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

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

Posts: 500 posts (150 + 350) Last Date: 28-05-2026 (11:50 PM) Online

Short Information

The latest Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Asst. Foreman Electrician (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) posts! Published on 16 April 2026 at mahanadicoal.in, this new recruitment drive offers 500 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 30 years age group and possessing a Diploma in Electrical Engineering / ITI in Electrician Trade can apply online from 07 May 2026 to 28 May 2026. Find all details about the MCL Assistant Foreman, Technician new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF her

Important Dates

Application Start Date	07-05-2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date To Apply	28-05-2026 (11:50 PM)
Events	Important Dates
Publication Of Advertisement	16-04-2026
Cut Off Date For Age & Eligibility	28/05/2026
Admit Card Date	Will be notified on website
Tentative Date Of Computer Based Test (Cbt)	Will be notified on website
Result Date	Will be notified on website

Application Fee

General Fee	₹1,000/- + GST ₹180/- = ₹1,180/- (Non-Refundable)
Sc Fee	Nil (Exempted)
Details	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.

Age Limit

Age Details	18 to 30 years as on 28/05/2026 (General/EWS)
Details	The upper age limit is 30 years as on 28.05.2026 for General (UR) and EWS category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Qualification / Eligibility

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

Vacancy Details

{'Name of Post': 'Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)', 'Total Vacancies': '150'}
{'Name of Post': 'Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M)', 'Total Vacancies': '350'}
{'Name of Post': 'Total', 'Total Vacancies': '500'}

Category Wise Vacancy

Name Of Post	Total

Salary / Pay Scale

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

Selection Process

The selection for MCL Assistant Foreman
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).

Exam Pattern

Pattern Table	{'Section': 'Section A', 'Subject': 'General Awareness / Aptitude', 'No. of Questions': '20', 'Marks': '20'} {'Section': 'Section B', 'Subject': 'Technical Knowledge', 'No. of Questions': '80', 'Marks': '80'} {'Section': 'Total', 'Subject': '', 'No. of Questions': '100', 'Marks': '100'} {'Category': 'General/EWS Candidates', 'Qualifying Marks': '45 marks (45% of 100)'} {'Category': 'OBC (NCL) Candidates', 'Qualifying Marks': '40 marks (40% of 100)'} {'Category': 'SC/ST Candidates', 'Qualifying Marks': '35 marks (35% of 100)'}
Details	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. \| Qualifying Marks in CBT: \| 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.

Pattern Table

{'Section': 'Section A', 'Subject': 'General Awareness / Aptitude', 'No. of Questions': '20', 'Marks': '20'}
{'Section': 'Section B', 'Subject': 'Technical Knowledge', 'No. of Questions': '80', 'Marks': '80'}
{'Section': 'Total', 'Subject': '', 'No. of Questions': '100', 'Marks': '100'}
{'Category': 'General/EWS Candidates', 'Qualifying Marks': '45 marks (45% of 100)'}
{'Category': 'OBC (NCL) Candidates', 'Qualifying Marks': '40 marks (40% of 100)'}
{'Category': 'SC/ST Candidates', 'Qualifying Marks': '35 marks (35% of 100)'}

Details

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. | Qualifying Marks in CBT: | 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.

How To Apply

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.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are there in MCL Asst. Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026?

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited has notified 500 vacancies – 150 Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr‑C (E&M) and 350 Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat‑III (E&M), under Ref. No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16 April 2026.

Q2. What are the application dates for MCL Asst. Foreman & Technician 2026?

Online applications and fee payment will be accepted from 07 May 2026 (10:00 AM) to 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM). The cut‑off date for age and eligibility is also 28 May 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) at MCL?

Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr‑C (E&M) requires a 3‑year Diploma in Electrical Engineering approved by AICTE or a Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from an AICTE‑approved institution.

Q4. What is the age limit for MCL Asst. Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be 18–30 years as on 28 May 2026 for UR/EWS. Upper‑age relaxations: OBC‑NCL: +3 years; SC/ST: +5 years; Ex‑servicemen: service period + 3 years; departmental CIL employees: no upper age bar; PwBD (for Asst. Foreman only): +10/+13/+15 years, subject to a maximum of 56 years (except departmental staff).

Q5. What is the salary for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) and Technician (Electrician) at MCL?

Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) will get ₹47,330.25 per month, while Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) will receive ₹1,583.32 per day during training, as per the notified wage structure for these cadres.

Q6. What is the application fee for MCL Asst. Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026?

UR/OBC (including Creamy & Non‑Creamy) and EWS candidates must pay ₹1,000 + ₹180 GST = ₹1,180 (non‑refundable). SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Female candidates and employees of CIL & subsidiaries are exempted from paying any fee. Payment is online only via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.

Q7. How can I apply online for MCL Asst. Foreman (Electrical) & Technician (Electrician) posts?

Visit mahanadicoal.in → Careers → Recruitment, register with name, mobile and email, then log in to fill the application form, upload required documents/photo/signature, pay the fee online (if applicable), submit the form and download/print the final application. No other mode of application is accepted and candidates should not wait till the last date due to possible network issues.

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

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), A subsidiary of Coal India Limited ne Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 500 Asst Foreman, Technician Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 500 posts (150 + 350) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 28-05-2026 (11:50 PM) hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.