Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) has released the provisional answer key for its 2026 Mining Sirdar and Assistant Foreman recruitment. The key went live on 17 October 2026 on the official portal, westerncoal.in.
Candidates who appeared in the computer-based test on 14 October can now log in with their User ID and password, download their response sheet and cross-check every answer. This recruitment covers 444 posts in all.
WCL Answer Key 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) |
| Post Names | Mining Sirdar (T&S Grade-C); Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical / Electrical Supervisor (T&S Grade-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 444 |
| Advertisement No. | 2026/69 |
| CBT Exam Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 17 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | 17 to 21 October 2026 (11:55 pm) |
| Official Website | westerncoal.in |
WCL Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mining Sirdar, T&S Grade-C | 220 |
| Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical / Electrical Supervisor, T&S Grade-C | 224 |
| Total | 444 |
WCL has stated that the vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease at the management’s discretion.
How to Download WCL Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official WCL website, westerncoal.in.
- Look for the answer key / objection link for Advt. No. 2026/69 on the homepage.
- Log in with your User ID and password.
- Your response sheet and the provisional answer key will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF and compare your answers to estimate your score.
How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key
If you find a wrong answer or a discrepancy in the key, you can challenge it through the same login. The objection window is open from 17 October to 21 October 2026, 11:55 pm.
- Log in with your User ID and password on the WCL portal.
- Select the question and option you want to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents as proof of the correct answer.
- Pay the objection fee prescribed on the portal, if any, and submit before the deadline.
WCL will review every genuine objection and then release the final answer key. The result will be prepared on the basis of the final key, so check your response sheet carefully.
WCL Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Separate cut-off marks for different reservation categories will be announced on the official portal after the exam process.
Important Links
Download WCL Answer Key 2026 and Raise Objections – Official Website
WCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Details – 444 Posts
FAQs
Q1. When was the WCL Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key was released on 17 October 2026 on the official website, westerncoal.in.
Q2. What is the last date to raise objections?
Candidates can raise objections from 17 October to 21 October 2026, 11:55 pm.
Q3. How many posts are covered under this answer key?
The key covers 444 posts – 220 Mining Sirdar and 224 Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Electrical / Electrical Supervisor.
Q4. How can I download the WCL answer key?
Log in to westerncoal.in with your User ID and password, then download the response sheet and answer key PDF.
