Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has released the official Answer Key for the Assistant Foreman recruitment 2026 on its website. The examination for 270 posts of Assistant Foreman in Electrical, Mechanical and E&T disciplines was held on 26 April 2026. The online application process began on 11 February 2026 and closed on 05 March 2026. Eligible candidates who appeared in the Computer Based Test can now download their response sheet and answer key by logging in with their enrollment number, registration number or date of birth. The recruitment covers 148 posts in Electrical, 108 posts in Mechanical and 14 posts in E&T. Selection is based on CBT, document verification and medical examination. Age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 05 March 2026 with applicable relaxations. Application fee was Rs 1000 plus GST for UR/OBC/EWS and nil for SC/ST/ESM/PwBD candidates. The direct link to download the answer key is available below along with all important dates, vacancy details and eligibility criteria.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
11 February 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
05 March 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
05 March 2026 |
| Exam Date |
26 April 2026 |
| Admit Card |
16 April 2026 |
| Answer Key |
30 April 2026 |
| Result Declared Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS |
₹1000 + ₹180 GST |
| SC / ST / ESM / PwBD |
₹0 |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Age |
| Minimum Age |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age |
30 Years |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. of Posts |
| Assistant Foreman (E&T) (Trainee) Grade-C |
14 |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) (Trainee) Grade-C |
108 |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) Grade-C |
148 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility |
| Assistant Foreman (E&T) |
Diploma in Electronics Engineering (3-year course) from recognized institute |
| Assistant Foreman (Mechanical) |
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3-year course) from recognized institute |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (3-year course) from recognized institute |
Selection Process
| Stage |
| CBT Examination |
| Document Verification |
| Medical Examination |
| Final Merit List |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Description |
| 1 |
Visit the official website of Northern Coalfields Limited |
| 2 |
Go to the Career / Recruitment section |
| 3 |
Find and click on Assistant Foreman Answer Key 2026 |
| 4 |
Click on the Answer Key / Response Sheet link |
| 5 |
Login using User ID / Registration Number and Password |
| 6 |
Download and save/print the PDF |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the NCL Assistant Foreman Answer Key 2026 be released?
A: The answer key is usually released a few days after the exam on the official website of the Northern Coalfields Limited.
Q: Where can I download the answer key?
A: You can download it from the official website under the Career / Recruitment section.
Q: Can I raise objections against the answer key?
A: Yes, candidates can raise objections within the given time period by submitting valid proof.
Q: What happens after submitting objections?
A: The authority reviews objections and may revise answers before releasing the final answer key.
Q: What is the official website for NCL?
A: The official website for NCL is https://www.nclcil.in/data-listing/pages/recruitment
