Northern Coalfields (NCL) Paramedical Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2025

Age Limit (as on 01-10-2025)

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 26 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
• The Candidate/Applicant should have been born on or between 01/10/1999 to 01/10/2007.

Requisite Qualification

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy: Bachelor of Physiotherapy duly recognized by the appropriate authority/Body.
• Bachelor of Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing passed from any entity/Institution/University duly recognized by Indian Nursing Council/State Council.
• B.Sc. in Ayurveda: Bachelor of Science in Ayurveda from any AICTE/UGC recognized institution or University established by any Act of Center or State Government of UT.
• Bachelor of Optometry: B.Sc. in Optometry from any of the UGC/AICTE recognized institutions or University established by any Act of Center or State Government of UT.
• B.Sc. in Yoga: B.Sc. in Yoga from any of the UGC/AICTE recognized institutions or University established by any Act of Center or State Government of UT.
• Bachelor of Dietetics: B.Sc. in Dietetics from any of the UGC/AICTE recognized institutions or University established by any Act of Center or State Government of UT.
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology passed from an Institution which is recognized by the appropriate authority.
• Diploma in Pharmacy: Diploma in Pharmacy passed from an Institution duly recognized by AICTE.
• Diploma in ECG Technology: Diploma in ECG Technology passed from a recognized Institution.
• Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery passed from an Institution duly recognized by Indian/any of the State Nursing Council.
• Diploma in Technician X Ray Technology: Diploma in Technician X-ray Technology passed from a duly recognized Institution.
• Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology: Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology passed from a duly recognized Institution.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 2025-10-04
• Release of list of shortlisted candidates (Tentative): 2025-10-27
• Date of reporting for Document scrutiny/Verification of documents (Tentative): 2025-11-03 to 2025-11-07
• Date of Commencement of Apprentice Training: Shall be Notified Separately

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Selection Process

• A candidate may apply for only one of the notified positions. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification of the candidature.
• Provisional shortlisting of eligible candidates for document scrutiny will be based on the aggregate marks scored in the qualifying graduation/diploma course, as applicable to the applied position. NCL reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for Document Verification. Shortlisting will be based on information submitted/declared by candidates on the NATS portal.
• Candidates must appear with all original certificates/documents as per the eligibility criteria outlined in this Notification for scrutiny. The date and venue for scrutiny will be notified on the official NCL website, www.nclcil.in, and candidates must report accordingly.
• Failure to report with all original certificates and testimonials within the stipulated date and time will result in the cancellation of candidature.
• Post scrutiny/verification of eligibility, "Merit panels" will be drawn based on the aggregate marks secured in the respective Graduation/Diploma qualifying course (on the basis of which the candidate is applying). The merit will be arranged in descending order by aggregate marks, with the top scorer ranked highest. The merit list will be published on the official website of NCL.
• A tie in scores will be resolved first by date of birth, preferring the older candidate. If the tie remains unresolved, it will be resolved by preferring the candidate whose name appears first in English alphabetical order.
• The final offer for Apprenticeship Training is subject to clearing a Medical Test as per the prescribed standards under the Mines Rules 1955. It is mandatory to obtain a fitness certificate from a medical officer of a government hospital of rank not less than an Assistant Civil Surgeon. The prescribed format for medical fitness is provided as Annexure 3. All entries in the medical certificate should be clear and legible. No details in the test report should be blank. The candidate's photograph must be pasted on the medical examination form and signed and stamped by the examining medical officer. Medical fitness certificates in any other format will not be entertained. The Medical Fitness certificate must be issued after the date of release of this Notification.
• The apprenticeship contract will be generated through the NATS portal and must be accepted by the candidate. The contract will become operative between the Apprentice Trainee and the General Manager (HRD)/Head of Department (HRD), NCL, provided it is approved by the BOAT-Western region officials.

How to Apply

• Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria should visit the NATS Portal (National Apprentice Training Scheme) and apply online according to the schedule.
• Paper-based applications will not be accepted.
• Firstly, candidates must register on the online portal and create an online account, requiring a valid mobile number and a valid email address. After successful registration, they may apply for positions for which they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
• Candidates must provide all relevant details on the NATS portal.
• After final submission of the online application, candidates must save and preserve both a hard and soft copy of their online application for future reference.
• Candidates must bring all original documents, including Aadhar Card, Marksheets, and Caste Certificate, during document verification.