MCL Technician & Asst. Foreman Recruitment 2026: 500 Posts

Q: What is the in-hand salary for MCL Asst. Foreman (Electrical) and Technician (Electrician) posts?

**Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C (E&M):** Basic Pay ₹47,330.25/month under NCWA-XI. After adding DA, HRA, Medical Allowance, and other fringe benefits as per Coal Wage Agreement, the starting in-hand salary is approximately **₹65,000 to ₹75,000 per month** (Approx. CTC ₹8.50-₹9.50 LPA). **Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M):** Basic Pay ₹1,583.32/day (≈ ₹47,500/month). After adding allowances, starting in-hand salary is approximately **₹60,000 to ₹70,000 per month** (Approx. CTC ₹8.00-₹9.00 LPA). Besides basic pay, other allowances and fringe benefits are admissible as per Company's Rules / National Coal Wage Agreement-XI.

Q: What is the last date to apply online for MCL Recruitment 2026?

The online application window opens on **07/05/2026 at 10:00 AM** and the last date to submit the online application along with fee payment is **28/05/2026 at 11:50 PM**. Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute network congestion. The **cut-off date for all eligibility criteria (age, qualification, statutory certificates)** is also **28/05/2026**.

Q: Is there any negative marking in the MCL CBT Exam 2026?

**NO, there is NO negative marking** in the Computer Based Test (CBT), as explicitly mentioned in the official notification. The CBT comprises 100 objective type MCQ questions (Section A — 20 questions on General Awareness/Aptitude + Section B — 80 questions on Technical Knowledge). Instructions will be bilingual (English/Hindi). **Qualifying Marks:** General/EWS — 45%, OBC-NCL — 40%, SC/ST — 35%. Shortlisted candidates in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for Document Verification. No personal interview will be conducted.

Q: What is the age limit and age relaxation for MCL Recruitment 2026?

**Minimum Age:** 18 years | **Maximum Age:** 30 years for UR/EWS (as on 28/05/2026). **Age Relaxation:** OBC-NCL — 3 years, SC/ST — 5 years, Ex-Servicemen — actual defence service + 3 years, **PwBD (only for Asst. Foreman post)** — 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST). Departmental candidates (employees of CIL & its subsidiaries) have **no upper age limit**. **Important:** Actual upper age after all relaxations shall NOT exceed **56 years** (except for Departmental candidates). **PwBD reservation is NOT applicable for Technician Electrician post.**

Q: What is the application fee for MCL Recruitment 2026 and who is exempted?

**Application Fee: ₹1180/-** (₹1000 + 18% GST ₹180) — Non-Refundable. Applicable to **General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS** candidates. Payment is online only via **Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking**. **Fee EXEMPTED for:** SC / ST / PwBD / **Female candidates (all categories)** / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Employees of Coal India Limited (CIL) and its Subsidiaries. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances, even if the vacancy is cancelled.

Q: What is the LT Permit requirement for MCL Technician (Electrician) post?

For the post of **Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M)**, candidates must compulsorily possess a **LT Permit under Indian Electricity (IE) Rules for Mines OR 440-550 Volts Mining Parts Permit** issued by the Competent Authority, as on the cut-off date **28/05/2026**. This is in addition to Matriculation (10th) pass + ITI (2-year Electrician Trade) with NCVT/SCVT Trade Certificate and minimum 1 year training / on-job practical experience. **Candidates without this valid statutory permit are NOT eligible to apply.** The scanned copy of the LT Permit must be uploaded during online application.

Q: How to download the MCL Notification PDF and Apply Online?

Visit the official MCL website **[https://mahanadicoal.in](https://mahanadicoal.in)** → Go to **'CAREERS'** section → Click on **'Recruitment'** → Find **'Employment Notice Ref No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16/04/2026 — Asst. Foreman (Electrical) & Technician (Electrician) Recruitment 2026'** → Download the 10-page notification PDF. To apply, click the **'Apply Online'** link → Click 'I Agree' → Register → Fill the form → Upload documents → Pay fee → Submit between 07/05/2026 (10:00 AM) and 28/05/2026 (11:50 PM).

