MCL Recruitment 2026 – 500 Vacancies | Apply Online, Salary ₹47,000+
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has released a big recruitment notification for 500 posts including Assistant Foreman & Technician. This is a golden opportunity for ITI/Diploma candidates to get a PSU job with attractive salary and benefits.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
- Application Start Date: 07 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply: 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM)
- Admit Card / Exam Date: Will be notified
👉 Apply early to avoid last-minute server issues.
📌 NUMBER OF VACANCIES & RESERVATION
| Post Name | Basic Pay | Backlog | Vacancies (Including Backlog) | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | |||
| 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 Posts: 500 Vacancies
- Assistant Foreman (Electrical): 150 Posts
- Technician (Electrician): 350 Posts
- Category-wise distribution includes UR, OBC, SC, ST & EWS as per Govt rules
- PwBD reservation available (6 posts) for Assistant Foreman only
👉 Vacancies are tentative and may increase/decrease as per requirement.
🎓 DISCIPLINE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Assistant Foreman: Diploma (3 years) or Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- Technician: 10th Pass + ITI (Electrician Trade) + 1 year experience/training
- Must have valid mining electrical permit (440–550V) for Technician post
👉 Only candidates meeting all eligibility conditions can apply.
🎯 MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS (CBT)
- General/EWS: 45% Marks
- OBC: 40% Marks
- SC/ST: 35% Marks
👉 Candidates must secure minimum marks to qualify for document verification.
🎂 AGE LIMIT (as on 28 May 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- PwBD: Up to 15 Years
👉 Upper age limit may extend up to 56 years in special cases.
🏷️ RESERVATION RULES
- Reservation applicable for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM
- Valid caste certificate required as per Central Govt format
- OBC candidates must be Non-Creamy Layer
👉 Reservation benefits only after proper document verification.
🧪 SELECTION PROCESS
- Selection will be done through Computer Based Test (CBT) only
- No Interview will be conducted
- CBT Pattern:
- Section A: General Awareness & Aptitude (20 marks)
- Section B: Technical Questions (80 marks)
- No Negative Marking
👉 Final selection based on merit + document verification.
💰 APPLICATION FEE
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹1180 (₹1000 + GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM: No Fee
👉 Fee once paid is non-refundable.
📝 HOW TO APPLY
- Visit official website: mahanadicoal.in
- Go to Careers → Recruitment Section
- Register with Email & Mobile number
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload documents, photo & signature
- Pay fee (if applicable) and submit
👉 Take printout of application form for future use.
⚠️ GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying
- Wrong information can lead to cancellation anytime
- Documents will be verified at final stage
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in MCL projects
👉 Application once submitted cannot be edited later.

💡 EXTRA HIGHLIGHTS
✔ No Interview – Direct Selection via CBT
✔ High Salary PSU Job Opportunity
✔ 500 Vacancies – Huge Recruitment
✔ ITI & Diploma दोनों के लिए मौका
❓ FAQ – MCL Recruitment 2026
MCL Recruitment 2026 has announced a total of 500 vacancies for Assistant Foreman and Technician posts. These vacancies are distributed across multiple categories like UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS.
For Assistant Foreman, candidates need a Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering. For Technician posts, candidates must be 10th pass with ITI in Electrician trade along with training or experience.
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) only. There is no interview, and final selection is based on merit and document verification.
The application fee is ₹1180 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Female, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
The last date to apply online is 28 May 2026 up to 11:50 PM. Candidates should apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
| Advertisement No. | MCL /HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311| |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 07 May 2026 — 28 May 2026 Upcoming |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
| Official Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Application Start Date | 07 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Admit Card / Exam Date | Will be notified |
| Career Page | Open Link |
| Official Website | Open Website |
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