Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 500 Asst Foreman, Technician Posts

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 Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 500 Asst Foreman, Technician Posts




MCL Trainee Recruitment 2026 Out for 500 Assistant Foreman & Technician Trainee Posts

 

The Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) has released the MCL Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification on the official website. There are 500 vacancies available for Assistant Foreman Trainee and Technician Trainee roles in the Electrical field. The application process will start on 07 May 2026 on its official portal, and the last date to apply online is 28 May 2026. Those interested should read this article to get complete details about the vacancy, eligibility criteria, and other important information.

 

Mahanadi Coalfields has released the MCL Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification on the official website. They are hiring for Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) & Technician (Electrician)(Trainee) posts. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for important details such as the application deadline, number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. Candidates can download the official MCL Trainee Notification PDF using the direct link provided, and all the details are also available in this article.

 

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Particulars

Details

Recruitment Name

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026

Organization

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), A subsidiary of Coal India Limited

Post Names

Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) | Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M)

Total Vacancies

500 posts (150 + 350)

Pay Scale

Asst. Foreman: ₹47,330.25 per month | Technician: ₹1,583.32 per day

Essential Qualification

Asst. Foreman: Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (AICTE approved) | Technician: Matriculate + ITI (2 yr) in Electrician Trade (NCVT/SCVT) + LT Permit

Age Limit

18 to 30 years as on 28/05/2026 (General/EWS)

Application Mode

Online - mahanadicoal.in

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000 + GST ₹180 = ₹1180 | SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/CIL Employees: Nil

Application Start Date

07-05-2026 (10:00 AM)

Application Last Date

28-05-2026 (11:50 PM)

Cut-off Date

28/05/2026

Official Website

https://mahanadicoal.in

Ref. No.

MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311, dated 16.04.2026

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Post-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 500 vacancies (tentative) will be filled for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) posts under MCL Recruitment 2026. Check post-wise and category-wise vacancy details in the table below.

Name of Post

Total

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

150

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

350

Total

500

 

Name of Posts

UR

EWS

SC

ST

OBC

Total

 (Electrical) (Trainee) T&S Gr-C (E&M)

60

15

24

33

18

150

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

140

35

56

77

42

350

Total

200

50

80

110

60

500

 

Note: Vacancies are tentative. MCL Management reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel vacancies as per requirement. Total 06 vacancies are reserved (horizontal) for PwBDs for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) only. No PwBD reservation is applicable for the Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) post as per Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Events

Important Dates

Publication of Advertisement

16-04-2026

Starting Date of Online Application & Payment Gateway

07-05-2026 (10:00 AM)

Last Date of Submission of Online Application

28-05-2026 (11:50 PM)

Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility

28/05/2026

Tentative Date of Admit Card Download

Will be notified on website

Tentative Date of Computer Based Test (CBT)

Will be notified on website

Tentative Date of Declaration of Results

Will be notified on website

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Sl. No.

Name of Post

Eligibility / Essential 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)

(i) Matriculate or equivalent examination passed from any recognized Board of examination.

(ii) ITI (2 year course) in Electrician Trade along with Trade certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT and minimum 1 year training/on the job practical experience. (iii) LT permit under IE rules for Mines or 440-550 Volts mining parts permit issued by Competent Authority.

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age is calculated as on the cut-off date 28/05/2026. Candidate must not be below 18 years of age as on 28/05/2026. The upper age limit is 30 years for General (UR) and EWS category candidates.

Sl. No.

Category

Age Relaxation

01

UR/EWS

No relaxation

02

OBC (Non Creamy Layer) Central List

3 years

03

SC/ST

5 years

04

Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

Actual period of service in defence + 3 years

05

Departmental Candidates (all employees of CIL & its subsidiary companies)

No upper age limit

06

PwBD candidates (Only for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M))

General/EWS: +10 years | OBC-NCL: +13 years | SC/ST: +15 years

Note: The actual upper age limit of the applicant (except Sl. No. 05) on the crucial date 28/05/2026 shall not exceed 56 years. There is no age bar for Departmental Candidates i.e. any employee of CIL and its subsidiary companies having the requisite qualification.

