
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Assistant Foreman (Electrical) and Technician (Electrician) Trainee posts. There are 500 vacancies open for the mentioned positions.
Required qualification, age limit, application process and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application fees, age limit, qualifications and other details.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) |
| Post Name | Assistant Foreman (Electrical) and Technician (Electrician) |
| No. of Posts | 500 Posts |
| Category | Govt PSU Jobs |
| Type | Trainee Posts |
| Job Location | Not Mentioned |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 16 April 2026 |
| Start Date to Apply | 7 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not Mentioned |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (Trainee), T&S Gr-C (E&M) | 150 |
| Technician (Electrician) (Trainee), Cat-III (E&M) | 350 |
| Total | 500 |
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Minimum 3 years course) approved by AICTE OR Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering approved by AICTE | Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years as on 28 May 2026 |
| Technician (Electrician) | Matric pass from recognized board, ITI in Electrician Trade with Trade certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT and minimum 1 year training or practical experience with LT permit under IE rules | Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years as on 28 May 2026 |
Age relaxation will be applicable as per rules mentioned below.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service Period + 3 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Up to 15 Years |
| Departmental Candidates | No Upper Age Limit |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 1,180/- (₹ 1000 + GST ₹ 180/-) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Employees of CIL & its Subsidiaries | Nil |
The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages.
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
The test will consist of objective type multiple choice questions. There will be no negative marking.
Stage 2: Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for document verification.
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) | ₹ 47,330.25 per month |
| Technician (Electrician) | ₹ 1,583.32 per day |
Follow the steps given below to apply for the recruitment.
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Official Website: mahanadicoal.in






