Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 600+ Vacancies

Salary / Pay Scale

• Junior Overman / Mining Sirdar: ?47,330 per month (NCWA-XI)
• Surveyor: ?51,103 per month
• Translator: ?41,966 per month
• Technician (Pathology): ?47,330 per month

Along with basic pay, candidates will receive allowances and benefits as per company rules.

Educational Qualification

Junior Overman

• Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering
• Valid Overman Competency Certificate (DGMS)
• First Aid & Gas Testing Certificate

Mining Sirdar

• 10+2 OR Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering
• Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate (DGMS)
• First Aid & Gas Testing Certificate

Surveyor

• 10+2 OR Diploma / Degree in Mining / Mine Surveying
• Survey Certificate of Competency (DGMS)

Translator

• BA with Hindi & English
• Hindi Translation Diploma preferred

Technician (Pathology)

• Diploma in Pathology

Age Limit (As on 06 April 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age Relaxation

• OBC: 3 Years
• SC/ST: 5 Years
• PwBD: Up to 10–15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
• Departmental Candidates: No upper age limit

Selection Process

The selection will be based on:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
   • Section A: General Awareness & Aptitude (20 marks)
   • Section B: Technical Knowledge (80 marks)
   • Total: 100 Marks
   • No negative marking
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

CBT Qualifying Marks

• General / EWS: 45%
• SC/ST: 40%
• OBC (NCL): 35%

Shortlisted candidates (1:3 ratio) will be called for document verification.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ?1180 (?1000 + GST)
• SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/CIL Employees: Fee Exempted

Fee is non-refundable.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 16 March 2026 (10 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Admit Card: To be announced
• CBT Exam Date: To be announced
• Result Date: To be announced

Job Location

Selected candidates may be posted in any Underground or Opencast mines/projects of MCL and can be transferred to other subsidiaries of Coal India.

Why Apply for MCL Recruitment 2026?

• PSU Government Job
• High salary mining jobs
• No interview selection
• Stable career in Coal India subsidiary
• Large number of vacancies

How to Apply Online for MCL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official MCL website
2. Go to Careers ? Recruitment
3. Register with email & mobile number
4. Fill application form
5. Upload documents
6. Pay application fee
7. Submit and take printout

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Conclusion:

MCL Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for candidates in mining, engineering and technical fields to secure a PSU job. Interested candidates should apply before the last date and start CBT preparation early.

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