Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is offering 100 On-the-Job Training (OJT) places for Student-Trainees under the Government of Madhya Pradesh's Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana (MMSKY): 20 each in ITI Electrician, ITI Fitter, ITI Welder, Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Commerce. The monthly stipend is Rs. 8,500 for the ITI trades and Rs. 10,000 for BA and B.Com. Applications are scrutinised, and eligible candidates may be called for an interview/interaction and document verification. Only residents of Madhya Pradesh aged 18 years completed and less than 29 years on the date of document verification/joining may apply, online on the MMSKY portal from 15 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
NCL Recruitment 2026 Overview
NCL Recruitment 2026 is a training engagement, not regular employment: selected candidates join NCL as Student-Trainees for On-the-Job Training in five trades/subjects under MMSKY, with the stipend shared between NCL (25%) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh (75%).
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About NCL Recruitment 2026
Northern Coalfields Limited is a Miniratna company and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, with its headquarters at Post- Singrauli Colliery, Distt: Singrauli, M.P., PIN 486889. The notice is issued by the General Manager (HRD), CETI, NCL Headquarters, Singrauli, through the HRD Department. The training is offered under the Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
NCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
As of 12 November 2026, the application window has not opened yet. Candidates must complete registration and the online application within this schedule. No application will be accepted after the last date and time.
NCL Vacancy 2026
NCL has proposed a total of 100 training opportunities, 20 in each of five trades/subjects.
The number of training opportunities is subject to the applicable MMSKY provisions and the approval of the competent authority.
NCL Eligibility Criteria 2026
Other Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The candidate must hold the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the trade/subject applied for.
- The candidate must have a valid Samagra ID, and the prescribed e-KYC process must be complete.
- The candidate's bank account must be linked with Aadhaar, with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) facility active.
- The candidate must also meet all other eligibility conditions prescribed under MMSKY.
- Educational qualification and other eligibility conditions will be determined as per the applicable MMSKY provisions and guidelines.
Candidates should check the official notification for the trade-specific eligibility of each post.
NCL Age Limit 2026
The age of the candidate must be 18 years completed and less than 29 years on the date of appearing at NCL for document verification/joining. The same limit applies to all five trades/subjects. Age eligibility will be verified specifically on the date of document verification/joining, and candidates who do not meet the age condition on that date will not be considered eligible for training as Student-Trainees.
NCL Stipend 2026
The stipend is paid monthly, shared between NCL (25%) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh (75%), and is paid as per the applicable MMSKY provisions and guidelines.
The contributions of NCL and the Government of Madhya Pradesh are regulated as per the scheme guidelines. After trainees join their respective Areas, their duly authenticated attendance is verified regularly by the Area and sent to the HRD Department, NCL Headquarters, for stipend payment. NCL does not provide accommodation, food or transport.
NCL Selection Process 2026
- Applications received against the training opportunities published by NCL will be scrutinised as per the prescribed eligibility conditions.
- Eligible candidates may be called for an interview/interaction online, by telephone or by another suitable means, as per the scheme provisions.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called to a designated place for document verification and further joining formalities.
- Final selection will be made by NCL as per the applicable MMSKY provisions and guidelines.
Selection is subject to verification of eligibility and approval of the training contract by the competent authority on the MMSKY portal. Merely submitting an application gives no right to selection or training.
How to Apply Online for NCL Recruitment 2026
- Register on the official Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana portal, https://mmsky.mp.gov.in.
- If you are already registered on the portal, complete and update your profile.
- Log in to the portal to view the training opportunities published by Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL).
- Apply online against the trade/subject that matches your educational qualification and eligibility.
- Check your educational qualification and other details carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM; applications received by any means other than the MMSKY portal will not be considered.
NCL Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Selected candidates are placed as Student-Trainees for On-the-Job Training and will not get the status of regular NCL employees.
- Training duration, attendance and other conditions follow the MMSKY provisions and the instructions issued by the Government of Madhya Pradesh from time to time.
- Training begins only after the prescribed formalities are complete and the training contract is approved through the MMSKY portal.
- Selected trainees must arrange their own accommodation, food and transport during the training period.
- NCL will not pay any travelling allowance (TA) or daily allowance (DA) for appearing at the interview/interaction, document verification or any other selection formality.
- The candidate is responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of all information given on the portal; false or misleading information or forged documents may lead to cancellation of candidature/selection and other action as per rules.
- NCL reserves the right to modify, withdraw or cancel any training opportunity or the selection process as per the guidelines and administrative needs.
- Further information and updates will be available on the official MMSKY portal and the NCL website. For queries, the notice gives phone 07805-256405 and email [email protected].
NCL Recruitment 2026 Important Links