Coal India Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2025-26: Official Notification Released for 543 Posts
Good news for job seekers! The Coal Department has released a new recruitment notification for the year 2025-26. This is a significant opportunity with the official notification for Coal India’s latest vacancy now available. The recruitment is open to candidates from across India, welcoming applications from both male and female individuals.
Key Vacancy Details
This recruitment drive targets a total of 543 posts for the position of Assistant Foreman (AF). The vacancies have been officially announced by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a part of the Coal Department. The application process for these positions has already commenced online, offering an attractive salary package to successful candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
Prospective applicants must meet specific age and educational requirements to be considered for these roles.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The maximum age limit for applicants is 40 years.
- Age Relaxation: Age relaxation benefits will be provided as per government rules. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates will receive a 5-year age relaxation, while Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates will be granted a 3-year relaxation.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants should possess a Diploma or a Degree in a relevant discipline to be eligible for the Assistant Foreman posts.
Application Process and Fees
All interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online.
- Application Dates: The online application window opened on October 16th, and the final date to apply is November 9th, 2025.
- Application Fee: A significant benefit for applicants is that there is absolutely no application fee. Candidates from all categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, and PWD, are exempt from paying any fees, making the application process completely free of cost.
Selection Procedure
The selection process for the Assistant Foreman positions involves a structured approach to identify the most suitable candidates.
- Written Examination: The first stage of selection will be a written examination conducted in an OMR-based format. This examination will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks.
- To qualify, General and OBC candidates must secure a minimum of 35 marks.
- SC and ST candidates need to achieve at least 30 marks to pass the written test.
- The detailed syllabus and subject breakdown for the examination are available in the official notification.
- Document Verification: Candidates who successfully clear the written examination will then proceed to the document verification stage, where their original documents will be checked.
Essential Documents for Application
To ensure a smooth application process and avoid rejection, candidates must prepare a set of necessary documents.
- Photographs: At least four (up to a maximum of 20) recent passport-size photographs.
- ID Proof: A valid identification proof.
- Educational Certificates: All relevant educational certificates and marksheets, starting from 10th standard up to your highest qualification (Diploma or Degree).
- Caste Certificate: For SC, ST, or OBC candidates, a valid Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra) is mandatory.
- Age Proof: A 10th standard marksheet or birth certificate can be used as proof of age.
- It is crucial to ensure that all details, such as your name, father’s name, mother’s name, and date of birth, match exactly across all your documents and the application form to prevent any discrepancies.
Important Dates and Notification Details
The application period runs from October 16th, with November 9th, 2025, marked as the final deadline for submission. The official notification from South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) provides a comprehensive overview of the recruitment, including category-wise distribution of posts for SC, ST, General, and PWD candidates. It also details the examination schedule, expected result timelines, and other crucial information for applicants. For complete details, candidates are advised to thoroughly review the official notification.