Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Miniratna-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has released Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026 for the recruitment of 122 Non-Executive posts across 16 different designations. The vacancies cover Accountant, Technician (Survey, Sampling, Laboratory and Drilling), Assistant (Materials, Accounts, Hindi, IT and HR), Stenographer, Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic, Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) and Junior Driver. Online registration is open from 12.09.2026 to 11.10.2026 through the IBPS portal linked on the MECL website.
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Non-Executive Posts — Accountant, Technician (Survey / Sampling / Laboratory / Drilling), Assistant (Materials / Accounts / Hindi / IT / HR), Stenographer (English), Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic, Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling), Junior Driver |
| Organization | Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), Ministry of Mines, Government of India — Miniratna-I CPSE, Nagpur |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 03/Rectt./2026 (File No. RECTR/44/2026-HR-MECL) |
| Location | All India / Central Govt |
| Total Vacancies | 122 posts (63 fresh + 59 backlog) — UR 31, OBC-NCL 34, SC 24, ST 19, EWS 14 |
| Qualification | Varies by post — 10th Pass with LMV and HMV licence, ITI, Diploma, Graduate, B.Com, B.Sc or Intermediate of CA/ICWA. Minimum 45% marks required in the essential qualification. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years as on 01.09.2026 for UR and EWS candidates; relaxation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD and Ex-Servicemen Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications → Written Test (100% weightage) → Document Verification (up to 1:7) → Skill Test / Trade Test (qualifying only) |
| Pay Scale | IDA pay scales — Rs. 19,600 to 47,900 (W-3), Rs. 20,200 to 49,300 (W-4) and Rs. 22,900 to 55,900 (W-7), plus IDA, HRA and perks |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the IBPS recruitment portal linked on the MECL website Careers section |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | MECL Online Recruitment Portal (IBPS) |
Place of posting: selected candidates may be posted at any MECL project, office or establishment located anywhere in India, and in some cases overseas, as required by the company. The written test, document verification and skill or trade test are all held at Nagpur (Maharashtra) only.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released (Advt. No. 03/Rectt./2026) | September 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 01.09.2026 |
| Online registration begins | 12.09.2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application | 11.10.2026 |
| Online fee payment window | 12.09.2026 to 11.10.2026 |
| Last date for editing application details | 11.10.2026 |
| Last date for printing your application | 26.10.2026 |
| Written test date | Not yet announced |
Note: the notification PDF prints the advertisement date as “.09.2026” with the day left blank. The registration window dates above are confirmed on the MECL online application portal.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Departmental (internal MECL) candidates | Nil |
| Mode of payment | Online only, through the payment gateway on the recruitment portal |
Vacancy Details
MECL has advertised 122 posts in total — 63 fresh vacancies and 59 backlog vacancies. The post-wise breakup is given below exactly as printed in the notification.
| Post Code | Post Name | Grade | Total | Fresh | Backlog | Category-wise Breakup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accountant | W-7 | 06 | — | 06 | Backlog: 02 OBC-NCL, 03 SC, 01 ST (02 for PwD-VH/HH/OH and 04 for Ex-SM) |
| 2 | Technician (Survey) | W-4 | 12 | 06 | 06 | Fresh: 04 UR, 02 EWS (02 for Ex-SM). Backlog: 03 OBC-NCL, 02 SC, 01 ST |
| 3 | Technician (Sampling) | W-4 | 07 | 06 | 01 | Fresh: 04 UR, 01 OBC-NCL, 01 SC (01 for Ex-SM). Backlog: 01 OBC-NCL (Ex-SM) |
| 4 | Technician (Laboratory) | W-4 | 02 | — | 02 | Backlog: 01 OBC-NCL, 01 ST (both for Ex-SM) |
| 5 | Assistant (Materials) | W-4 | 16 | 06 | 10 | Fresh: 04 UR, 02 EWS. Backlog: 03 OBC-NCL, 04 SC, 03 ST (06 for PwD-VH/HH/OH/A/M and 03 for Ex-SM) |
| 6 | Assistant (Accounts) | W-4 | 10 | 05 | 05 | Fresh: 02 UR, 02 EWS, 01 OBC-NCL (02 for PwD-OH). Backlog: 01 ST (PwD), 01 UR, 01 OBC-NCL, 01 SC (01 PwD, 02 Ex-SM), 01 OBC-NCL (Ex-SM) |
| 7 | Stenographer (English) | W-4 | 04 | — | 04 | Backlog: 03 OBC-NCL, 01 ST (01 for PwD-VH/HH/OH and 03 for Ex-SM) |
| 8 | Assistant (Hindi) | W-4 | 01 | — | 01 | Backlog: 01 SC |
| 9 | Electrician | W-4 | 07 | 06 | 01 | Fresh: 01 UR, 01 EWS, 02 OBC-NCL, 01 SC, 01 ST (02 for Ex-SM). Backlog: 01 OBC-NCL (Ex-SM) |
| 10 | Machinist | W-4 | 02 | — | 02 | Backlog: 02 ST |
| 11 | Technician (Drilling) | W-4 | 12 | — | 12 | Backlog: 04 OBC-NCL, 04 SC, 04 ST (all 12 reserved for Ex-SM) |
| 12 | Mechanic | W-4 | 01 | — | 01 | Backlog: 01 OBC-NCL |
