WCL Recruitment 2025 Notification for 1213 Apprentice Posts | Apply Online

Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has released an official notification for 1213 Apprentice vacancies in Maharashtra. Candidates with relevant educational qualifications can apply online through the NATS portal on or before 30th November 2025.

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About Western Coalfields Limited

Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, WCL operates mining projects across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. It holds the “Miniratna” status and supplies coal to power plants, cement, steel, chemical, and fertilizer industries across India.

WCL Recruitment 2025

WCL has announced 1213 Apprentice vacancies for Graduate, Technician, and Trade apprentices. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS portal and submit the application before the last date.

WCL Recruitment 2025 Overview

Organization Name	Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
Post Name	Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice
Education Qualification	Bachelor of Mining Engineering, Diploma in Mining, ITI/Trade Certificate as per respective trade
Age Limit	Maximum 26 years
Number of Vacancies	1213
Application Start Date	12th November 2025
Application End Date	30th November 2025
Application Fee	Refer official notification
Salary	INR 8,200 – 12,300 per month
Mode of Application	Online
Job Location	Uppalwadi, Nagpur, Maharashtra

WCL Recruitment 2025 Vacancies

Post	No. of Posts
Total Apprentice Vacancies	1213

WCL Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Graduate Apprentice	Bachelor of Mining Engineering / Degree in Mining Engineering
Technician Apprentice	Diploma in Mining Engineering / Mining & Mine Surveying Engineering
Trade Apprentice	ITI in relevant trade with National/State Trade Certificate. Trades include COPA, Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Wireman, Surveyor, Mechanic Diesel, Draughtsman (Civil), Machinist, Turner, Pump Operator, Steno (Hindi), and Optional Trades
Age Limit	Maximum 26 years

WCL Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Selection will be based on the criteria mentioned in the official notification, generally including merit, test, and/or interview depending on the post.

WCL Recruitment 2025 Salary

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend in the range of INR 8,200 – 12,300 depending on the post and trade.

WCL Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

Refer to the official notification for details regarding the application fee.

WCL Recruitment 2025 Application Process

Candidates can apply online for WCL Apprentice posts by following these steps:

1. Visit the NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/
2. Register as a new user or login with existing credentials.
3. Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately.
4. Upload scanned copies of documents, photograph, and signature as required.
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable) online.
6. Submit the application and save the acknowledgment/reference ID for future use.

Official Notification Click Here