Mahanadi Coalfields MCL Recruitment 2026
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a Miniratna PSU and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released its Recruitment 2026 notification for multiple posts including Jr. Overman, Mining Sirdar, Surveyor, Technician and more with a total of 667 vacancies.
📆 Important Dates
🗓 Notification Release: 21 February 2026
🗓 Online Applications Start: 16 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
🗓 Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026 (11:50 PM)
📍 Official Website: www.mahanadicoal.in
🧑💼 Vacancies & Posts
Total Vacancies: 667
The recruitment includes:
Jr. Overman T&S Gr-C Technical & Safety -192
Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-C Technical & Safety -448
Surveyor T&S Gr-B Technical -24
Translator (Clerical)Office -1
Technician (Pathology) T&S Gr-C Technical -2
(Numbers based on the latest official notification)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (varies by post):
Jr. Overman: Diploma/B.E/B.Tech in Mining Engineering + valid Overman Competency Certificate (Un-Restricted) issued by DGMS.
Mining Sirdar: Appropriate mining qualifications & certificates.
Surveyor: Relevant technical qualification.
Translator: Bachelor’s degree with Hindi & English.
Technician (Pathology): Diploma in relevant medical lab discipline.
Age Limit:
18 to 30 years (as on 06/04/2026) for General category.
Age relaxation as per Govt rules (OBC, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD).
💰 Pay & Benefits
Selected candidates will be offered salary under NCWA-XI pay scales, typically ranging ₹41,966 to ₹51,103+ per month depending on the post.
📝 Selection Process
📌 Computer Based Test (CBT):
Objective type exam (General Awareness + Technical).
Qualifying marks:
General/EWS: 45%
OBC(NCL): 40%
SC/ST: 35%
📌 Document Verification & Medicals: Shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called for document verification and medical examination.
💸 Application Fee
₹1,000 + GST (₹180) for General/OBC/EWS
Exempted: SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Females/CIL & Subsidiary employees
🛠 How to Apply
Go to www.mahanadicoal.in → Careers/Recruitment section.
Read the official notification PDF thoroughly.
Register with valid email/mobile.
Fill online application, upload documents, pay fee, and submit.
Print confirmation for future reference.
📌 Quick Tips
Keep all certificates ready: ID, education, caste/EWS, competency certificates, gas testing, first aid, etc.
Start exam preparation focusing on technical + general aptitude.
Check admit card announcements on the MCL website regularly.