| 13 | Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) | W-4 | 30 | 24 | 06 | Fresh: 08 UR, 07 EWS, 05 OBC-NCL, 03 SC, 01 ST. Backlog: 04 SC, 02 ST (03 for Ex-SM) |
| 14 | Junior Driver | W-3 | 06 | 05 | 01 | Fresh: 02 UR, 02 OBC-NCL, 01 ST (01 for Ex-SM). Backlog: 01 UR (Ex-SM) |
| 15 | Assistant (IT) | W-4 | 03 | 03 | — | Fresh: 02 UR, 01 OBC-NCL (02 for Ex-SM) |
| 16 | Assistant (HR) | W-4 | 03 | 02 | 01 | Fresh: 01 UR, 01 OBC-NCL (01 for PwD-HH and 01 for Ex-SM). Backlog: 01 UR (Ex-SM) |
| Total | 122 | 63 | 59 | — | ||
Category-wise Total
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 31 |
| OBC-NCL | 34 |
| SC | 24 |
| ST | 19 |
| EWS | 14 |
| Total | 122 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — horizontal | 14 (included in the figures above) |
| Ex-Servicemen — horizontal | 43 (included in the figures above) |
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservations are horizontal, which means those posts are counted inside the category figures above and not added on top of them. The exact post-wise PwBD and Ex-SM split is printed in Table-I on pages 1 to 9 of the official notification.
Post-wise Qualification and Experience
| Post | Essential Qualification | Minimum Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant (W-7) | Graduate and Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA. Desirable: basic computer proficiency, SAP-FICO | 03 years in Accounts work after passing Intermediate of CA/ICWA |
| Technician (Survey) | ITI in Survey or Diploma in Survey | Desirable: 01 year in Survey |
| Technician (Sampling) | B.Sc. | Desirable: 01 year in Drill Core / Mine Sampling |
| Technician (Laboratory) | B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics or Geology | Desirable: 01 year in a Chemical, Petrological, Mineralogical or similar laboratory |
| Assistant (Materials) | Graduate with Mathematics or B.Com. Desirable: basic computer proficiency, SAP-MM | Not required |
| Assistant (Accounts) | B.Com. Desirable: basic computer proficiency, SAP-FICO | Not required |
| Stenographer (English) | Graduate in any stream and a Shorthand certificate with 80 wpm in English | Not required |
| Assistant (Hindi) | Graduate with Hindi and English as subjects, or a degree in English having passed an equivalent examination in Advance Hindi | Not required |
| Electrician | ITI (Electrical) or Diploma (Electrical), plus a valid Wireman certificate | 01 year after passing the Wireman certificate, in electrical wiring or repairs of electrical machinery, power generation, transmission or distribution |
| Machinist | ITI in Turner / Machinist / Grinder / Miller, or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production or Tool and Die Engineering | 01 year in a machine shop or manufacturing workshop (CNC, VMC, lathe, milling, grinding) |
| Technician (Drilling) | ITI in Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery) / Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic / Fitter, or Diploma in Drilling or Mechanical Engineering, plus a valid HMV licence | 01 year operating hydrostatic, conventional, RC, DTH, vacuum suction or direct rotary drills, or maintaining surface exploration drill rigs |
| Mechanic | ITI in Diesel / Motor Mechanic / Fitter, or Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, Production or Manufacturing Engineering, plus a valid HMV licence | 01 year in Diesel Mechanic, Motor Mechanic or Fitter trade |
| Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) | ITI in Mechanic (EMM) / Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic / Fitter, or Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile or Drilling Engineering | 01 year in diesel/motor mechanic, fitter or drilling trade after the ITI certificate |
| Junior Driver (W-3) | 10th Class pass, plus a valid LMV licence and a valid HMV licence | 01 year of consolidated experience driving light and heavy vehicles |
| Assistant (IT) | BCA, BCS, BCCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications) or BISM; or graduation in any stream with a one-year diploma or PG diploma in IT or Computer Science after graduation | Not required |
| Assistant (HR) | BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BBM or BSW. Desirable: basic computer proficiency, SAP-HCM | Not required |
Apprenticeship training of one year or more, completed after ITI with a National Apprenticeship Certificate, counts as one year of work experience (clause 8-xxvii of the advertisement). Training or internship done as part of an academic course curriculum does not count as experience.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply |
| Educational Qualification | Varies by post — see the post-wise table above. Qualifications must be from an Indian University or Institute recognised by UGC, AICTE or the Government of India. ODL (open and distance learning) degrees are permissible where stated. |
| Minimum Marks | 45% marks in the essential qualification for all Non-Executive positions. For Intermediate of CA/ICWA and for certificates, a pass is sufficient — no minimum percentage applies. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years for UR and EWS candidates, reckoned as on the cut-off date 01.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Cut-off Date | 01.09.2026 for age, essential qualification and relevant experience |
