Nagpur, July 4: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Category-I Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Coal and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced a major recruitment drive for 444 statutory technical and supervisory positions. The vacancies will be filled through an online application process, offering eligible Indian candidates an opportunity to join one of India’s leading coal-producing companies.
The recruitment covers WCL’s 10 operational areas located across the states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Total Vacancies and Salary
The recruitment is being conducted for Technical & Supervisory (T&S) Grade-C positions, carrying an initial basic salary of ₹47,330.25 per month, along with other allowances and benefits as per company rules.
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Mining Sirdar (T&S Grade-C)
- Total Vacancies: 220
- Unreserved (UR): 101
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 22
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 24
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 38
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 35
Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical) / Electrical Supervisor (T&S Grade-C)
- Total Vacancies: 224
- Unreserved (UR): 91
- EWS: 22
- SC: 26
- ST: 29
- OBC: 56
Additionally, horizontal reservations for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be provided in accordance with Government of India guidelines.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates will be selected strictly on the basis of their performance in the examination.
The company has stated that age relaxation, reservation benefits, and other eligibility provisions will be implemented according to the Government of India’s recruitment rules.
Important Information
WCL has also clarified that the number of advertised vacancies is provisional, and the company reserves the right to increase, decrease, or modify the number of positions depending on organizational requirements.
The detailed recruitment notification, including educational qualifications, eligibility criteria, age limits, application fees, and the CBT examination schedule, will be released on the company’s official website.
How to Apply
Interested candidates will be able to submit their applications online only through the official WCL website once the application portal becomes active. The online application window will remain open for 21 days from the date the registration link is published.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification, verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, and complete the online application before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
The recruitment drive offers a significant opportunity for qualified candidates seeking a stable government-sector career in India’s coal mining and energy industry, with competitive pay, career growth, and employment benefits under Western Coalfields Limited.
