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| Recruiting authority | Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) |
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- Updated October 10, 2026 09:19 AM
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- Applications closed on 23 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Mini-Ratna-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has invited online applications for 13 Executive Trainee posts in Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. This recruitment is conducted through the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 score, for candidates who cleared the written round and appeared for the ESE 2024 interview but were not recommended for final selection by UPSC. Online registration opens on 1 August 2026 and closes on 23 October 2026, through the MECL Recruitment Portal at www.mecl.co.in. Eligible candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech in the relevant Electrical or Mechanical discipline with a minimum of 60% marks, and the maximum age limit is 28 years (UR) as on the crucial date of 1 August 2026. Selected candidates will be posted at MECL projects and offices across India.
- MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Date Extended Official Notification PDF
MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
MECL Executive Trainee Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details
- The vacancy break-up for the MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 is as follows:
- All 13 vacancies are for freshers. MECL has noted that these vacancies are provisional and may be increased, decreased, or not filled at the company's discretion.
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MECL Executive Trainee Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates applying for the MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 must meet the educational qualification and age limit given below, and must also have cleared the written round of UPSC ESE 2024, appeared for the ESE 2024 interview, and consented to sharing their score information on UPSC's website, without having been recommended for final selection.
MECL Executive Trainee Qualification
- No minimum post-qualification experience is required for any of the four posts (NIL).
MECL Executive Trainee Age Limit
- All age relaxations are as per applicable Government of India guidelines. There is no relaxation in qualification criteria for internal candidates.
MECL Executive Trainee Salary
- Selected candidates will be placed as Executive Trainees during a one-year training period at an initial Basic Pay of ₹40,000 per month in the E-1 (IDA) pay scale of ₹40,000–₹1,40,000, along with applicable Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA). In addition to Basic Pay and IDA, the posts carry other benefits including:
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) and cafeteria-approach allowances
- Provident Fund (PF) and National Pension System (NPS)
- Performance Related Pay
- Group Medical Insurance
- MECL-Employee Defined Contributory Superannuation Scheme
- Group Personal Accident Insurance and Term Insurance
- Two/four-wheeler vehicle loan and house building advance, as per company guidelines
MECL Executive Trainee Application Fee
- An application registration fee of ₹500 is applicable for General/OBC/EWS candidates. The fee is not applicable for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates. Payment must be made online through Net-Banking or a QR code hosted on the MECL website under the Careers section. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection.
MECL Executive Trainee Selection Process
- The MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 selection process is based entirely on the UPSC ESE 2024 score, with no separate written examination or personal interview conducted by MECL:
- Applicant lists will be prepared in decreasing order of marks (out of 1200) scored in UPSC ESE 2024, category-wise, for the Mechanical/Electrical discipline.
- Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on the UPSC ESE 2024 score and other eligibility criteria, as per MECL's extant Recruitment Rules.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Document Verification round.
- If documents are found suitable and matching the advertisement criteria, offers of employment will be issued.
- In case of a tie in total UPSC ESE 2024 score, seniority in age (as per Matriculation certificate) will be considered first, followed by a higher aggregate percentage in the essential engineering degree.
Required Documents
- The following self-attested, scanned documents must be uploaded with the online application:
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How to Apply for MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can apply for the MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official MECL website: www.mecl.co.in and go to the "Career" section.
- Register on the MECL Online Recruitment Portal with all mandatory details.
- Log in and click on "Apply for a Post" to fill the online application form.
- Enter personal details, educational qualification, UPSC ESE 2024 score, and category/community details accurately.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, where applicable) online.
- Submit the application before the closing date of 14 August 2026.
- Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.
- Applications received through any mode other than the MECL Online Recruitment Portal will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to apply.
MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Selected candidates will undergo one year of training and may be posted at any MECL Project/Office/Establishment in India.
- The appointee will be on probation for one year, extendable by up to one further year at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
- Executives/Executive Trainees must serve a minimum of 36 months after joining; a retention deduction of ₹5,000 per month will be made from salary, refundable (without interest) on completion of 36 months' service.
- A service bond of ₹1.8 lakh must be executed to serve the company for a minimum of 36 months.
- Appointment is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit by a Government Medical Officer/CMO of a Government Hospital, covering parameters such as vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, and more.
- Category certificates must be valid as of the crucial date (01.08.2026); UPSC ESE 2024 category status does not automatically apply to MECL's process.
- Candidates working in Central/State Government, PSUs, autonomous bodies, or nationalized banks must apply through proper channel or furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
- MECL reserves the right to increase, decrease, or not fill any of the advertised vacancies, or to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify, or withdraw the recruitment process at any stage, without prior notice.
- Corrigenda or amendments will be published only on the MECL website (www.mecl.co.in) under the Career section; no further press advertisement will be issued.
- Candidates should not register more than once for the same post; if multiple applications are submitted, only the one with the higher Application Number will be considered.
- For technical queries related to the MECL Recruitment Portal, candidates may email [email protected] with screenshots of the issue.
MECL Executive Trainee Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Date Extended Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Candidates who have completed their B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and PSU Recruitment 2026 opportunities available across India. Applicants who appeared for UPSC ESE 2024 can also check the latest UPSC ESE Based PSU Recruitment notifications from other Central Public Sector Enterprises. Candidates open to postings across India can also browse more Ministry of Mines Government Jobs and Executive Trainee Recruitment openings matching their qualification.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 13 vacancies are available: 1 for Executive Trainee (Electrical) and 12 for Executive Trainee (Mechanical) across Procurement & Contract, Store & Disposal, and Drilling divisions.
Q4. What is the qualification required for MECL Executive Trainee posts?
- Candidates need a minimum of 60% marks in B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (for the Electrical post) or Mechanical Engineering (for the Mechanical posts), from a UGC/AICTE-recognized institute. No post-qualification experience is required.
Q5. What is the age limit for MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- The maximum age limit is 28 years (UR) as on 1 August 2026, with age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and additional relaxation for PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Q6. What is the application fee for MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. It is not applicable for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates.
Q8. What is the selection process for MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- Selection is based solely on the candidate's UPSC ESE 2024 score (out of 1200), with shortlisting followed by a Document Verification round. No separate written test or personal interview is conducted by MECL.
Q9. What is the salary for MECL Executive Trainee posts?
- Selected candidates receive an initial Basic Pay of ₹40,000 per month in the E-1 (IDA) pay scale of ₹40,000–₹1,40,000, along with IDA, HRA, PF, NPS, Performance Related Pay, medical insurance, and other benefits.
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