Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has released the Joining Notice and Merit List for Graduate, Diploma and Paramedical Apprentice Trainees for the training year 2026-27 under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Seven separate PDFs have been published on nclcil.in – one main joining notice, three category-wise merit lists and three category-wise waiting lists. Candidates who applied through the NATS portal for any of these three categories can now check their name in the relevant PDF.
Important – Read Before You Check: Two things to do right now. First, open the main Joining Notice PDF from the Important Links table below and read it in full before doing anything else – it contains the official joining date, reporting venue, reporting time and documents to carry, which have not been separately published; the merit list alone does not tell you where and when to report. Second, if your name does not appear in the merit list, check the waiting list PDF for your category – NCL has released a separate waiting list for each of the three categories, and waiting list candidates may be considered for joining if merit-listed candidates do not show up.
NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited |
| Ministry | Ministry of Coal, Government of India |
| Notice Type | Joining Notice and Merit List for Apprentice Trainees 2026-27 |
| Categories Covered | Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, Paramedical Apprentice |
| Scheme | National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) |
| Lists Released | Merit List and Waiting List for each of the three categories (7 PDFs total) |
| Joining Date and Venue | As per the official Joining Notice PDF at nclcil.in |
| Official Website | nclcil.in |
Documents Released
NCL has published the following seven PDFs as part of this joining notice:
| Document | Status |
|---|---|
| Main Joining Notice | Released |
| Merit List – Graduate Apprentice (NATS) 2026-27 | Released |
| Merit List – Diploma Apprentice (NATS) 2026-27 | Released |
| Merit List – Paramedical Apprentice 2026-27 | Released |
| Waiting List – Graduate Apprentice | Released |
| Waiting List – Diploma Apprentice | Released |
| Waiting List – Paramedical Apprentice | Released |
How to Check Your Name in the NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026
- Open the merit list PDF for your category – Graduate, Diploma or Paramedical – from the Important Links table below.
- Search for your name, NATS enrollment ID or application/roll number as listed in the PDF.
- If your name appears in the merit list, you have been selected for the apprenticeship joining process for 2026-27.
- If your name does not appear in the merit list, open the corresponding waiting list PDF for your category.
- After confirming your status, open the main Joining Notice PDF and read it fully to note the reporting date, venue and documents required at joining.
- Download and save all relevant PDFs for your records.
Important Points About the Merit List and Waiting List
Separate merit lists and waiting lists have been issued for each of the three apprentice categories. A waiting list candidate is considered for joining only if one or more merit-listed candidates do not join within the specified reporting window. This joining notice and merit list covers only Graduate, Diploma and Paramedical categories under NATS. It does not cover ITI Trade Apprentices registered under the NAPS portal.
Important Instructions
- Read the full Joining Notice PDF before reporting, as it contains all official joining instructions, documents required and reporting details.
- Joining dates and reporting venue are specified in the Joining Notice PDF; candidates must not rely on any third-party source for these details.
- Waiting list candidates should monitor nclcil.in for any further update if merit-listed candidates do not join within the joining window.
- This merit list applies to the NATS scheme only. ITI Trade Apprentices under NAPS are covered by a separate notification.
- For any queries, contact NCL through the official website nclcil.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Main Joining Notice PDF | Get Result |
| Merit List – Graduate Apprentice (NATS) 2026-27 | Get Result |
| Merit List – Diploma Apprentice (NATS) 2026-27 | Get Result |
| Merit List – Paramedical Apprentice 2026-27 | Get Result |
| Waiting List – Graduate Apprentice | Get Result |
| Waiting List – Diploma Apprentice | Get Result |
| Waiting List – Paramedical Apprentice | Get Result |
| NCL Official Website | Get Result |
Frequently Asked Questions – NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026
Q1. What categories does the NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026-27 cover?
✅ Three categories – Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice and Paramedical Apprentice under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). ITI Trade Apprentices under NAPS are not covered by this notice.
Q2. How do I check my name in the NCL Apprentice Merit List?
✅ Download the merit list PDF for your category from the Important Links table above and search for your name or NATS enrollment ID. No login is required; all PDFs are publicly downloadable from nclcil.in.
Q3. What should I do if my name is not in the merit list?
✅ Check the waiting list PDF for your category. Separate waiting lists have been released for Graduate, Diploma and Paramedical categories. Waiting list candidates may be considered for joining if merit-listed candidates do not report within the joining window.
Q4. Where do I find the joining date and venue?
✅ In the official Joining Notice PDF available at the first link in the Important Links table. The joining date, reporting time, venue and documents required are specified in that notice.
Q5. Does the NCL Apprentice Merit List 2026 cover ITI Trade Apprentices?
✅ No. This notice covers only Graduate, Diploma and Paramedical categories under NATS. ITI Trade Apprentices are registered under NAPS and are covered under a separate notification.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the Joining Notice and Merit List published by Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, for Graduate, Diploma and Paramedical Apprentice Trainees for the training year 2026-27 under NATS. Seven PDFs have been released on nclcil.in including the main joining notice, three category-wise merit lists and three category-wise waiting lists. Joining dates, reporting venue and instructions are in the official Joining Notice PDF. This notice does not cover ITI Trade Apprentices under NAPS. Candidates must refer only to nclcil.in for all official updates. JobShouter.com is not associated with Northern Coalfields Limited or Coal India Limited in any manner.
