Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Miniratna-I Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has released Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026 for recruitment to 122 Non-Executive posts.
The recruitment covers 16 posts including Accountant, Technician, Assistant, Stenographer, Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic and Junior Driver. Online applications will be accepted from 12 September 2026 to 11 October 2026.
MECL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Mines, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 03/Rectt./2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 122 |
| Total Posts | 16 Non-Executive Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 October 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 September 2026 |
MECL Vacancy 2026
| Post | Grade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant | W-7 | 6 |
| Technician (Survey) | W-4 | 12 |
| Technician (Sampling) | W-4 | 7 |
| Technician (Laboratory) | W-4 | 2 |
| Assistant (Materials) | W-4 | 16 |
| Assistant (Accounts) | W-4 | 10 |
| Stenographer (English) | W-4 | 4 |
| Assistant (Hindi) | W-4 | 1 |
| Electrician | W-4 | 7 |
| Machinist | W-4 | 2 |
| Technician (Drilling) | W-4 | 12 |
| Mechanic | W-4 | 1 |
| Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) | W-4 | 30 |
| Junior Driver | W-3 | 6 |
| Assistant (IT) | W-4 | 3 |
| Assistant (HR) | W-4 | 3 |
| Total | 122 |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accountant | Graduate with Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA |
| Technician (Survey) | ITI in Survey or Diploma in Survey |
| Technician (Sampling) | B.Sc. |
| Technician (Laboratory) | B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics or Geology |
| Assistant (Materials) | Graduate with Mathematics or B.Com. |
| Assistant (Accounts) | B.Com. |
| Stenographer (English) | Graduate in any stream with shorthand certificate and English shorthand speed of 80 wpm |
| Assistant (Hindi) | Graduate with Hindi and English as subjects, or Degree in English with Advanced Hindi qualification |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrical or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with valid Wireman Certificate |
| Machinist | Relevant ITI trade or Diploma in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production / Tool & Die Engineering |
| Technician (Drilling) | Relevant ITI trade or Diploma in Drilling / Mechanical Engineering with valid HMV licence |
| Mechanic | Relevant ITI trade or Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile / Production Engineering with valid HMV licence |
| Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) | Relevant ITI trade or Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile / Drilling Engineering |
| Junior Driver | 10th Pass with valid LMV and HMV licence |
| Assistant (IT) | BCA / B.Sc. Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications or specified IT-related qualification |
| Assistant (HR) | BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / BBM / BSW |
The minimum qualifying marks in the essential qualification for direct recruitment are 45%. For qualifications where no minimum marks are prescribed, a pass is sufficient.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for all 16 posts is 30 years for UR/EWS candidates as on 1 September 2026.
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates as per Government of India rules, including 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates.
Salary
| Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| W-7 | ₹22,900 – ₹55,900 |
| W-4 | ₹20,200 – ₹49,300 |
| W-3 | ₹19,600 – ₹47,900 |
In addition to basic pay, selected employees are eligible for applicable IDA, HRA, perks and allowances and other benefits according to MECL rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental Candidates | No Fee |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 October 2026 |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of a written test, document verification and qualifying skill/trade test.
- Written Test
- Document Verification
- Skill / Trade Test
- Final Merit List
The written test carries 100% weightage for the final merit among candidates who are found suitable in the qualifying skill or trade test.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official MECL website and open the Careers section.
- Find Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026 for Non-Executive posts.
- Open the online application link from 12 September 2026.
- Register and enter your personal, educational and experience details.
- Select the post for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Upload the required details and certificates.
- Pay the application fee if applicable.
- Submit the application before 11 October 2026.
- Save the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| MECL Recruitment 2026 | View Notification & Apply |
| MECL Official Website | Visit Website |