Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited Recruitment 2026

Post Name

Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited Recruitment 2026

Total Post

122

Short Notification

Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Miniratna-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has invited online applications for 122 Non-Executive vacancies under Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026. Posts include Accountant, Technician, Assistant, Stenographer, Electrician, Machinist, Technician (Drilling), Mechanic, Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling), Junior Driver and others. The maximum age is generally 30 years for UR/EWS candidates, with applicable relaxations. Selection involves screening, written examination, document verification and qualifying skill/trade test. The online application window is 12 September 2026 to 11 October 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the MECL Careers portal.Candidates should carefully review the official notification before applying


 

Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited Recruitment 2026

Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited Recruitment 2026

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Important Date

 

  • Start Sate to Apply : 12 September 2026

  • Last Date to Apply : 11 October 2026

Salary Details

 

  • Accountant-22900 To 55900

  • Most Non-Executive Posts-20200 To 49300

  • Junior Driver-19600 To 47900

Application fees

 

  • For ST/SC/OBC Candidate -Nil/-

  • For General/Other  - Nil/-

Job Location

 

  • Anywhere in India

Education Qualification


1. Accountant – W-7

  • Vacancies: 06
  • Backlog: 06 — 02 OBC-NCL, 03 SC, 01 ST
  • Of these: 02 reserved for PwD-VH/HH/OH and 04 for Ex-Servicemen.
  • Qualification: Graduate + Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA.
  • Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency and SAP-FICO.
  • Experience: 03 years post-qualification relevant Accounts experience after passing Intermediate CA/ICWA.
  • Pay Scale: ₹22,900–55,900
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

2. Technician (Survey) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 12
  • Fresh: 06 — 04 UR, 02 EWS; 02 reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Backlog: 06 — 03 OBC-NCL, 02 SC, 01 ST.
  • Qualification: ITI in Survey OR Diploma in Survey.
  • Experience: 01 year post-qualification relevant Survey experience.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

3. Technician (Sampling) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 07
  • Fresh: 06 — 04 UR, 01 OBC-NCL, 01 SC; 01 reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Backlog: 01 — OBC-NCL, reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: B.Sc.
  • Experience: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience in Drill Core/Mine Sampling.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

4. Technician (Laboratory) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 02
  • Backlog: 02 — 01 OBC-NCL and 01 ST; both reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: B.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Geology.
  • Experience: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience in Chemical/Petrological/Mineralogical or similar laboratories.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

5. Assistant (Materials) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 16
  • Fresh: 06 — 04 UR, 02 EWS.
  • Backlog: 10 — 03 OBC-NCL, 04 SC, 03 ST.
  • Of these, 06 reserved for PwD-VH/HH/OH/A/M and 03 for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: Graduate with Mathematics OR B.Com.
  • Courses must be approved by UGC/AICTE wherever applicable and degree recognized by UGC/AICTE.
  • ODL degrees permissible.
  • Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency and SAP-MM.
  • Experience: Not required.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

6. Assistant (Accounts) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 10
  • Fresh: 05 — 02 UR, 02 EWS, 01 OBC-NCL.
  • 02 fresh vacancies reserved for PwD-OH.
  • Backlog: 05, including ST/PwD, UR, OBC-NCL and SC reservations as specified in the advertisement.
  • PwD and Ex-SM reservations apply as specified in the roster.
  • Qualification: B.Com.
  • Courses/degrees subject to UGC/AICTE recognition requirements.
  • ODL degrees permissible.
  • Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency and SAP-FICO.
  • Experience: Not required.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

7. Stenographer (English) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 04
  • Backlog: 04 — 03 OBC-NCL, 01 ST.
  • 01 reserved for PwD-VH/HH/OH and 03 for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: Graduate in any stream + Certificate in Shorthand with 80 WPM in English.
  • Degree/course recognition requirements apply.
  • ODL degrees permissible.
  • Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency.
  • Experience: Not required.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

8. Assistant (Hindi) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 01
  • Backlog: 01 SC.
  • Qualification: Graduate with Hindi and English as subjects OR Degree in English and passed equivalent examination in Advanced Hindi.
  • Degree/course recognition requirements apply.
  • ODL degrees permissible.
  • Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency with Hindi.
  • Experience: Not required.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

