MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026: Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited, a Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has opened one of its largest Non-Executive recruitment drives with 122 vacancies spread across 16 distinct posts. From Accountants and IT Assistants to Drilling Technicians and Junior Drivers, the range of qualifications accepted makes this notification relevant to candidates from 10th pass up to graduate level.
Applications open on 12 September 2026 and close on 11 October 2026, with selection running through a written test conducted by an external examination authority followed by document and skill verification. Here’s the complete breakdown.
MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Particular
Details
Organization
Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL)
Advertisement No.
03/Rectt./2026
Posts Advertised
16 Non-Executive posts
Total Vacancies
122
Application Mode
Online
Registration Starts
12 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
11 October 2026
Maximum Age
30 years (as on 01.09.2026)
Job Location
Nagpur and MECL project sites across India
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification varies by post: Junior Driver needs 10th pass plus a valid LMV and HMV licence; technical trades (Electrician, Machinist, Technician-Survey/Sampling/Drilling, Mechanic) need an ITI certificate or Diploma, often with an additional licence such as Wireman or HMV; graduate-level posts (Accountant, Assistant-Materials/Accounts/Hindi/IT/HR, Stenographer-English) need a relevant Bachelor’s degree, B.Com, BCA, or Intermediate CA/ICWA.
Minimum qualifying marks in the essential qualification is 45% for all posts.
Only Indian nationals with qualifications from an AICTE/UGC/Government-recognized institution are eligible.
A candidate may apply for only one post under this advertisement.
Maximum age is 30 years as on the cut-off date of 01.09.2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and up to 15 years for PwD candidates depending on category.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental
Nil
Salary
Selected candidates are placed in IDA pay scales from Rs. 19,600–47,900 (Grade W-3, Junior Driver) up to Rs. 22,900–55,900 (Grade W-7, Accountant), with most posts falling under Grade W-4 (Rs. 20,200–49,300). Additional benefits include HRA, PF, Group Medical Insurance, NPS, Group Personal Accident and Term Insurance, and vehicle loan/House Building Advance facilities.
Selection Process
Screening of applications (Eligible/Not Eligible)
Written Test — 100% weightage, conducted at Nagpur by an external examination authority; cut-off is 50% for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and 45% for SC/ST
Document Verification — typically up to 1:7 ratio per vacancy, in order of merit
Skill/Trade Test — qualifying only, does not carry marks
Final Merit List — based on written test marks among candidates found suitable in the skill test
How to Apply for MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026
Visit www.mecl.co.in and go to the Careers section under “Advertisement Notices & Results.”
Use the application link, active only between 12 September and 11 October 2026.
Keep a scanned photograph and signature ready in JPG/JPEG format before starting.
Register and fill in all personal, educational, and experience details accurately — shortlisting is based solely on the information you enter.
Select your category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD/Ex-SM) carefully, as it cannot be changed later.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Upload all required scanned documents (ID proof, certificates, mark sheets, experience letters) as per the specified format, each up to 500 KB in PDF.
Submit and save the system-generated printout along with payment details.
Important Links
Link
Description
Official Notification PDF
Full post-wise eligibility and category breakup
Apply Online
Direct application portal link
Official Website
www.mecl.co.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available under MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
122 vacancies across 16 posts, including Accountant, Technician, Assistant, Stenographer, Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic, and Junior Driver.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
11 October 2026. Online registration began on 12 September 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Maximum 30 years as on the cut-off date of 1 September 2026, with standard government relaxation for reserved categories.
Q4. Is there an application fee?
Rs. 500/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates; SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Departmental candidates are exempt.
Q5. What is the selection process?
A written test (100% weightage) followed by document verification and a qualifying skill/trade test, with the final merit list based on written test marks.
Q6. Can I apply for more than one post?
No, candidates may apply for only one post under this advertisement.
Practical tip: Because your category selection cannot be changed once submitted, double-check your caste/category certificate details against the exact wording MECL requires (especially the OBC-NCL non-creamy-layer certificate date, which must be issued on or after 01.04.2026) before you finalize the form — a mismatch here can disqualify an otherwise eligible application at the verification stage.
