MCL Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 500 Posts

Published: 11:23 am | 7 May 2026

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a Government of India Undertaking, has officially released its Recruitment Advertisement No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16 April 2026.

This is a golden opportunity for eligible engineering diploma/degree holders and ITI-qualified electricians to secure a prestigious job in one of India’s leading public sector coal companies. A total of 500 vacancies have been announced for two posts — Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee). Online applications open on 07 May 2026 (10:00 AM) and close on 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM). Read this complete article to understand all details about eligibility, vacancies, pay, exam pattern, and how to apply.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)

MCL Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 500 Posts (Asst. Foreman & Technician Electrician)

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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)
⇒ Admit Card Download: Will be notified on the official website
⇒ CBT (Exam) Date: Will be notified on the official website
⇒ Result Declaration: Will be notified on the official website
⇒ Cut-Off Date for Age & Eligibility: 28 May 2026
⇒ Note: Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCL website https://mahanadicoal.in for all updates.

Application Fee

⇒ General (UR) / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹1,000 + GST (₹180) = ₹1,180 (Total)
⇒ SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM Candidates: Fee Exempted (NIL)
⇒ Employees of Coal India Ltd & its Subsidiaries: Fee Exempted (NIL)
⇒ Fee is Non-Refundable
⇒ Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
⇒ Note: Any other bank charges will be borne by the candidate. MCL will not be responsible for fee deposited in a wrong account.

Age Limit (As on 28 May 2026)

⇒ Minimum Age: 18 years
⇒ Maximum Age: 30 years (for UR & EWS candidates)
⇒ Overall Upper Age Cap: 56 years (except Departmental candidates)
⇒ Age Relaxation:

OBC (NCL): 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Actual service period + 3 years
Departmental Candidates (CIL employees): No upper age limit
PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years (Asst. Foreman post only)
PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years (Asst. Foreman post only)
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years (Asst. Foreman post only)

⇒ Note: PwBD age relaxation is applicable for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) post only. No PwBD reservation for Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) post.

Total Posts & Selection Process

⇒ Total Vacancies: 500 Posts
⇒ Selection Process:

Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 Marks
Document Verification
Medical Examination (Initial Medical Examination)
Final Appointment / Joining

⇒ Note: No personal interview will be held. Selection is purely based on CBT merit.

Age Limit — Category-wise Relaxation Table

Upper age limit relaxation permissible beyond 30 years as on the crucial date 28 May 2026:

Sl No.	Category	Maximum Age Relaxation
01	UR / EWS	No relaxation (Max age: 30 years)
02	OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Central List	3 years (Max age: 33 years)
03	SC / ST	5 years (Max age: 35 years)
04	Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Actual defence service period + 3 years
05	Departmental Candidates (CIL & Subsidiaries)	No upper age limit
06	PwBD — General/EWS (Asst. Foreman only)	10 years (Max age: 40 years)
06	PwBD — OBC-NCL (Asst. Foreman only)	13 years (Max age: 43 years)
06	PwBD — SC/ST (Asst. Foreman only)	15 years (Max age: 45 years)

Note: The actual upper age of the applicant (except Departmental candidates) as on the crucial date 28 May 2026 shall not exceed 56 years under any circumstance.

Total Vacancies — Post-wise & Category-wise Breakdown

A total of 500 vacancies (tentative) have been announced for the following two posts:

Name of Post	Basic Pay (NCWA-XI)	UR	EWS	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	Total	PwBD*
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)	₹47,330.25 Per Month	60	15	24	33	18	150	06 (horizontal)
Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M)	₹1,583.32 Per Day	140	35	56	77	42	350	NIL
Grand Total							500

*PwBD Note: A total of 06 vacancies are reserved (horizontal) for PwBD candidates for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee). No PwBD reservation exists for the Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) post as per Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment guidelines (CIL/C-5A/MP&IR/RPwD/75 Dt. 27/09/2024).

Note: Vacancies shown above include backlog vacancies. UR = Unreserved, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC (NCL) = Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer).

PwBD Benchmark Disability Categories (Asst. Foreman Post)

The following disability categories are eligible for PwBD reservation for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M):

Name of Post	Physical Requirement	Suitable Benchmark Disability Categories	Horizontal Vacancies
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)	S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, H, C	a) HH (Hard of Hearing)	06
		b) OA, OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV (One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims)
		c) SLD (Specific Learning Disability)
		d) MD involving (a) to (c) above

Physical Requirement Abbreviations: S=Sitting, ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, MF=Manipulation by Fingers, SE=Seeing, RW=Reading & Writing, H=Hearing, C=Communication.

