MCL Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Coal. Through this MCL Recruitment 2026, the organization has invited online applications from eligible citizens of India for various statutory and technical positions across its mining operations.
The MCL Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued under Ref. No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Statutory/2026/120 dated 21 February 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for posts including Junior Overman, Mining Sirdar, Surveyor, Translator (Trainee) / OL Clerical Grade III and Technician (Pathology). These positions are categorized under different Technical & Supervisory (T&S) grades within the organization.
Under MCL Recruitment 2026, candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must submit their applications through the online mode only. The organization has clearly stated that applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. Interested candidates must ensure that they meet the prescribed educational qualifications, competency certifications, and other eligibility requirements before submitting their application.
The MCL Recruitment 2026 includes both regular vacancies and backlog vacancies distributed across various categories such as UR, EWS, SC, ST and OBC (NCL). The notification also specifies horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for certain posts.
Candidates selected under MCL Recruitment 2026 will be required to appear in a Computer Based Test (CBT). The selection process will involve objective type questions, and the final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the CBT examination. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently undergo document verification and medical examination as per company rules.
The MCL Recruitment 2026 process further specifies that applicants must possess valid competency certificates issued by the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) for relevant posts such as Junior Overman, Mining Sirdar and Surveyor. Candidates are advised to carefully review all eligibility requirements, reservation policies and application procedures before submitting the online application.
Applicants interested in MCL Recruitment 2026 must ensure that their applications are submitted within the prescribed deadline mentioned in the official notification.
MCL Recruitment 2026 Recruitment Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
Parent Organization
Coal India Limited
Recruitment Name
MCL Recruitment 2026
Advertisement Reference
MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Statutory/2026/120
Notification Date
21 February 2026
Application Mode
Online
Important Dates
Event
Date
Starting Date of Online Application
16 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Submission of Online Application
06 April 2026 (11:50 PM)
Tentative Date of Admit Card Download
Will be notified in the website
Tentative Date of Computer Based Test (CBT)
Will be notified in the website
Tentative Date of Declaration of Results
Will be notified in the website
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Basic Pay (NCWA-XI)
UR
EWS
SC
ST
OBC (NCL)
Total
Jr Overman, T&S Gr-C
₹47,330.25 PM
77
18
29
46
22
192
Mining Sirdar, T&S Gr-C
₹47,330.25 PM
176
43
77
88
64
448
Surveyor, T&S Gr-B
₹51,103.12 PM
8
1
1
14
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
24
Additional Posts:
Post Name
Basic Pay
SC
ST
OBC (NCL)
Total
Translator (Trainee) / OL Clerical Gr III
₹41,986.51 PM
1
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
01
Technician (Pathology) T&S Gr-C
₹47,330.25 PM
1
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification
1
02
Eligibility
Post
Essential Qualification
Jr Overman
Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering from recognized institute; Valid Overman Competency Certificate (Un-Restricted) issued by DGMS; Valid First Aid Certificate; Valid Gas Testing Certificate
Mining Sirdar
10+2 or equivalent or Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering; Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS; Valid First Aid Certificate; Valid Gas Testing Certificate
Surveyor
10+2 or Diploma/Degree in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering; Valid Survey Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS
Translator (Trainee) / OL Clerical Gr III
B.A. or equivalent with Hindi and English; Government Diploma Holder in Hindi Translation preferred
Technician (Pathology)
Diploma in Pathology from an institute recognized by the Government