📢 MCL Vacancy 2026: Recruitment Open for Various Posts at Mahanadi Coalfields 🛠️

Kokila Chokkanathan
The Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) — a Mini‑Ratna subsidiary of Coal india Limited — has released its 2026 recruitment notification for 667 technical and non‑technical posts. This is a major opportunity for job seekers, including those with 12th pass or equivalent qualifications, to secure stable government‑linked employment in Odisha’s coal mining sector.

📋 Vacancy Overview & Key Dates

Detail

Information

Organization

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)

Total Vacancies

667 posts

Application Start Date

16 march 2026 (10:00 AM)

Last Date to Apply

06 april 2026 (11:50 PM)

Mode of Application

Online through official MCL website

Selection Process

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Place of Posting

Various locations in Odisha

📌 Posts & Eligibility Criteria

MCL’s 2026 vacancy includes a mix of core mining and technical roles. Candidates must check specific required qualifications for the post they’re interested in:

🔹 1. Mining Sirdar (T&S Gr‑C)

  • Total Posts: ~448
  • Qualification: 12th pass or ITI/Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering, valid Mining Sirdar Certificate from the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), and relevant safety certificates.
🔹 2. junior Overman (T&S Gr‑C)

  • Total Posts: ~192
  • Qualification: diploma or degree in Mining Engineering with Overman Competency Certificate issued by DGMS.
🔹 3. Surveyor (T&S Gr‑B)

  • Total Posts: ~24
  • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Mining or Mine Surveying and valid surveyor competency certificate from DGMS.
🔹 4. Translator (Tr.) & Technician (Pathology)

  • Posts: 1 Translator and 2 Technician (Pathology) positions
  • Qualification: As per post requirement (e.g., BA with english & Hindi for Translator; Diploma/Certificate for Technician).
➡️ Important: For core mining posts (like Mining Sirdar and junior Overman), in addition to basic educational qualifications, statutory certificates such as DGMS‑issued competency certificates, first‑aid and gas testing certificates are mandatory.

📅 Eligibility & Age Limit

✔️ Minimum Age: 18 years
✔️ Maximum Age: 30 years (as of 06 april 2026)
➡️ Age relaxations are provided as per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen categories.

💰 Salary & Benefits

Posts under MCL are often placed in T&S Grade (Coal india pay scale), which implies:

  • Basic pay typically ranges between ₹41,900 – ₹51,100 per month (NCWA‑XI pay structure).
  • Additional allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA) and various other perks as per Coal india PSU norms.
Exact salary varies by post and grade, so applicants should check the detailed notification for full pay‑scale breakdown.

🧠 Selection Process

MCL’s selection primarily consists of:

🟢 Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Objective type questions
  • Subjects may include technical knowledge (for engineering/mining roles), general awareness, reasoning, and numerical ability
  • Final merit is usually based on performance in CBT.
No interview stage is expected for this round.

📥 How to Apply (Online Only)

Visit the official MCL recruitment portal: www.mahanadicoal.in

Navigate to the Careers / Recruitment section.

Select the MCL Recruitment 2026 notification and read it carefully.

Click on Apply Online and fill in your details.

Upload required documents and certificates.

Pay the application fee (where applicable).

Submit the form and take a printout for future reference before the deadline.

📌 Do not miss the last date: 06 april 2026. Applications after this deadline will not be accepted.

🧠 Final Takeaway

The MCL Recruitment 2026 drive for 667 posts is one of the biggest government‑linked hiring opportunities announced this year by a PSU. Candidates with 12th pass, ITI, diploma, or degree qualifications, along with required statutory certificates, can apply online from 16 march to 06 april 2026 for roles such as Mining Sirdar, junior Overman, Surveyor, Translator, and Technician. Selection is through a Computer Based Test, and the online application portal is open now.

 

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