Admit Card Out — 16 April 2026 • NCL (Coal India Subsidiary) • CBT Exam 26 April 2026
NCL Assistant Foreman Admit Card 2026 — Download Now 270 Posts (Electrical / Mechanical / E&T) • CBT on 26 April 2026 • Hall Ticket Active at cdn.digialm.com • Advt. No. NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59
📌 Admit Card: LIVE NOW
📅 Exam: 26 April 2026 (Sunday)
📋 Mode: CBT Online
📌 270 Total Posts
⏱ Duration: 90 Minutes
🔧 Disciplines: Electrical | Mechanical | E&T
✓ No Negative Marking
🚀 Salary: ~₹47,330/month
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OUT
Admit Card Status
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26 Apr
CBT Exam Date
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270
Total Posts
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90 Min
Exam Duration
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100
Total Marks
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None
Negative Marking
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Recruitment Overview
Verified from Advt. NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59 — nclcil.in
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) — A Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE, subsidiary of Coal India Limited, Ministry of Coal, GoI |
| Advertisement No. | NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59 |
| Post Name | Assistant Foreman (Trainee) — Grade-C |
| Disciplines | Electrical | Mechanical | Electronics & Telecommunication (E&T) |
| Total Vacancies | 270 Posts — Electrical: 148 | Mechanical: 108 | E&T: 14 |
| Notification Released | 09 February 2026 |
| Application Period | 11 February 2026 to 05 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 16 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 26 April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Mode | Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Objective MCQ, Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks (100 Questions — 1 mark each) |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking — zero penalty for wrong answers |
| Exam Pattern | Section A: Technical Knowledge — 70 questions / 70 marks | Section B: General Aptitude — 30 questions / 30 marks |
| Selection Process | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Fitness Examination |
| Admit Card Download Link | cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/97756/login.html |
| Official Website | www.nclcil.in |
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Important Dates
Admit card out 16 April — CBT exam on 26 April 2026 — download immediately
📣Official Notification Released — Advt. NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/5909 February 2026Completed
📃Online Application Window Opens11 February 2026Completed
🚫Last Date for Online Application Submission05 March 2026Completed
📄NCL Assistant Foreman Admit Card 2026 Released
Download now at cdn.digialm.com — use Registration Number + Password/DOB to login16 April 2026Live Now
Download now at cdn.digialm.com — use Registration Number + Password/DOB to login16 April 2026Live Now
📊Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C
Exam at centres selected during application — reach 45–60 minutes before reporting time26 April 2026 (Sunday)
Exam at centres selected during application — reach 45–60 minutes before reporting time26 April 2026 (Sunday)
📋Answer Key Release — Provisional answer key published on nclcil.in after examTo be announced
📊CBT Result Declaration — Merit list and shortlist for Document Verification published on nclcil.inTo be announced
💉Document Verification + Medical Examination — for shortlisted candidates onlyAfter Result
⚠ Note: All updates including exam shift timings, centre details, result, answer key, and document verification schedule are published exclusively on www.nclcil.in. NCL also sends SMS and email alerts to registered candidates. Monitor both the website and your inbox regularly.
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How to Download NCL Admit Card 2026
Step-by-step guide — download at cdn.digialm.com — print 2–3 copies
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Open the Official Admit Card Download Portal
Visit cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/97756/login.html directly using the button above, or navigate via www.nclcil.in → Careers / Recruitment → Assistant Foreman Admit Card 2026. Use a stable internet connection. If the page loads slowly, try after a few minutes — high traffic near the exam date may slow the server.
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Enter Login Credentials
On the login page, enter your Registration Number (generated when you submitted the application) and Password or Date of Birth (in the format specified on screen), along with the Captcha Code. These details were communicated to you via SMS and email at the time of registration. If you have forgotten your registration number, check the application confirmation email or SMS.
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Click Submit / Login
After entering the credentials and the captcha, click the "Submit" or "Login" button. If the credentials are correct, the system will authenticate and load your admit card details. If login fails, double-check your registration number spelling and ensure there are no extra spaces. Clear your browser cache and try again if necessary.