📅 Posted: 16/04/2026 📝 Updated: 20/04/2026

Total Vacancy500

SalaryAsst. Foreman: ₹47,330.25/Month (Basic) [Approx. CTC ₹8.50-₹9.50 LPA] | Technician (Electrician): ₹1,583.32/Day (Approx. ₹47,500/Month Basic) [Approx. CTC ₹8.00-₹9.00 LPA]

LocationOdisha

Last Date28/05/2026

Short Information: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and A Government of India Undertaking, has officially released the recruitment notification (Ref No: MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311) for 500 Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee T&S Gr-C (150 Posts) and Technician (Electrician) Trainee Cat-III (350 Posts) under E&M cadre. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering OR 10th + ITI Electrician with LT Permit to join MCL Odisha. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 07 May 2026 (10:00 AM) to 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM) through the official website mahanadicoal.in.

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MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	16/04/2026
Application Begin (Online + Payment Gateway)	07/05/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	28/05/2026 (11:50 PM)
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility	28/05/2026
Admit Card Download Date	To be notified on MCL website
Computer Based Test (CBT) Date	To be notified on MCL website
Result Declaration Date	To be notified on MCL website

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

General (UR) / OBC (CL & NCL) / EWS	₹1180 (₹1000 Fee + 18% GST ₹180)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates	₹0
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	₹0
Employees of Coal India Limited (CIL) & its Subsidiaries	₹0

Payment: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)

MCL Technician & Asst. Foreman Recruitment 2026: 500 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years & Maximum 30 Years (for UR/EWS, as on 28/05/2026). Actual upper age limit (after relaxation) shall NOT exceed 56 years (except for Departmental candidates — No age bar).

(UR / EWS: No relaxation (Max age 30 Years), OBC-NCL (Central List): 3 Years, SC / ST: 5 Years, Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Actual period of service rendered in Defence + 3 Years, PwBD (General / EWS) — Only for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) T&S Gr-C: 10 Years, PwBD (OBC-NCL) — Only for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) T&S Gr-C: 13 Years, PwBD (SC / ST) — Only for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) T&S Gr-C: 15 Years, Departmental Candidates (Employees of CIL & its Subsidiaries): No Upper Age Limit, NOTE: Maximum upper age (after all relaxations) cannot exceed 56 Years, except for Departmental candidates. PwBD reservation is NOT applicable for Technician (Electrician) Trainee Cat-III (E&M) post as per Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment guidelines.)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M)	150	Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Minimum 3-year course) approved by AICTE OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE. Basic Pay: ₹47,330.25/Month (NCWA-XI).
Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M)	350	(i) Matriculation (10th) or equivalent passed from a recognized Board. (ii) ITI (2-year course) in Electrician Trade with NCVT/SCVT Trade Certificate + minimum 1 year training/on-job practical experience. (iii) LT Permit under IE Rules for Mines OR 440-550 Volts Mining Parts Permit issued by Competent Authority. Basic Pay: ₹1,583.32/Day (NCWA-XI).
Total Vacancy	500

Recruitment Table: Post-wise Category Reservation (UR / EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL) with Backlog

Post Name	UR	EWS	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	Total
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C (E&M)	60	15	24	33	18	150
Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M)	140	35	56	77	42	350
Total	200	50	80	110	60	500
Note:Vacancies are TENTATIVE and MCL Management reserves the right to increase/decrease/cancel as per requirement. Backlog vacancies are NIL for all categories in both posts. In case of cancellation, examination fees paid will NOT be refunded.

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)

Category	Post Name	No. of Posts
PwBD (Horizontal)	Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee T&S Gr-C (E&M)	6
Total		6
Note:Total 06 vacancies are reserved (horizontal) for PwBDs for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee T&S Gr-C (E&M). NIL horizontal PwBD reservation for Technician (Electrician) Trainee Cat-III (E&M) as per Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment guidelines (CIL/C-5A/MP&IR/RPwD/75 dated 27/09/2024). Suitable categories of Disability: (a) HH (Hard of Hearing), (b) OA/OL/BL/LC/Dw/AAV, (c) SLD, (d) MD involving (a) to (c) above.

