Application submission’s last date extended till December 5 2025
Western Coalfields Limited (a Mini Ratna Company) has released a notification on 13 November 2025 for the recruitment of Diploma, Graduate, Trade, and Fresher Apprentice Trainees for the year 2025-26.
Interested candidates can check the eligibility and apply for 1123 Apprentice posts under the Western Coalfields Apprentice Recruitment 2025 from 17 November 2025 onwards.
Candidates applying for Graduate and Diploma Apprentice posts must register on the National Apprentice Training Scheme (NATS) at https://nats.education.gov.in.
Those applying for Trade Apprentice posts must register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Western Coalfields Apprentice Notification 2025 Released
The Notification for recruitment of Western Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been released on November 13, 2025. The advertisement number of this recruitment is WCL/HRD/Apprentice/Notification/2025-26/51. This has been published on the official website. This notification contain details regarding Selection Process, application process, category-wise vacancies details, and all other recruitment information. this all information are also provided on this page (Myeducationwire).
Western Coalfields Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
Candidates who are interested To apply for WCL Recruitment 2025, must have fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria – includes educational qualification – Degree, Diploma, 10th, or 12th and Age Criteria must be between 18 to 26 years of age. Selected candidates will recruit for 1 year (12 Months) of training from the date of joining.
Western Coalfields Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Table Overview
| Subject | Details |
| Total Vacancies | 1123 |
| Eligible Qualifications | Graduate (B.Tech/B.E), Diploma, ITI trade |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 8,200 – Rs. 12,300 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years (age relaxation as per govt. norms) |
| Online Application Start | 17th November 2025 |
| Online Application End | 30th November 2025 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on merit and document verification |
| Internship Duration | 1 Year |
| Job Locations | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | www.westerncoal.in |
WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
To apply for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 authority has set the limited period. The registration process for this Western Coalfields Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will starts from November 17, 2025 and the candidates will eligible to apply for this recruitment from NAPS and NATS portals. Candidates must apply for this recruitment till November 30, 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | November 13, 2025 |
| Registration Starts Dates | November 17, 2025 |
| Last Date To Apply | November 30, 2025 |
| Result Date (Merit List) | December 22, 2025 |
WCL Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Western Coalfields Limited has announced 1123 Apprentice Vacancy for Graduates, Diploma and ITI Apprentices under WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025. To check Location and department wise vacancies details in the table below.
| Location / Department | Trade | Vacancies |
| HRD Dept., WCL HQ Nagpur (MH) | Graduate in Mining Engineering | 101 |
| Diploma in Mining & Mine Surveying Engineering | 215 | |
| Total | 316 | |
| SDC – Kalpana Nagar, Nagpur (MH) | ITI in COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) | 3 |
| ITI in Steno (Hindi) | 5 | |
| Total | 8 | |
| Location / Department | Trade | Vacancies |
| WCL Ballarpur Area, Chandrapur (MH) | COPA | 7 |
| Fitter | 47 | |
| Electrician | 47 | |
| Welder | 10 | |
| Surveyor | 5 | |
| Machinist | 4 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 7 | |
| Total | 127 | |
| Location / Department | Trade | Vacancies |
| WCL Chandrapur Area, Chandrapur (MH) | COPA | 25 |
| Fitter | 35 | |
| Electrician | 35 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 7 | |
| Total | 102 | |
| WCL Wani North Area, Yavatmal (MH) | COPA | 20 |
| Fitter | 15 | |
| Electrician | 20 | |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 15 | |
| Mechanic Diesel | 10 | |
| Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | 15 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 06 | |
| Total | 101 | |
| Location / Department WCL Wani Area, Chandrapur (MH) | Trade | Vacancies |
| COPA | 27 | |
| Fitter | 20 | |
| Electrician | 20 | |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 10 | |
| Mechanic Diesel | 20 | |
| Machinist | 5 | |
| Turner | 5 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 9 | |
| Total | 116 | |
| WCL Majri Area, Chandrapur (MH) | Trade/Position | Vacancies |
| COPA | 10 | |
| Fitter | 17 | |
| Electrician | 18 | |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 3 | |
| Mechanic Diesel | 8 | |
| Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | 6 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 5 | |
| Total | 67 | |
| WCL Umrer Area, Nagpur (MH) | Trade/Position | Vacancies |
| COPA | 3 | |
| Fitter | 22 | |
| Electrician | 31 | |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 5 | |
| Surveyor | 5 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 5 | |
| Total | 71 | |
| WCL Nagpur Area, Nagpur (MH) | Trade/Position | Vacancies |
| COPA | 35 | |
| Fitter | 30 | |
| Electrician | 30 | |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 17 | |
| Wireman | 17 | |
| Turner | 10 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 9 | |
| Total | 148 | |
| Location | Post / Trade | Vacancies |
| WCL Pench Area, Chhindwara (MP) | COPA | 14 |
| Fitter | 14 | |
| Electrician | 22 | |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 8 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 5 | |
| Total | 63 | |
| Location | Post / Trade | Vacancies |
| WCL Kanhan Area, Chhindwara (MP) | COPA | 10 |
| Fitter | 4 | |
| Electrician | 4 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 3 | |
| Total | 21 | |
| Location | Post / Trade | Vacancies |
| WCL Pathakhera Area, Betul (MP) | COPA | 12 |
| Fitter | 20 | |
| Electrician | 25 | |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 5 | |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 6 | |
| Security Guard (Optional) | 5 | |
| Total | 73 | |
| Grand Total | 1123 |
WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To Apply for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 candidates must fulfil given eligibility criteria. The Western Coalfields Limited has set the minimum qualifying criteria to apply. Check eligibility criteria for Western Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2025 in table below.
