DGMS notice of 8 Oct 2026: offline applications for competency certificates on exemption basis (CMR 2017, MMR 1961)

Last updated 13 Oct 2026 · India (DGMS, coal and metal mines)

Short answer. Because the online Examination and Certification Portal is not available for fresh registration and applications, the Board of Mining Examinations (Coal & Metal), DGMS, said on 8 October 2026 that it will process applications for statutory competency certificates on exemption basis under CMR 2017 and MMR 1961 in offline mode. You submit Form-II with your original documents for verification and one set of self-certified photocopies. This is an interim arrangement until the online platform works again or until further orders (DGMS notice).

“This offline arrangement shall remain applicable only as an interim measure till the online Examination & Certification Platform becomes operational or until further orders, whichever is earlier.”
— DGMS, Board of Mining Examinations (Coal & Metal), notice dated 08.10.2026 (checked 13 Oct 2026)

What "exemption basis" means here

The notice covers certificates that the regulations and examination bye-laws allow the Board to grant on exemption basis to candidates who meet the conditions for that certificate. It is not the Sirdar/Overman CBT notice. Check the regulation and bye-law for your certificate to confirm you are eligible on exemption basis before you apply.

Documents the notice lists (as applicable)

Proof of date of birth / age
Proof of the educational / technical qualification required
Valid medical certificate
Valid First Aid Certificate, wherever applicable
Experience certificate(s) in the prescribed form, showing the required period and nature of experience
Character certificate, wherever applicable
Existing statutory certificate of competency, where it is a prerequisite
Any other certificate or document required under CMR 2017 / MMR 1961 and the bye-laws
Any other supporting document the Board asks for

What you submit

Form-II, fully filled in and signed
Originals of the eligibility documents (returned after verification, subject to the Board's requirements)
One set of self-certified photocopies of all those originals (kept on record)
Proof of payment of the prescribed examination fee
Four recent passport-size photographs, attested as the bye-laws require

Common mistakes the notice warns about

Incomplete or illegible papers. Applications without the required documents, or not meeting the eligibility criteria, may be rejected or returned for compliance.
Experience certificate not in the prescribed form. Get it in the format the regulations / bye-laws prescribe, covering the exact period and nature of work.
Wrong or unchecked e-mail ID. The Board will tell you about deficiencies by e-mail to the ID in your application. Use one you check daily.
Anything false or altered. False, fabricated, forged or misleading documents are dealt with under the law and the bye-laws.
Using the grievance e-mail for routine questions. Grievances about offline certification go only to dir.exam@dgms.gov.in.

The notice does not print a submission address. Confirm where to hand in or post Form-II on dgms.gov.in or with the Board before sending originals.

Frequently asked questions

Why is DGMS accepting offline applications in October 2026?

Because the online Examination and Certification Portal is not available for fresh registration and applications. The Board of Mining Examinations (Coal & Metal) set up offline processing as an interim arrangement by its notice dated 8 October 2026.

Which certificates does the 8 Oct 2026 DGMS notice cover?

Statutory competency certificates granted on exemption basis under the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 and the Metalliferous Mines Regulations, 1961.

Which form is used for the offline application?

Form-II, duly filled in and signed, with original documents for verification, one set of self-certified photocopies, proof of fee payment and four attested passport-size photographs.

Will DGMS return my original documents?

The notice says originals are returned after the verification process, subject to the Board's requirements; the self-certified copies are kept on record.

Where do I send a grievance about offline certification?

Only by e-mail to dir.exam@dgms.gov.in, according to the notice.

Official sources

Not official. A free summary of a public DGMS notice; the Board can change the procedure, so read the notice and the latest updates on dgms.gov.in before you apply. Last checked 13 Oct 2026.

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