Four days. That’s how long the gap was between the exam and the answer key this time. Western Coalfields Limited held its Computer Based Test on 14 October 2026, and the WCL Answer Key 2026 is already out — released on 17 October, with the objection window open right now.
If you appeared for the Mining Sirdar or Assistant Foreman posts, this is the document that tells you where you actually stand. Not coaching-institute estimates, not group-chat guesses — the official key, matched against your own recorded responses. Download it today, because the objection window closes on 21 October at 11:55 PM, and late challenges aren’t entertained.
WCL Answer Key 2026 – Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Employment Notification No. | 2026/69 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 14 October 2026 |
| Answer key released | 17 October 2026 |
| Objection window | 17 – 21 October 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Final answer key | After objections are reviewed |
| Result | Expected after the final key |
Which Posts Does This Key Cover?
This answer key covers the WCL recruitment for 444 Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman posts. Thousands of candidates sat the CBT on 14 October, and the key carries the correct response for every question asked in the exam. WCL is a subsidiary of Coal India and a Mini Ratna company, so these are central public-sector posts — the competition was always going to be stiff.
How to Download the WCL Answer Key 2026
- Go to the official WCL website at westerncoal.in.
- On the homepage, go to Career, then Recruitments.
- Find the notice titled “Notice Regarding Objection Management Window for the CBT held on 14.10.2026 – Employment Notification No. 2026/69”.
- Enter your login details — User ID and Password.
- Fill in the captcha code shown on screen and click Submit.
- Your answer key, along with your recorded responses, appears on screen.
- Download and save both. You’ll need them for the objection step and for your own records.
Use only the official site. The key is behind your own login for a reason — your response sheet is personal, and random “direct PDF” links floating around can’t show it to you anyway.
How to Calculate Your Probable Score
The marking scheme is refreshingly simple, and it works in your favour:
- Each correct answer: +1 mark.
- Each wrong answer: 0 — there is no negative marking.
- Unattempted questions: 0.
So the maths is just your count of correct answers. Got 75 right? That’s 75 marks. No deductions to work out, no penalty traps. Match your response sheet against the official key, count the matches, and you have your estimated score.
One caution, though: an estimated score is not a result. Cut-offs depend on the full field, category-wise vacancies and how the final key lands after objections. A good estimate tells you whether to start preparing for document verification — it doesn’t guarantee anything.
How to Raise an Objection (If You Spot an Error)
Found an answer in the key that you believe is wrong? You can challenge it — but only inside the window, and only through the official objection facility.
- Log in to the objection management window on westerncoal.in with your User ID and Password.
- Open the question you want to challenge.
- Select the answer you believe is correct.
- Attach the supporting proof or reference the commission asks for — a bare “I think this is wrong” carries no weight.
- Pay the objection fee, if the portal asks for one, and submit before 21 October 2026, 11:55 PM.
- Save the acknowledgement for every objection you file.
Be selective. Challenge only the questions where you have genuine, provable grounds. Blanket objections waste your money and your evening, and reviewers can tell the difference. Also note: only candidates who actually appeared in the exam can challenge the key.
What Happens After the Objection Window?
Once the window closes, WCL’s subject experts review every challenge. If a challenge holds up, the answer is corrected in the final key. The final answer key is then used to prepare the result — and the result decides who gets called for document verification, the next stage of this recruitment.
The result is expected by the end of October 2026, going by the pace of this cycle so far. That’s an expectation, not a promise — the final key has to come first, and that depends on how many objections come in. Keep an eye on westerncoal.in rather than trusting dates passed around in groups.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| WCL Official Website | westerncoal.in — answer key & objection window |
| RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 | Another recent answer key post on this site |
| KEA VAO Final Answer Key 2026 | Final key post on this site |
| More Answer Key Updates | All answer key posts on SarkariResult Shiksha |
FAQs
Q1. Is the WCL Answer Key 2026 out?
Yes. Western Coalfields Limited released the answer key on 17 October 2026 for the Mining Sirdar & Assistant Foreman CBT held on 14 October 2026.
Q2. Where can I download the WCL answer key?
On the official website westerncoal.in, under Career → Recruitments, through the objection management window for Employment Notification No. 2026/69. Log in with your User ID and Password.
Q3. What is the last date to raise objections against the WCL answer key?
21 October 2026, till 11:55 PM. Challenges after that won’t be accepted.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the WCL CBT?
No. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and there’s no deduction for wrong or unattempted answers. Your probable score is simply your count of correct answers.
Q5. Can I challenge the answer key if I didn’t appear in the exam?
No. Only candidates who appeared in the 14 October CBT can raise objections.
Q6. What comes after the answer key?
WCL reviews the objections, publishes a final answer key, and then prepares the result. Candidates who qualify will be called for document verification.
Download the key, work out your score, and file any genuine objection before the 21st. Four days sounds like plenty — it isn’t, once the last-evening server rush starts.
