MCL Mahanadi Coalfields Recruitment 2026 - 500 Posts (Asst Foreman + Technician), Apply 7-28 May

MCL Mahanadi Coalfields Recruitment 2026 - 500 Posts, Apply 7-28 May

Bhaiyon, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) - Coal India Maharatna PSU subsidiary - ne 500 posts recruitment notification 17 April 2026 ko release kiya. Vacancy split: 150 Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Trainee + 350 Technician (Electrician) Trainee. Apply 7 May - 28 May 2026 at mahanadicoal.in. Diploma Electrical / BE/B.Tech / 10th+ITI Electrician walon ke liye Maharatna PSU job Odisha posting me. Asst Foreman salary Rs 47,330/month, Technician Rs 1,583/day daily wage + NCWA-XI benefits. Selection: CBT only with NO negative marking.

Jaldi Karo! Last date 28 May 2026. CBT 100 MCQs, 2 hours, 20 GA + 80 Technical (Electrical). Qualifying 45% (UR/EWS) / 40% (OBC) / 35% (SC/ST). Coal India subsidiary = stable PSU career.

MCL 2026 - Quick Info

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Category-Wise Split (500 total)

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Trainee

• 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering (AICTE-approved) OR
• BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (AICTE)
• Age 18-30 years (28 May 2026 cutoff)

Technician (Electrician) Trainee

• 10th pass (Matriculation)
• 2-year ITI in Electrician trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
• 1-year post-qualification experience in electrical work
• LT Permit OR 440-550V Mining Permit (mandatory)
• Age 18-30 years

Age Relaxation

• OBC-NCL: +3 years
• SC/ST: +5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: service period + 3 years
• PwBD: +10-15 years
• CIL employees (departmental): No upper age bar

Salary + Benefits

Assistant Foreman (Electrical)

• Basic + DA + HRA: Rs 47,330/month (NCWA-XI Pay)
• During training: stipend per Coal India norms
• Post-training: regular T&S Gr-C E&M scale

Technician (Electrician)

• Daily Wage: Rs 1,583/day (Cat-III E&M)
• Monthly: ~Rs 41,000-47,000 (26-30 working days)
• Post-confirmation: regular Coal India E&M scale

Maharatna PSU Benefits (Both Posts)

• HRA, Medical, LTC, Pension (NPS)
• Gratuity as per Coal India rules
• Mining hardship allowance (mining areas)
• Performance Linked Reward Scheme (PLRS)
• Coal-based welfare (housing, education for kids)

Selection Process - CBT Only

Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Negative Marking: NO (zero penalty)
• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Qualifying Marks

Final selection: CBT marks pe merit list + document verification. No interview / no PFT for these posts.

Application Fee

Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking / Debit / Credit / UPI).

MCL 2026 FAQs

Q: MCL Recruitment 2026 apply last date? A: 28 May 2026 online application + fee. Apply window 7 May se start hota hai. mahanadicoal.in pe Careers section me link.

Q: MCL Asst Foreman salary 2026? A: Rs 47,330/month (NCWA-XI Pay) + DA + HRA + medical + LTC + pension + Maharatna PSU perks. Annual ~Rs 6.5 LPA + bonuses.

Q: Technician kya daily wage milti hai? A: Rs 1,583/day (Cat-III E&M). Monthly approx Rs 41,000-47,000 (26-30 working days). Plus DA, HRA, mining allowance.

Q: MCL me LT Permit kya hai - kahan se milega? A: LT Permit (Low Tension) = 440-550V electrical work license. State Electrical Inspector office se issue. Without LT Permit Technician post eligible nahi.

Q: Female ko fee FREE hai MCL me? A: Haan - all female candidates FREE. Plus SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/CIL employees FREE. Sirf Gen/OBC/EWS Male candidates Rs 1,180 pay.

Q: Posting kahan hoti hai MCL me? A: Odisha - MCL operational area (Talcher, Ib Valley, Hingula, Bharatpur, Lakhanpur, Lingaraj, Belpahar, Samaleswari etc.). Mining + thermal area posting.

Q: Negative marking hai MCL CBT me? A: NAHI - zero penalty wrong answer pe. Maximum attempt karne ki strategy work karti hai 100 questions.

Q: MCL me permanent job hai ya contract? A: Permanent (Trainee initially) - Asst Foreman/Technician Trainee = 1-year training + permanent regularization post-evaluation. NCWA-XI scale = stable Coal India career.

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Source: mahanadicoal.in notification 17 April 2026 + FreeJobAlert + Testbook + Adda247 + ShikshaMarg + PW Live cross-verified. Verified 27 April 2026.

Page Last Updated: 27 April 2026