📢 Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026 — 500 Posts
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) | A Subsidiary of Coal India Limited | Govt. of India Undertaking
📅 Last Date: 28 May 2026 | 🎓 10th + ITI / Diploma / Degree | 🌐 All India
📋 Quick Overview
| Organization | Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) |
| Post Name | Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee & Technician (Electrician) Trainee |
| Ref. No. | MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 |
| Total Vacancy | 500 Posts (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.mahanadicoal.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 07 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Cut-off Date (Age & Eligibility) | 28 May 2026 |
| CBT Date | Will be notified on website |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Basic Pay | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C (E&M) | ₹47,330.25/month | 60 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 18 | 150 |
| Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M) | ₹1,583.32/day | 140 | 35 | 56 | 77 | 42 | 350 |
| Total | — | 200 | 50 | 80 | 110 | 60 | 500 |
ℹ️ Vacancies include backlog vacancies and are tentative. 6 PwBD (horizontal) vacancies reserved for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) post only. PwBD reservation is not applicable for Technician (Electrician) post.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Citizen
- For Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (minimum 3 years, AICTE approved) OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (AICTE approved)
- For Technician (Electrician) Trainee:
- Matriculation or equivalent from any recognized Board
- ITI (2 year course) in Electrician Trade with Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT + minimum 1 year training/on-the-job practical experience
- LT permit under IE rules for Mines or 440-550 Volts mining parts permit issued by Competent Authority
- Age Limit (as on 28/05/2026): Minimum 18 years | Maximum 30 years (UR & EWS)
- Age Relaxation: OBC-NCL: 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | Ex-Servicemen: actual period of service + 3 years | Departmental CIL employees: No upper age limit | PwBD (Asst. Foreman only): UR/EWS: 10 years, OBC-NCL: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years
- Note: Maximum actual age shall not exceed 56 years on the cut-off date
💰 Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000/- + GST ₹180/- = ₹1,180/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female / CIL Employees | Nil (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking) |
📝 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 Marks (No negative marking)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Initial Medical Examination (IME)
📄 Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Awareness / Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| B | Technical Knowledge (Trade-specific) | 80 | 80 |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 |
✅ No negative marking. CBT instructions in bilingual (English/Hindi). Qualifying marks: General/EWS – 45%, OBC-NCL – 40%, SC/ST – 35%.
🖊️ How to Apply
- Visit www.mahanadicoal.in → CAREERS → Recruitment
- Read important instructions and click ‘I Agree’
- Register by filling name, mobile number and email ID; note Application Sequence No. and Password
- Re-login and fill complete application form; upload photograph, signature and all required documents
- Preview the form and make corrections if needed
- Submit and pay application fee online (if applicable)
- Take printout of application form for future reference
⚠️ Last date for submission: 28/05/2026 up to 11:50 PM. No correction allowed after submission.
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
⚠️ Disclaimer: All information is sourced from the official Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Employment Notice (Ref. No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311) dated 16 April 2026. Candidates are advised to verify all details from www.mahanadicoal.in before applying. myfreejobalert.in is not responsible for any discrepancy.