Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released a notification for the engagement of ITI Apprentices in different trades under its Skill Building Initiative for the Nation. Applications are invited from eligible candidates registered on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal from the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Eastern Coalfields Limited is a coal producer company and an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 45001:2018 certified organization. The apprenticeship program aims to provide skill development opportunities to ITI-qualified candidates in various technical trades.
Organization Details
| Organization Name (English) | Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | ईस्टर्न कोलफील्ड्स लिमिटेड (ईसीएल) |
| Parent Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Organization Type | Government Company / Coal Producer Company |
| CIN | U10101WB1975GO1030295 |
| Official Email | hodhrd.ecl@gmail.com |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 45001:2018 Certified Company |
Job Location Details
| City | Dishergarh / Paschim Bardhaman |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 713333 |
| Street Address | Office of General Manager (HRD), HRD Department, P.O. Dishergarh, District Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal - 713333 |
Post Details and Designations
| Trade | Designation (English) | Designation (Hindi) | Employment Type | Monthly Stipend |
| Fitter | ITI Apprentice – Fitter | आईटीआई अप्रेंटिस – फिटर | Apprenticeship | ₹10,560 per month |
| Electrician | ITI Apprentice – Electrician | आईटीआई अप्रेंटिस – इलेक्ट्रीशियन | Apprenticeship | ₹10,560 per month |
| Welder | ITI Apprentice – Welder | आईटीआई अप्रेंटिस – वेल्डर | Apprenticeship | ₹9,600 per month |
Vacancy Details
Fitter Trade Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 30 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 7 |
| OBC (NCL) | 11 |
| Total | 60 |
Electrician Trade Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 30 |
| SC | 12 |
| ST | 7 |
| OBC (NCL) | 11 |
| Total | 60 |
Welder Trade Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 2 |
| OBC (NCL) | 4 |
| Total | 20 |
Total Number of Vacancies: 140 Posts.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Submit Application | 31 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application by Post | 31 July 2026 |
Candidates are advised to submit their applications sufficiently in advance before the closing date to avoid delays in postal delivery.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must possess an ITI certificate in the trade for which the application is being submitted.
- The applicant must be registered on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal in the respective trade.
- The candidate must have secured at least 40% marks in the qualifying ITI examination.
- A candidate can apply for only one trade.
- A candidate may apply either from West Bengal or Jharkhand.
- If a candidate applies from both states, the application will be rejected.
Age Limit
The official notification does not mention any minimum age limit, maximum age limit, or age relaxation criteria.
Reservation Details
| Reserved Category | Reservation Available |
| Unreserved (UR) | Yes |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Yes |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Yes |
| Other Backward Class (OBC - NCL) | Yes |
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Application Process
- Candidates must register themselves on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal in the relevant trade.
- Applicants must fill out the prescribed application form.
- All necessary documents and enclosures must be attached with the application.
- Applications must be sent only through postal service.
- Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
- The completed application must reach the office on or before 31 July 2026.
Postal Address for Sending Application
Office of the General Manager (HRD)
HRD Department
Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL)
Dishergarh
District: Paschim Bardhaman
West Bengal - 713333
India
Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure has not been specified in the official notification.
- Selection will be subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions.
- Candidates must possess the required ITI qualification.
- Candidates must have valid registration on the NAPS portal.
- Candidates must satisfy all conditions mentioned in the notification.
Important Instructions and Notes
- Applications will be accepted strictly through postal service only.
- Applications must reach the HRD office on or before 31 July 2026.
- Candidates should apply well before the closing date to avoid postal delays.
- Candidates are allowed to apply for only one trade.
- Candidates may apply from either West Bengal or Jharkhand.
- Applications submitted for both states will be rejected.
- Candidates who had already submitted applications against Notification Reference No. ECL/HRD/DIS/2025/532 dated 13.08.2025 are not required to apply again.
- Applications previously received by the HRD Department, ECL, under Notification No. ECL/HRD/DIS/2025/532 dated 13 August 2025, will automatically be considered under the present notification.
Helpline and Contact Information
| Email Address | hodhrd.ecl@gmail.com |
| Office | Office of General Manager (HRD), Eastern Coalfields Limited |
| Postal Address | Dishergarh, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal - 713333 |
Official Notification PDF
