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Online applications for WCL recruitment 2021 being conducted for 965 trade apprentice vacancies are currently underway on the official website. Selected candidates will be engaged under the Apprentices Act 1961, and the National Apprenticeship Promotional Scheme at the various establishments of Western Coalfields Limited. Those with one year ITI will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 7700, and those with one year ITI will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 8050.
Who Can Apply for WCL Recruitment 2021?
The latest WCL recruitment notification says that there are 965 vacancies for which candidates with ITI from an institute recognised by SCVT or NCVT from the following trades may apply:
| Name of trade | Number of vacancies |
| Computer operator and programming assistant | 219 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 28 |
| Electrician | 250 |
| Fitter | 242 |
| Mechanic (Diesel) | 36 |
| Machinist | 12 |
| Mason (building instructor) | 9 |
| Pump operator cum mechanic | 16 |
| Surveyor | 20 |
| Turner | 17 |
| Welder (gas and electric) | 76 |
| Wireman | 40 |
The minimum age of the candidates should be 18 and the maximum should be 25 years as of 21 September 2021; however, age relaxation of 5 years will be allowed for SC and ST candidates, and three years for OBC candidates.
How to Apply for WCL Recruitment 2021?
Eligible candidates who are interested to apply for the vacancies will have to apply on the WCL website before 21 September 2021. Applicants should have also registered on www.apprenticeshipindia.org and all their details should be available on the website. Candidates will be selected for the posts based on the marks obtained in their ITI degrees. Those who wish to apply for the posts are advised to go through the official website to access the notification, and then apply for the trade apprentice vacancies.