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category

Fee

General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS

₹1,000/- + GST ₹180/- = ₹1,180/- (Non-Refundable)

SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries

Nil (Exempted)

Fee can be paid online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking only. No other mode of payment will be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The selection methodology will comprise of Computer Based Test (CBT) only. No personal interview will be held. The CBT will consist of objective type questions with multiple choice answers. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers. Instructions will be bilingual (English/Hindi).

The CBT will consist of two sections totalling 100 marks: Section "A" comprising 20 questions on General Awareness/Aptitude (1 mark each), and Section "B" comprising 80 questions on Technical Knowledge (1 mark each). Total time: 2 hours.

Section

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Section A

General Awareness / Aptitude

20

20

Section B

Technical Knowledge

80

80

Total

 

100

100

Qualifying Marks in CBT:

Category

Qualifying Marks

General/EWS Candidates

45 marks (45% of 100)

OBC (NCL) Candidates

40 marks (40% of 100)

SC/ST Candidates

35 marks (35% of 100)

Candidates may opt for three Test Cities from the list as per their preference at the time of applying. The same cannot be changed after the online form is submitted. MCL reserves the right to allocate or change the Test City.

MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection for MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following stages:

Computer Based Test (CBT): Eligible candidates will be provisionally called for CBT on the basis of their self-declaration regarding eligibility. Scrutiny/verification of eligibility claims will be done post-declaration of CBT results for candidates called for document verification.

Document Verification: Based on the merit order of marks secured in CBT, shortlisted qualified candidates in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for document verification. In case of a tie in marks, it will be resolved on the basis of Date of Birth (elder candidate first) and thereafter Name alphabets. Candidates must appear with all original certificates/documents and photocopies as per eligibility criteria. Candidates working in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/CIL & Subsidiaries must produce a "No Objection Certificate" from their employer.

Provisional Select List: After verification of documents/certificates, a Provisional Select List of successful candidates will be published on the official website of MCL (https://mahanadicoal.in).

Final Appointment: Provisionally selected candidates will be issued an offer of appointment based on their position in the merit list and with due consideration of reservation policy of Govt. of India for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS/ESM. The validity of the merit panel will be for 01 year or as per extant Govt. guidelines.

Medical Fitness: Selected candidates will have to undergo Initial Medical Examination (IME) in the designated Hospital by the Company's Doctor. Final appointment/joining will be subject to being declared medically fit as per rule. Minimum required height of the candidate should be 60 inches (excluding for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C only in case of Dwarfism).

How to Apply for MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must submit their application online through the official website mahanadicoal.in under CAREERS >>>> Recruitment section. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Step 1 - Read Instructions: Read Important Instructions carefully and click on (√) "I Agree" button.

Step 2 - Register: Register by filling necessary details (Post opted, name, Mobile No. and email ID) and click on Submit Button. Note the Application Sequence No., User ID and Password received on your email and mobile number.

Step 3 - Login & Fill Application: Re-login using User ID and Password. Click on the Application Form option, fill all necessary details in the respective fields and upload required documents, Photo and Signature.

Step 4 - Preview & Submit: Check Preview of the Application Form and make corrections if any. Press the Submit Button.

Step 5 - Pay Fee & Print: Make online payment through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking (as applicable). Take a printout of the application form for future record.

Note: The last date for submission of application is 28/May/2026 up to 11:50 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date and time for applying online. MCL shall not be responsible if candidates are unable to submit applications at the last hour due to network congestion.

 

Events

Dates

Notification Release Date

16 April 2026

Apply Online Start

07 May 2026 (10 AM)

Last Date to Apply Online

28 May 2026 (11:50 PM)

Cut-off Date for Age

28 May 2026

 

MCL Asst Foreman, Technician Important Links

 

 

 

Note: Before applying Candidates are suggested to please always check once and confirm the above detail with the official website and Notification/Advertisement.