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Candidate must be a Citizen of India.
Cut-off Date: All eligibility criteria (Age, Qualification, Statutory Certificates) will be reckoned as on 28/05/2026.
For Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C (E&M): Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Minimum 3-year course) approved by AICTE OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE.
For Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M) — ALL THREE conditions mandatory: (i) Matriculation (10th) or equivalent passed from recognized Board, (ii) ITI (2-year course) in Electrician Trade with NCVT/SCVT Trade Certificate + minimum 1 year training/on-job practical experience, (iii) LT Permit under IE Rules for Mines OR 440-550 Volts Mining Parts Permit issued by Competent Authority.
Age: Minimum 18 Years. Maximum 30 Years for UR/EWS (as on 28/05/2026). Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
Medical Fitness: Candidate must clear Initial Medical Examination (IME) at Company's designated hospital. Minimum height required: 60 inches (except for Asst. Foreman post in case of Dwarfism — Dw).
Departmental Candidates: Employees of CIL & its subsidiaries having requisite qualification — No age bar applicable. Must produce No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Only ONE application per candidate for a specific post is allowed.

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C (E&M)	Basic Pay: ₹47,330.25 per month (NCWA-XI) \| Besides basic pay, other allowances and fringe benefits as per Company's Rules / National Coal Wage Agreement-XI. Approx. CTC: ₹8.50 - ₹9.50 Lakhs Per Annum.
Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M)	Basic Pay: ₹1,583.32 per day (NCWA-XI) ≈ ₹47,500/month (Monthly) \| Besides basic pay, other allowances and fringe benefits as per Company's Rules / NCWA-XI. Approx. CTC: ₹8.00 - ₹9.00 Lakhs Per Annum.

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Stage 1 — Online Application Submission: Eligible candidates apply online via mahanadicoal.in.
Stage 2 — Computer Based Test (CBT): The SOLE selection stage. No Personal Interview will be held. 100 Marks, objective type, bilingual (English/Hindi).
Stage 3 — Document Verification: Based on merit order in CBT, shortlisted candidates in the ratio of 1:3 (3 times the vacancy) will be called for Document Verification.
Stage 4 — Medical Examination: Provisionally selected candidates must undergo Initial Medical Examination (IME) at Company's designated hospital. Minimum Height: 60 inches (except Asst. Foreman post in case of Dwarfism).
Stage 5 — Final Offer of Appointment: Based on CBT merit, reservation policy (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS/ESM), document verification & medical fitness.
Merit Panel Validity: 1 Year or as per Government guidelines.

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Computer Based Test (CBT) — Exam Overview

Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT).
Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Medium / Instructions: Bilingual (English & Hindi).
Total Marks: 100 Marks (Section A + Section B).
Negative Marking: NO negative marking for wrong answers (as explicitly mentioned in official notification).
Qualifying Marks: General/EWS — 45% (45 marks) | OBC-NCL — 40% (40 marks) | SC/ST — 35% (35 marks).
Tie-Breaking Rule: In case of a tie in CBT marks — (1) Date of Birth (Elder first), (2) Name alphabetical order.
Shortlisting Ratio: 1:3 (three times the vacancy) called for Document Verification.
Multi-shift Exams: If CBT conducted in multiple shifts, Score Normalization Formula will be applied: Xn = (S2/S1) × (X − Xav) + Yav.

