Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Category-I PSU under Coal India Limited, has released the WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification for 1213 Apprentice vacancies. This is an excellent opportunity for ITI, Diploma, and Engineering graduates to gain hands-on experience through a 1-year apprenticeship training for FY 2025–26.

Successful candidates will be placed at various WCL establishments in Maharashtra (MS) and Madhya Pradesh (MP) and will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300.

The online application process starts on 17 November 2025 and ends on 30 November 2025. Candidates must register on the NATS (for Degree/Diploma) or NAPS (for ITI/Fresher) portal before applying on the official WCL website.

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WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Key Highlights

• Organization: Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
• Post Names: Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice (ITI), Security Guard (Fresher)
• Total Vacancies: 1213
• Training Duration: 12 Months
• Stipend: ₹8,200 – ₹12,300 per month
• Job Location: Maharashtra & Madhya Pradesh
• Application Mode: Online
• Start Date: 17/11/2025
• Last Date: 30/11/2025

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WCL Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – Category-wise Breakdown

Post Category	Post Name	Vacancies
Graduate Apprentice	Mining Engineering	101
Technician Apprentice	Mining & Mine Surveying	215
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	Various Trades	839
Fresher Apprentice	Security Guard	58
Total		1213

These vacancies are distributed across WCL areas like Ballarpur, Chandrapur, Wani, Majri, Umrer, Nagpur, Pench, Kanhan, Pathakhera, and others.

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WCL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2025

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice

• Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized university.

Technician Apprentice

• Diploma in Mining or Mining & Mine Surveying.

Trade Apprentice (ITI)

• Class 10th (Matriculation)
• 1 or 2-year ITI Certificate in relevant trades such as:
  COPA, Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Wireman, Surveyor, Mechanic Diesel, Draughtsman (Civil), Machinist, Turner, Pump Operator, Steno (Hindi)

Fresher Apprentice (Security Guard)

• Matriculation (10th pass).

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Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 26 years
  (DoB between 02 August 1999 and 02 August 2007)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC-NCL: +3 years
• PwBD: +10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST)

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Other Essential Eligibility

• Must be an Indian National.
• Must have completed qualification in MP or Maharashtra, OR must be a permanent resident with a valid Domicile Certificate.
• Passing Year: Must have passed the qualifying exam during or after 2022–23.
• Not Eligible:
  • Those with prior apprenticeship training
  • Candidates with 1+ year job experience
  • Those with higher qualifications than prescribed

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WCL Apprentice Stipend (Salary) 2025

Apprentice Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹12,300
Technician Apprentice	₹10,900
Trade Apprentice (2-year ITI)	₹11,040
Trade Apprentice (1-year ITI)	₹10,560
Fresher Apprentice (Security Guard)	₹8,200

➡️ For Degree and Diploma apprentices, 50% of the stipend is paid via Government DBT.

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WCL Apprentice Selection Process 2025

WCL selection is merit-based only. No exam, no interview.

Merit List Preparation

• Graduate/Diploma: Based on final Degree/Diploma marks
• ITI Trades: Average of
  • 10th percentage
  • ITI (NTC/STC) percentage
• Security Guard: Based only on 10th percentage

WCL will shortlist 1.5 times the number of vacancies.

Next Stages

• Document Verification
• Medical Fitness Test (as per Mines Rules 1955)

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How to Apply Online for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

✔ Step 1: Register on NATS/NAPS (Mandatory)

• NATS → Graduate & Diploma
• NAPS/Apprenticeship India → ITI & Security Guard
• Save your Enrolment ID

✔ Step 2: Visit WCL Website

• Go to WCL official website
• Open the Career section
• Click Apprentice 2025-26 Notification

✔ Step 3: Register on WCL Portal

• Create an account using mobile and email.

✔ Step 4: Fill Online Application

• Enter NATS/NAPS ID
• Provide academic details
• Enter address and personal information

✔ Step 5: Upload Documents

• Photograph
• Signature
• Certificates and mark sheets

✔ Step 6: Final Submit

• Review carefully
• Submit the form
• Save a printout

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📅 WCL Apprentice 2025 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	10/11/2025
Application Start	17/11/2025
Application Last Date	30/11/2025
Age Cut-off	01/08/2025
Merit List (Tentative)	22/12/2025

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🆓 Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Categories	₹0 (No Fee)

Official Notification (PDF): https://docs.westerncoal.in/NOTICE_HRD_APPRENTICE_51-2025.pdf