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.