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View and Verify Admit Card Details
Your NCL Assistant Foreman Hall Ticket 2026 will appear on screen. Carefully verify all printed details: your name, roll number, photograph, date of birth, category, exam date, exam shift / reporting time, and exam centre address. If any detail appears incorrect, contact NCL helpdesk immediately — at least 2–3 days before the exam date. Do not wait until exam day.
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Download PDF and Take Printouts
Click the Download / Print option to save the admit card as a PDF file. Take at least 2–3 printed copies on A4 paper in clear quality — do not photocopy or reduce page size. Keep one copy for exam day and one as a backup at home. Softcopy on mobile is generally not accepted at exam centres — bring a physical printed copy compulsorily.
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Locate Your Exam Centre in Advance
Note your exact exam centre name and address from the admit card. Search the location on Google Maps and plan your route well in advance — preferably do a trial run the day before the exam. Arrive at the exam venue at least 45–60 minutes before the reporting time printed on your hall ticket. Late entry is strictly not permitted once the exam begins.
Registration Number required to login
Print 2–3 copies minimum
Softcopy not accepted at centre
Verify all details immediately
Locate centre before exam day
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Details Printed on the Admit Card
Verify every field immediately after download — report discrepancies to NCL helpdesk
NCL
Northern Coalfields Limited — A Subsidiary of Coal India Limited
Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C — CBT Admit Card 2026
Candidate Name
As per application form
Roll Number
System-assigned unique number
Registration Number
Application registration ID
Date of Birth
As submitted in application
Category
UR / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD
Discipline Applied
Electrical / Mechanical / E&T
Exam Date & Day
26 April 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Shift & Reporting Time
As assigned — check admit card
Exam Centre Name & Full Address
As per city chosen during application (may differ if NCL reassigned)
Candidate
Photograph
Photograph
Candidate Signature & Important Exam Instructions / Guidelines printed here
🚫 Report These Errors to NCL Immediately
- Name misspelt or different from your ID proof — contact NCL helpdesk at least 3 days before exam
- Date of Birth incorrect — must match your Class 10 certificate exactly
- Photograph missing, blurry, or not matching your current appearance
- Category printed incorrectly (e.g., UR instead of OBC-NCL)
- Exam centre address is unrecognisable or clearly wrong
- Discipline shown is different from what you applied for
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Documents to Carry on Exam Day
Entry denied without original admit card + valid photo ID — no exceptions
Printed NCL Admit Card 2026 — clearly visible photograph, in A4 size, not reduced
Original Aadhaar Card — most widely accepted government photo ID
Voter ID / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Passport — any ONE original valid photo ID
Passport-size photographs — 2–3 recent copies (same as uploaded in application)
Ball-point pen (blue or black) — for signing attendance sheet / rough work if permitted
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) — carry original if applicable, may be asked
Mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones — strictly prohibited inside exam hall
Calculators, electronic devices — not allowed under any circumstance
Books, notes, study material, printed papers — completely prohibited
Bags, purses, wallets with electronic items — leave all bags outside the hall
🚫 Entry Strictly Not Permitted Without These Two Items
1. Printed NCL Admit Card 2026 — no softcopy or mobile screen accepted | 2. Original Government-issued Photo ID — photocopy or expired documents not accepted. Both items must be presented together at the entry gate. Candidates arriving without either will be turned away — no exceptions and no re-entry.
