⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 12-09-2026. The official notification is awaited. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
MECL (Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited) has released Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026 for 122 Non-Executive vacancies across 16 posts. Online applications open from 12-09-2026 to 11-10-2026 via the MECL careers portal. Posts range from Technician and Mechanic roles to Accountant, Assistants and Junior Driver; maximum age is 30 years with applicable relaxations. Selection involves application screening, a written test (held at Nagpur), document verification and qualifying skill/trade tests. Application fee is Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM/Departmental candidates are exempt.
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Vacancy Details
- Accountant: 6 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate and Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA - Technician (Survey): 12 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in Survey or Diploma in Survey - Technician (Sampling): 7 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. - Technician (Laboratory): 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. in Chemistry / Physics / Geology - Assistant (Materials): 16 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate with Mathematics or B.Com. - Assistant (Accounts): 10 vacancies
Qualification: B.Com. - Stenographer (English): 4 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in any stream + Certificate in Shorthand with 80 wpm in English - Assistant (Hindi): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate with Hindi and English as subjects, or Degree in English with Advance Hindi qualification - Electrician: 7 vacancies
Qualification: ITI (Electrical) or Diploma (Electrical) + valid Wireman certificate - Machinist: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in Turner/Machinist/Grinder/Miller trade or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing/Production/Tool & Die Engineering - Technician (Drilling): 12 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery)/Diesel Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Fitter, or Diploma in Drilling/Mechanical Engineering + valid HMV licence - Mechanic: 1 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in Diesel/Motor Mechanic/Fitter trade or Diploma (Mechanical/Automobile/Production Engineering) + valid HMV licence - Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling): 30 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in Mechanic (EMM)/Diesel Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Fitter, or Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Drilling Engineering - Junior Driver: 6 vacancies
Qualification: 10th Class pass + valid LMV and HMV licence - Assistant (IT): 3 vacancies
Qualification: BCA/BCS/BCCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications)/BISM, or Graduation with a 1-year diploma/PG diploma in IT/Computer Science/Computer Applications - Assistant (HR): 3 vacancies
Qualification: BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / BBM / BSW
Qualification Requirements
Post-specific qualifications: Accountant – Graduate and Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA; Technician (Survey) – ITI in Survey or Diploma in Survey; Technician (Sampling) – B.Sc.; Technician (Laboratory) – B.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Geology; Assistant (Materials) – Graduate with Mathematics or B.Com.; Assistant (Accounts) – B.Com.; Stenographer (English) – Graduate + Shorthand certificate (80 wpm); Assistant (Hindi) – Graduate with Hindi/English subjects or Degree in English with Advance Hindi; Electrician – ITI (Electrical) or Diploma (Electrical) + valid Wireman certificate; Machinist – ITI in Turner/Machinist/Grinder/Miller or Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production/Tool & Die; Technician (Drilling) – ITI in relevant trades or Diploma in Drilling/Mechanical + valid HMV licence; Mechanic – ITI in Diesel/Motor Mechanic/Fitter or Diploma (Mechanical/Automobile/Production) + valid HMV licence; Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) – ITI in relevant trades or Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Drilling; Junior Driver – 10th Class pass + valid LMV and HMV licence; Assistant (IT) – BCA/BCS/BCCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications)/BISM or Graduation with a 1-year diploma/PG diploma in IT/Computer Science/Computer Applications; Assistant (HR) – BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA/BBM/BSW. Minimum qualifying marks in essential qualification for all Non-Executive posts is 45% (where applicable).
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Application Fees
- General: ₹500
- OBC: ₹500
- EWS: ₹500
- SC: ₹0
- ST: ₹0
- PwD: ₹0
- Ex-Serviceman: ₹0
- Departmental: ₹0
Selection Process
- Screening of applications: A Screening Committee segregates applications into ‘Eligible’ and ‘Not Eligible’ based on the information provided in the online application.
- Written Test: Written Test conducted at Nagpur by an external agency with 100% weightage; cut-off marks: 50% for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS, 45% for SC/ST, with relaxed standards for PwD as per government guidelines.
- Document Verification: Candidates who clear the written test are called for document verification, ordinarily up to a ratio of 1:7 per vacancy, in order of merit.
- Skill Test / Trade Test (qualifying): An internal committee conducts qualifying Skill/Trade Tests which only screen candidates as ‘Suitable’ or ‘Not Suitable’ and do not carry marks toward the final merit list.
- Final Merit List: Final merit list is prepared based on Written Test marks among candidates found ‘Suitable’ in the Skill/Trade Test and approved by the concerned Functional Director.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MECL website at www.mecl.co.in and go to the ‘Careers’ section under ‘Advertisement Notices & Results’.
- Use the application link, which will be active from 12.09.2026 to 11.10.2026.
- Keep scanned passport-size photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format ready.
- Register on the portal and fill in all mandatory personal, educational, and experience details accurately.
- Carefully select the correct category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD/Ex-SM) as it cannot be changed later.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway if applicable.
- Upload required scanned, self-attested documents as per the specified format and file size (each set up to 500 KB in PDF).
- Submit the application and retain a system-generated printout along with payment details for future reference.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Cut-off date for reckoning eligibility (age, qualification, experience):
- Commencement of online registration:
- Closing date for submitting online applications:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum eligibility/qualification criteria?
Each post has its own essential qualification as listed in the vacancy table (examples: Accountant – Graduate + CA/ICWA Intermediate; many technical posts require ITI or Diploma; some posts require B.Sc./B.Com./BA or 10th pass). Minimum qualifying marks in essential qualification for Non-Executive posts is 45% where applicable.
How do I apply for the MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
Apply online via the MECL website ‘Careers’ section using the application link active from 12-09-2026 to 11-10-2026. Register on the portal, fill mandatory details, upload scanned documents, pay the fee if applicable, and submit the application.
What is the last date to apply?
The closing date for submitting online applications is 11-10-2026. The online registration window is from 12-09-2026 to 11-10-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves screening of applications, a Written Test (100% weightage) held at Nagpur, document verification for candidates who clear the written test, a qualifying Skill/Trade Test, and a final merit list based on written test marks among candidates found suitable.
What is the salary/pay scale for selected candidates?
Selected candidates will be placed in IDA pay scales ranging from Rs. 19,600-47,900 (Grade W-3) up to Rs. 22,900-55,900 (Grade W-7), with most Non-Executive posts in Grade W-4 (Rs. 20,200-49,300). Additional benefits include HRA, allowances, PF, insurance, NPS and other facilities as per company rules.
