Western Coalfields Limited Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Recruitment 2026

Age limit measured as on the cut-off date (10-08-2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age (UR / EWS): 30 years

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 years relaxation

• PwBD (UR): 10 years relaxation

• PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years relaxation

• PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years relaxation

• Departmental Candidates: No upper age limit

• Mining Sirdar (T&S Grade-C): Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS, valid Gas Testing Certificate, valid First-Aid Certificate, and 3 years experience in underground mines; OR a Diploma in Mining Engineering with valid Overman competency certificate, Gas Testing, and First Aid certificates.

• Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical) / Electrical Supervisor: Minimum 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a government-recognized institute, and a valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate valid for Mines issued by the appropriate government.

Note: Qualifications acquired through distance learning or part-time modes are NOT eligible. Candidates with restricted competency certificates are also ineligible.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post & Category:

Mining Sirdar (220 Posts):

• UR - 101,

• EWS - 22,

• SC - 24,

• ST - 38,

• OBC (NCL) - 35.

• (Horizontal Reservation: Ex-Servicemen - 22)

Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical) (224 Posts):

• UR - 91,

• EWS - 22,

• SC - 26,

• ST - 29,

• OBC (NCL) - 56.

• (Horizontal Reservation: PwBD - 9, Ex-Servicemen - 22)

Selected candidates will receive basic monthly pay along with other admissible allowances (DA, HRA, bonuses, transport subsidy, etc.) under the provisions of NCWA XI.