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CBT Exam Pattern — 26 April 2026
100 MCQs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes | No Negative Marking | Bilingual (Hindi & English)
Section A — 70 Marks
Technical Knowledge
- 70 Questions from discipline-specific technical syllabus
- Electrical: Circuits, Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electronics
- Mechanical: Engineering Drawing, Thermodynamics, Machines, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing
- E&T: Network Theory, Analog & Digital Electronics, Signals & Systems, Microprocessors, Communication
- All questions at Diploma Engineering level
- 1 mark per correct answer — no deduction for wrong answer
Section B — 30 Marks
General Aptitude
- 30 Questions from non-technical general subjects
- General Knowledge — India, current affairs, science
- General Awareness — sports, defence, books, awards, Indian democracy
- Reasoning / Mental Ability — verbal reasoning, analogy, series
- Quantitative Aptitude — arithmetic, profit & loss, speed, work
- 1 mark per correct answer — no deduction for wrong answer
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Objective — Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 (1 mark per correct answer) |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) |
| Language Medium | Bilingual — Hindi and English |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking — unanswered questions carry zero marks |
| Section A (Technical) | 70 Questions | 70 Marks | Discipline-specific technical syllabus |
| Section B (Aptitude) | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | GK, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR / EWS: 50 marks (50%) | SC / ST / OBC-NCL / ESM / PwBD: 40 marks (40%) |
| The CBT is a qualifying exam. Candidates meeting minimum qualifying marks proceed to Document Verification. No merit list tie-breaking rules have been published — final merit is based on CBT score. In case of tied scores, UPCISB's tie-breaking policy will apply. | |
🎯 Last-Minute Preparation Tips
- Section A carries 70% weightage — prioritise core technical subjects of your discipline above all else
- Since there is no negative marking, attempt all 100 questions — never leave blanks
- Aim to complete Section B (General Aptitude) in under 20 minutes to spend ~70 minutes on Technical
- Revise formulas, standard values, and diagram-based concepts from your Diploma-level textbooks
- Practice time management — 90 seconds per question on average for the full paper
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Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakdown
270 posts — Electrical (148) | Mechanical (108) | E&T (14)
| Discipline | Grade | Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Grade-C (Trainee) | Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) | 148 |
| Mechanical | Grade-C (Trainee) | Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) | 108 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication (E&T) | Grade-C (Trainee) | Excavation Cadre / E&M | 14 |
| Total | 270 | ||
🏭 About Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
NCL is a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. It is a fully-owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), headquartered in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh. NCL operates nine opencast coal mines and is among the largest coal-producing companies in India. Employment at NCL offers job security, structured career growth, IDA pay scales, company township facilities, and all central PSU benefits.
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Salary & Pay Structure
Grade-C Trainee — IDA pay scale — ₹47,330/month approx. gross
Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C — Total Package
~₹47,330 / Month
Estimated Gross (Basic Pay + DA + HRA + Allowances)
💰 DA
🏢 HRA
👈 NPS
🏛 Township
| Pay Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay (IDA Pattern) | As per NCL / Coal India Grade-C pay scale — with annual increments |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | IDA-based DA revised periodically as per CIL / Coal India norms |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Based on posting location / company township allotment |
| National Pension System (NPS) | Both employer and employee contributions — no old pension for new recruits |
| Medical Benefits | Comprehensive medical facilities for employee and family members |
| Group Insurance | Group insurance and personal accident insurance coverage |
| Company Township | Subsidised housing in NCL township at posting location (subject to availability) |
| Leave Encashment & Gratuity | As per Central Govt. / Coal India service rules |
| Trainee period terms and conditions apply until regularisation. After successful completion of the training period, candidates are absorbed as regular Grade-C employees of NCL with full benefits. | |
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Admit Card Not Downloading? Troubleshoot Here
Try these steps before contacting helpdesk — act at least 3 days before 26 April
💻Clear Browser Cache & Cookies — Open browser settings → Clear browsing data → Restart browser and try again with a fresh session
🌐Try a Different Browser — Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. Avoid Internet Explorer.
📱Try on a Different Device or Network — If downloading on mobile, try on a laptop/desktop instead. Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi or vice versa.
🔑Verify Your Registration Number — Check your application confirmation email/SMS for the exact registration number (case-sensitive, no extra spaces)
⏳Try Off-Peak Hours — Portal traffic is highest between 10 AM–2 PM and 7–10 PM. Try downloading late at night or early morning for faster access.
📞Contact NCL Helpdesk Immediately — If none of the above work, call or email NCL / the exam conducting agency at least 3 days before 26 April. Visit nclcil.in for helpdesk contact details.
🚫 Do Not Wait Until Exam Day
If you face any issue downloading the admit card, raise it immediately — no admit card replacement or special provision is available on exam day. NCL's exam-day help is limited to the venue. All pre-exam issues must be resolved with the official helpdesk in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Complete Q&A — NCL Assistant Foreman Admit Card & CBT Exam 2026
When was the NCL Assistant Foreman Admit Card 2026 released?+
The NCL Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C Admit Card 2026 was released on 16 April 2026 by Northern Coalfields Limited. It is now active and available for download at cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/97756/login.html. Download it immediately and print 2–3 copies.