Recruitment Table: CBT Structure — Section-wise Break-up

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks per Question	Maximum Marks
Section A	General Awareness / Aptitude	20	1	20
Section B	Technical Knowledge (Post-specific — Electrical / Electrician)	80	1	80
Total		100		100

Recruitment Table: Qualifying Marks in CBT (Category-wise)

Category	Qualifying Marks	Percentage
General (UR) / EWS	45 Marks	45%
OBC (NCL)	40 Marks	40%
SC / ST	35 Marks	35%

Recruitment Table: PwBD Functional Requirements & Suitable Disability Categories (Only for Asst. Foreman Electrical)

Post Name	Physical Requirement (Abbreviations)	Suitable Disability Categories	Horizontal Vacancies
Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C (E&M)	S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, H, C	(a) HH \| (b) OA, OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV \| (c) SLD \| (d) MD involving (a) to (c)	6

Recruitment Table: Functional Requirement Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Full Form
S	Sitting
ST	Standing
W	Walking
BN	Bending
MF	Manipulation by Fingers
SE	Seeing
RW	Reading & Writing
H	Hearing
C	Communication

Recruitment Table: Suitable Category of Benchmark Disabilities — Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Full Form
HH	Hard of Hearing
OA	One Arm
OL	One Leg
BL	Both Leg
LC	Leprosy Cured
Dw	Dwarfism
AAV	Acid Attack Victims
SLD	Specific Learning Disability
MD	Multiple Disabilities

Recruitment Table: Medical Fitness — Minimum Standards

Parameter	Standard
Minimum Height	60 inches (Except Asst. Foreman Electrical post in case of Dwarfism - Dw)
Medical Examination	Initial Medical Examination (IME) at Company's designated hospital as per MAR (Medical Attendance Rules)
Mines Fitness	Must be declared medically fit for employment in Mines by Company's Doctor

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The CBT will consist of two sections — Section A (General Awareness/Aptitude — 20 Questions) and Section B (Technical Knowledge specific to the post — 80 Questions). The standard of Technical questions will be commensurate with the minimum qualification (Diploma/Degree for Asst. Foreman; ITI Electrician for Technician). Below is an indicative syllabus based on MCL/CIL past recruitment patterns.

📚 Section A — General Awareness & Aptitude (20 Questions, 20 Marks)

Current Affairs (National & International)
Indian History, Geography & Polity
Indian Economy & Budget
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Static GK
Coal Industry & CIL/MCL Overview
Quantitative Aptitude (Simplification, Percentage, Ratio, Average, Time & Work)
Logical Reasoning (Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Syllogism)
English Grammar & Vocabulary

📚 Section B — Electrical Engineering (for Asst. Foreman Electrical) — 80 Questions, 80 Marks

Basic Electrical Engineering (Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Network Theorems)
DC & AC Circuits (Single Phase & Three Phase)
Electrical Machines (DC Motors/Generators, Transformers, Induction Motors, Synchronous Machines)
Power Systems & Transmission/Distribution
Switchgear & Protection
Electrical Installation & Wiring
Electrical Measurements & Instruments
Power Electronics (Diodes, Thyristors, Rectifiers, Inverters)
Control Systems Basics
Illumination & Heating
Indian Electricity Rules, IS Codes, IE Rules for Mines
Electrical Safety & Mine Electrical Standards

📚 Section B — Electrician Trade (for Technician Electrician ITI) — 80 Questions, 80 Marks

Electrician Trade Theory & Practical (ITI Syllabus)
Basics of Electricity (DC/AC Fundamentals)
Transformers & Motors (Wiring, Starters, Reversal)
Domestic & Industrial Wiring
Cables, Conductors, Insulators
Earthing & Lightning Arrestor
Batteries & UPS Systems
Electrical Measuring Instruments (Ammeter, Voltmeter, Multimeter, Megger)
Mining Electrical Equipment — Flameproof Equipment, Mine Lighting
IE Rules 1956 (LT Permit & 440-550 Volts Mining Parts)
Safety Practices in Mines
Fault Detection & Troubleshooting

