MCL Recruitment 2026 – 667 Vacancies
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an employment notification for 667 vacancies including Jr. Overman, Mining Sirdar, Surveyor, Translator (OL), and Technician (Pathology). Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT) only (no interview).
Eligible candidates can apply online for MCL Recruitment 2026 from 16 March 2026 to 06 April 2026 through the official website. The maximum age limit is 30 years (with relaxation as per rules). Application fee is ₹1180 for General/OBC/EWS, while SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM candidates are exempted.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 16 March 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 April 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Admit Card | Will be notified |
| CBT Date | Will be notified |
| Result Declaration | Will be notified |
📌 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
🔹 Total Vacancies: 667 Posts
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Jr. Overman, T&S Gr-C | 192 |
| Mining Sirdar, T&S Gr-C | 448 |
| Surveyor, T&S Gr-B | 24 |
| Translator (OL), Clerical Gr-III (Backlog) | 01 |
| Technician (Pathology), T&S Gr-C (Backlog) | 02 |
🔹 Category-wise Reservation
Reservation applicable for:
- SC
- ST
- OBC (NCL) – Central List
- EWS
- PwBD
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
Reservation will be as per Govt. of India rules.
⚠ PwBD reservation applicable only for:
- Translator (OL)
- Technician (Pathology)
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
1️⃣ Jr. Overman (T&S Gr-C)
- Diploma (3 years) in Mining Engineering OR Degree in Mining Engineering
- Valid Overman Competency Certificate (Un-Restricted) from DGMS (OC & UG Mines)
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Valid Gas Testing Certificate
2️⃣ Mining Sirdar (T&S Gr-C)
- 10+2 OR Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering
- Valid Mining Sirdar Competency Certificate (Un-Restricted) from DGMS
- Valid First Aid Certificate
- Valid Gas Testing Certificate
3️⃣ Surveyor (T&S Gr-B)
- 10+2 OR Diploma/Degree in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering
- Valid Survey Certificate of Competency (Un-Restricted) from DGMS
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4️⃣ Translator (OL) – Clerical Gr-III
- B.A. with Hindi & English
- Govt. Diploma in Hindi Translation (Preferred)
5️⃣ Technician (Pathology)
- Diploma in Pathology from Govt. recognized institute
🎯Minimum Qualifying Marks (CBT)
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 45 Marks (45%) |
| OBC (NCL) | 40 Marks (40%) |
| SC / ST | 35 Marks (35%) |
✔ No Negative Marking
✔ Total Marks: 100
🎂 Age Limit (As on 06 April 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years (UR/EWS)
🔹 Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service Period + 3 Years |
| PwBD (Translator & Technician only) | 10–15 Years |
| Departmental Candidates | No Upper Age Limit |
⚠ Maximum age (except departmental) shall not exceed 56 years.
🏷 Reservation Rules
- Reservation applicable as per Govt. of India norms.
- Valid caste certificate required.
- OBC must belong to Non-Creamy Layer (Central List).
- EWS candidates must provide Income & Asset Certificate.
- Reserved candidates selected on merit without relaxation will be counted under UR.
📝 Selection Process
🔹 Computer Based Test (CBT) Only
❌ No Interview
CBT Pattern:
- Section A: General Awareness & Aptitude – 20 Questions
- Section B: Technical Subject – 80 Questions
- Total: 100 Questions (1 mark each)
- No Negative Marking
- Bilingual (English & Hindi)
🔹 Shortlisting:
- 1:3 ratio for Document Verification
🔹 Final Selection:
- Based on CBT Merit
- Document Verification
- Initial Medical Examination (IME)
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 + GST ₹180 = ₹1180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM / CIL Employees | Exempted |
✔ Fee is Non-Refundable
✔ Online Payment Only
🖥 How to Apply
- Visit https://mahanadicoal.in
- Go to CAREERS → Recruitment
- Register with Email & Mobile
- Fill Application Form
- Upload Documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates)
- Pay Fee (if applicable)
- Submit & Take Printout
📌 Required Documents:
- 10th Certificate
- Diploma/Degree Marksheet
- Caste/EWS Certificate
- Competency Certificates (Mining Posts)
- First Aid & Gas Testing Certificates
- Recent Photograph & Signature
⚕ HEALTH / MEDICAL FITNESS
- Appointment subject to Medical Fitness
- Medical Examination by Company Doctor
- Minimum height 60 inches (for certain posts)
📌 GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Application accepted through ONLINE mode only.
- Only one application per post allowed.
- All certificates must be valid on cut-off date.
- No change in category allowed after submission.
- Suppression of facts → Cancellation.
- Canvassing → Disqualification.
- Posting can be in Underground or Opencast Mines.
- Transferable anywhere under Coal India Limited.
- Jurisdiction: Sambalpur Court only.