What is the NCL Assistant Foreman CBT Exam Date 2026?+
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for NCL Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C 2026 is scheduled on 26 April 2026 (Sunday). The exact shift timings and reporting time are printed on your individual admit card. Reach the exam centre at least 45–60 minutes before your reporting time.
What login credentials are needed to download the NCL admit card?+
To download the admit card, you need your Registration Number (received via SMS and email at the time of application submission) and your Password or Date of Birth (in the format specified on the login page), along with the Captcha Code displayed on screen. If you cannot find your registration number, check your application confirmation email or SMS inbox from February–March 2026.
Is there any negative marking in the NCL Assistant Foreman CBT 2026?+
No. There is no negative marking in the NCL Assistant Foreman CBT 2026. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. Wrong answers and unanswered questions both carry zero marks. This means you should attempt all 100 questions — never leave any question blank since there is nothing to lose by attempting.
What is the exam pattern for NCL Assistant Foreman CBT 2026?+
The CBT consists of 100 objective MCQ questions for 100 marks to be completed in 90 minutes. The paper has two sections: Section A — Technical Knowledge (70 questions / 70 marks) based on your discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, or E&T); and Section B — General Aptitude (30 questions / 30 marks) covering GK, General Awareness, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The exam is bilingual (Hindi and English).
What is the minimum qualifying score in NCL CBT 2026?+
The minimum qualifying marks are: 50 marks out of 100 (50%) for UR and EWS candidates and 40 marks out of 100 (40%) for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates. Candidates scoring below their respective qualifying mark are not eligible for Document Verification regardless of discipline or vacancy count.
What documents must be carried to the NCL exam centre?+
Candidates must carry: (1) Printed NCL Admit Card 2026 — physical A4 printout, not a mobile screen; and (2) any ONE original valid photo ID — Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, PAN Card, or Passport. Both items are compulsory — entry is denied without either. Also carry 2–3 passport-size photos (same as uploaded in application) and category certificates if asked.
What is the selection process after the CBT exam?+
The NCL Assistant Foreman (Trainee) selection process has three stages: (1) Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks exam on 26 April 2026; (2) Document Verification — for candidates meeting minimum qualifying marks, called in order of merit for original document check; and (3) Medical Fitness Examination — at an NCL-designated hospital. There is no interview round. Final selection is purely based on CBT merit.
What is the salary for NCL Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C?+
The estimated gross monthly salary is approximately ₹47,330 for the Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C post. This includes basic pay under the IDA pattern, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other standard allowances. Additional benefits include NPS pension contributions, medical facilities, group insurance, personal accident insurance, leave encashment, and access to NCL's company township at the posting location.
Can I change my exam centre for NCL CBT 2026?+
No. Exam centre allocation is finalised based on the test city selected during application. Once the application was submitted, the city choice could not be changed. NCL may also reassign centres at its discretion based on applicant volume. The centre details printed on your individual admit card are final. Check your admit card carefully for the confirmed centre name and address and plan your travel accordingly.
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Official Links & Resources
Download admit card only from official NCL portal — all updates on nclcil.in
📄 Official Admit Card & Recruitment Links
⬇ NCL Assistant Foreman Admit Card 2026 — Direct Download Link (Active Now)
🏭 Northern Coalfields Limited Official Website — www.nclcil.in
📍 About Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Organisation: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) — A Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE
Parent Company: Coal India Limited | Ministry: Ministry of Coal, Government of India
Headquarters: Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
Advertisement No.: NCL/HQ/HR/Recruitment/DR/2025-26/59
Website: www.nclcil.in
All recruitment updates — answer key, result, document verification schedule, medical dates — will be published exclusively on www.nclcil.in. NCL also issues SMS and email alerts to registered candidates. Do not rely on unofficial sources.
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With a strong interest in recruitment trends and exam processes, he regularly publishes well-structured articles covering railway, SSC, banking, and apprenticeship opportunities. His content focuses on delivering accurate information along with practical guidance such as document verification tips, selection process breakdowns, and application support.
Through Jobtheta, his goal is to simplify complex job notifications and help candidates make better decisions during their preparation and application journey.
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