| Application Restriction | One candidate may apply for only one post from this advertisement. If multiple applications are submitted for the same post, only the one with the higher Application Number is considered. |
| Marital Restriction | A candidate who has more than one living spouse, or who contracted another marriage while a spouse was living, is not eligible unless permitted under Central Government rules |
| Serving Government Employees | Candidates working in Central or State Government, PSUs, autonomous bodies or nationalised banks must apply through proper channel or produce an NOC at document verification |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 05 years |
| OBC-NCL | 03 years |
| PwD — General | 10 years |
| PwD — OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwD — SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India guidelines |
| Retrenched ex-contingent workmen of MECL | Up to 20 years |
| Internal MECL candidates | Up to 01 year, with the approval of the CMD |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening of Applications | A Screening Committee sorts every online application into “Eligible” and “Not Eligible” purely on the basis of the information the candidate entered on the portal. Where the number of applications is large, MECL may fix an additional cut-off based on essential qualification, relevant post-qualification and work experience. Nothing is verified from documents at this stage. |
| 2. Written Competitive Examination (Weightage: 100%) | Conducted at Nagpur only, by an independent external agency notified as a Public Examination Authority under the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The written test carries the entire 100% weightage — the final merit list is drawn on these marks alone. Cut-off marks: 50% for UR, OBC-NCL and EWS; 45% for SC and ST; relaxed standard for PwD as per Government guidelines. Per MECL’s “Important Instructions for Online Examination”: the test duration is 02 hours (candidates should expect to be at the venue about 4 hours), there is a penalty for wrong answers, scores across sessions are equated for difficulty, and cut-offs are applied in two stages — on individual tests and on the total score. The detailed test structure and syllabus have not been published yet. |
| 3. Document Verification | Candidates clearing the written test are called in order of merit, ordinarily in a ratio of up to 1:7 — that is, up to 7 candidates for every advertised vacancy. If fewer candidates clear than that ratio allows, all of them are called. Original documents are checked against the details entered in the online application; any deviation leads to rejection. |
| 4. Skill Test / Trade Test (Qualifying only) | Conducted by an internal committee, which marks each candidate “Suitable” or “Not Suitable”. It carries no marks towards merit. After the “Not Suitable” candidates are removed, the Final Merit List is drawn purely on the written test marks already obtained. Ties are decided by the Committee Chairman, with reasons recorded. |
| 5. Medical Fitness | Appointment is subject to being declared medically fit by a Government Medical Officer or the CMO of a Government Hospital. For Junior Driver, Mechanic, Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling), Machinist, Technician (Drilling) and Electrician, absence of colour blindness and night blindness is mandatory. The medical examination fee is reimbursed by MECL on production of the receipt. |
| 6. Probation | One year from the date of joining, extendable by up to one more year. Confirmation is not automatic and requires a written order. |
No travelling allowance is paid for the written test, document verification, skill test or trade test.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale — W-7 | Rs. 22,900 to 55,900 per month (IDA scale) — Accountant |
| Pay Scale — W-4 | Rs. 20,200 to 49,300 per month (IDA scale) — Technician, Assistant, Stenographer, Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic and Mechanic-cum-Operator posts |
| Pay Scale — W-3 | Rs. 19,600 to 47,900 per month (IDA scale) — Junior Driver |
| Dearness Allowance | Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) on basic pay |
| House Rent Allowance | HRA as per company rules |
| Other Allowances | Perks and allowances under the cafeteria approach |
| Retirement Benefits | Provident Fund contribution, NPS, and the MECL Employee Defined Contributory Superannuation Scheme |
| Insurance and Medical | Group Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance and Group Term Insurance |
| Incentive | Group Performance Related Incentive |
| Loans | Two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicle loan, and House Building Advance, as per company guidelines |
How to Apply
- Go to the MECL website at mecl.co.in, open the Career menu and choose Registered and New User Login — or go straight to the MECL online recruitment portal.
