Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has released the official notification for the engagement of Trade Apprentices, Graduate Apprentices, and Technician Apprentices for the year 2025-26. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can check the details below. The online application window for these 1213 vacancies was open from November 17, 2025, to December 5, 2025. Candidates are now awaiting the Merit List and document verification schedule.
WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Organization Name | Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) |
| Post Name | Trade, Graduate & Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1213 Posts |
| Category | Central Govt Jobs / Apprenticeship |
| Job Location | Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | westerncoal.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | November 15, 2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | November 17, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | December 5, 2025 |
| Merit List / Result Declaration | To be Notified Soon |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the educational qualification and age limit requirements before applying.
| Post Type | Qualification | Age Limit (as of 01-01-2025) |
|---|---|---|
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ITI Certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) from a recognized institute. | 18 to 26 Years (Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/ST, 3 Years for OBC) |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E. / B.Tech in Mining or relevant Engineering stream. | |
| Technician Apprentice | Diploma in Mining/Mining Surveying or relevant Engineering stream. |
Application Fee
- There is No Application Fee for any category candidates.
Selection Process
The selection will be based purely on the Merit List prepared from the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree). Selected candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.
Stipend Details
- Graduate Apprentice: Approx. ₹9,000/- per month
- Technician Apprentice: Approx. ₹8,000/- per month
- ITI Trade Apprentice: ₹7,700 – ₹8,050/- per month (depending on trade duration)
Important Links
| Apply Online (NATS/NAPS) | Click Here (Trade) | Click Here (Graduate/Diploma) |
| Download Notification PDF | Download Now |
| Official Website | Visit Westerncoal.in |