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Northern Coalfield Limited NCL CIL HEMM Operator, Paramedical Staff and Overseer Civil Recruitment 2026 Answer Key

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Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has published the Northern Coalfield Limited NCL CIL HEMM Operator, Paramedical Staff and Overseer Civil Recruitment 2026 Answer Key (exam held on 06 Jul 2026). Check it from the Important Links and raise any objection within the window given in the notice.

Organisation:
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Total posts:
577
Apply from:
09 Apr 2026
Last date:
01 May 2026
Exam date:
06 Jul 2026
Age limit:
18 to 30 years as on 01 May 2026
Qualification:
Class 10th High School or equivalent passed from any recognized Board in India with Valid HMV Driving License
Fee:
General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹1180 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted
Mode:
Online

Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has released the answer key for its recruitment drive covering HEMM Dumper Operator, several paramedical trainee posts and Overseer (Civil), against a combined 577 vacancies. Candidates who applied online between 9 April 2026 and 1 May 2026, and later appeared in the exam held on 6 July 2026, can now check their responses against the released key.

The admit card for this exam had gone live on 26 June 2026, and the answer key followed on 11 July 2026. Within the 577 posts, Dumper Operator (Trainee) carries the largest share at 308, followed by Staff Nurse (Trainee) with 47, Overseer (Civil) (Trainee) with 30, Technician (Pathological) (Trainee) with 12, and smaller numbers for Pharmacist, Technician (Dental), Physiotherapist, Technician (Refraction/Optometry), Technician (Radiographer) and Junior Technician (ECG) trainee posts. The application fee was 1180 rupees for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST and PH candidates did not have to pay anything, and payment was accepted only through debit card, credit card or net banking. The age limit for applicants was set between 18 and 30 years.

Candidates who sat the exam should match their marked responses with the official answer key and keep it safe for reference once the result is announced.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
Pay the Exam Last Date
Exam Date Available
Admit Card Available
Answer Key Available

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹1,180
SC / ST / PHFree

Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only.

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum Age18 Years
Maximum Age30 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 577 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Dumper Operator (Trainee)308Class 10th High School or equivalent passed from any recognized Board in India with Valid HMV Driving License. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Staff Nurse (Trainee)4710+2 Intermediate passed from any recognized Board in India. Bachelor of Nursing (B.Sc Nursing)/ Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from recognized Institute approved by the Government, More Eligibility Details Read the Notification
Pharmacist (Trainee)410+2 Intermediate passed with PCM from any recognized Board in India. Diploma in Pharmacy from an Institution recognized by the Government. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification
Technician (Pathological) (Trainee)12Diploma in Pathology from an Institution recognized by the Government.
Technician (Dental) (Trainee)210+2 Intermediate passed from any recognized Board in India. Diploma in Dentistry/Dental Technology from recognized Institute approved by the Government, More Eligibility Details Read the Notification
Physiotherapist (Trainee)4Diploma in Physiotherapist from an Institution recognized by the Government. (Min 3 Years Course)
Technician (Refraction / Optometry) (Trainee)110+2 Intermediate passed from any recognized Board in India. Diploma in Refraction / Optometry from an Institution recognized by the Government.
Technician (Radiograher) (Trainee)3Diploma in Radiography from an Institution recognized by the Government.
Jr Technician (ECG) (Trainee)210+2 Intermediate passed from any recognized Board in India. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification
Overseer (Civil) (Trainee)30Class 10th High School or equivalent passed from any recognized Board in India. Diploma in Civil Engineering from an Institution recognized by the Government. (3 Years Course)

How to Download the Answer Key

  1. 1Open the "Download Answer Key" link on this page to get the official key from Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL).
  2. 2Match it against the responses you marked in the exam to work out your likely score before the official result is out.
  3. 3If a question or its marked answer looks wrong, most exams open a short objection window. Check the notification for the exact process and fee, since a valid, evidenced objection is usually the only way a disputed answer gets reviewed.

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