MCL Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 500 Foreman & Technician Posts

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, is responsible for conducting the MCL Recruitment process for 500 Foreman and Technician posts. The online form-filling process has started at the official website https://www.mahanadicoal.in/. The selection process for released vacancies is based on a computer-based examination.

MCL Recruitment 2026

MCL has invited online applications from interested and eligible Indian citizens for the recruitment of Foreman and Technician. Candidates can check highlights of MCL Recruitment from the table below.

MCL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The application process for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026 has started at https://www.mahanadicoal.in/, and candidates can fill their online form till 28th May 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

MCL Foreman and Technician Vacancy 2026

There are a total of 500 Vacancies will be recruited for Asst. Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) and Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) posts. Out of the total vacancies, 350 vacancies will be recruited for Technician posts and 150 for Assistant posts.

MCL Foreman and Technician Notification 2026 PDF

The official notification PDF for the recruitment for Assistant Foreman & Technician posts has been released at the official website https://www.mahanadicoal.in/. Candidates can get information such as vacancy, eligibility, selection, application process, and other details through the official notification pdf which direct download link is also attached here.

MCL Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

What is the MCL Eligibility Criteria?

Candidates applying for the recruitment must meet the eligibility criteria for the posts of Foreman and Technician in terms of educational qualification and age limit, which are as follows:

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on 28/05/2026)

Candidates who are interested in the recruitment must be at least 18 years of age. The upper age limit for candidates from the General and EWS categories is 30 years. Candidates from reserved categories will get age relaxations as given below:

MCL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has started accepting the application form for MCL Recruitment 2026 at https://www.mahanadicoal.in/. For the convenience of candidates, the direct apply online link is also provided here, which will remain active till 28th May 2026 (11:50 pm). Make sure to complete the online form well before the last date to avoid any technical glitches at the last minute.

MCL Foreman and Technician Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Recruitment 2026 Application Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the application fee to complete the MCL application process. Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee through any online payment mode, such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, etc.

Steps to Apply Online for Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Recruitment 2026

MCl will accept applications for Foreman and Technician posts only through online mode. To complete the application process smoothly, candidates must follow the steps given below:

1. Open the official website of MCL, https://www.mahanadicoal.in.
2. On the homepage, go to Career and then to the “Recruitment” section.
3. Then read all the instructions and then click on the “I Agree” checkbox.
4. Then, at first, register yourself with basic details such as the post applied to, name, mobile number, and email ID and then click on Submit.
5. After successful registration, your application number, User ID and Password will be generated.
6. Now, log in with your generated registration credentials and fill in the details of personal information, educational qualification and experience (if applicable).
7. Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format. Also upload certificates of qualification, category, experience and permits in JPG/JPEG/PDF format.
8. Preview all the entered details and uploaded documents carefully, and then click on the “Save & Next” button.
9. Pay the application fee online as per your category and chosen post. Then click on the Submit button.
10. Download the application form and take a printout of it.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Selection Process 2026

The selection for the recruitment depends on the performance of candidates in the Computer-Based Examination.

Stage 1 – Computer-Based Examination: Candidates need to qualify for the online exam

Stage 2 – Document verification: MCL will verify all the original documents of candidates to check their eligibility.

MCL Foreman and Technician Exam Pattern 2026

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited will conduct a CBT containing only objective-type questions. In this exam, there will be two sections. Section A is for General Awareness & Aptitude, and Section B is for Technical Knowledge. The question paper will be set in both English and Hindi.

• There will be a total of 100 questions.
• The maximum marks in the exam are 80.
• Section A has 20 questions, and Section B has 80 questions.
• Each question will carry 1 mark.
• There will be no negative marking.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

All candidates who take part in the Computer-Based Test will have to secure a minimum qualifying mark as per their category to be considered for the Document Verification round. The minimum marks that candidates must secure are:

MCL Foreman and Technician Salary 2026

Candidates selected through this recruitment will get a salary and allowances, such as DA, HRA, medical benefits, etc.