Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Mines and a Miniratna-I CPSE, invites online applications for recruitment to Executive Trainee positions under Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026. The recruitment is being made through the Engineering Services Examination 2024 for Executive Trainee (Electrical) and Executive Trainee (Mechanical) positions. The total advertised strength is 13 posts comprising 1 Executive Trainee (Electrical), 5 Executive Trainee (Mechanical) for Drilling Division, 2 Executive Trainee (Mechanical) for Store & Disposal Division and 5 Executive Trainee (Mechanical) for Procurement & Contract Division. The posts are executive positions in the E-2 IDA pay scale. The original advertisement opened online registration on 01 August 2026 and prescribed 14 August 2026 as the closing date. Through the official corrigendum issued in August 2026, MECL extended the closing date by 10 days to 24 August 2026. The opening date remains unchanged. All other terms and conditions of the original advertisement remain unchanged. MECL has offices, maintenance centres and project sites across India and executives may be transferable to various MECL locations. Project works may involve field or remote areas and difficult working conditions.
13 Posts
| Vacancies | 13 |
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Online Application
| Mode | Online |
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24 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-24 |
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| Revised | 1 |
₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 per month
| Grade | E-2 |
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| Maximum | 160000 |
| Minimum | 50000 |
Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL)
| Ministry | Ministry of Mines |
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| Miniratna | Miniratna-I |
Recruitment is through the Engineering Services Examination 2024, as specified in MECL Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026.
| Recruitment Basis | ESE 2024 |
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Examination: UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024
MECL executives may be posted or transferred to any of the company offices, Central Headquarters, Zonal Offices, Maintenance Centres and Project Sites across India.
| All India | 1 |
|---|---|
| Transferable | 1 |
Project headquarters may be located in townships while worksites may be located in surrounding villages with limited amenities. Candidates should be prepared to live in field or remote areas and work under difficult conditions where required.
| Field Work | 1 |
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| Remote Area Possible | 1 |
MECL has extended the closing date for submission of online applications by 10 days. The original closing date of 14 August 2026 has been revised to 24 August 2026. The opening date of 1 August 2026 remains unchanged. All other terms and conditions of the original advertisement remain unchanged.
| Extension Days | 10 |
|---|---|
| Revised Last Date | 2026-08-24 |
| Original Last Date | 2026-08-14 |
| Opening Date Unchanged | 1 |
Online applications can be submitted up to 24 August 2026. The closing date has been extended by 10 days from the originally notified date of 14 August 2026.
| Date | 2026-08-24 |
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| Extension Days | 10 |
Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the MECL online recruitment portal within the prescribed application period.
| Mode | Online |
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Candidates must possess the prescribed Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution as specified in Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026.
| Field | Engineering / Technology |
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| Qualification Level | Bachelor Degree |
The candidate must possess the prescribed engineering qualification in Electrical Engineering as specified in the original MECL advertisement.
| Discipline | Electrical Engineering |
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The candidate must possess the prescribed engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering as specified in the original MECL advertisement.
| Discipline | Mechanical Engineering |
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1 Post
| Post Code | 1 |
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| Vacancies | 1 |
| Discipline | Electrical Engineering |
5 Posts
| Division | Drilling |
|---|---|
| Post Code | 2 |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Discipline | Mechanical Engineering |
2 Posts
| Division | Store & Disposal |
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| Post Code | 3 |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Discipline | Mechanical Engineering |
5 Posts
| Division | Procurement & Contract |
|---|---|
| Post Code | 4 |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Discipline | Mechanical Engineering |
Candidates are considered through the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 as prescribed in the MECL advertisement.
| Stage | 1 |
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| Examination | UPSC ESE 2024 |
Shortlisted candidates are required to produce original documents and certificates for verification as prescribed by MECL.
| Stage | 2 |
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Final appointment is subject to fulfillment of all eligibility conditions, document verification and the applicable MECL recruitment procedure.
| Stage | 3 |
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₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 per month
| Grade | E-2 |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 160000 |
| Minimum | 50000 |
| Pay Scale | IDA |
MECL executives are eligible for applicable allowances and benefits under company rules, including Variable Dearness Allowance, cafeteria allowance, house rent allowance, conveyance maintenance reimbursement, contributory provident fund, medical reimbursement, gratuity and other applicable benefits.
Benefits:
There are 13 Executive Trainee vacancies: 1 Executive Trainee (Electrical), 5 Executive Trainee (Mechanical) for Drilling Division, 2 Executive Trainee (Mechanical) for Store & Disposal and 5 Executive Trainee (Mechanical) for Procurement & Contract.
The revised last date for submission of online applications is 24 August 2026. The deadline was extended by 10 days through the official corrigendum.
The online application process started on 1 August 2026 and the opening date was not changed by the corrigendum.
The Executive Trainee posts are in the E-2 IDA pay scale of ₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000 per month, along with applicable allowances and benefits under MECL rules.
The recruitment includes Executive Trainee (Electrical) and Executive Trainee (Mechanical) positions. Mechanical vacancies are distributed among Drilling, Store & Disposal, and Procurement & Contract divisions.
The recruitment is through the Engineering Services Examination 2024 as specified in MECL Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026.
Candidates should apply through the official MECL Careers / Online Recruitment portal.
Yes. The official corrigendum extended the closing date from 14 August 2026 to 24 August 2026. The opening date of 1 August 2026 remains unchanged.
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution as prescribed for the respective Executive Trainee post, with the prescribed eligibility through UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024.
Age limit and applicable relaxations are as prescribed in the original MECL Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026.
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