MECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Graduate, Technician and Trade Posts

Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has invited applications for 30 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on training in a reputed government organization.

Training will be held at MECL offices in Nagpur (Maharashtra) and Lachhamangarh & Gorhi Mahloi (Chhattisgarh). The training period is 1 year.

Post Details and Stipend

Graduate Apprentice – 9 Posts

• Stipend: Rs. 12,300 per month
• Qualification: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geophysics, Geology, or B.Com/BBA

Technician Apprentice – 5 Posts

• Stipend: Rs. 10,900 per month
• Qualification: Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Trade Apprentice – 16 Posts

• COPA – 7 posts: Stipend Rs. 10,560 per month
• Fitter / Mechanic / Machinist – 9 posts: Stipend Rs. 11,040 per month
• Qualification: 10th pass with ITI certificate in relevant trade

Total Vacancies

Total: 30 posts (Graduate Apprentice: 9 | Technician Apprentice: 5 | Trade Apprentice: 16)

Age Limit

Age limit is not mentioned in the official notification. Check the official PDF for updates.

Application Fee

There is no application fee. You can apply for free.

Selection Process

Selection will be done on merit only. There is no written exam and no interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

How to Apply

1. For Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts, register and apply at https://nats.education.gov.in/
2. For Trade Apprentice posts, apply at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
3. Fill in your personal details, qualification details, and upload required documents
4. Submit the application before 08 March 2026
5. After applying online, send a copy of your application and documents to MECL as mentioned in the official notification PDF

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 February 2026
• Application Start Date: 24 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026

Important Links

• Official Website: https://mecl.co.in/Careers.aspx
• Official Notification PDF: https://mecl.co.in/writereaddata/meclpdf/Apprenticeship_Advt_2025-26.pdf
• Apply for Graduate / Technician Apprentice: https://nats.education.gov.in/
• Apply for Trade Apprentice: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

• Work under the guidance of senior engineers and technical staff during the 1-year training period
• Learn practical skills related to mineral exploration, drilling, and geological surveys
• Assist in laboratory and field work as assigned by the department
• Maintain records and logs as required during the apprenticeship
• Follow all safety guidelines and organizational rules at the training location
• Complete all training tasks and assessments within the given timeframe