Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has released the notification for 259 posts of Mining Sirdar and Surveyor. The online application starts on 14 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 5 August 2026.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)NCL Mining Sirdar & Surveyor Syllabus Details 2026ADVT.NO. NCL/SING/HR/Direct-Recruitment/2026-27/246 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | Technical Knowledge / Discipline Related | 70 |
| Section B | General Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning, Verbal & Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- No marks are deducted for wrong answers.
- CBT is bilingual: English and Hindi.
Detailed Syllabus
A. Section B – General Subjects
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, India GK, coal sector awareness |
| General Awareness | Important days, awards, books, organizations |
| Reasoning | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, puzzles |
| Verbal Ability | English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension |
| Mental Ability | Logical thinking, pattern questions |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number system, percentage, ratio, average, profit-loss, time and work, simple interest, data interpretation |
Post-Wise Technical Syllabus
A. Mining Sirdar
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Mines Act & Regulations | Mines Act 1952, CMR 2017, related rules and safety provisions |
| Mine Safety | Duties of Mining Sirdar, worksite supervision, safety rules |
| Ventilation | Mine ventilation, air circulation, gases |
| Gas Testing | Detection of mine gases, safety procedures |
| First Aid | First aid procedures, emergency response |
| Mining Methods | Underground mine workings, bord and pillar, longwall basics |
| Haulage & Transport | Mine transport systems, material handling |
| Support Systems | Roof support, strata control |
| Blasting & Explosives | Safe use and handling of explosives |
| Opencast Basics | Bench formation, dump management, haul roads |
| Rescue Work | Mine rescue procedures, emergency situations |
| DGMS Circulations | Circulars, reporting, compliance basics |
B. Surveyor
| Topic | Key Areas |
|---|---|
| Linear Measurement | Instruments, chain surveying, errors in chaining and plotting, optical square |
| EDM | Principles, types, correction and selection of instruments |
| Angular Measurement | Prismatic compass, bearing of lines, local attraction, magnetic declination |
| Plane Table Surveying | Methods, contouring, micro-optic alidade |
| Theodolite | Modern micro-optic theodolite, horizontal and vertical angles |
| Levelling | Dumpy level, staff reading, levelling principles |
| Traversing | Traverse surveys, computations |
| Total Station | Basics, usage, field applications |
| Controlled Surveys | Triangulation, trilateration, GPS |
| Mine Plans | Preparation and reading of mine plans |
| Geology | Rock types, faults, folds, geological disturbances |
| Computer Applications | Surpac, AutoCAD, Liscad, 3D laser profiling |
| Remote Sensing / Photogrammetry | Basic concepts and applications |
Quick Preparation Focus
- Mining Sirdar ke liye CMR 2017, safety, ventilation, gas testing aur first aid pe focus karo.
- Surveyor ke liye surveying instruments, levelling, compass, total station aur mine plans revise karo.
- General section ke liye reasoning aur quant daily practice karo.
- Current affairs aur coal/mining sector news ko follow karo.
Important Links : NCL Mining Sirdar & Surveyor Recruitment 2026
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Short FAQ
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NCL Mining Sirdar & Surveyor Recruitment 2026 |
| Organisation | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) |
| Posts | Mining Sirdar, Surveyor |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
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