9. Electrician – W-4

  • Vacancies: 07
  • Fresh: 06 — 01 UR, 01 EWS, 02 OBC-NCL, 01 SC, 01 ST.
  • 02 fresh vacancies reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Backlog: 01 OBC-NCL, reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: ITI Electrical OR Diploma Electrical + valid Wireman Certificate.
  • Experience: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience after passing Wireman Certificate in electrical wiring, electrical machinery repairs, power generation/transmission/distribution.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

10. Machinist – W-4

  • Vacancies: 02
  • Backlog: 02 ST.
  • Qualification: ITI certificate in Turner/Machinist/Grinder/Miller trade OR Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing/Production/Tool & Die Engineering.
  • Experience: 01 year relevant post-qualification industrial experience in machine shop/manufacturing workshop involving CNC, VMC, conventional lathes, milling, grinding and related equipment.
  • Experience should include precision machining, job setting, tool selection, measurements and safety standards.
  • Apprenticeship/shop-floor training after ITI may count as experience as per advertisement conditions.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

11. Technician (Drilling) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 12
  • Backlog: 12 — 04 OBC-NCL, 04 SC, 04 ST; all reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: ITI in Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery/Diesel Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Fitter) OR Diploma in Drilling/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Valid HMV License required.
  • Experience: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience in operating hydrostatic/conventional/RC/DTH/vacuum suction/direct rotary drills or drill-rig maintenance used in surface exploration.
  • Desirable knowledge includes drilling operations, drilling rigs, drill strings/core tools, drilling parameters, tools/equipment, troubleshooting and safety.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

12. Mechanic – W-4

  • Vacancies: 01
  • Backlog: 01 OBC-NCL.
  • Qualification: ITI Diesel/Motor Mechanic/Fitter OR Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Production Engineering/Manufacturing + valid HMV License.
  • Experience: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience in Diesel/Motor Mechanic/Fitter trade.
  • Apprenticeship experience is admissible subject to advertisement conditions.
  • Desirable knowledge includes drilling-rig maintenance, breakdown repair, tools/equipment, troubleshooting and safety.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

13. Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 30
  • Fresh: 24 — 08 UR, 07 EWS, 05 OBC-NCL, 03 SC, 01 ST.
  • Backlog: 06 — 04 SC, 02 ST.
  • 03 backlog vacancies reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: ITI Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery)/Diesel Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Fitter OR Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Drilling Engineering.
  • Experience: 01 year in Diesel/Motor Mechanic/Fitter/Drilling trade after ITI.
  • Apprenticeship experience admissible as per advertisement.
  • Desirable: drilling knowledge, rig maintenance, drill-string components, drilling support, tools, troubleshooting and safety.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

14. Junior Driver – W-3

  • Vacancies: 06
  • Fresh: 05 — 02 UR, 02 OBC-NCL, 01 ST; 01 reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Backlog: 01 UR, reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: 10th pass.
  • Licenses: Valid LMV and HMV License.
  • Experience: 01 year consolidated experience driving light and heavy vehicles.
  • Desirable knowledge: minor vehicle repairs, daily maintenance, tyre/battery maintenance, lubrication, accelerator/brake/clutch/fan-belt adjustment, air/oil-block removal, engine tune-up, brake adjustment, wheel alignment and dashboard-meter observation.
  • Pay Scale: ₹19,600–47,900
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

15. Assistant (IT) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 03
  • Fresh: 03 — 02 UR, 01 OBC-NCL.
  • 02 reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: BCA/BCS/BCCA/B.Sc. Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications/Bachelor of Information System & Management (BISM) from recognized University
    OR
    Graduation in any stream + minimum 01-year Diploma after Graduation or PG Diploma in IT/Computer Science/Computer Applications from recognized Board/University.
  • Experience: Not required.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

16. Assistant (HR) – W-4

  • Vacancies: 03
  • Fresh: 02 — 01 UR, 01 OBC-NCL; 01 reserved for PwD-HH and 01 for Ex-SM.
  • Backlog: 01 UR, reserved for Ex-SM.
  • Qualification: BA/B.Com/B.Sc./BBA/BBM/BSW.
  • Degree/course recognition requirements apply.
  • ODL degrees permissible.
  • Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency and SAP-HCM.
  • Experience: Not required.
  • Pay Scale: ₹20,200–49,300
  • Maximum Age: 30 years.

