MCL Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 667 Mining Sirdar & Overman Posts

Last Updated: February 21, 2026 8:44 pm

MCL Recruitment 2026 is a massive opportunity for job seekers looking to build a career in the government sector, specifically in the coal and mining industry. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a prominent subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has officially released a notification to fill up 667 tentative vacancies for various roles like Junior Overman, Mining Sirdar, Surveyor, Translator, and Pathology Technician. If you have completed your 10th, 12th, Diploma, or Degree in relevant fields, this is your chance to secure a well-paying central government job. The online registration process begins on March 16, 2026, and candidates will be selected purely based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification. Make sure to read through all the eligibility criteria carefully before submitting your application online.

MCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Criteria	Details
Organization Name	Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL)
Post Names	Jr. Overman, Mining Sirdar, Surveyor, Translator, Technician
Total Vacancies	667 Posts
Job Category	Central Govt / PSU Jobs
Application Mode	Online Mode Only
Official Website	mahanadicoal.in

MCL Recruitment 2026
Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	21/02/2026
Application Start Date	16/Mar/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date For Registration	06/Apr/2026 (11:50 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	06/Apr/2026 (11:50 PM)
Admit Card Release Date	Will be notified on the website
Exam Date	Will be notified on the website

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Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	₹ 1180/- (Fee ₹1000 + GST ₹180)
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female	Exempted (No Fee)
Payment Mode	Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking)

MCL Recruitment 2026
Age Limit Details

Criteria	Age Limit (As on 06/Apr/2026)
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years (for General/UR & EWS)
Age Relaxation	OBC (NCL): 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, PwBD: Up to 15 Years

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Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Advt. No.
Jr. Overman, T&S Gr-C	192 Posts	MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Statutory/2026/120
Mining Sirdar, T&S Gr-C	448 Posts	MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Statutory/2026/120
Surveyor, T&S Gr-B	24 Posts	MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Statutory/2026/120
Translator (Tr.) OL Clerical Gr. III	01 Post	MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Statutory/2026/120
Technician (Pathology) Tr. T&S Gr-C	02 Posts	MCL/HQ/Recruitment/Statutory/2026/120

MCL Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Details

Post Name	Educational & Technical Qualification
Jr. Overman	Diploma/Degree in Mining Engg + Valid Overman Competency Certificate + Valid First Aid & Gas Testing Certificates
Mining Sirdar	10+2 OR Diploma/Degree in Mining + Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate + Valid First Aid & Gas Testing Certificates
Surveyor	10+2 OR Diploma/Degree in Mining/Mine Surveying + Valid Survey Certificate of Competency
Translator	B.A. or equivalent with Hindi & English (Govt. Diploma in Hindi Translation preferred)
Technician (Pathology)	Diploma in Pathology from a recognized Institute

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Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS
Jr. Overman	77	29	46	22	18
Mining Sirdar	176	88	77	64	43
Surveyor	10	01	04	08	01

State-Wise Vacancy Details

Location Info	Details
Eligible Candidates	All Indian Citizens are eligible to apply.
Job Posting Location	Odisha (Various Mines and Projects under Mahanadi Coalfields Limited).

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Important Documents Required

Document Type	Specific Requirement
Educational Certificates	Scanned copy of 10th, 12th, Diploma, or Degree mark sheets and certificates (PDF/JPG).
Statutory Certificates	Scanned copies of Mining Sirdar/Overman/Surveyor Competency, Gas Testing & First Aid certificates.
Identity & Category	Scanned valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), EWS Income Certificate, PwBD/ESM certificates if applicable.
Photo & Signature	Recent passport-size photograph (not more than 3 weeks old) and signature with a black ink pen.

MCL Recruitment 2026
Syllabus Overview

Section	Subjects Covered
Section A	General Awareness and Aptitude
Section B	Technical Knowledge (Core subjects related to Mining, Surveying, Pathology, etc.)

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Exam Pattern

Feature	Details
Exam Type	Computer Based Test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions
Total Marks / Questions	100 Marks / 100 Questions (Section A: 20 marks, Section B: 80 marks)
Negative Marking	There will be NO negative marking for wrong answers.
Medium of Exam	Bilingual (English and Hindi)

Selection Process

Stage	Description
Stage 1	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stage 2	Document Verification (Candidates will be called in a 1:3 ratio based on merit)
Stage 3	Initial Medical Examination (IME) for final medical fitness

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Salary Details

Post Name	Basic Pay
Jr. Overman & Mining Sirdar	₹ 47,330.25 Per Month (NCWA-XI)
Surveyor	₹ 51,103.12 Per Month
Translator (Tr.) OL	₹ 41,966.51 Per Month

How to Apply

Steps	Instructions
Step 1	Visit the official MCL website: `mahanadicoal.in` and go to the “CAREERS > Recruitment” section.
Step 2	Keep a valid personal Email ID and Mobile Number ready before starting the process.
Step 3	Click on the registration link, read the instructions, click “I Agree”, and fill in your basic details (Name, Post opted, Email).
Step 4	Receive your Application Sequence Number, User ID, and Password via Email and SMS.
Step 5	Re-login with the credentials and fill in the complete application form (Personal, Educational, and Statutory details).
Step 6	Upload all the scanned documents, your recent photograph, and your signature as required.
Step 7	Preview the form, submit it, pay the application fee online (if applicable), and print out the final application for future records.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

MCL Recruitment 2026 apply karne ki shuruati tareekh kya hai?

Online application 16 March 2026 (subah 10 baje) se shuru hogi. Apply karne ki aakhri tithi 6 April 2026 hai.

Mining Sirdar aur Junior Overman ke liye kya eligibility hai?

In posts ke liye Mining Engineering mein Diploma ya Degree ke saath valid Competency Certificate, First Aid, aur Gas Testing certificates hona zaroori hai.

Is bharti ke liye age limit kya rakhi gayi hai?

General aur EWS ke liye umar 18 se 30 saal honi chahiye. OBC ko 3 saal aur SC/ST ko 5 saal ki chhoot di jayegi.

Application fee kitni deni hogi?

General, OBC, aur EWS candidates ke liye fee ₹1180 hai. SC/ST, PwBD, aur mahila candidates ke liye koi fee nahi hai.

MCL Recruitment ka selection process kya hai?

Selection sabse pehle Computer Based Test (CBT) ke zariye hoga, jiske baad Document Verification aur Medical Examination ki jayegi.

Kya exam mein negative marking hogi?

Nahi, is exam mein koi negative marking nahi hai. CBT mein total 100 questions honge (20 General aur 80 Technical).

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