Mahanadi Coalfield MCL Recruitment 2026 | Apply for 667 posts of Surveyor, Mining Sirdar, etc. | Check Details

Mahanadi Coalfield Limited (MCL) has released an official notification to hire 667 candidates for the posts of Mining Sirdar, surveyor and other posts under MCL Recruitment 2026. This is a golden chance for all those candidates who were looking for recent job opportunities in Odisha. All the candidates who are interested in this recruitment need to visit the official website to fill out the online application form from 16^th March 2026 to 06^th April 2026. The detailed information regarding MCL Vacancies 2026 is shared below.

MCL Recruitment 2026 Details

MCL Recruitment 2026 has come up with a huge opportunity for job seekers who were looking for a recent job opportunity in the state. The candidates who want to grab this opportunity need to visit the official website on or before 06^th April 2026 to fill out the online application form, as the process of filling up the online application form has already started on 16^th March 2026.

Age Limitation for MCL Recruitment 2026

The candidates who are going to fill out the online application form of MCL Recruitment 2026 must follow the age criteria set by the authorities. The minimum age of the candidates applying for this post must not be less than 18 years, and the maximum age of the candidates must not be more than 30 years as on 06th April 2026. The authorities of Mahanadi Coalfield Limited have also given age relaxation to the candidates who fall into the reserved category, as mentioned below:

• Candidates belonging to the general or unreserved category will get no relaxation in the upper age limit.
• The candidates who are in the category of Economically Weaker Section will also get no age relaxation.
• Candidates who belong to over backward cast (Non-Creamy Layer) will get upper age relaxation of 3 years.
• The candidates who belong to the scheduled caste and the scheduled tribe will get an upper age relaxation of 5 years.
• All candidates of CIL and its subsidiary companies will get no upper age relaxation
• PWD candidates who fall into the general or unreserved category will get upper age relaxation of 10 years
• PWD candidates who fall into over backward caste (non-creamy layer) will get upper age relaxation of 13 years
• PWD candidates who fall into the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe will get an upper age relaxation of 15 years.

For detailed information about the upper age relaxation for MCL Recruitment 2026, read the official notification.

Educational Qualification for MCL Recruitment 2026

The candidates who are going to apply for the MCL Recruitment 2026 must have an essential degree based on the post they are applying for, as mentioned below:

Jr. Overman, T&S Gr-C

The candidates applying for the post of Jr. Overman must have degree of Diploma in mining engineering of 3 years course duration from a reputed board or institution that must be approved by the government. The candidates with any other equivalent degree are also eligible to apply for this post. Apart from it, the candidates must have a valid First Aid certificate and a valid gas testing certificate to apply for MCL Recruitment 2026. The candidates are also required to have a valid overman competency certificate issued by directorate general of Mining Safety.

Mining Sirdar, T&S Gr-C

Candidates who are applying for the post of Mining Sirdar must have an intermediate degree from a recognised board or university that is approved by the government. The candidates with similar degrees can also apply for this post. The candidates also need to have a valid mining Sirdarship certification taken from DGMS. Apart from it, the candidates also need to have a valid Aid certification and a valid gas testing certification.

Surveyor, T&S Gr-B

The candidates applying for the post of Surveyor need to have a passing certificate of Senior Secondary School or Intermediate from a government-approved board or university. The candidates with any other equivalent degree can also apply for this position. The candidates who have done a diploma in mine surveying engineering of 3 years course duration can also apply for this post. The candidates also need to have a valid survey certificate of competency taken from directorate general of Mining Safety.

Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III

Candidates applying for the post of translator under MCL Recruitment 2026 must have a bachelor’s degree in Arts or any other equivalent degree issued by a recognised board or university that must be approved by the government.

Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C

The candidates who are going to apply for the post of technician under MCL Recruitment 2026 must have degree of diploma in pathology issued by a recognised board or university that must be approved by the government. The candidates with any other equivalent degree are also eligible for this post.

Post-wise Details of MCL Recruitment 2026

Pay Scale of MCL Recruitment 2026

• Candidates who are selected for the post of Jr. Overman, T&S Gr-C will get a monthly stipend of INR 47330.25.
• Candidates who got selected for the post of Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-С will get a monthly salary of INR 47330.25.
• The candidates who got selected for the post of Surveyor, T&S Gr-B, will get a monthly stipend of INR 51103.12.
• The candidates who got selected for the post of Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. II will get INR 41966.51 per month.
• The candidates who will be selected for the post of Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C will get a monthly salary of INR 47330.25.

Application Fee for MCL Recruitment 2026

The candidates who are going to fill out the online application form of MCL Recruitment 2026 will have to pay the online application fee based on their category, as mentioned below:

• The candidates who belong to the General caste or unreserved category, Over Backwards Caste, Economically Weaker Section need to pay the online application fee of INR 1000 plus INR 180 as GST, i.e. a sum of INR 1180.
• Candidates who belong to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, PwBD, ESM, Female Candidates, the Employees of CIL and its related companies are exempted from paying the online application fee for MCL Vacancies 2026.
• The application fee will be accepted via online mode only, and no other mode of payment will be accepted.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.

Selection Process of MCL Recruitment 2026

• The selection of the candidates will be based on Computer based test (CBT).
• Objective-type questions will be asked with multiple-choice answers
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers
• The test will consist of two categories, A & B. The questions in section A will be asked from General Awareness and Aptitude. The number of questions in section A will be 20, and the marks allotted for each question are 1.
• The questions in section B will be related to technician knowledge, and the number of questions will be 80. One mark will be given for every right answer.
• The candidates who fall into the general category or the Economically Weaker Section category need to secure 45% marks to qualify for this examination.
• The candidates who belong to Over backward caste (non-creamy layer) need to secure 40% marks
• The candidates who belong to the Scheduled caste or the Scheduled tribe need to secure 35% marks to qualify computer-based test.

Process to Fill the Online Application Form of MCL Recruitment 2026

• You first need to visit the official website @ https://www.mahanadicoal.in/
• Candidates first need to register their account using their phone number and Email ID
• Log in to your account and read the instructions carefully
• Fill in all the details very carefully
• Upload the documents required
• Cross-check the details
• Pay the online application fee
• Hit the Submit Button and keep a hard copy of the same for future use.

Once you fill out the online application form, you can start preparing for the examination. You need to go through every topic so that you can solve all the questions asked in the examination. This is a very big opportunity for all job seekers who want to build their career in Odisha. The online registration for MCL Recruitment 2026 has begun on 16^th March 2026, and the final date of applying for this post is 06^th April 2026. So, make sure to fill out the online application form on or before the final date. Also, keep visiting here on a regular basis for the latest notifications released by the officials regarding this recruitment.

Official Notification: Click Here

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