Western Coalfields Limited (WCL), a Miniratna Company under Coal India Limited, has released the official notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2025. A total of 1213 vacancies are available for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices across multiple trades. Eligible candidates can apply online from 17 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 through the official website westerncoal.in. The apprenticeship duration will be 12 months, with monthly stipends ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 depending on the trade. Candidates must be residents of Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh or have studied in institutes located in these states.

Candidates applying for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must be residents of Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh, or have studied in recognized institutes located in these states. Applicants must have passed their Degree/Diploma/ITI after the academic year 2022-23. Only full-time regular courses are accepted. Candidates with prior apprenticeship or job experience of one year or more are not eligible. Higher qualifications beyond the prescribed eligibility will not be considered. Selection will be based on merit list prepared from academic marks.

Physical Test Criteria

For the Security Guard Trade, candidates must meet specific physical standards. Minimum height is 160 cm (150 cm for females), chest 80 cm with 4 cm expansion (not applicable for females), eyesight 6/6 (far) and 0.6/0.6 (near) with or without correction, free from color blindness, knock knee, flat foot, and hearing defects. These criteria ensure candidates are physically fit for the role.

The WCL Apprentice Salary is fixed as per the Apprentice Act, 1961. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend depending on their category of apprenticeship. Graduate Apprentices will get ₹12,300 per month, Technician Apprentices will get ₹10,900 per month, while Trade Apprentices will receive between ₹8,200 and ₹11,040 per month depending on the trade. The stipend will be directly credited to the candidate’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT. Half of the stipend for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices will be borne by the Government of India. This ensures financial support during the 12-month training period.

The WCL Apprentice Selection Process is purely merit-based. Candidates will be shortlisted according to their academic marks in Degree, Diploma, or ITI. No written exam or interview will be conducted. The final merit list will be published on the official website. Document verification will be mandatory before final engagement. Candidates must ensure that all certificates including Domicile, Caste, Disability, and Qualification are valid and uploaded correctly.

There is no written exam for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Selection is based on academic marks only. However, candidates must ensure proper documentation and eligibility verification. The merit list will be prepared trade-wise and category-wise. In case of a tie in marks, preference will be given to candidates with earlier date of birth.

The WCL Apprentice Vacancy 2025 includes Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices across multiple trades. A total of 1213 posts are available, distributed across different establishments in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwBD categories as per government norms. Candidates must check the trade-wise and category-wise slots before applying.

Candidates must apply online for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 through the official website westerncoal.in. Applications will be accepted from 17 November 2025 to 30 November 2025. Graduate and Diploma candidates must register on NATS portal, while ITI Trade candidates must register on NAPS portal. Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification. Candidates must upload all required documents including Domicile, Caste, Disability, and Qualification certificates.

Q. What is the total number of vacancies in WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?

A total of 1213 vacancies have been announced for Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices.

Q. What is the last date to apply for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?

The last date to apply online is 30 November 2025.

Q. What is the stipend for WCL Apprentice posts?

Graduate Apprentices receive ₹12,300, Technician Apprentices ₹10,900, and Trade Apprentices between ₹8,200–₹11,040 per month.

Q. How will candidates be selected for WCL Apprentice Recruitment?

Selection will be based on merit list prepared from academic marks. No written exam or interview will be conducted.

Q. What is the age limit for WCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must be between 18–26 years as on 01 August 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, and PwBD categories.