The detailed post-wise requirements are contained in Table-I of the advertisement.


General Eligibility Criteria


Minimum Qualifying Marks

  • For essential/requisite qualifications: 45% minimum qualifying marks for direct recruitment to Non-Executive positions.
  • Intermediate CA/ICWA and certifications, wherever applicable, have no prescribed minimum qualifying marks; a pass is sufficient.

Nationality

  • Only Indian nationals are eligible.

Cut-off Date

  • Educational qualification, age and relevant experience are reckoned as on 01.09.2026.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation


Maximum Age

  • UR/EWS: 30 years for all posts.
  • Age is calculated as on 01.09.2026.

Relaxation

  • SC/ST: 5 years.
  • OBC-NCL: 3 years.
  • PwD – General: up to 10 years.
  • PwD – SC/ST: up to 15 years.
  • PwD – OBC-NCL: up to 13 years.
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines.
  • Retrenched ex-contingent workmen of MECL: up to 20 years.
  • Internal candidates may receive relaxation of up to 1 year with CMD approval.
  • No relaxation in qualification or experience for internal candidates.

Selection Process / Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of:

1.      Screening of Applications

2.      Written Competitive Examination

3.      Document Verification

4.      Skill Test / Trade Test

All tests are to be conducted at Nagpur City only.


Written Examination

  • Weightage: 100%
  • Conducted by an independent external agency notified as a Public Examination Authority.
  • Written-test cut-off:
    • UR/OBC-NCL/EWS: 50%
    • SC/ST: 45%
    • PwD: Relaxed standard as per Government guidelines.

Document Verification

  • Normally candidates are called in a ratio of 1:7 in order of merit.
  • If fewer than 7 candidates per vacancy qualify, all qualifying candidates may be called.

Skill/Trade Test

  • Conducted after Document Verification.
  • Qualifying in nature only.
  • Candidates are classified as Suitable/Not Suitable.
  • Final merit is based on Written Test marks after eliminating candidates found Not Suitable.

How to Apply – Step by Step

1.      Visit the official MECL website.

2.      Go to the Careers section.

3.      Open “Advertisement Notices & Results.”

4.      Select Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026.

5.      Open the online application link.

6.      The application portal is available from 12.09.2026 to 11.10.2026.

7.      Keep a scanned passport-size photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format ready.

8.      Register on the recruitment portal.

9.      Enter personal, educational, experience and category details.

10. Upload the required documents.

11. Pay ₹500 application fee if applicable.

12. Check all information carefully before final submission.

13. Submit the application online.

14. Save/print the system-generated application form for future reference.

15. Candidates should retain the application printout and payment details, where applicable.

Applications through any mode other than the designated online portal will be rejected. Candidates do not need to send a physical printout to MECL.

 

Documents Required

The following scanned and self-attested documents are required:


Document 1 – PDF up to 500 KB

  • Aadhaar ID Proof — mandatory.
  • Valid Driving Licence — mandatory for Junior Driver applicants.
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, wherever applicable.
  • PwBD certificate, wherever applicable.
  • Ex-Serviceman certificate/documents showing service tenure, wherever applicable.

Document 2 – PDF up to 500 KB

  • Essential Qualification marks statements — all semesters/terms or consolidated.
  • Essential Qualification Passing/Degree Certificate.
  • Certificates should be issued by the concerned University/Institute/ITI.

Document 3 – PDF up to 500 KB

  • 10th Marks Statement and Passing Certificate.
  • 12th Marks Statement and Passing Certificate.
  • Equivalent percentage norms from University/Institute/ITI where CGPA/OGPA/grading is used, wherever applicable.

Document 4 – PDF up to 500 KB

  • Experience certificates from organizations after acquiring the essential qualification.
  • Certificate should mention appointment date, relieving date and nature of duties.

