IBM Mechanical Foreman Recruitment 2026 — 3 Vacancies

About This Job

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India has 3 vacancies for the post of Mechanical Foreman on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. The pay is in Level-6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400). If you are a serving government officer with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical repairs and maintenance, your application must reach Nagpur by 18 May 2026.

IBM Mechanical Foreman Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts

The Indian Bureau of Mines, headquartered at Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur, is a premier technical organisation under the Ministry of Mines that regulates mining operations and promotes sustainable mineral development in India. These 3 posts of Mechanical Foreman are being filled on deputation to support operations at IBM's Ore-Dressing Laboratory and Pilot Plant. The recruitment is notified vide Circular No. A-32015/1/2025-Rectt. dated 20 March 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Post: Mechanical Foreman
• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Pay Level: Level-6 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400)
• Mode of Filling: Deputation including short-term contract
• Duration of Deputation: Initially 3 years, extendable based on departmental need and NOC from parent department

Who Can Apply?

You must be an officer working in the Central Government, State Government, Union Territory, autonomous or statutory organisation, public sector undertaking, recognised university, or recognised research institution. Both service and educational conditions must be met.

Service Condition (any one of the following)

• Holding an analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; OR
• 6 years of regular service in Level-5 pay matrix (Rs. 29,200–92,300) or equivalent; OR
• 10 years of regular service in Level-4 pay matrix (Rs. 25,500–81,100) or equivalent

Educational and Experience Condition (mandatory)

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university or institution
• 5 years of experience in mechanical repairs, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of equipment

Note: Departmental officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation. Officers already on deputation must apply through their parent cadre with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance, and Integrity Certificate.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the last date of receipt of applications
• No upper age relaxation beyond 56 years for deputation posts as per DoPT norms

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-6 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Pay Range: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 per month
• Plus admissible allowances such as HRA, TA, DA as per Central Government rules

Application Fee

• No application fee — this is a deputation circular for serving government officers. Applications must be sent through the proper channel with required documents.

Selection Process

1. Scrutiny of Bio-Data: Applications (in triplicate) are screened for eligibility against service records and Confidential Reports (ACRs) for the preceding 5 years
2. Vigilance and Integrity Check: Vigilance Clearance, Integrity Certificate, and No Penalty Certificate for the preceding 10 years are verified
3. Selection Committee Review: A committee reviews the bio-data and supporting documents to finalise the deputation

How to Apply

1. Download the Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-I) from the IBM website at ibm.gov.in
2. Fill the proforma in triplicate with complete and accurate details
3. Get the application forwarded through your proper channel (your controlling authority / cadre controlling department)
4. Attach up-to-date Confidential Reports/Dossiers for the preceding 5 years, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance, and No Penalty Certificate for the preceding 10 years
5. Send the complete application to:
   The Head of Office (HOO), 4th Floor, Indian Bureau of Mines, Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur – 440 001
6. Applications must be received on or before 18 May 2026 (within 60 days from publication in Employment News)
7. Applications received after the closing date or not accompanied by all required documents will be rejected

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 March 2026
• Opening Date for Applications: Immediate (from date of publication in Employment News)
• Last Date to Apply: 18 May 2026 (within 60 days of Employment News publication)
• Exam / Interview Date: To be announced

• Carry out and assist the Junior/Senior Mechanical Engineer in installation, fabrication, repairs, and maintenance of various machinery and equipment
• Maintain and operate equipment at the Ore-Dressing Laboratory and Pilot Plant
• Supervise subordinate staff in day-to-day maintenance and repair activities
• Ensure safe and timely commissioning of mechanical equipment as directed
• Monitor the condition of machinery and report breakdowns or abnormalities to the engineer in charge
• Keep accurate maintenance records and service logs for all assigned equipment
• Follow all safety protocols and government regulations applicable to mining and laboratory environments