Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Notification No.: WCL/HRD/Apprentice/Notification/2025-26/51
Date: 10 November 2025
Organization: Western Coalfields Limited (A Mini Ratna Company – Subsidiary of Coal India Limited)

WCL invites online applications for engagement of Graduate, Diploma, Trade and Fresher Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the financial year 2025-26.
Eligible candidates from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh can apply online at www.westerncoal.in under Home > Career > Apprentice.

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	10 Nov 2025
Online Application Start	17 Nov 2025
Last Date to Apply	30 Nov 2025
Merit List Release	22 Dec 2025
Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age)	01 Aug 2025

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Apprenticeship Details

Total Vacancies: 1213 Apprentice Trainees
Training Duration: 12 Months
Location: Various Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh WCL Areas

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Eligibility & Stipend

Apprentice Type	Qualification	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering	₹ 12,300
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	Diploma in Mining / Mine Surveying	₹ 10,900
Trade Apprentice (COPA)	10th + ITI COPA Trade	₹ 10,560
Fitter	10th + ITI Fitter Trade (2 Years)	₹ 11,040
Electrician	10th + ITI Electrician Trade (2 Years)	₹ 11,040
Welder (Gas & Electric)	10th + ITI Welder Trade (1 Year)	₹ 10,560
Wireman	10th + ITI Wireman Trade (2 Years)	₹ 11,040
Mechanic Diesel	10th + ITI Mechanic Diesel (1 Year)	₹ 10,560
Draughtsman (Civil)	10th + ITI Draftsman (Civil) Trade (2 Years)	₹ 11,040
Machinist	10th + ITI Machinist Trade (2 Years)	₹ 11,040
Turner	10th + ITI Turner Trade (2 Years)	₹ 11,040
Pump Operator cum Mechanic	10th + ITI Pump Operator cum Mechanic Trade (1 Year)	₹ 10,560
Steno (Hindi)	10th + ITI Stenography (Hindi) Trade (1 Year)	₹ 10,560
Security Guard (Fresher)	10th Pass	₹ 8,200

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Age Limit (as on 01 Aug 2025)

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: 26 Years
• Relaxations: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC (NCL) +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (15 yrs for SC/ST PwBD, 13 yrs for OBC PwBD)

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Selection Process

1. Merit-based Selection

   • Graduate & Diploma Apprentices → Marks in Qualifying Exam.
   • ITI Trades → Average of 10th & ITI Marks.
   • Security Guard → 10th Marks.

2. Document Verification & Medical Test
   Shortlisted candidates (1.5 × vacancies) will be called for document scrutiny.

3. Contract Execution
   Through NATS (for Degree/Diploma) or NAPS (for Trade Apprentice).

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Application Process (Online Only)

1. Visit www.westerncoal.in → Career > Apprentice
2. Register on NATS / NAPS portal and note your enrolment ID.
3. Complete WCL online form with accurate details.
4. Upload scanned photo and signature as per instructions.
5. Submit and download final application copy for records.

Help Email: apprentice.wcl@coalindia.in

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Training Locations

Vacancies are distributed across:

• HQ Nagpur
• Ballarpur Area
• Chandrapur Area
• Wani North & Wani Area
• Majri Area
• Umrer Area
• Nagpur Area
• Pench Area (MP)
• Kanhan Area (MP)
• Pathakhera Area (MP)

Total 1213 apprentices will be engaged across these establishments.

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General Instructions

• One application per candidate only.
• Multiple submissions will lead to disqualification.
• Apprentices will not claim regular employment in WCL.
• No TA/DA for document verification.
• Apprentices to arrange own accommodation and transport.

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Official Notification & Apply Link

• Download Official Notification (PDF)
• Apply Online Here

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