Document 5 – PDF up to 500 KB

  • Valid proof supporting Nature of Duties/Role & Responsibilities.
  • Last 3 months' salary slips, wherever applicable.
  • NOC from present employer, wherever applicable, for candidates working in CPSE/SPSE/Central Government/State Government/Autonomous Bodies etc.

Important Instructions / Terms & Conditions

  • Only Indian nationals can apply.
  • Relevant experience is counted only after obtaining the prescribed essential qualification.
  • Higher qualification without the required essential qualification will not be considered.
  • Essential qualifications should generally be from recognized Indian Universities/Institutes as specified.
  • False information can lead to rejection/cancellation of candidature.
  • MECL may increase, decrease, cancel, modify or not fill vacancies.
  • Applications other than online applications will not be accepted.
  • Shortlisting is based on information entered in the online portal.
  • Canvassing in any form can result in disqualification.
  • Legal proceedings relating to the advertisement/application will fall under the jurisdiction of courts/tribunals/forums at Nagpur, Maharashtra.
  • CGPA/OGPA must be converted to equivalent percentage according to University/Institute norms.
  • A candidate having more than one living spouse, or contracting another marriage while the spouse is living, is generally not eligible except where permitted under Central Government rules.
  • Merely possessing the minimum qualification/experience does not guarantee a call for the selection process.
  • MECL may apply additional shortlisting criteria if applications are large.
  • Application information must match original documents.
  • OBC-NCL candidates must provide the prescribed valid certificate issued in the current financial year and required declaration.
  • OBC Creamy Layer candidates cannot claim OBC concession and must indicate UR category.
  • EWS candidates must provide the prescribed Income & Asset Certificate.
  • No TA will be paid for Written Test, Document Verification, Skill Test or Trade Test.
  • Academic-course Training/Internship/Articleship is not counted as experience.
  • One-year or more apprenticeship training may be considered as one year work experience for eligible ITI apprentices possessing National Apprenticeship Certificate, subject to the stated Government provisions.
  • Experience details, employer, designation, duties, CTC/pay scale etc. must be supported by documents.
  • Joining time normally may be up to 30 days; extension may be allowed up to 3 months on reasonable grounds and written request.
  • Government/PSU/autonomous-body employees must apply through proper channel and provide NOC where required.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the MECL website under CAREER.
  • A candidate can apply for only one post.
  • Multiple applications for the same post can result in rejection; where multiple applications are submitted, only the application with the higher Application Number is considered.
  • Candidates should not share their application/login details with others.
  • Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date.
  • Technical portal complaints can be made through the Help Desk, functional 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM on working days, through the specified grievance portal.
  • Candidates must keep their email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
  • MECL will communicate important information through the email ID provided in the application.
  • Candidates are responsible for downloading call letters/admit cards and checking the MECL website.
  • Recruitment is based on merit; candidates are warned against fraudulent persons/messages promising selection for money.
  • Misconduct, impersonation, unfair means, use of prohibited electronic devices or disclosure/reproduction of examination content may result in disqualification, debarment and other action.
  • Selected candidates are subject to character and antecedent verification.
  • Appointment is subject to medical fitness.
  • Probation is for a minimum of 1 year, and may be extended by the competent authority.
  • For certain posts, absence of colour blindness and night blindness is mandatory, including Junior Driver, Mechanic, Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling), Machinist, Technician (Drilling) and Electrician.

 



 

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FAQ's

Q1. What is the full name of MECL?
Ans. Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited.

Q2. What was the former name of MECL?
Ans. Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited.

Q3. How many Non-Executive posts are advertised?
Ans. 16 post categories are advertised.

Q4. What is the total number of vacancies?
Ans. 122 vacancies.

Q5. What is the qualification for Accountant?
Ans. Graduate and Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA.

Q6. What is the qualification for Technician (Survey)?
Ans. ITI in Survey or Diploma in Survey.

Q7. What is the maximum age limit for the advertised posts?
Ans. 30 years for UR/EWS candidates.

Q8. What is the age cut-off date?
Ans. 01 September 2026.

Q9. What is the application registration fee?
Ans. ₹500.

Q10. Who has to pay the ₹500 fee?
Ans. General/OBC/EWS candidates.


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