Eligibility Criteria — MCL Recruitment 2026

⇒ Post 1: Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (minimum 3-year course) approved by AICTE, OR
Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE

⇒ Post 2: Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M)

Matriculation or equivalent from any recognized Board of Examination, AND
ITI (2-year course) in Electrician Trade with Trade Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT, AND
Minimum 1 year training / on-the-job practical experience, AND
LT Permit under IE Rules for Mines or 440–550 Volts mining parts permit issued by a Competent Authority

⇒ Important Qualification Note:

Candidates must have passed and be in possession of all minimum eligibility criteria certificates on or before the cut-off date i.e. 28 May 2026
Candidature accepted provisionally and is subject to scrutiny/verification of original certificates on a later date

⇒ Nationality: Indian Citizens Only

Selection Process — Exam Pattern (CBT)

Computer Based Test (CBT) — Total 100 Marks

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
Section A	General Awareness / Aptitude	20	1	20
Section B	Technical Knowledge (Trade-specific)	80	1	80
Total		100	—	100

Qualifying Marks in CBT:

For General / EWS Candidates	For OBC (NCL) Candidates	For SC / ST Candidates
45 marks (i.e. 45% of 100)	40 marks (i.e. 40% of 100)	35 marks (i.e. 35% of 100)

No Negative Marking for wrong answers
Instructions will be bilingual (English and Hindi)
Qualified candidates will be shortlisted in a ratio of 1:3 for document verification based on CBT merit order
In case of a tie in CBT marks, it will be resolved by Date of Birth (elder candidate first) and thereafter by Name alphabetical order
Candidates may opt for up to 3 Test Cities as preference; MCL reserves the right to allocate or change test city
The merit panel validity will be 01 year or as per extant government guidelines
CBT may be conducted in multiple shifts; in such case, Score Normalization Formula will be applied

Salary / Pay Scale / Basic Pay

Name of Post	Basic Pay	Pay Agreement	Other Benefits
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)	₹47,330.25 Per Month	NCWA-XI	Allowances & fringe benefits as per Company Rules / National Coal Wage Agreement-XI
Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M)	₹1,583.32 Per Day	NCWA-XI	Allowances & fringe benefits as per Company Rules / National Coal Wage Agreement-XI

Note: Besides basic pay, the posts carry other allowances and fringe benefits as per Company’s Rules and National Coal Wage Agreement-XI (NCWA-XI). Detailed pay structure will be as per MCL/CIL service rules.

Career Growth & Training Details

⇒ For Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M):

Further career growth to T&S Gr-B and beyond will be subject to acquisition of an Electrical Supervisorship Certificate of Competency valid for Mines as per the Cadre Scheme

⇒ For Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M):

Trainees in Cat-III will be regularized as Electrician, Cat-IV after successful completion of one year of training in E&M cadre and possession of a valid minimum requisite Electrician Statutory permit/certificate

⇒ Medical Fitness (Health Standard):

Appointment will be provisional and subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the Company
Selected candidates must undergo Initial Medical Examination (IME) at a designated Company hospital
Minimum required height: 60 inches as per MAR (Medical Attendance Rules), except for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) candidates with Dw (Dwarfism) disability
Candidates found UNFIT medically will be disqualified from employment

⇒ Posting:

Selected candidates can be posted in any Mines/Projects (Underground & Opencast) of MCL/CIL and are liable to be transferred to any other subsidiary of Coal India Limited at any time

Documents Required

Keep the following documents/details ready (valid as on cut-off date 28 May 2026) before filling the online application:

Valid personal Email ID and active Mobile Number
Matriculation (Class X) Certificate and Mark Sheets (for name, DOB, educational proof)
ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificate and Mark Sheets (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format)
Valid Caste Certificate — OBC (NCL) / SC / ST in Central Government prescribed format (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format)
Income & Asset Certificate for EWS category (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format)
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable) (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format)
PwBD Certificate from a competent Medical Board (min. 40% disability) (if applicable) (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format)
LT Permit under IE Rules for Mines or 440–550V mining parts permit (for Technician post) (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format)
Certificate of minimum 1 year on-the-job training/experience (for Technician post, if applicable)
Scanned photograph (recent, not more than 3 weeks old, in jpg/jpeg format)
Scanned signature (with black ink pen, in jpg/jpeg format)
Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking details for fee payment (applicable for General/OBC/EWS candidates)
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer — for those working in Govt./Semi Govt./PSUs/CIL & Subsidiaries

Note: Candidates’ name, date of birth, and parents’ name must match exactly as appearing in their Class X certificates. Any discrepancy may lead to disqualification.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Create a Valid Email ID
Ensure you have a valid personal email ID and active mobile number before starting. Login credentials, admit cards, and all future communications will be sent to this email. Do NOT use someone else’s email ID.

