Eastern Coalfields ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Apply Offline

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) Eastern Coalfields ITI Apprentice Recruitment, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Last Date, Apply Offline, ECL has issued an official notification to recruit 140 ITI apprentices across three trades—Fitter (60), Electrician (60), and Welder (20)—from candidates registered on the NAPS portal in the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand. Applications from all eligible and interested candidates must reach the HDR office in Dishergarh via post on or before July 31, 2026.

Applications for the Eastern Coalfields ITI Apprentice recruitment are to be submitted via the offline mode. All important details regarding the recruitment are provided below. Candidates will be selected based on merit (ITI examination) and document verification.

Vacancy Details

Fitter

UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	Total
30	12	7	11	60

Electrician

UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	Total
30	12	7	11	60

Welder

UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	Total
10	4	2	4	20

This apprenticeship training is for one year, and the contract will be automatically terminated on completion of one year from the date of commencement of practical training.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must possess an ITI certificate in the trade applied for.
• The applicant must be registered on the NAPS portal in the same trade as the application.
• The applicant must have secured at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination, i.e., in ITI.
• A candidate can apply for one trade in either West Bengal or Jharkhand only. If a candidate applies for both, the application will be rejected.
• Candidates can apply for ANY ONE DISCIPLINE ONLY; applying for more than one discipline results in summary rejection of the application.
• For more details candidates should carefully read the official notification.

Salary

Trade	Monthly Stipend
Electrician	Rs. 10,560
Fitter	Rs. 10,560
Welder	Rs. 9,600

Selection Process

• A merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination (ITI).
• If two or more applicants secure the same marks, preference is given to the candidate who passed the qualifying examination earlier (by year of passing).
• If the year of passing is also the same, date of birth is used as the tie-breaker, with older candidates given seniority.
• If the date of birth of two candidates is also the same, the candidate who registered earlier on the NAPS portal is considered senior. Reservation applicable for CPSUs is followed throughout.
• Based on merit, candidates will be called for document verification.
• After successful document verification, candidates will be given a training engagement letter indicating the place of posting, date of reporting, and the scheduled date for contract creation at HRD, ECL Headquarters.
• The candidate must join at the respective place of posting on the date mentioned in the engagement letter.
• After joining, a joining letter will be issued to the candidate from their place of posting.
• The candidate must then report back to the HRD office with a copy of the joining letter for creation of the contract on the portal, on the date mentioned in the engagement letter.
• The place of apprenticeship training will be decided by the General Manager (HRD), ECL.

Eastern Coalfields ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: How to Apply

• Visit the official website (https://www.easterncoalfields.in/) of Eastern Coalfields Limited. Candidates can apply till 31 July 2026
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “Eastern Coalfields ITI Apprentice Recruitment“.
• Download the application form.
• Fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) with all necessary details, including NAPS registration number, discipline, date of birth, and bank details as uploaded on the NAPS portal.
• Attach all required self-attested documents listed above, along with the filled undertaking (Annexure-III).
• Send the complete application by postal service only to: “Office of the General Manager, HRD, Dishergarh, Paschim Bardhhaman, WB, 713333.”
• Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 31 July 2026.
• For queries, candidates can contact Shri P. Sahani, Sr. Manager (HR), HRD Centre, ECL, on phone number 7415473799.

Some Useful Important Links

Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	https://www.easterncoalfields.in/
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