NCL HEMM Operator (Trainee) / Paramedical Staff / Overseer (Civil) Answer Key 2026 - Download & Submit Objection

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) recruitment for HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff and Overseer (Civil) is conducted through CBT. The answer key will be released on the NCL website and objections can be submitted through the online objection link for a limited period as per notice.

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Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has issued the recruitment notification for HEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff (Trainee), and Overseer (Civil) posts. The Answer Key for the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be released on the official NCL website, and candidates will be able to submit objections through the online objection/response management link (as per the notice).

Post Details Table

DetailInformation
OrganizationNorthern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Post NameHEMM Operator (Trainee), Paramedical Staff (Trainee), Overseer (Civil)
CategoryAnswer Key
StatusTo be released on NCL website

Answer Key Details

  • The recruitment is conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT).
  • As per the notice, response query / objection management will be made operational on the NCL website after 04 days from the completion of CBT.
  • The objection link will remain active for 04 days only.
  • Objections through any other mode will not be entertained.
  • Candidates are advised to keep checking the NCL website under Career > Recruitment for all updates including notices, selection list, and related information.

Exam Pattern

For HEMM Operator (Trainee) Posts (Common CBT)

PaperTotal QuestionsTotal MarksDurationNegative MarkingLanguage
CBT (Common for all HEMM Operator posts)10010090 MinutesNoBilingual (English & Hindi)
  • Each question carries 1 mark.
  • No penalty for wrong answers.
  • No marks for unattempted questions.

For Paramedical Staff & Overseer (Civil) (Post-wise CBT)

SectionSubjectQuestionsMarks
Section ATechnical Knowledge (Discipline Related)7070
Section BGeneral Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude3030

| Total | | 100 | 100 |

  • Duration: 90 Minutes
  • No negative marking.
  • Question paper is bilingual (English & Hindi); in case of any ambiguity, English version will be final.

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Cut-Off for Selection)

CategoryMinimum Marks (Out of 100)
UR / EWS50
SC / ST / ESM / OBC-NCL / PwBD40

Vacancy Details

HEMM Operator (Trainee) Vacancies

PostTotal VacanciesESM
Dumper Operator (Trainee)30860
Grader Operator (Trainee)346
Dozer Operator (Trainee)5210
Crane Operator (Trainee)173
Pay Loader Operator (Trainee)183
Surface Miner Operator (Trainee)438
Total47290

Paramedical Staff Vacancies

PostTotal VacanciesPwBDESM
Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C4714
Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C400
Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C1201
Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D200
Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C400
Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D100
Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Grade C300
Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D200
Total7515

Overseer (Civil) Vacancies

PostTotal VacanciesPwBDESM
Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C3012

Eligibility / Qualification (Post-wise)

HEMM Operator (Trainee) (All Operator Posts)

  • Matric / SSC / High School or equivalent from a recognized board.
  • Valid HMV / Transport Driving License issued by any Indian RTA/RTO.
  • Minimum marks in Matriculation for eligibility:
    • General / EWS: 55%
    • OBC-NCL: 50%
    • SC / ST: 45%

Paramedical Staff

  • Staff Nurse (Trainee), T&S Grade C: 10+2 + B.Sc Nursing / Diploma in GNM + valid registration from any State Nursing Council.
  • Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C: 10+2 with Science + Diploma in Pharmacy + valid registration with Pharmacy Council under Pharmacy Act, 1948.
  • Technician (Pathological) (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Diploma in Pathology.
  • Technician (Dental) (Trainee), T&S Grade D: 10+2 / Intermediate + Diploma in Dentistry / Dental Technology.
  • Physiotherapist (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Diploma in Physiotherapy (minimum 3 years).
  • Technician (Refraction/Optometry) (Trainee), T&S Grade D: 10+2 / Intermediate + Diploma in Refraction/Optometry.
  • Technician (Radiographer) (Trainee), T&S Grade C: Diploma in Radiography.
  • Jr. Technician (ECG) (Trainee), T&S Grade D: 10+2 / Intermediate + 2 years experience as ECG Technician in a hospital under a Cardiologist/Physician or in a reputed nursing home having ECG service under a Cardiologist/Physician.

Overseer (Civil), T&S Grade C

  • Matriculation or equivalent.
  • Recognized Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years).

Selection Process

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. Scrutiny / Verification of Original Documents (only for candidates meeting the cut-off / qualifying marks)
  3. Provisional Merit Panel publication on NCL website
  4. Medical Examination as per Coal India Limited (CIL) rules

Salary / Pay Scale

  • HEMM Operator (Trainee) (Entry Grade Category I - Daily Rated): Basic Pay ₹1,502.66 per day; training period 3 years.
  • T&S Grade C (Monthly Rated) (e.g., Staff Nurse / Pharmacist / Technician Gr C / Physiotherapist / Overseer Civil): Basic Pay ₹47,330.25 per month; training/probation 1 year.
  • T&S Grade D (Monthly Rated) (e.g., Jr. Technician ECG / Technician Refraction / Technician Dental): Basic Pay ₹43,775.55 per month; training 3 years (placement in T&S Grade C subject to successful training & trade test).

Posting / Work Location

Selected candidates will be deployed across NCL mines/establishments/hospitals/dispensaries located in:

  • Singrauli District, Madhya Pradesh
  • Sonbhadra District, Uttar Pradesh

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