Mining Sirdar, Assistant Foreman & Electrical Supervisor

The initial basic pay for both posts is Rs. 47330.25 per month as per the National Coal Wage Agreement (NCWA) XI. In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be eligible for other allowances such as Dearness Allowance, attendance bonus, special allowance, HRA, Transport subsidy, and Medical Facility as per NCWA XI provisions. After successful completion of training/probation, further career growth will be as per the prevailing respective cadre schemes & rules.

• General English, Comprehension, verbal and non-verbal reasoning
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Quantitative aptitude, Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
• Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency - Class X level)
• General awareness regarding current issues of national importance and Coal Industry

• Explosive and Blasting Practice (Opencast and Underground coal mines)
• Method of work (Board and pillar development, depillaring, mechanized methods, line of goaf, air blast, contiguous working)
• Support (Strata control, roof bolting, anchorage testing, quality/withdrawal of supports)
• Stowing (Purpose, Method, Ratio, difficulties, remedial measures, subsidence, materials)
• Opencast working (Method of work, drilling, blasting, shovel/dumpers, dragline, surface miner, benching, haul roads, safety precautions, reclamation, dump management, Traffic Rules & Regulations, LMV road)
• Drifting (Purpose, gradient, manual/mechanized, support, ventilation, blasting)
• Geology (Formation of coal, geological disturbance)
• Mine Surveying (UG and OC mines, Plans & Section)
• Danger of inundation (UG and Opencast Working, approaching water logged working, water dam, Coal Mines Regulations 2017)
• Mine Fires (Surface & Underground, fire fighting techniques, spontaneous heating, isolation stopping, fittings & inspection)
• Mine Rescue
• Mine Ventilation & Mine gases (detecting, precautions, instruments, effects, gas chromatography, air sampling, gas explosions)
• Duties of Sirdar, Inspection, Charge Handover/takeover, Report book
• Man riding systems in UG mines
• Winding in shaft and safety devices, Haulage/Travelling/Belt Roadway, Lighting, Means of Access & Egress
• Shaft sinking (Method, Support, Lining)
• Coal dust (Regulations, Precautions, Explosions, Stone dust barrier, Gravimetric/Personal dust sampler)
• Accident (Fatal, Serious, Reportable, Dangerous occurrence, Near miss, causes and preventions)
• Face machineries (SDL, LHD, Continuous miner, Belt conveyor, UDM, Haulage, Face pump, Drill machine)
• Electrical (Electric cables, Switches, FLP enclosure, intrinsically safe devices in UG mines)
• Provisions of the Mines Act 1952, Coal Mines Regulations 2017, Mine Rules and Bye-laws, DGMS circulars
• Writing of reports

• General English, Comprehension, verbal and non-verbal reasoning
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Quantitative aptitude, Basic Numeracy (Class X level)
• Data Interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency - Class X level)
• General awareness regarding current issues of national importance and Coal Industry

• Basics of Electrical Engineering (Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's law, Power factor, Energy Conservation, Safety devices, Measuring equipments)
• Power generation economics (Load factor, Diversity factor, Capacitor bank, APFC, AVR)
• Electrical Machineries (Motors, Generators, Transformers, Machineries/Equipment for renewable generating stations, Battery operated vehicles and Locomotives - Operation, maintenance, pre-commissioning test)
• Electric Drives and Control (Starters, AC/DC Drives, soft starters, PLC, SCADA, DCS)
• Switchgear and protective devices (Circuit breakers, protective schemes, relay co-ordination - Operation, maintenance, pre-commissioning tests)
• Earthing system (Requirements, types, maintenance, chemical earthing, IS - 3043 provisions)
• Neutral system of power supply (Solid, restricted, isolated neutral earthing, neutral-ground monitoring protection system)
• Design and layout of sub-station, Safety in sub-station, switchyard and switchboards (Safe working clearance, guarding, maintenance of equipment)
• Operation and maintenance of overhead lines and underground cables, Safety measures (Stays, guarding, control devices, cables, jointing techniques)
• General safety (Procedure for obtaining permission, electrical workshop safety, firefighting equipment, first aid, resuscitation, lightning protections)
• Legislation/statutes (Central Electricity Authority Regulations 2023, Electricity Act 2003, NBC 2016)
• On-Site emergency management plan (response procedure, crisis and disaster management plan)

The Computer Based Test (CBT) will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (Part 1 General Aptitude: 20 questions; Part 2 Technical: 80 questions) carrying 1 mark each. The duration of the CBT will be 90 minutes. There will be no negative marking.

Candidates are required to apply online through the official website of WCL. Follow the steps below:

1. Visit the WCL official website: www.westerncoal.in
2. Navigate to Career > Recruitment > Employment Notification.
3. Find the notification for "Open Recruitment of various posts of Statutory Supervisory Staff i.e. Mining Sirdar, T&S Gr. C and Assistant Foreman (Trainee) (Electrical)/Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade- C" and click on "Apply online".
4. Follow the detailed Step by Step instructions provided on the online application portal.
5. Upload the following documents:
   • Scanned copy of a recent passport size colour photograph (not older than 3 weeks, jpg/jpeg format).
   • Scanned copy of signature with black ink pen (jpg/jpeg format).
   • Scanned copies of relevant documents (in pdf, jpg, jpeg format), including:
     • Certificate/Marksheet of Matriculation/Secondary School Examination/Equivalent Examination issued by Central/State Board.
     • Certificate/Marksheet of Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Examination/Equivalent Examination issued by Central/State Board (Optional).
     • Specific certificates as per post (e.g., Mining Sirdar Certificate, Electrical Supervisory Certificate, Diploma marksheets, Caste/EWS certificate).
6. Ensure all details are correct and complete before final submission. No changes will be allowed afterward.

Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid network congestion.

The application fee details are as follows:

• Unreserved (UR) / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS: Rs. 1180/- (Rupees One Thousand, One Hundred & Eighty Only), which includes Rs. 1000/- application fee + applicable GST Rs. 180/-.
• SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental Candidates: Nil

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through online mode only. Applications from UR/OBC/EWS candidates without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.