MCL Recruitment 2026 Out - Apply Online for 500 Assistant Foreman & Technician Vacancies

MCL Assistant Foreman Electrical Technician Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 500 Posts

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an employment notice inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the posts of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M). Candidates must apply through online mode only.

The online application process will start from 07 May 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date to submit the online application is 28 May 2026 up to 11:50 PM. The Computer Based Test date, admit card date, and result date will be announced later on the official MCL website.

MCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

MCL Vacancy 2026 Details

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) – 150 Posts

Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) – 350 Posts

Note: Vacancies are tentative and MCL reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the vacancies as per requirement.

PwBD Reservation

A total of 06 horizontal vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee). There is no PwBD reservation for Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M).

Suitable Benchmark Disabilities for Asst. Foreman (Electrical)

• HH – Hard of Hearing
• OA, OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV
• SLD
• MD involving above categories

Educational Qualification

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

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (minimum 3 years course) approved by AICTE
• OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE

2. Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M)

• Matriculate or equivalent examination passed from any recognized Board
• ITI (2 year course) in Electrician Trade along 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

• Cut-off date for age calculation: 28/05/2026
• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Upper Age for UR / EWS: 30 years

Age Relaxation

Important: The actual upper age limit of the applicant, except departmental candidates, shall not exceed 56 years on the crucial date.

Reservation Rules

• Reservation for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) Central List / EWS / PwBD / ESM will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
• Reserved category candidates must possess valid supporting certificates as on 28/05/2026.
• OBC (NCL) reservation is applicable only for candidates belonging to the Central List and not falling under creamy layer.
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS candidates selected on their own merit without relaxed standards will be adjusted against UR vacancies.
• Candidates qualifying through relaxed standards will be counted against reserved vacancies.

Selection Process

• Computer Based Test (CBT) only
• No personal interview will be held
• Document Verification for shortlisted candidates

Eligible candidates will be provisionally called for CBT based on their declaration regarding age, qualification, technical qualification, and valid statutory certificates. Verification will be done after declaration of CBT results for shortlisted candidates.

CBT Exam Pattern

• The CBT will consist of objective type multiple-choice questions.
• There will be no negative marking.
• The paper will be bilingual: English and Hindi.
• Total Marks: 100

Qualifying Marks in CBT

Shortlisting for Document Verification

• Shortlisted qualified candidates will be called for document verification in the ratio of 1:3 based on CBT merit.
• In case of a tie, the older candidate will be ranked higher, followed by alphabetical order of name.
• Shortlisted candidates must appear with all original certificates/documents and photocopies.
• Candidates employed in Govt./Semi Govt./PSUs/CIL/Subsidiaries must produce a No Objection Certificate.

Medical Fitness

Appointment will be provisional subject to being found medically fit as per company standards. Selected candidates must undergo Initial Medical Examination (IME) in a designated hospital by the Company’s Doctor before final appointment/joining.

Candidates found medically unfit will be disqualified from employment. For the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical), the minimum required height is 60 inches, except in case of Dwarfism.

Career Growth

• For Asst. Foreman (Electrical), further career growth from T&S Gr-C to T&S Gr-B and onwards will depend on acquisition of Electrical Supervisorship Certificate of Competency valid for Mines as per cadre scheme.
• For Technician (Electrician), trainees in Cat-III will be regularized as Electrician, Cat-IV after successful completion of one year training in E&M cadre and possession of valid minimum requisite Electrician statutory permit/certificate.

Application Fee

Application Fee: ₹1000 + applicable GST ₹180 = ₹1180 (Non-Refundable)

• Applicable for General (UR) / OBC / EWS candidates
• Fee must be paid online only through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries are exempted from application fee
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: https://mahanadicoal.in
2. Go to Careers >>> Recruitment section.
3. Read the instructions and click on “I Agree”.
4. Register by filling in post opted, name, mobile number, and email ID.
5. Check the application sequence number, user ID, and password received on email and mobile.
6. Re-login and complete the application form.
7. Upload documents, photo, and signature.
8. Preview the application form and make corrections if needed.
9. Submit the application.
10. Pay the fee online, if applicable.
11. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Documents Required

• Email ID and Mobile Number
• Personal and educational qualification details
• Matriculation (X) Certificate / Mark Sheets / ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificate / Mark Sheets
• Valid caste certificate for OBC (NCL) / SC / ST candidates
• Income certificate for EWS candidates, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• LT permit under IE rules for Mines or 440-550 Volts mining parts permit, if applicable
• Certificate of minimum 1 year training / on-the-job practical experience, if applicable
• Recent passport size photograph (not more than 3 weeks old)
• Signature with black pen

Important Dates

General Instructions

• For all purposes, the cut-off date will be 28/05/2026.
• Application must be submitted through online mode only.
• Candidates should ensure all details are correct before final submission, as no correction will be allowed later.
• Candidates should submit only one application for a specific post.
• Any request for change in category or CBT venue will not be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Selected candidates can be posted in any Mines/Projects of MCL and may also be transferred to other subsidiaries of Coal India Limited.
• Helpdesk will be available between 09:00 AM and 06:00 PM on working days.
• Any dispute shall be subject to Sambalpur Court jurisdiction only.

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