NLC India Limited, the premier coal-mining public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has announced a fresh recruitment drive for 2026 targeting the positions of Junior Overman and Mining Sirdar. A total of eight vacancies have been opened, and candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through the official online mode before the last date of March 18, 2026.
NLC India, formerly known as Neyveli Lignite Corporation, operates multiple mines across Rajasthan, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, and is recognized as a Navratna enterprise. The organization frequently conducts recruitments for technical and operational roles to strengthen its mining workforce at various project sites.
TheJunior Overman and Mining Sirdar roles are critical frontline positions in underground and opencast coal operations. A Junior Overman is typically responsible for supervising coal extraction activities, ensuring safety compliance on the mine floor, and coordinating with senior officials on daily production targets. A Mining Sirdar, on the other hand, assists in managing mine operations, monitoring workforce deployment, and maintaining records related to mine progress and safety protocols.
The offered salary package for these positions falls within the pay scale of ₹31,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month, which includes the basic pay along with grade pay applicable to the respective levels under the Central Government's pay matrix. In addition to the basic salary, candidates selected for these roles will be entitled to standard PSU benefits such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical facilities, and other allowances as per NLC India's prevailing policies.
Eligibility for the Junior Overman post generally requires a diploma or degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution, along with age criteria that typically ranges between 18 and 30 years with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. For the Mining Sirdar position, candidates usually need a minimum of an ITI certification in a relevant trade or a diploma in a technical field, subject to the official notification's exact wording. Candidates are advised to carefully verify the detailed eligibility conditions published in the official advertisement before submitting their applications.
The selection process is expected to involve a written examination or skill-based test followed by document verification and possibly a personal interview, depending on the final notification issued by NLC India. Shortlisted candidates will undergo standard medical examinations as part of the final selection procedure.
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to visit the official NLC India careers portal or the Northern Coal Fields website to download the complete notification, review the syllabus and examination pattern, and submit their applications before the March 18 deadline. Late applications will not be entertained, and candidates should ensure that all required documents and photographs are uploaded in the specified format during the application process.
