Asst. Foreman & Technician Recruitment in Mahanadi Coalfields Limited 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 500
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹47,330 - ₹47,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates should possess a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering for Asst. Foreman, and Matriculation with ITI in Electrician Trade and an LT permit for Technician (Electrician).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: For the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), no prior experience is specified beyond the educational qualification (Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering). For the post of Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), candidates must have a minimum of 1 year training or on the job practical experience in addition to their ITI certification.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced a recruitment drive for Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) positions. This initiative aims to fill a total of 500 vacancies, offering a significant opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to join a leading public sector undertaking. Candidates with relevant engineering diplomas or ITI certifications are encouraged to apply online for these roles, which promise career growth within the E&M cadre.
- The application process is entirely online.
- The cut-off date for age and eligibility criteria is May 28, 2026.
- A Computer Based Test (CBT) will be the sole method of selection, with no personal interviews.
- Application fees are ₹1000 + ₹180 GST for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Female candidates are exempted.
- The validity of the merit panel will be for one year or as per extant Government guidelines.
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Additional Salary Information
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) will receive a basic pay of ₹47330.25 per month. Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) will receive a basic pay of ₹1583.32 per day.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) only. No personal interview.
Shortlisted candidates in the ratio of 1:3 based on CBT merit will be called for document verification.
Tie-breaking criteria: Date of Birth (elder one first), then Name alphabets.
Provisional Select List will be published on the official website after document verification.
Final selection based on merit list and reservation policy.
Application Fees
General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS category: ₹1000 + ₹180 GST = ₹1180 SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Female candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation for SC / ST/OBC (NCL) CENTRAL LIST/ EWS/PwBD/ESM will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules.
OBC (Non Creamy Layer) Central List: 03 years age relaxation SC/ST: 05 years age relaxation Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Actual period of service rendered in defence services +3 years age relaxation Departmental Candidates (all employees of CIL & its subsidiary companies): No upper age limit Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) candidates (Only for the post of Asstt. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)): 10 years for General/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL, 15 years for SC/ST
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply through online mode on MCL website https://mahanadicoal.in under CAREERS >>>> Recruitment section.
- Before filling the online application, keep valid personal email ID, mobile number, educational qualification details, and scanned copies of required certificates and photograph/signature ready.
- Read important instructions and click 'I Agree' button.
- Register by filling necessary details (Post opted, name, Mobile No. and e-mail ID) and click on Submit Button.
- Check Application Sequence No., User ID & Password received on your email and mobile number.
- Re-login to your account by entering User ID and password received through e-mail.
- Fill all necessary details in the Application Form and upload documents, Photo and Signature.
- Check Preview of the Application Form and make corrections, if any, then press Submit Button. Make Online payment through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking (as applicable). Take Print out of application form for future record.
Frequently Asked Questions
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 28/May/2026.
The selection methodology will comprise of a Computer Based Test (CBT) only. No personal interview will be held.
Total 06 vacancies are reserved (horizontal) for PwBDs for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (T&S Gr-C (E&M)). Reservation for PwBD candidates is not applicable for Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M).
