Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026
Latest Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Asst. Foreman Electrician (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) Posts! Published on mahanadicoal.in on 16th April 2026, this new recruitment drive offers 500 vacancies for eligible candidates. Applicants in the age group of 18 to 30 years and having Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ITI in Electrician trade can apply online from 07 May 2026 to 28 May 2026. Get all details about MCL Assistant. Foreman Electrician Technician New Vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form and notification PDF.
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Notification for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) T&S Grade-C (E&M) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) CAT-III (E&M) Recruitment 2026 has been published vide ref. No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16 April 2026 on the official website mahanadicoal.in. Candidates should read the official advertisement thoroughly to check post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation rules, selection process and detailed instructions to fill the application form.
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 – Overview
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
A total of 500 vacancies (tentative) will be filled for Assistant. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) Posts under MCL Recruitment 2026. Check post-wise and category-wise vacancy details in the table below.
Comment: The vacancies are temporary. MCL management reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel the vacancies as per requirement. A total of 06 vacancies are reserved (horizontal) for PwBDs for the post of Assistant. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) only, T&S Grade-C (E&M). No PwBD reservation is applicable for the post of Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) as per the guidelines of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 PwBD Disability Details
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age is calculated as per cut-off date 28/05/2026. Candidate age should not be less than 18 years as on 28/05/2026. The upper age limit for General (UR) and EWS category candidates is 30 years.
Comment: The actual upper age limit of the applicant (except serial number 05) shall not exceed 56 years as on the crucial date 28/05/2026. There is no age limit for departmental candidates i.e. any employee of CIL and its subsidiary companies possessing the essential qualifications.
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Fee can be paid online only through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. 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 method will consist of Computer Based Test (CBT) only. No personal interview will be conducted. 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 have two sections of total 100 marks: Section “A” will have 20 questions on General Awareness/Aptitude (1 mark each), and Section “B” will have 80 questions on Technical Knowledge (1 mark each). Total time: 2 hours.
Qualifying marks in CBT:
Candidates can opt for three test cities from the list as per their choice while applying. Once the online form is submitted, it cannot be changed. MCL reserves the right to allot or change the test city.
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection for MCL Assistant. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT): Qualified candidates will be provisionally called for CBT on the basis of their self-declaration regarding eligibility. Scrutiny/verification of eligibility claims will be done after the declaration of CBT results for the candidates called for document verification.
Document Verification: Based on the merit order of marks obtained in CBT, shortlisted eligible candidates in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for document verification. In case of equality in marks, it will be resolved on the basis of date of birth (elder candidate first) followed by name alphabet. Candidates must appear with all original certificates/documents and photocopies as per the eligibility criteria. Candidates working in Government/Semi Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSU/CIL and Subsidiary Companies must submit “No Objection Certificate” from their employer.
Provisional Selection List: After verification of documents/certificates, a provisional selection list of successful candidates will be published on the official website of MCL (https://mahanadicoal.in).
Last Appointment: The provisionally selected candidates will be issued offer of appointment on the basis of their position in the merit list and due consideration of the reservation policy of the Government. For SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWBD/EWS/ESM of India. The validity of the merit panel will be 01 year or as per the existing government. guidance.
Medical Fitness: Selected candidates will have to undergo Initial Medical Examination (IME) in the hospital specified by the Company Doctor. Final appointment/joining will be subject to being declared medically fit as per rules. The minimum required height of the candidate should be 60 inches (except for the post of Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Grade-C in case of dwarfism only).
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Career Development
- For the post of Assistant. Further career development of the candidates for Foreman (Electrical) (E&M), T&S Grade-B and above will be subject to the acquisition of Electrical Supervisor Competency Certificate valid for mines as per the Cadre Scheme.
- For the post of Technician (Electrician) (E&M), trainees in Cat-III will be regularized as Electrician, Cat-IV after successful completion of one year training in E&M cadre and holding valid minimum requisite Electrician statutory permit/certificate.
How to apply for MCL Assistant. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must submit their application online through the official website mahanadicoal.in under Career >>>> Recruitment section. No other medium/mode of application will be accepted.
Step 1 – Read the Instructions: Read the important instructions carefully and click (√) “I AGREE” button.
Step 2 – Register: Register by filling the required details (post chosen, name, mobile number and email ID) and click on submit button. Note down the application sequence number, user ID and password received on your email and mobile number.
Step 3 – Login and fill the application: Login again using user ID and password. Click on the Application Form option, fill all the required details in the relevant fields and upload the required documents, photo and signature.
Step 4 – Preview and Submit: Check the preview of the application form and make corrections if any. Press the submit button.
Step 5 – Pay Fees and Print: Make online payment through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking (as applicable). Take a printout of the application form for future records.
Comment: Last date for submission of application is 28/May/2026 till 11:50 PM. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date and time to apply online. MCL will not be responsible if candidates are unable to submit applications at the last minute due to network congestion.
MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 Required Documents
Keep the following scanned documents ready before filling the online application (valid as on cut-off date):
- E-mail ID and mobile number
- Personal and Educational Qualification Details
- Scanned copy of Matriculation (X) Certificate/Mark Sheet/ITI/Diploma/Degree Certificate/Mark Sheet (JPG/JPEG/PDF format)
- Scanned copy of valid caste certificate (OBC(NCL)/SC/ST) and income certificate for EWS (if applicable)
- Scanned copy of Ex-Serviceman Certificates (if applicable)
- Scanned copy of PwBD certificates (if applicable)
- Scanned copy of LT Permit under IE rules for mines or 440-550 Volt Mining Parts Permit issued by the competent authority (if applicable).
- Scanned copy of minimum 01 year training/job practical experience certificate (if applicable)
- Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking details for fee payment
- Scanned copy of recent photograph (not older than 3 weeks, jpg/jpeg format)
- Scanned copy of signature with black ink pen (jpg/jpeg format)