MCL Recruitment 2026: The latest Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Asst. Foreman Electrician (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) posts! Published on 16 April 2026 at mahanadicoal.in, this new recruitment drive offers 500 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 30 years age group and possessing a Diploma in Electrical Engineering / ITI in Electrician Trade can apply online from 07 May 2026 to 28 May 2026. Find all details about the MCL Assistant Foreman, Technician new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
MCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has officially released Employment Notice Ref. No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16.04.2026 for recruitment to 500 posts of Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee). Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before applying online. The notification PDF is available on the official MCL website under the “Careers” section.
MCL Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) |
| Post Names | Asst. Foreman | Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 500 posts (150 + 350) |
| Pay Scale | Asst. Foreman: ₹47,330.25 per month | Technician: ₹1,583.32 per day |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 28/05/2026 (General/EWS) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07-05-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 28-05-2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Cut-off Date | 28/05/2026 |
| Official Website | https://mahanadicoal.in |
Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Publication of Advertisement | 16-04-2026 |
| Starting Date of Online Application & Payment Gateway | 07-05-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date of Submission of Online Application | 28-05-2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility | 28/05/2026 |
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 28.05.2026 for General (UR) and EWS category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
| Category | Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Service period + 3 years |
| PwBD (only for Asst. Foreman) | 10/13/15 years (as applicable) |
| Departmental Candidates (CIL & Subsidiaries) | No upper age limit |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS | ₹1,000/- + GST ₹180/- = ₹1,180/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries | Nil (Exempted) |
MCL Recruitment 2026 Post-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 500 vacancies have been announced. The vacancies are distributed across UR, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC (NCL) categories. 06 vacancies are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates for Asst. Foreman post only.
| Name of Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) | 150 |
| Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) | 350 |
| Total | 500 |
MCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (3 years) approved by AICTE OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE |
| Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) | Matriculate + ITI (2 years) in Electrician Trade with NCVT/SCVT certificate + 1 year training/experience + LT Permit under IE rules for Mines or 440-550 Volts mining parts permit |
MCL Assistant Foreman, Technician Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The selection methodology will comprise of Computer Based Test (CBT) only. No personal interview will be held. The CBT will consist of objective type questions with multiple choice answers. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. Instructions will be bilingual (English/Hindi).
The CBT will consist of two sections totalling 100 marks: Section “A” comprising 20 questions on General Awareness/Aptitude (1 mark each), and Section “B” comprising 80 questions on Technical Knowledge (1 mark each). Total time: 2 hours.
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Awareness / Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Section B | Technical Knowledge | 80 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Qualifying Marks in CBT:
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General/EWS Candidates | 45 marks (45% of 100) |
| OBC (NCL) Candidates | 40 marks (40% of 100) |
| SC/ST Candidates | 35 marks (35% of 100) |
Candidates may opt for three Test Cities from the list as per their preference at the time of applying. The same cannot be changed after the online form is submitted. MCL reserves the right to allocate or change the Test City.
MCL Assistant Foreman, Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection for MCL Assistant Foreman, Technician Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT): Eligible candidates will be provisionally called for CBT on the basis of their self-declaration regarding eligibility. Scrutiny/verification of eligibility claims will be done post-declaration of CBT results for candidates called for document verification.
Document Verification: Based on the merit order of marks secured in CBT, shortlisted qualified candidates in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for document verification. In case of a tie in marks, it will be resolved on the basis of Date of Birth (elder candidate first) and thereafter Name alphabets. Candidates must appear with all original certificates/documents and photocopies as per eligibility criteria. Candidates working in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/CIL & Subsidiaries must produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer.
Provisional Select List: After verification of documents/certificates, a Provisional Select List of successful candidates will be published on the official website of MCL (https://mahanadicoal.in).
Final Appointment: Provisionally selected candidates will be issued an offer of appointment based on their position in the merit list and with due consideration of reservation policy of Govt. of India for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS/ESM. The validity of the merit panel will be for 01 year or as per extant Govt. guidelines.
Medical Fitness: Selected candidates will have to undergo Initial Medical Examination (IME) in the designated Hospital by the Company’s Doctor. Final appointment/joining will be subject to being declared medically fit as per rule. Minimum required height of the candidate should be 60 inches (excluding for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C only in case of Dwarfism).
MCL Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| FORM APPLY PROCESS | Click Here |
| APPLY LINK | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Click Here |
| JOIN TELEGRAM PAGE | Click Here |
| MORE GOVT. JOBS | Click Here |
