Last Updated: January 24, 2026 5:20 pm
NCL Recruitment 2026 brings a valuable opportunity for retired employees of Northern Coalfields Limited to re-engage with the organization. NCL has officially released a notification inviting applications for 27 vacancies, specifically for the posts of Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, and Lab Technician. This recruitment is exclusively for superannuated (retired) non-executive employees who wish to work on a contractual basis. Interested candidates must submit their applications physically by hand before the closing date of January 30, 2026. The selection will be based strictly on past performance records, including attendance and Annual Confidential Reports (ACR), rather than a written exam.
NCL Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 31/12/2025 |
| Application Start Date | 01/01/2026 |
| Last Date For Submission | 30/01/2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not Applicable (Direct Selection) |
| Merit List / Result Date | To be announced later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC / ST / PH | Nil |
| Payment Mode | No Fee Required |
Age Limit Details
| Criteria | Details |
| Maximum Age Limit | 65 Years (Engagement ends at 65) |
| Target Group | Retired Employees of NCL only |
| Retirement Window | Applicants must have retired after 31.12.2022 and before 31.12.2025. |
| Contract Duration | Initial 1 year (Extendable by 1 year, subject to age limit of 65). |
NCL Recruitment 2026
Vacancy Details
| Detail | Information |
| Organization Name | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) |
| Notification Number | NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/2025/E-332 |
| Total Posts | 27 Vacancies |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse |
| Vacancy Count | 16 |
| Post Name | Pharmacist |
| Vacancy Count | 05 |
| Post Name | Lab Technician |
| Vacancy Count | 06 |
NCL Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Details
| Criteria | Qualification |
| Basic Eligibility | Must be a superannuated (retired) employee of NCL from the same post they are applying for. |
| Staff Nurse | Retired Staff Nurse from NCL (Superannuated between 31.12.2022 and 31.12.2025). |
| Pharmacist | Retired Pharmacist from NCL (Superannuated between 31.12.2022 and 31.12.2025). |
| Lab Technician | Retired Lab Technician from NCL (Superannuated between 31.12.2022 and 31.12.2025). |
| Medical Fitness | Must be found medically fit in the Company’s Medical Examination (IME). |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total |
| Staff Nurse | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 |
| Pharmacist | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Lab Technician | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 16 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 27 |
Important Documents Required
| Document Type | Description |
| Application Form | Prescribed format attached in the official notification. |
| Service Certificate | Proof of Superannuation, Date of Appointment, and Designation. |
| Caste Certificate | Valid certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates seeking reservation. |
| Photos | Self-attested recent passport-size photographs. |
| Education Proof | Original and valid educational/technical qualification certificates. |
NCL Recruitment 2026
Selection Process (Syllabus Overview)
Note: There is no written exam or syllabus. Selection is based on past service records.
| Stage | Description |
| Assessment Basis | Physical Attendance & Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of the last 3 years before retirement. |
| Physical Attendance | Max 15 Marks (5 marks per year). >90% attendance = 5 marks 80%-90% = 3 marks 70%-80% = 2 marks. |
| ACR Score | Max 15 Marks (5 marks per year). ‘Outstanding/Excellent’ = 5 marks ‘Very Good’ = 3 marks. |
| Tie-Breaker Rule | 1. Higher marks in ACR 2. Younger in age 3. Junior in appointment date. |
| Medical Exam | Final selection depends on passing the IME (Initial Medical Examination). |
NCL Recruitment 2026
Salary Details
| Criteria | Details |
| Remuneration Policy | As per Coal India Limited (CIL) Guidelines dated 12.10.2020. |
| Pay Structure | Consolidated monthly remuneration (Fixed Pay) usually based on the grade at the time of retirement minus pension adjustments (as per standard CIL norms for retired staff). |
| Other Benefits | Medical facilities and leave as per CIL guidelines for superannuated employees. |
How to Apply
| Step | Action |
| Step 1 | Download the Official Notification and Application Form (Link below). |
| Step 2 | Print the Application Form on plain A4 paper. |
| Step 3 | Fill in the required details: Name, Employee No., Designation at retirement, etc. |
| Step 4 | Paste a self-attested photograph in the designated space. |
| Step 5 | Attach self-attested copies of Caste Certificates (if applicable). |
| Step 6 | Submit By Hand: Take the form to the Office of the Staff Officer (HR) of the specific Area/Unit/Hospital from where you superannuated (retired). |
| Step 7 | Ensure submission is made before 5:00 PM on 30.01.2026. |
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