Notification for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) T&S Gr-C (E&M) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) Cat-III (E&M) Recruitment 2026 for recruitment drive offers 500 openings Applicants within the 18 to 30 years age group and possessing a Diploma in Electrical Engineering / ITI in Electrician Trade can apply online from 07 May 2026 to 28 May 2026.
Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), A subsidiary of Coal India Limited |
| Post Names | Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) | Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) |
| Total Vacancies | 500 posts (150 + 350) |
| Pay Scale | Asst. Foreman: ₹47,330.25 per month | Technician: ₹1,583.32 per day |
| Essential Qualification | Asst. Foreman: Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering (AICTE approved) | Technician: Matriculate + ITI (2 yr) in Electrician Trade (NCVT/SCVT) + LT Permit |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 28/05/2026 (General/EWS) |
| Application Mode | Online – mahanadicoal.in |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000 + GST ₹180 = ₹1180 | SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/CIL Employees: Nil |
| Application Start Date | 07-05-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | 28-05-2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Cut-off Date | 28/05/2026 |
| Official Website | https://mahanadicoal.in |
Vacancy Details:
Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026
| Name of Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) | 150 |
| Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) | 350 |
| Total | 500 |
Qualification
Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026
| Name of Post | Eligibility / Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (minimum 3-year course) approved by AICTE OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE |
| Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) | (i) Matriculate or equivalent examination passed from any recognized Board of examination. (ii) ITI (2 year course) in Electrician Trade along with Trade certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT and a minimum of 1 year training/on the job practical experience. (iii) LT permit under IE rules for Mines or 440-550 Volts mining parts permit issued by the competent authority. |
Age Limit
Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026
Age is calculated as on the cut-off date 28/05/2026. Candidate must not be below 18 years of age as on 28/05/2026. The upper age limit is 30 years for General (UR) and EWS category candidates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | No relaxation |
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) Central List | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Actual period of service in defence + 3 years |
| Departmental Candidates (all employees of CIL & its subsidiary companies) | No upper age limit |
| PwBD candidates (Only for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)) | General/EWS: +10 years | OBC-NCL: +13 years | SC/ST: +15 years |
Application fees
General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS – Rs-1000/- + GSTÂ Rs 180/- = Rs 1180/-
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries- Nill
Important Links
Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online:Â Click here
- Official Notification PDF:Â Click here
- Official Website:Â Click here