- Register as a new user with a valid email ID and mobile number. Keep both active for at least a year, because every call letter and intimation comes by email.
- Fill in your personal, educational, experience and category details exactly as they appear on your original documents. Under “Nature of Duties”, describe your roles and responsibilities in full — shortlisting is done on this text.
- Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and signature in JPG or JPEG format, and the required certificates as PDFs (see Documents Required below).
- Pay the Rs. 500 fee online if applicable, submit the form, and take a printout of the system-generated application for your records. Printing is open until 26.10.2026.
Note: applications received through any mode other than the online portal will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. You do not need to post a printout to MECL. For technical problems with the portal, use the IBPS help desk at cgrs.ibps.in, available 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM on working days.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph and signature | JPG or JPEG, to be kept ready before starting the form Resize your photo and signature → |
| Aadhaar ID proof (mandatory); valid Driving Licence (mandatory for Junior Driver only); Caste or Community certificate — SC, ST, OBC-NCL (latest) or EWS; PwBD certificate; Ex-SM certificate showing tenure of service | PDF, up to 500 KB — all certificates in this group scanned into one PDF |
| Essential qualification marks statement (all terms or semesters, or consolidated) and the passing or degree certificate from the University, Institute or ITI | PDF, up to 500 KB — scanned into one PDF |
| 10th standard marks statement and passing certificate; 12th standard marks statement and passing certificate; copy of the CGPA-to-percentage conversion norms of your University or ITI, where applicable | PDF, up to 500 KB — scanned into one PDF |
| Experience certificates from each organisation, signed and stamped by the issuing authority, showing date of appointment, date of relieving and nature of duties | PDF, up to 500 KB — scanned into one PDF |
| Proof supporting the nature of duties, roles and responsibilities; salary slips of the last 3 months; NOC from the present employer if serving in a CPSE, SPSE, Central or State Government or autonomous body | PDF, up to 500 KB — scanned into one PDF |
All uploaded documents must be clearly scanned and self-attested.
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Now |
| Apply Online — MECL Recruitment Portal | Apply Online |
| Important Instructions for the Online Examination (PDF) | Download Now |
| MECL Official Website | mecl.co.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one post — the notification allows one candidate to apply for only one post, so choose carefully before you pay.
- Leaving the “Nature of Duties” field short or vague — shortlisting is done on exactly this text, and it is later checked against your employer’s documents at verification.
- Picking the wrong category at registration — SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD and Ex-SM cannot be changed at any later stage of the process.
- Bringing an OBC-NCL certificate issued before 01.04.2026 — it must be issued in the current financial year, along with the non-creamy-layer declaration.
- Counting course-curriculum training or internship as experience — it does not count, though a one-year apprenticeship completed after ITI with a National Apprenticeship Certificate does.
- Waiting until 11.10.2026 to apply — MECL states plainly that it takes no responsibility for applications that fail to go through because of last-day server load.
- Paying money to anyone who promises a job at MECL — the company has issued a public notice warning about fake recruitment advertisements and agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for MECL Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 11.10.2026, and the fee payment window closes on the same date.
2. How many vacancies are there in Advt. No. 03/Rectt./2026?
There are 122 Non-Executive posts in total — 63 fresh vacancies and 59 backlog vacancies, spread across 16 designations.
3. What is the minimum qualification for these posts?
It varies by post — Junior Driver needs 10th pass with LMV and HMV licences, the technical trades need ITI or a Diploma, and the Assistant, Stenographer and Accountant posts need a Graduate degree, with at least 45% marks in the essential qualification.
4. What is the age limit and how is it calculated?
The maximum age is 30 years as on 01.09.2026 for UR and EWS candidates, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwD candidates depending on their category.
5. How much is the application fee?
Rs. 500 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, paid online; SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates pay nothing.
6. Where will the written test be held?
All tests under this advertisement — written test, document verification and skill or trade test — will be conducted at Nagpur city only, and no travelling allowance is paid.
7. Does the skill test or trade test add to my final marks?
No — the skill and trade test is only qualifying, and the final merit list is drawn entirely on your written test marks.
8. Where will I be posted if selected?
Selected candidates can be posted at any MECL project, office or establishment anywhere in India, and in some cases overseas, as required by the company.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
