MCL Mining Sirdar & Overman Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 667 Posts

📅 Posted: 21/02/2026 📝 Updated: 04/03/2026

Total Vacancy 667

Salary NCWA-XI (₹41,966 - ₹51,103 Basic) [Approx. ₹60k - ₹75k/Month In-Hand]

Location Odisha

Last Date 06/04/2026

Short Information: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has officially released the recruitment notification for 667 Jr. Overman, Mining Sirdar, Surveyor, and Other posts. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having 12th, Diploma, or Degree to join Coal India Limited's subsidiary. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 16 March 2026 to 06 April 2026 through the official website mahanadicoal.in.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	21/02/2026
Application Begin	16/03/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply	06/04/2026 (11:50 PM)
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	06/04/2026
Exam Date	To be notified

Application Fee

General / OBC (NCL & CL) / EWS	₹1180 (₹1000 + ₹180 GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / ESM / CIL Employees	₹0

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

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years (as on 06/04/2026)

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC-NCL: 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen: Period of service + 3 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-C	448	10+2 OR Diploma/Degree in Mining Engg. + Valid Mining Sirdarship Competency Cert. + First Aid & Gas Testing Cert.
Jr. Overman, T&S Gr-C	192	Diploma/Degree in Mining Engg. + Valid Overman Competency Cert. + First Aid & Gas Testing Cert.
Surveyor, T&S Gr-B	24	10+2 OR Diploma/Degree in Mining/Mine Surveying + Valid Survey Cert. of Competency.
Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C	02	Diploma in Pathology from a recognized Institute.
Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III	01	B.A. or equivalent with Hindi & English. (Govt. Diploma Holder in Hindi Translation preferred).
Total Vacancy	667

Post Wise Vacancy Overview

Post Name	Total Vacancy	Total
Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-C	448	0
Jr. Overman, T&S Gr-C	192	0
Surveyor, T&S Gr-B	24	0
Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C	02	0
Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III	01	0
Total	667	0

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Candidates must possess the required valid statutory certificates (Overman/Mining Sirdarship/Survey/Gas Testing/First Aid) as on the cut-off date (06/Apr/2026).
Those working in Govt./Semi Govt./PSUs must produce a 'No Objection Certificate' at the time of document verification.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Surveyor, T&S Gr-B	Basic Pay ₹51,103.12 PM (As per NCWA-XI)
Jr. Overman & Technician (Pathology)	Basic Pay ₹47,330.25 PM (As per NCWA-XI)
Mining Sirdar T&S Gr-C	Basic Pay ₹47,330.25 PM (As per NCWA-XI)
Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III	Basic Pay ₹41,966.51 PM (As per NCWA-XI)

Selection Process Steps

Computer Based Test (CBT)
Document Scrutiny / Verification (1:3 Ratio based on CBT Merit)
Initial Medical Examination (IME)

Detailed Exam Pattern

CBT Exam Overview

Mode: Online (Computer Based Test).
Total Questions: 100 Objective Type Questions.
Total Marks: 100 Marks (Each question carries 1 mark).
Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi).
Negative Marking: There will be NO negative marking for wrong answers.
Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS - 45%, OBC (NCL) - 40%, SC/ST - 35%.

CBT Section Wise Exam Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks
Section A: General Awareness / Aptitude	20	20
Section B: Technical Knowledge (Domain Specific)	80	80
Total	100	100

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The Computer Based Test will cover general aptitude and specific technical knowledge relevant to the applied post.

📚 Section A: General Awareness / Aptitude

General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Basic Aptitude, Reasoning, and Quantitative skills.

📚 Section B: Technical Knowledge

Questions related to Mining Engineering, Mine Surveying, Pathology, or Hindi/English Translation as per the specific educational qualifications of the post applied for.

How to Apply

Visit the Official Website of MCL at mahanadicoal.in under the 'CAREERS -> Recruitment' section.
Read the detailed Employment Notice carefully and click on the 'Apply Online' link.
Register using your valid E-Mail ID and Mobile Number to receive a User ID and Password.
Log in and fill out the personal, educational, and statutory certificate details in the Application Form.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant documents (Caste/Statutory/Educational certificates) in PDF/JPG format.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹1180/- (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
Submit the form and strictly take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.

Cut-Off Date Information

For all purposes (Age limit, Educational Qualification, and validity of Statutory Certificates), the cut-off date will be taken strictly as 06th April 2026.

Important Official Links

Apply Online Link Activates on 16/03/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Official Notification Advt No. 120/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

⚠️ Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	MCL
Post Name	Mining Sirdar, Overman & Others
Total Vacancy	667
Salary	NCWA-XI (₹41,966 - ₹51,103 Basic) [Approx. ₹60k - ₹75k/Month In-Hand]
Job Location	Odisha
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	06/04/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for MCL Mining Sirdar? ▼

Ans: The post has a Basic Pay of ₹47,330.25 PM as per NCWA-XI. After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and underground allowances, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹65,000 to ₹75,000 per month.

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

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form and pay the application fee is 06th April 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).

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

Ans: No, as per the official notification, there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Computer Based Test (CBT).

Q.4 What is the age limit for MCL Jr. Overman and Mining Sirdar? ▼

Ans: The age limit for UR/EWS candidates is 18 to 30 years as of 06 April 2026. Age relaxations of 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST candidates are applicable.

Q.5 How to download the MCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Candidates can download the detailed Employment Notice PDF directly from the 'Important Links' section on our page or by visiting the official careers portal of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.