The latest Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Recruitment 2026 has been officially released for the posts of Assistant Foreman Electrician (Trainee) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee). The notification, published on 16 April 2026 at mahanadicoal.in, announces a total of 500 vacancies for eligible candidates.

Candidates aged between 18 and 30 years and holding a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or ITI in Electrician Trade are eligible to apply. The online application process will be open from 07 May 2026 to 28 May 2026. Interested applicants can check complete details regarding eligibility, application process, and the official notification PDF for the MCL Electrician and Technician recruitment 2026.

The official advertisement for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) T&S Gr-C (E&M) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) Cat-III (E&M) Recruitment 2026 has been issued under Ref. No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16 April 2026 on the official website mahanadicoal.in. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification for details such as post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, reservation rules, selection procedure, and step-by-step instructions for submitting the online application form.

MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	MCL Asst. Foreman Electrician Technician 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
Ref. No.	MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311, dated 16.04.2026

Age Limit MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

Age Limit:

Sl. No.	Category	Age Relaxation
01	UR/EWS	No relaxation
02	OBC (Non Creamy Layer) Central List	3 years
03	SC/ST	5 years
04	Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Actual period of service in defence + 3 years
05	Departmental Candidates (all employees of CIL & its subsidiary companies)	No upper age limit
06	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

• Educational Qualification:

Sl. No.	Name of Post	Eligibility / Essential Qualification
1	Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Minimum 3 years course) approved by AICTE OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE
2	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 minimum 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 Competent Authority.

• Application Fee:

Category	Fee
General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS	₹1,000/- + GST ₹180/- = ₹1,180/- (Non-Refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female candidates / Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries	Nil (Exempted)

Vacancy Details of MCL Assistant Foreman 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

How To Apply For MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

• Eligible candidates are required to apply online through the official website mahanadicoal.in by navigating to the CAREERS section and selecting “Recruitment.” Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
• Step 1 – Read Instructions: Carefully go through all instructions and click the “I Agree” (√) button to proceed.
• Step 2 – Registration: Register by entering the required details such as the applied post, name, mobile number, and email ID. After successful registration, the Application Sequence Number, User ID, and Password will be sent to the registered email and mobile number. Keep these details safely for future use.
• Step 3 – Login & Application Form: Log in again using the User ID and Password. Open the application form, fill in all the required information, and upload the necessary documents, photograph, and signature.
• Step 4 – Preview & Submission: Carefully review the completed application form, make any necessary corrections, and then submit it.
• Step 5 – Fee Payment & Printout: Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking (as applicable). After successful payment, take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
• Important Note: The last date to submit the online application is 28 May 2026 up to 11:50 PM. Candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the last moment, as heavy server traffic or network issues may prevent successful submission. MCL will not be responsible for any such technical difficulties at the final hour.

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Selection Process of MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

The selection process for MCL Assistant Foreman Electrician Technician Recruitment 2026 will be carried out in multiple stages.

Firstly, candidates will be called for a Computer Based Test (CBT) based on their self-declared eligibility. The eligibility of candidates will be verified later, after the CBT results are declared, at the document verification stage.

In the next stage, Document Verification will be conducted for candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 according to their CBT merit. If two or more candidates score the same marks, the tie will be resolved by considering the date of birth (older candidate preferred), followed by alphabetical order of names. Candidates must carry all original documents along with photocopies as per the eligibility requirements. Those already employed in Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous Bodies, PSUs, or CIL and its subsidiaries must also submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.

After successful verification, a Provisional Select List will be published on the official MCL website (https://mahanadicoal.in), listing the selected candidates.

Final appointment will be offered based on merit position and in accordance with the reservation policy of the Government of India, including SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen categories. The merit panel will remain valid for one year or as per applicable government rules.

Finally, selected candidates must undergo a medical fitness examination (Initial Medical Examination – IME) at a designated hospital under company doctors. The final joining will depend on being declared medically fit as per the prescribed standards. The minimum height requirement is 60 inches, except in cases of dwarfism for the post of Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C.

Exam Pattern MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Section A	General Awareness / Aptitude	20	20
Section B	Technical Knowledge	80	80
Total		100	100

Qualifying Marks in CBT:

Category	Qualifying Marks
General/EWS Candidates	45 marks (45% of 100)
OBC (NCL) Candidates	40 marks (40% of 100)
SC/ST Candidates	35 marks (35% of 100)

Career Growth MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

For the post of Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (E&M), future career progression to T&S Grade-B and higher levels will depend on obtaining an Electrical Supervisorship Certificate of Competency valid for mines, as specified under the Cadre Scheme.

For the post of Technician (Electrician) (E&M), candidates appointed in Cat-III will be regularized as Electrician Cat-IV after successfully completing one year of training in the E&M cadre, provided they also hold a valid minimum required Electrician statutory permit or certificate.

Documents Required MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following scanned documents ready (valid as on the cut-off date) before starting the online application process:

• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
• Personal details and educational qualification information
• Scanned copy of Matriculation (Class 10) certificate/mark sheets and ITI/Diploma/Degree certificate and mark sheets (in JPG/JPEG/PDF format)
• Scanned copy of valid caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) and income certificate for EWS candidates, if applicable
• Scanned copy of Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
• Scanned copy of PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) certificate, if applicable
• Scanned copy of LT Permit under IE Rules for mines or 440–550 volts mining part permit issued by the competent authority, if applicable
• Scanned copy of minimum one year training or on-the-job practical experience certificate, if applicable
• Banking details such as Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking for online fee payment
• Recent passport-size photograph (not older than 3 weeks, in JPG/JPEG format)
• Scanned copy of signature made using black ink pen (in JPG/JPEG format)

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FAQs MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are available in MCL Asst. Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026?
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited has announced a total of 500 vacancies, including 150 posts for Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M), and 350 posts for Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M), under Ref. No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16 April 2026.

Q2. What are the important application dates for MCL Asst. Foreman & Technician 2026?
The online application process along with fee payment will be active from 07 May 2026 (10:00 AM) to 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM). The eligibility and age criteria will be calculated as on 28 May 2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee)?
Candidates applying for Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) must have either a 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering approved by AICTE or a Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from an AICTE-recognized institution.

Q4. What is the age limit for MCL Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 28 May 2026 for General and EWS candidates. Age relaxations apply as follows: OBC-NCL: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, Ex-Servicemen: service period plus 3 years, departmental CIL employees: no upper age limit, and PwBD candidates (for Assistant Foreman only): relaxation of 10/13/15 years depending on category, subject to a maximum age limit of 56 years (excluding departmental employees).

Q5. What is the salary structure for these posts in MCL Recruitment 2026?
The Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee) will receive a monthly salary of ₹47,330.25, while the Technician (Electrician) (Trainee) will be paid ₹1,583.32 per day during the training period as per the prescribed wage structure.

Q6. What is the application fee for MCL Asst. Foreman & Technician Recruitment 2026?
Candidates belonging to UR, OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy), and EWS categories are required to pay ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + 18% GST). SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, female candidates, and employees of CIL and its subsidiaries are exempted from paying any fee. The payment must be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Q7. How can candidates apply online for MCL Asst. Foreman (Electrical) & Technician (Electrician) posts?
Applicants need to visit the official website mahanadicoal.in, go to the Careers → Recruitment section, complete registration using their basic details, log in to fill out the application form, upload required documents along with photo and signature, pay the application fee (if applicable), and finally submit and print the application form. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date due to possible server or network issues.