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Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) , a subsidiary
of Coal India Limited, has released an official notification for
the recruitment of 500 Assistant Foreman (Electrical) and Technician
(Electrician) posts. Eligible candidates with Diploma in Electrical
Engineering or ITI in Electrician Trade can apply
online from 7th May 2026 to 28th May 2026.
All details regarding eligibility criteria, vacancy
distribution, age limit, salary, selection process, application fee, exam
pattern, and how to apply are provided below.
Recruitment Overview – At a Glance
|
Feature |
Details |
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Organization |
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), Subsidiary of Coal India
Limited |
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Reference No. |
MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311, dated 16.04.2026 |
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Post Names |
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), Technician
(Electrician) (Trainee) |
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|
Total Vacancies |
500 (Assistant Foreman: 150, Technician: 350) |
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|
Salary |
Asst. Foreman: ₹47,330.25/month |
Technician: ₹1,583.32/day |
|
Qualification |
Asst. Foreman: Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering |
Technician: Matric + ITI (Electrician) + LT Permit |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Job Type |
Regular |
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Job Location |
MCL operational areas (Odisha) |
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Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
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Publication of Advertisement |
16th April 2026 |
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Online Application Start Date |
7th May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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Online Application Last Date |
28th May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
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Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility |
28th May 2026 |
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Tentative Admit Card Download |
Will be notified on website |
|
Tentative CBT Exam Date |
Will be notified on website |
Vacancy Details
|
Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
|
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C
(E&M) |
150 |
|
Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) |
350 |
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Total |
500 |
PwD Horizontal Reservation (Asst. Foreman Only)
|
Post |
Physical Requirement |
Suitable Disability Categories |
Horizontal Vacancies |
|
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) |
S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, H, C |
HH; OA, OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV; SLD; MD involving (a) to (c)
above |
06 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
|
Post Name |
Minimum Qualification |
|
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) |
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (3 years) approved by
AICTE OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
approved by AICTE |
|
Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) |
Matriculate (10th Pass) + ITI (2 years) in Electrician
Trade with NCVT/SCVT certificate + 1 year training/experience + LT Permit
under IE rules for Mines or 440-550 Volts mining parts permit |
Age Limit (as on 28th May 2026)
|
Category |
Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
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General (UR) / EWS |
30 years |
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OBC (NCL) |
3 years relaxation (33 years) |
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SC / ST |
5 years relaxation (35 years) |
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Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
Service period + 3 years |
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PwBD (only for Asst. Foreman) |
10/13/15 years (as applicable) |
|
Departmental Candidates (CIL & Subsidiaries) |
No upper age limit |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
Salary
|
Post Name |
Pay / Salary |
|
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) |
₹47,330.25 per month |
|
Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) |
₹1,583.32 per day |
Application Fee
|
Category |
Fee |
|
General (UR) / OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS |
₹1,000/- + GST ₹180/- = ₹1,180/- (Non-Refundable) |
|
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female / CIL & Subsidiaries
Employees |
Nil (Exempted) |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card / Credit
Card / Net Banking only.
Exam Pattern (CBT)
|
Section |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
|
Section A |
General Awareness / Aptitude |
20 |
20 |
|
Section B |
Technical Knowledge (Electrical) |
80 |
80 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
Exam Details:
|
Feature |
Information |
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Total Duration |
2 Hours (120 minutes) |
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Negative Marking |
No negative marking |
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Language |
Bilingual (English/Hindi) |
Qualifying Marks in CBT
|
Category |
Qualifying Marks |
|
General / EWS |
45 marks (45%) |
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OBC (NCL) |
40 marks (40%) |
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SC / ST |
35 marks (35%) |
Selection Process
|
Stage |
Details |
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1. Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Objective type, 100 marks, 2 hours duration |
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2. Document Verification |
Shortlisted candidates in 1:3 ratio (based on CBT merit) |
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3. Provisional Select List |
Published on MCL website after DV |
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4. Medical Examination |
Initial Medical Examination (IME) by Company's Doctor |
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5. Final Appointment |
Subject to medical fitness and document verification |
Tie-Breaking Rule
In case of a tie in CBT marks, selection will be resolved on
the basis of:
- Date
of Birth (elder candidate first)
- Name
alphabets
Career Growth
|
Post |
Career Progression |
|
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) |
Further growth to T&S Gr-B and onwards subject to
acquisition of Electrical Supervisorship Certificate of Competency valid for
Mines as per Cadre Scheme |
|
Technician (Electrician) |
Trainees will be regularized as Electrician, Cat-IV after
successful completion of 1 year training and possession of valid Electrician
Statutory permit/certificate |
Important Documents Required
|
S.No. |
Document |
|
1 |
Matriculation (10th) Certificate & Marksheet |
|
2 |
ITI Certificate & Marksheet (Electrician Trade) - for
Technician post |
|
3 |
Diploma/Degree Certificate & Marksheets (Electrical
Engineering) - for Asst. Foreman post |
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4 |
Valid Caste Certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST) - if applicable |
|
5 |
EWS Income Certificate (if applicable) |
|
6 |
Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable) |
|
7 |
PwD Certificate (if applicable) |
|
8 |
LT Permit under IE rules for Mines or 440-550
Volts mining parts permit (for Technician) |
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9 |
Minimum 1 Year Training/On-the-Job Practical Experience
Certificate (for Technician) |
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10 |
Recent Photograph (not more than 3 weeks old, jpg/jpeg
format) |
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11 |
Signature (with Black Ink Pen, jpg/jpeg format) |
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12 |
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) |
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13 |
Valid Email ID & Mobile Number |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only
online applications will be accepted through the MCL website.
- No
personal interview will be conducted. Selection is based solely
on CBT merit.
- Candidates
may opt for three Test Cities at the time of application
(cannot be changed later).
- No
negative marking for wrong answers in CBT.
- Departmental
candidates (CIL & Subsidiaries) have no upper age limit but
must apply through proper channel with NOC.
- Candidates
working in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies/PSUs must produce No
Objection Certificate at DV.
- EWS
candidates must submit Income & Assets Certificate issued by
Competent Authority.
- OBC
(NCL) candidates must have valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate.
- Minimum
height requirement: 60 inches (excluding for Asst. Foreman post
in case of Dwarfism).
- The
validity of the merit panel will be 01 year or as per
extant Govt. guidelines.
- MCL
shall not be responsible for network congestion at the last moment. Do
not wait until the last date.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit
the official MCL website: https://mahanadicoal.in
- Go
to CAREERS >>>> Recruitment section.
- Download
and read the official notification carefully.
- Click
on "Apply Online" link (available from 7th May
2026, 10:00 AM).
- Read
Important Instructions and click on (√) "I Agree" button.
- Register by
filling necessary details (post opted, name, mobile number, email ID).
- Note
the Application Sequence No., User ID, and Password received
on email and mobile.
- Re-login using
User ID and Password.
- Fill
the online application form with all required details (personal,
educational, etc.).
- Upload
scanned copies of:
- Recent
photograph (jpg/jpeg)
- Signature
(jpg/jpeg)
- All
required certificates and documents (jpg/jpeg/PDF)
- Preview the
application form and make corrections if any.
- Pay
the application fee (if applicable) online via Debit Card/Credit
Card/Net Banking.
- Submit the
application form.
- Download
and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Important Links
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Description |
Link |
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Apply Online |
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Official Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
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