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Western Coalfields

4.5
based on 123 Reviews
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Company Summary
A subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, this company is pivotal in national coal production, ensuring reliable energy supply through extensive mining operations.
Overall Rating
4.5/5
based on 123 reviews

15% above
industry average

Highly rated for 
Salary, Work-life balance, Skill development
Work Policy

Work from office
71% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
49% employees reported

Strict timing
58% employees reported

Within city
37% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
8 employees reported
Health insurance
7 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
4 employees reported
Child care facility
3 employees reported
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About Western Coalfields
Founded in1975 (50 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count--
India HeadquartersNagpur, India
Office Locations
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Websitewesterncoal.in
Primary Industry
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Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) is one of the eight Subsidiary Companies of Coal India Limited (CIL) which is under administrative control of Ministry of Coal. The Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 has its registered office at Coal Estate, Civil Lines, Nagpur–440001. WCL has been conferred "Miniratna" status on 15th March'2007. The Company has contributed about 7.02% of the national coal production during 2015-16.
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Western Coalfields Ratings
based on 123 reviews
Overall Rating
4.5/5
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4.2
Salary
4.2
Work-life balance
4.2
Skill development
4.2
Work satisfaction
4.1
Job security
4.0
Company culture
3.8
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Western Coalfields is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 123 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Western Coalfields
based on 112 reviews
5.0
Rated by 2 Women
Rated 5.0 for Work-life balance and 5.0 for Job security
4.5
Rated by 110 Men
Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 4.2 for Salary
Work Policy at Western Coalfields
based on 17 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
71%
Hybrid
18%
Permanent work from home
11%
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Overall Rating | 4.5/5 based on 123 reviews | 4.4/5 based on 190 reviews | 4.4/5 based on 456 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 524 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Work-life balance Salary | Work-life balance Salary Job security | Skill development Work-life balance Job security | Job security Salary Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | ![]() No critically rated category | ![]() No critically rated category | ![]() No critically rated category | ![]() No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 71% employees reported | Work from office 81% employees reported | Work from office 77% employees reported | Work from office 87% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 5.0 Excellent rated by 2 women | 4.3 Good rated by 14 women | 4.5 Good rated by 89 women | 4.5 Good rated by 20 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.5 Good rated by 110 men | 4.4 Good rated by 161 men | 4.4 Good rated by 340 men | 4.0 Good rated by 450 men |
Job security | 4.1 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.2 Good | 4.5 Good |
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Western Coalfields Salaries
Western Coalfields salaries have received with an average score of 4.2 out of 5 by 123 employees.
Mining Engineer
(15 salaries)
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Trainee
(12 salaries)
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₹0.9 L/yr - ₹2.4 L/yr
Graduate Trainee
(7 salaries)
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
Overman
(7 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Supervisor
(5 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹2 L/yr
Senior Surveyor
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Second class Mines Manager
(4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr
Deputy General Manager
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₹40 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
Chief Manager
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₹30 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
Computer Operator
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₹0.9 L/yr - ₹1.5 L/yr
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Western Coalfields FAQs
When was Western Coalfields founded?
Western Coalfields was founded in 1975. The company has been operating for 50 years primarily in the Metals & Mining sector.
Where is the Western Coalfields headquarters located?
Western Coalfields is headquartered in Nagpur.
How many employees does Western Coalfields have in India?
Western Coalfields currently has more than 10,000+ employees in India. Energy & Mining department appears to have the highest employee count in Western Coalfields based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Western Coalfields have good work-life balance?
Western Coalfields has a work-life balance rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 85% employees rated Western Coalfields 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Western Coalfields work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Western Coalfields good for career growth?
Career growth at Western Coalfields is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.8. 85% employees rated Western Coalfields 4 or above, while 15% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Western Coalfields promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Western Coalfields?
Working at Western Coalfields offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for salary & benefits, skill development and work life balance, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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