Step 2: Prepare All Documents
Scan and keep ready all required documents including photograph, signature, educational certificates, caste/category certificates, and LT Permit (if applicable) in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format.

Step 3: Visit the Official MCL Website
Go to https://mahanadicoal.in and navigate to CAREERS >>>> Recruitment section.

Step 4: Read Instructions & Click ‘I Agree’
Read all important instructions carefully and click on the (√) ‘I Agree’ button to proceed.

Step 5: Register on the Portal
Fill in your basic details — Post opted, Name, Mobile No., and Email ID — and click the Submit button. Note down your Application Sequence No., User ID, and Password received via email and SMS.

Step 6: Login & Fill Application Form
Re-login using the User ID and Password received. Go to the Application Form and fill in all personal, educational, and post-related details accurately.

Step 7: Upload Documents, Photo & Signature
Upload all required scanned documents, your recent passport-size photograph, and signature as per prescribed specifications.

Step 8: Preview & Verify
Check the Preview of the Application Form carefully. Make corrections if required before final submission. Once submitted, no changes can be made.

Step 9: Submit the Application
Press the Submit button to finalize your application.

Step 10: Pay Application Fee
Make online payment of ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + ₹180 GST) through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM and CIL employees are exempted from fee payment.

Step 11: Print & Save Confirmation
Take a printout of the completed application form and fee payment receipt for your records. Do NOT send any physical copy to MCL.

Important: Apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute network congestion. MCL will not be responsible if candidates are unable to submit at the last hour.

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here (CAREERS >> Recruitment)
Download Official Notification	Click Here
MCL Official Website	https://mahanadicoal.in
Helpline	Available on the Application Portal (Mon–Sat, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM, excluding Sundays & Public Holidays)
Recruitment Office Address	Recruitment Department, At/PO: Jagruti Vihar, Burla, Dist. Sambalpur (Odisha) – 768 020 \| Ph: +91 (663) 2542868

MCL Recruitment 2026 — FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in MCL Recruitment 2026?
⇒ A total of 500 vacancies have been notified — 150 for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) and 350 for Technician (Electrician) (Trainee).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for MCL Recruitment 2026?
⇒ The last date to submit the online application is 28 May 2026 (till 11:50 PM).

Q3. What qualification is required for the Asst. Foreman (Electrical) post?
⇒ Candidates must hold a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (minimum 3-year, AICTE-approved) OR a Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (AICTE-approved).

Q4. Is there any negative marking in the CBT?
⇒ No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the Computer Based Test.

Q5. What is the application fee for General category candidates?
⇒ General (UR), OBC, and EWS candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 + ₹180 GST = ₹1,180 total. SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM candidates and CIL employees are fully exempted.

Q6. What is the basic pay for the Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) post?
⇒ The basic pay is ₹47,330.25 per month under NCWA-XI, along with other allowances and fringe benefits as per Company rules.

Q7. What is the basic pay for the Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) post?
⇒ The basic pay is ₹1,583.32 per day under NCWA-XI, along with applicable allowances and benefits.

Q8. Is there a PwBD reservation for the Technician (Electrician) post?
⇒ No. As per Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment guidelines, PwBD reservation is not applicable for the Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) post. It is available only for the Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) post (6 horizontal vacancies).

Q9. What happens after the CBT? Is there an interview?
⇒ No personal interview will be held. After the CBT, candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for Document Verification, followed by a Medical Examination (IME), and then final appointment.

Q10. Can I change my test city preference after submitting the application?
⇒ No. The test city preference selected at the time of application cannot be changed after the online form is submitted. MCL, however, reserves the right to allocate or modify the test city based on the number of applicants.

MCL Recruitment 2026 — Conclusion

The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Recruitment 2026 is an outstanding opportunity for qualified electrical engineers and ITI-certified electricians to build a stable and rewarding career in a prestigious Government of India undertaking. With 500 vacancies across two technical posts, attractive pay scales under NCWA-XI (₹47,330.25/month for Asst. Foreman and ₹1,583.32/day for Technician), and clear career growth pathways within CIL and its subsidiaries, this recruitment drive offers excellent long-term prospects. Eligible candidates must not miss this chance and should apply online at https://mahanadicoal.in before 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM).