Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Recruitment 2026: Pharmacist (Trainee) Vacancies

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an official notification for the direct recruitment of Pharmacists (Trainee). These positions are based in the Singrauli District (Madhya Pradesh) and Sonbhadra District (Uttar Pradesh).

Job Details & Compensation

Post Name: Pharmacist (Trainee), T&S Grade C
Total Vacancies: 04 [UR-03, OBC(NCL)-01]
Basic Pay: Rs. 47,330.25 per month (Monthly Rated)
Probation Period: 1 Year. After successful completion, candidates are regularized in T&S Grade C.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Education	10+2 with Science
Professional	Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized/approved Institute
Registration	Valid registration with the Pharmacy Council under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
Age Limit	18 to 30 years (as of 01.05.2026)

Age Relaxations:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
SC/ST/ESM/PwBD: As per Government norms.

Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT)

The selection is strictly based on the merit score of a 100-mark online exam (90 minutes duration).

Section A (70 Marks): Technical/Discipline-related knowledge (Pharmacy).
Section B (30 Marks): General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mental Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.
Marking: 1 mark per correct answer; No Negative Marking.

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

UR / EWS: 50 Marks
SC / ST / ESM / OBC-NCL / PwBD: 40 Marks

Fees & Key Dates

Application Fee: * UR / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,180 (including GST)
- SC / ST / ESM / PwBD / Departmental: Exempted (Nil)
Online Registration Starts: 09-04-2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply: 01-05-2026 (11:59 PM)

How to Apply

Visit the official NCL website: nclcil.in
Navigate to Career > Recruitment.
Select the notice for Paramedical Staff and click Apply Online.
Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Matriculation certificate, and Category certificates if applicable).

Important Note: Ensure your Pharmacy Council registration is valid as of the cut-off date (May 1, 2026). Incomplete applications or those without the prescribed fee (for non-exempt categories) will be summarily rejected.