WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: released Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for 1213 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice posts. Apply online from 17 November to 30 November 2025. Check eligibility, age limit, selection process, and online application link.
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released the official notification for 1213 Apprentice Posts for FY 2025-26. Candidates from Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh having required qualifications in Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trades can apply online from 17 November to 30 November 2025. The apprenticeship period will be one year.
WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) |
| Advertisement No. | WCL/HRD/Apprentice/Notification/2025-26/51 |
| Post Name | Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1213 |
| Apply Start | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date | 30 November 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://westerncoal.in |
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 101 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 215 |
| Trade Apprentice (All ITI Trades) | 897 |
| Total | 1213 |
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering.
- Duration: 12 months.
Diploma Apprentice
- Diploma in Mining / Mining & Mine Surveying Engineering.
- Duration: 12 months.
Trade Apprentice (ITI)
Minimum qualification: 10th Pass + ITI Trade Certificate in the respective trade.
Trades:
- COPA
- Fitter
- Electrician
- Welder (Gas & Electric)
- Wireman
- Surveyor
- Mechanic Diesel
- Draughtsman Civil
- Machinist
- Turner
- Pump Operator Cum Mechanic
- Steno (Hindi)
- Security Guard (Optional, 10th pass)
No higher qualification will be accepted.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years (additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
Stipend / Salary
| Apprentice Type | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
| ITI Trades | ₹8,200 – ₹11,040 |
Application Fees
No application fee for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 10 November 2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2025 |
| Merit List Release | 22 December 2025 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: westerncoal.in
- Navigate to Home → Career → Apprentice.
- Register on NATS / NAPS Portal (mandatory).
- Fill the online WCL Apprentice Application Form.
- Upload photo, signature and all required documents.
- Verify details and submit the application.
- Take a printout of the submitted form.
Selection Process
- Pure Merit-Based Selection
- Graduate/Diploma: Based on percentage in qualifying exam
- ITI Trades: Average % of 10th + ITI Trade
- Security Guard: Based on percentage in 10th
- Document Verification
- Medical Test (Form O)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | https://westerncoal.in |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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