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Northern Coalfields Limited has released the answer key for Technician (Fitter, Electrician, Welder) recruitment. CBT exam conducted June 30, 2025 for 200 vacancies. Candidates can download provisional answer key and raise objections until July 7.

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)Technician (Trainee) Recruitment 2025Short Details of Notification

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 17/04/2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 10/05/2025 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 10/05/2025
  • Correction Date : To be announced
  • CBT Exam Date : 30/06/2025 (Completed)
  • Answer Key Released : 04/07/2025
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS : ₹1,180/-
  • SC / ST / PwBD / ESM : ₹0/- (No Fee)
  • Departmental Candidates : ₹0/- (No Fee)
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years as on 10 May 2025
  • Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, 05 years for Ex-Servicemen as per government norms
  • Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification

Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 200

Post NameTotal VacanciesEligibility
Technician Fitter (Trainee) Cat III95 Posts
  • Class 10th/Matriculation from recognized board
  • ITI Certificate in Fitter Trade (2 years)
  • One year Apprentice Training Certificate
Technician Electrician (Trainee) Cat III95 Posts
  • Class 10th/Matriculation from recognized board
  • ITI Certificate in Electrician Trade (2 years)
  • One year Apprentice Training Certificate
Technician Welder (Trainee) Cat III10 Posts
  • Class 10th/Matriculation from recognized board
  • ITI Certificate in Welder Trade (2 years)
  • One year Apprentice Training Certificate

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Pay Scale: Level 2 – ₹19,900 – 63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
  • Training Period: During training – Daily wage allowance as per NCL norms
  • Post Training Salary: ₹19,900/- basic pay + allowances (approximately ₹25,000-30,000 in hand)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Transport Allowance, Washing Allowance, PF, Gratuity
  • Job Security: PSU Government Employee Benefits under Coal India Limited
  • Career Growth: Promotion to Technician Grade II and further to Supervisory positions

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

  • Difficulty Level: High – Technical ITI knowledge + General Awareness required
  • Expected Applications: 40,000-50,000 candidates for 200 posts
  • Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:200 to 1:250 (Very High Competition)
  • Previous Cut-off Range: 70-85% marks for general category
  • Preparation Time: 3-4 months recommended for thorough preparation
  • Success Rate: Less than 0.5% selection rate – Requires intensive technical preparation
  • Exam Pattern: 100 MCQs (50 Technical + 50 General Awareness), No negative marking

Exam Center Details

  • Madhya Pradesh: Singrauli, Shahdol, Umaria, Sidhi, Katni, Jabalpur, Bhopal
  • Uttar Pradesh: Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Allahabad, Lucknow
  • Chhattisgarh: Raipur, Bilaspur, Korba
  • Jharkhand: Dhanbad, Ranchi, Bokaro
  • Preference: Candidates can choose exam center preference during application
  • Final exam center allocation was mentioned in the admit card
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.

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