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Keep ready before applying: Valid Personal Email ID + Mobile Number (active throughout process), scanned copies of Matriculation (10th) Certificate/Marksheet, ITI/Diploma/Degree Certificate & Marksheet, Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) / EWS Income Certificate, PwBD Certificate, ESM Certificate, LT Permit (for Technician post), recent passport-size photograph (not older than 3 weeks, JPG/JPEG format), and signature with black ink (JPG/JPEG format).
Visit the official MCL website https://mahanadicoal.in → Go to 'CAREERS' → 'Recruitment' section.
Read important instructions carefully and click 'I Agree' button to proceed.
Register by filling required details: Post Opted, Name, Mobile No. and Email ID → Click Submit → Note down Application Sequence No., User ID & Password sent to your email/mobile.
Re-login with User ID & Password to fill the complete Application Form → Upload photograph, signature, and all required scanned documents in JPG/JPEG/PDF format.
Preview the entire Application Form, make corrections if any, then click Submit.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable) via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. Fee: ₹1180 for UR/OBC/EWS; ₹0 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ESM/CIL employees.
Take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference. Do NOT send hard copy to MCL.
LAST DATE: 28/05/2026 by 11:50 PM. Do not wait till the last day — apply well in advance to avoid network congestion.
NOTE: Only ONE application per candidate is allowed. Any mismatch in Name, Father's Name, DOB between application and certificates may disqualify the candidature.

Recruitment Note: Career Growth & Training

Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (E&M): Further career growth to T&S Gr-B and onwards will be subject to acquisition of Electrical Supervisorship Certificate of Competency valid for Mines as per the Cadre Scheme. Technician (Electrician) (E&M): Trainees in Cat-III will be regularized as Electrician, Cat-IV after successful completion of 1 year training in E&M cadre + possession of valid minimum requisite Electrician Statutory Permit/Certificate.

Recruitment Note: Test Cities (CBT Venues)

The CBT will be held at Test Cities as mentioned in the online application. Candidates may opt for THREE Test Cities from the list as per their preference. Once submitted, preference cannot be changed. MCL reserves the right to allocate any Test City or change the opted venue based on number of applicants. Any request for change of CBT venue will NOT be entertained.

Recruitment Note: Place of Posting & Transferability

Selected candidates may be posted in any Mines/Projects (Underground & Opencast) of MCL/CIL and are liable to be transferred to other subsidiaries of Coal India Limited anytime during their service period as per requirement.

Recruitment Note: SC/ST Travel Reimbursement for Document Verification

SC/ST candidates travelling beyond 30 km (both way) will be entitled to reimbursement of journey fare (To & Fro minus 30 km) from their place of correspondence address to Document Verification Centre, limited to 2nd Class Train Fare / Bus Fare by shortest route, on production of journey proof and declaration form.

Recruitment Note: Important Points

(1) Validity of Merit Panel: 1 Year or as per Government guidelines. (2) Only ONE application per post per candidate is allowed. (3) No correspondence will be entertained by MCL. (4) Helpline available on working days (Monday-Saturday) from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM. (5) Any dispute shall have jurisdiction at Sambalpur Court only. (6) In case of any ambiguity, the English version of the notification will be considered valid.

Recruitment Note: No Objection Certificate (NOC) Requirement

Candidates working in Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous Bodies / PSUs / CIL & Subsidiaries must produce 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer at the time of document verification. Note: Candidates serving in other CIL subsidiaries in the SAME capacity are NOT entitled to apply — they should try inter-subsidiary transfer.

Recruitment Note: Medical Attendance Rules (MAR) — Height Standard

As per MAR of the Company, minimum required height of the candidate is 60 inches (excluding for the post of Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C only in case of Dwarfism - Dw). Those found UNFIT in Initial Medical Examination (IME) will be disqualified from employment.

Recruitment Note: Normalization Formula (Multi-Shift CBT)

If CBT is conducted in multiple shifts, Score Normalization Formula will be applied: Xn = (S2/S1) × (X − Xav) + Yav, where S2 = SD of Highest Average Score shift (Base); S1 = SD of corresponding shift; X = Raw score of candidate; Xav = Simple average of shift; Yav = Average of base shift.

