MECL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 122 Technician, Assistant and More Posts

MECL Recruitment 2026 Overview – Quick Overview

MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The notification lists three key dates that every applicant must note. The advertisement itself is dated “.09.2026” in the official PDF – the exact day of issue is not specified in the document, only the month and year.

MECL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details: Post-Wise Breakdown

The table below lists all 16 posts advertised under MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026, along with grade, pay scale, number of vacancies, essential educational qualification, and the maximum age limit for each post.

Several of these vacancies include “Backlog” and “Fresh” splits reserved for categories such as SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD and Ex-Servicemen, as detailed post-wise in Table-I of the official notification. Candidates should check the exact category-wise break-up for their applicable post on the official notification before applying.

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MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

MECL Recruitment 2026 Qualification

Each post has its own essential educational qualification, listed in the vacancy table above. For several technical posts, an ITI certificate or Diploma is required along with specific licences (such as a Wireman certificate for Electrician or an HMV licence for Technician/Mechanic-Drilling posts and Junior Driver). Where relevant post-qualification experience is required (for example, for Accountant, Technician-Survey, Technician-Sampling, Technician-Laboratory, Electrician, Machinist, Technician-Drilling, Mechanic and Mechanic-cum-Operator posts), it is counted only after passing the essential qualification, as on the cut-off date. Minimum essential qualifications are considered for all purposes; higher qualifications without the essential qualification are not considered.

The minimum qualifying marks in the essential qualification for all Non-Executive posts under direct recruitment is 45%. For qualifications like Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA and other certifications with no stipulated minimum marks, a pass is sufficient.

MECL Recruitment 2026 Nationality and Other Conditions

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. Essential educational qualifications must be from an Indian University/Institute recognised by AICTE, UGC, or the Government of India. A candidate may apply for only one post under this advertisement.

MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The maximum age limit for all 16 posts under this recruitment is 30 years for UR/EWS candidates, as on the cut-off date of 01.09.2026. Age relaxation is available as follows:

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation.
• OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years relaxation (subject to a valid non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 and a self-declaration).
• PwD candidates: 10 years (General), 15 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC-NCL).
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines.
• Retrenched ex-contingent workmen of MECL: Up to 20 years.
• Internal candidates: Up to 1 year relaxation may be granted with CMD approval; no relaxation applies in qualification or experience criteria for internal candidates.

Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age criteria. Calculate your exact age using our Age Calculator before submitting your application to confirm your eligibility.

MECL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application registration fee is Rs. 500/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, payable online through the payment gateway available on the application portal. The fee is not applicable for SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Serviceman, and Departmental candidates.

MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Salary

Selected candidates will be placed in IDA pay scales ranging from Rs. 19,600-47,900 (Grade W-3, Junior Driver) up to Rs. 22,900-55,900 (Grade W-7, Accountant), with most Non-Executive posts falling in Grade W-4 with a pay scale of Rs. 20,200-49,300. Besides Basic Pay, MECL offers IDA, HRA, Perks & Allowances (under a cafeteria approach), PF contribution, Group Performance Related Incentive, Group Medical Insurance Facilities, the MECL-Employee Defined Contributory Superannuation Scheme (NPS), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Group Term Insurance, vehicle loan facility, and House Building Advance, as per Company guidelines.

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MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for all posts follows a multi-stage process, with all tests conducted at Nagpur only:

1. Screening of applications: A Screening Committee segregates applications into “Eligible” and “Not Eligible” based on the information provided in the online application.
2. Written Test (100% weightage): Conducted at Nagpur by an independent external agency notified as a “Public Examination Authority”. Cut-off marks are 50% for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS, 45% for SC/ST, and a relaxed standard for PwD candidates as per government guidelines.
3. Document Verification: Candidates clearing the written test are called for document verification, ordinarily in a ratio of up to 1:7 per vacancy, in order of merit.
4. Skill Test / Trade Test (qualifying in nature): Conducted by an internal committee, which segregates candidates as “Suitable” or “Not Suitable”. This stage does not carry marks toward the final merit list.
5. Final Merit List: Drawn up based on Written Test marks among candidates found “Suitable” in the Skill/Trade Test, and approved by the concerned Functional Director.

How to Apply for MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026

MECL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Steps

1. Visit the official MECL website at www.mecl.co.in and go to the “Careers” section, under the “Advertisement Notices & Results” tab.
2. Use the application link, which will be active only from 12.09.2026 to 11.10.2026.
3. Keep a scanned passport-size photograph and signature ready in JPG/JPEG format before starting the form.
4. Register on the portal and fill in all mandatory personal, educational, and experience details accurately, as shortlisting is based solely on the information entered.
5. Carefully select the correct category (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD/Ex-SM), as this cannot be changed later in the process.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
7. Upload the required scanned, self-attested documents (Aadhaar ID proof, driving licence where applicable, caste/community certificate, PwBD certificate, Ex-SM certificate, qualification mark sheets and passing certificates, 10th and 12th certificates, experience certificates, and other supporting documents) as per the specified format and file size (each set up to 500 KB in PDF).
8. Submit the application and retain a system-generated printout, along with payment details, for future reference.

Candidates should apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues; MECL has clarified it will not be responsible for failures to submit applications due to heavy website traffic or other reasons beyond its control. Only one application per post is allowed, and candidates cannot apply for more than one post under this advertisement.

MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Place of Posting

Selected candidates may be posted at any MECL Project, Office, or Establishment located anywhere in India, or overseas, as per the Company’s requirement.

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