MCL Assistant Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026 — 500 Vacancies

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is hiring 500 Trainees — 150 Assistant Foremen (Electrical) and 350 Technicians (Electrician) — in the Electrical & Mechanical cadre. If you have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or ITI in Electrician trade, you can apply online. The last date to submit your application is 28 May 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 47,330.25 per month for Assistant Foreman and Rs. 1,583.32 per day for Technician during the training period.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Assistant Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026 — 500 Posts

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has released recruitment notification no. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16 April 2026 for 500 Trainee posts in the Electrical & Mechanical wing. This is a direct open recruitment under the NCWA-XI wage agreement. No interview is held — selection is purely through a Computer Based Test (CBT). Both fresh Diploma holders and ITI-qualified candidates with mining permits can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Note: 6 horizontal reservations for PwBD (HH, OA, OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD) are available for the Assistant Foreman post only. No PwBD reservation for Technician posts.

Who Can Apply?

For Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) T&S Gr-C:

• Qualification: Diploma in Electrical Engineering (minimum 3-year course, AICTE approved) OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (AICTE approved).

For Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) Cat-III:

• Basic Education: Matric (Class 10) pass from any recognised Board.
• Trade Certificate: ITI in Electrician trade (NCVT/SCVT, 2-year course) with minimum 1 year of training / on-the-job training / on-the-job practical experience.
• Permit Required: LT Permit (for Mines) under IE Rules OR 440-550 Volt Mining Parts Permit issued by a competent authority.

Age Limit

• You must be at least 18 years old as on 28 May 2026.
• Maximum age: 30 years for UR and EWS candidates (as on 28 May 2026).
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (up to 33 years).
• SC / ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 35 years).
• Ex-Servicemen: Actual period of defence service + 3 years relaxation.
• PwBD — Assistant Foreman post only: UR/EWS up to 40 years, OBC up to 43 years, SC/ST up to 45 years.
• Departmental Candidates (CIL & subsidiaries): No upper age limit (provided they meet the required qualification).
• Note: In all cases (except departmental candidates), maximum age at cut-off date must not exceed 56 years.

Salary

• Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) T&S Gr-C: Rs. 47,330.25 per month (as per NCWA-XI).
• Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) Cat-III: Rs. 1,583.32 per day during the training period.
• In addition to basic pay, you will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per National Coal Wage Agreement-XI (NCWA-XI) and company rules.
• Career Progression: After successful training and obtaining the required electrical permit, Technicians can be regularised as Electrician Cat-IV. Assistant Foreman can progress to T&S Grade-B on obtaining a valid mine electrical permit.

Application Fee

• UR / OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy) / EWS: Rs. 1,000 + Rs. 180 GST = Rs. 1,180 (non-refundable).
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates / Employees of CIL & subsidiaries: No fee.
• Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking).

Selection Process

Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) only. There is no personal interview.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 objective (MCQ) questions for 100 marks. Part A — 20 questions on General Awareness & Aptitude (1 mark each). Part B — 80 questions on Technical Knowledge (1 mark each). No negative marking. Bilingual paper (Hindi and English). Time duration will be announced on the MCL website.
2. Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 45 out of 100 | OBC (NCL): 40 out of 100 | SC/ST: 35 out of 100.
3. Document Verification: Top candidates shortlisted in 1:3 ratio (3 candidates per vacancy) based on CBT merit will be called for document verification.
4. Medical Examination (IME): Shortlisted candidates must pass the Initial Medical Examination at a company-nominated hospital. Appointment is subject to being declared medically fit for mine employment.

If the CBT is held in multiple shifts, normalisation of scores will be done using the formula: Xn = (S2/S1)*(X – Xav) + Yav.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official MCL website at mahanadicoal.in.
2. Click on the Careers > Recruitment section to find the application link (active from 07 May 2026 at 10:00 AM).
3. Read the important instructions carefully and click "I Agree".
4. Register with your name, mobile number, and email ID. You will receive login credentials on your email and mobile.
5. Log in and fill in the online application form — personal details, educational qualifications, permit details.
6. Upload scanned copies of required documents, photo, and signature.
7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
8. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.
9. Last date to submit: 28 May 2026 by 11:50 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 7 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Admit Card Download: To be announced on mahanadicoal.in
• CBT (Exam) Date: To be announced on mahanadicoal.in
• Result Date: To be announced on mahanadicoal.in

• Supervise and carry out electrical maintenance work in coal mine areas and surface installations
• Inspect, test, and repair electrical equipment including motors, switchgear, and distribution panels
• Follow safety rules and IE Rules for operating LT/HT electrical systems in mines
• Maintain daily records of electrical equipment, breakdowns, and maintenance activities
• Assist senior engineers in executing electrical projects and upgrades at the mine site
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and DGMS guidelines for mine electrical safety
• Report faults, unsafe conditions, and incidents to the supervisory team promptly