MCL Technician Electrician Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 07/05/2026 (10:00 AM) to 28/05/2026 (11:50 PM)	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Ref No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16/04/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	MCL
Post Name	Asst. Foreman (Electrical) & Technician (Electrician)
Total Vacancy	500
Salary	Asst. Foreman: ₹47,330.25/Month (Basic) [Approx. CTC ₹8.50-₹9.50 LPA] \| Technician (Electrician): ₹1,583.32/Day (Approx. ₹47,500/Month Basic) [Approx. CTC ₹8.00-₹9.00 LPA]
Job Location	Odisha
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	28/05/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for MCL Asst. Foreman (Electrical) and Technician (Electrician) posts? ▼

Ans: Asst. Foreman (Electrical) Trainee, T&S Gr-C (E&M): Basic Pay ₹47,330.25/month under NCWA-XI. After adding DA, HRA, Medical Allowance, and other fringe benefits as per Coal Wage Agreement, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹65,000 to ₹75,000 per month (Approx. CTC ₹8.50-₹9.50 LPA). Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M): Basic Pay ₹1,583.32/day (≈ ₹47,500/month). After adding allowances, starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 per month (Approx. CTC ₹8.00-₹9.00 LPA). Besides basic pay, other allowances and fringe benefits are admissible as per Company's Rules / National Coal Wage Agreement-XI.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for MCL Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The online application window opens on 07/05/2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date to submit the online application along with fee payment is 28/05/2026 at 11:50 PM. Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute network congestion. The cut-off date for all eligibility criteria (age, qualification, statutory certificates) is also 28/05/2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the MCL CBT Exam 2026? ▼

Ans: NO, there is NO negative marking in the Computer Based Test (CBT), as explicitly mentioned in the official notification. The CBT comprises 100 objective type MCQ questions (Section A — 20 questions on General Awareness/Aptitude + Section B — 80 questions on Technical Knowledge). Instructions will be bilingual (English/Hindi). Qualifying Marks: General/EWS — 45%, OBC-NCL — 40%, SC/ST — 35%. Shortlisted candidates in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for Document Verification. No personal interview will be conducted.

Q.4 What is the age limit and age relaxation for MCL Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Minimum Age: 18 years | Maximum Age: 30 years for UR/EWS (as on 28/05/2026). Age Relaxation: OBC-NCL — 3 years, SC/ST — 5 years, Ex-Servicemen — actual defence service + 3 years, PwBD (only for Asst. Foreman post) — 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST). Departmental candidates (employees of CIL & its subsidiaries) have no upper age limit. Important: Actual upper age after all relaxations shall NOT exceed 56 years (except for Departmental candidates). PwBD reservation is NOT applicable for Technician Electrician post.

Q.5 What is the application fee for MCL Recruitment 2026 and who is exempted? ▼

Ans: Application Fee: ₹1180/- (₹1000 + 18% GST ₹180) — Non-Refundable. Applicable to General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS candidates. Payment is online only via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. Fee EXEMPTED for: SC / ST / PwBD / Female candidates (all categories) / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Employees of Coal India Limited (CIL) and its Subsidiaries. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances, even if the vacancy is cancelled.

Q.6 What is the LT Permit requirement for MCL Technician (Electrician) post? ▼

Ans: For the post of Technician (Electrician) Trainee, Cat-III (E&M), candidates must compulsorily possess a LT Permit under Indian Electricity (IE) Rules for Mines OR 440-550 Volts Mining Parts Permit issued by the Competent Authority, as on the cut-off date 28/05/2026. This is in addition to Matriculation (10th) pass + ITI (2-year Electrician Trade) with NCVT/SCVT Trade Certificate and minimum 1 year training / on-job practical experience. Candidates without this valid statutory permit are NOT eligible to apply. The scanned copy of the LT Permit must be uploaded during online application.

Q.7 How to download the MCL Notification PDF and Apply Online? ▼

Ans: Visit the official MCL website https://mahanadicoal.in → Go to 'CAREERS' section → Click on 'Recruitment' → Find 'Employment Notice Ref No. MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Open/2026/311 dated 16/04/2026 — Asst. Foreman (Electrical) & Technician (Electrician) Recruitment 2026' → Download the 10-page notification PDF. To apply, click the 'Apply Online' link → Click 'I Agree' → Register → Fill the form → Upload documents → Pay fee → Submit between 07/05/2026 (10:00 AM) and 28/05/2026 (11:50 PM).