Educational Qualifications
| Apprentice Category | Trade / Discipline | Qualification | Requirement |
| Graduate Apprentice | Mining Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering | Apprentice |
| Technician Apprentice | Mining Engineering / Mine & Mine Engineering / Mine Surveying | Diploma in Mining Engineering or Mine & Surveying / Mine Surveying Engineering | Apprentice |
| Apprentice Category | Trade / Discipline | Qualification |
| Trade Apprentice | Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | Matric + 1-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Fitter | Matric + 2-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Electrician | Matric + 2-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Welder (Gas & Electric) | Matric + 1-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Apprentice Category | Trade / Discipline | Qualification |
| Trade Apprentice | Wireman | Matric + 2-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Surveyor | Matric + 2-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Mechanic Diesel | Matric + 1-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Draughtsman (Civil) | Matric + 2-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Apprentice Category | Trade / Discipline | Qualification |
| Trade Apprentice | Machinist | Matric + 2-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Turner | Matric + 2-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | Matric + 1-year National/State Trade Certificate |
| Trade Apprentice | Steno (Hindi) | Matric + 1-year National/State Trade Certificate |
Age Limit
The Age Criteria For Western Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will available in the Notification that has published on Western Coalfield Limited Website. The Minimum age limit to apply is 18 years and the maximum age limit to apply is 26 years. Candidates should have been born between August 02, 1999 and August 01, 2007. The Age Relaxation for other categories is given below in table.
| SC/ST Category candidates | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates | 3 Years |
WCL Apprentice Application Form 2025
The registration portals is different according to minimum qualifications. The Graduates and Diploma degree holders candidates should registere on the NATS portal. The Trade Apprentice candidates must register on the NAPS Portal. To register candidates mak all details in the online application, including marks and personal information, Documents upload, certificate upload. The registration process for the western coalfield Limited Last Date is November 30, 2025.
Steps To Apply For WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Step-1: First, visit the official website of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).
Step-2: On the homepage, open the “Apprentice Recruitment” section.
Step-3: Choose your apprentice category – Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, or Trade Apprentice.
Step-4: Register on the required portal:
- For Graduate/Technician Apprentice → NATS Portal
- For Trade Apprentice → NAPS Portal
Step-5: After registration, complete your profile by filling in all required details correctly.
Step-6: Upload all necessary documents in the correct format and size.
Step-7: Review your information carefully and then submit the application form.
Step-8: Finally, download or print your application for future reference.
WCL Apprentice Selection Process 2025 – Graduates, Diploma, ITI
For selection Western Coalfield Limited will release merit list on WCL official Website. check merit list preparation criteria
| Graduation/ Diploma | The merit list for Graduate and Diploma degree holders will be prepared on the basis of qualifying exam in the relevant streams. |
| ITI degree Holders | For Trade ITI candidates , merit list will be prepared on the basis of Matriculation marks and trade test marks. (NCVT,SCVT). Candidates who will get higher rank will display on the top of merit list. |
| For Security Guard | Merit will prepare basis on Matriculation marks |
WCL Apprentice Salary 2025
Western Coalfields Limited will pay per month some stipend to selected candidates. Apprentices will get this stipend till 12 months from training month. The WCL Apprentice Stipend (Salary) will appear post wise in table below.
| Post | Salary (per month) |
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 12,300 |
| Technician Apprentice | Rs. 10,900 |
| COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant) | Rs. 10,560 |
| Fitter | Rs. 11,040 |
| Electrician | Rs. 11,040 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | Rs. 10,560 |
| Wireman | Rs. 11,040 |
| Surveyor | Rs. 11,040 |
| Post | Salary (per month) |
| Mechanic Diesel | Rs. 10,560 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | Rs. 11,040 |
| Machinist | Rs. 11,040 |
| Turner | Rs. 11,040 |
| Pump Operator Cum Mechanic | Rs. 10,560 |
| Steno (Hindi) | Rs. 10,560 |
| Security Guard (Optional Trade) | Rs. 8,200 |
WCL Apprentice Document Process 2025
To Western Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Document Verification (DV) list is available in table below:
| Aadhaar Card (Original + Photocopy) |
| PAN Card |
| 10th Class Marksheet & Certificate |
| 12th Class Marksheet & Certificate (if applicable) |
| ITI Certificate / Diploma / Degree Certificate (according to the post) |
| Trade Certificate (National/State level) |
| NATS / NAPS Registration Certificate |
| Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS – if applicable) |
| Domicile Certificate (if required) |
| Passport-size Photographs (recent) |
| Medical Fitness Certificate |
| Bank Account Passbook Copy |
| Signature Proof (if asked) |
| Application Form / Acknowledgment Slip |
| Any Other Certificate (as mentioned in notification) |
FAQs
WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a training program for Graduate, Diploma, ITI, and Fresher Apprentices announced by Western Coalfields Limited for 1123 posts.
The WCL Apprentice Notification 2025 was released on 13 November 2025.
The last date to apply is 30 November 2025.
A total of 1123 Apprentice vacancies are available.
Selection is based on a merit list and document verification (DV).