Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has announced a major government job recruitment drive with a total of 667 vacancies across multiple technical and clerical positions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking stable and secure employment in the public sector, especially in the mining and allied services field.
As one of the leading coal-producing companies in India, MCL regularly recruits skilled professionals to strengthen its workforce. The latest notification includes openings for supervisory, technical, and support roles.
Overview (Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment)
| Organization | Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) |
| Job Type | Government Job |
| Total Vacancies | 667 Posts |
| Post Names | 1. Jr.Overman, T&S Gr-C 2. Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-С 3. Surveyor, T&S Gr-B 4. Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III 5. Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C |
Pay Scale (Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment)
| Jr.Overman, T&S Gr-C | Rs. 47330.25 PM |
| Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-С | Rs. 47330.25 PM |
| Surveyor, T&S Gr-B | Rs. 51103.12 PM |
| Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III | Rs. 41966.51 PM |
| Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C | Rs. 47330.25 PM |
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
| Jr.Overman, T&S Gr-C | 1. Diploma in Mining Engineering of 03 years duration or Degree in Mining Engineering or other equivalent qualifications approved in that behalf by the Central Government from any recognized Institute. 2. Valid Overman Competency Certificate(Un-Restricted) issued by Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) under Coal Mines Regulation 2017 for working in both Open Cast (OC) & Under Ground (UG) Mines or any other certificate in Mining which entitle to work as Overman as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017 for working in both OC & UG Mines. 3. Valid First Aid Certificate. 4. Valid Gas Testing Certificate. |
| Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-С | 1. Senior Secondary school examination or intermediate examination (10+2) or equivalent Examination from any recognized Board of Examination. OR Diploma in Mining Engineering of 03 years duration or Degree in Mining Engineering or other equivalent qualifications approved in that behalf by the Central Government from any recognized Institute. 2. Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency (Un-Restricted) from DGMS under Coal Mines Regulation 2017 for working in both Open Cast (OC) & Under Ground (UG) Mines or any other certificate of Competency in Mining which entitle the applicant to work as Mining Sirdar as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017 for working in both OC & UG Mines. 3. Valid First Aid Certificate. 4. Valid Gas Testing Certificate. |
| Surveyor, T&S Gr-B | 1. Senior Secondary school examination or intermediate examination (10+2) or equivalent Examination from any recognized Board of Examination. OR Diploma in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering of 03 years duration or Degree in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering or other equivalent qualifications approved in that behalf by the Central Government from any recognized Institute. 2. Valid Survey Certificate of Competency (Un-Restricted) granted by Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017 for working in both Open Cast (OC) & Under Ground (UG) Mines. |
| Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III | 1. B.A. or equivalent with Hindi & English. 2. Govt. Diploma Holder in Hindi Translation preferred. |
| Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C | Diploma in Pathology from an Institute recognized by the Government. |
AGE LIMIT as on 06/April/2026
- Candidate must not be below 18 years of age as on 06/Apr/2026.
- The upper age limit is 30 years as on 06/Apr/2026 for General (UR) & EWS category candidates.
AGE Relaxation
| UR/EWS | No relaxation |
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) Central List | 03 years |
| SC/ST | 05 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Actual period of service rendered in defence services +3 years |
| Departmental Candidates (all employees of CIL & its subsidiary companies) | No upper age limit |
| Persons with Disabilities candidate (Only for the post of Translator OL and Technician (Pathology)) | 1. General (UR) candidate – 10 Years 2. OBC-NCL candidate – 13 Years 3. SC/ST candidates – 15 Years |
Note:
The Actual upper Age Limit of the applicant (except SI No.05) on the crucial date i.e. 06/Apr/2026 shall
not exceed 56 years.
There will be no age bar for Departmental candidates i.e. any employee of CIL & its subsidiary companies
having the requisite qualification.
Important Dates
| Start Date of Online Applications | 16/03/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing Date | 06/04/2026 (11:50 PM) |
Documents
Before filling-up of the online application, keep the following details /documents /information
ready:-
- E-Mail ID
- Mobile No.
- Personal and Educational qualification details.
- Scanned Copy of Matriculation(X) Certificate/Mark sheets / diploma /degree Mark sheets(in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format).
- Scanned Copy of valid Caste Certificate OBC (NCL)/SC/ST candidates and Income Certificates for EWS candidates (if Applicable). (in Jpg/Jpeg /PDF format).
- Scanned Copy of Ex-Servicemen Certificates (if Applicable). (in Jpg/Jpeg /PDF format).
- Scanned Copy of PwBD Certificates (if Applicable). (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format).
- Scanned Copy of competency certificate of Mining Sirdar/Overman/Surveyor, Gas testing & First Aid certificate (in Jpg/Jpeg /PDF format).
- Details of Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking for making application fee (Fee is exempted for SC / ST / PwBD / Female/ ESM candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries).
- Scanned Copy of candidates Recent Photograph (not more than 3 weeks old in jpg/jpeg format).
- Scanned Copy of candidates Signature with Black ink pen (in jpg/jpeg format).
APPLICATION FEE
| GENERAL (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS category | Rs. 1000 Plus GST Charges Rs. 180 , Total – Rs. 1180/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/ Female candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited | NIL |
Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
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