sources explicitly state no dates have been fixed yet, only that a 21-day window applies once the portal opens. The specific dates circulating should NOT be relied upon.
- Application fee - not yet specified in the short notice.
Candidates should treat this as an early-stage notification and prepare in advance (documents, CBT practice), but should wait for the detailed notification PDF on westerncoal.in before assuming any specific date or eligibility detail as final.
Key Details
Organization
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Category-1 PSU under Coal India Limited, Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Department
Technical & Supervisory (T&S) Cadre, WCL Mining Areas - Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Total Posts
444
Job Location
WCL Mining Areas across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application (dates to be announced - 21-day window once the portal opens) -> Step 2: Computer Based Test (CBT) -> Step 3: Document Verification -> Step 4: Medical Examination -> Step 5: Final Selection/Appointment
Official Website
https://www.westerncoal.in/
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian National (confirmed - WCL invites applications from suitable Indian Nationals)
Age Limit
NOT YET CONFIRMED by the official short notice. Some secondary sources cite 18-30 years, but this could not be independently verified against WCL's own release. Age relaxation will follow existing Government of India guidelines (exact years not yet specified).
Educational Qualification
NOT YET SPECIFIED in the official short notice - explicitly deferred to the detailed notification. Some secondary sources expect a Diploma in Mining with DGMS certification for Mining Sirdar, and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Assistant Foreman - plausible given the statutory nature of these roles, but unconfirmed.
Documents to Keep Ready
Age proof, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar card - candidates are advised to prepare these in advance of the application window opening
Educational Qualification
NOT YET SPECIFIED in the official short notice. WCL has stated that minimum qualification and eligibility criteria for both posts will be detailed in the forthcoming comprehensive notification. Some secondary sources report an expected requirement of a Diploma in Mining (with DGMS statutory certification) for Mining Sirdar, and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering for Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical/Electrical Supervisor - this is a reasonable expectation given the statutory nature of these roles under Indian mining regulations, but candidates should wait for official confirmation before assuming this is final.
Age Limit
WCL's short notice confirms that age relaxation will be provided as per existing Government of India guidelines, but does not specify the exact upper age limit or category-wise relaxation years. Some secondary sources report an indicative age band of 18-30 years, but this is NOT confirmed by the official short notice - treat as unconfirmed until the detailed notification is released.
