Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 500 Asst Foreman, Technician Posts



1. Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
Recruitment NameMCL Assistant Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026
OrganizationMahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Reference No.MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 (Dated: 16.04.2026)
Total Vacancies500 Posts
Application ModeOnline via mahanadicoal.in
Job LocationMCL Coalfields (Odisha/Various)

2. Post-wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Post NameTotal VacanciesPay Scale / Remuneration
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee)150₹47,330.25 per month
Technician (Electrician) (Trainee)350₹1,583.32 per day
Total500

Note: 06 vacancies are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates for the Asst. Foreman post only.


3. Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEducational QualificationAge Limit (as on 28/05/2026)
Asst. Foreman (Electrical)3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (AICTE approved).18 – 30 Years (General/EWS)
Technician (Electrician)Matriculation + 2-year ITI in Electrician Trade (NCVT/SCVT) + 1-year Training/Experience + Valid LT Permit.18 – 30 Years (General/EWS)

4. Age Relaxation

CategoryUpper Age Limit / Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)33 Years (3 years relaxation)
SC / ST35 Years (5 years relaxation)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)Service period + 3 years
PwBD (Asst. Foreman only)10 to 15 years (depending on category)
Departmental (CIL Employees)No Upper Age Limit

5. Important Dates

EventDate & Time
Advertisement Publication16-04-2026
Online Application Start07-05-2026 (10:00 AM)
Online Application End28-05-2026 (11:50 PM)
Cut-off Date (Age/Eligibility)28-05-2026
CBT / Admit Card DateTo be notified later

6. Application Fee

CategoryApplication FeeGST (18%)Total Payable
General / OBC / EWS₹1,000₹180₹1,180
SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/CIL EmployeesNilNilExempted

7. Exam Pattern (CBT)

SectionSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Section AGeneral Awareness / Aptitude2020
Section BTechnical Knowledge8080
Total1001002 Hours
  • Marking: 1 mark per question. No negative marking.

  • Medium: Bilingual (English & Hindi).


8. Minimum Qualifying Marks

CategoryQualifying Percentage / Marks
General / EWS45% (45 Marks)
OBC (NCL)40% (40 Marks)
SC / ST35% (35 Marks)

9. Checklist of Required Documents

Document TypeFormat/Requirement
PhotographRecent (max 3 weeks old), Jpg/Jpeg format
SignatureBlack ink pen, Jpg/Jpeg format
CertificatesMatric, ITI/Diploma/Degree, Caste/EWS (if applicable)
Statutory PermitsLT Permit/Mining Parts Permit (for Technicians)
Experience1-year training/practical experience certificate

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