MECL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026
Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) ·
Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Miniratna-I Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has invited online applications for 122 Non-Executive vacancies across 16 posts.
| Vacancies | 122 |
| Age limit | Maximum 30 years for UR/EWS candidates; age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwD and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India guidelines. |
| Pay scale | W-7: ₹22,900–55,900; W-4: ₹20,200–49,300; W-3: ₹19,600–47,900. |
| Job type | Central Govt |
| Exam Fee | ₹500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates; not applicable to SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates. |
Important dates
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post No. | Name of the Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accountant | 6 |
| 2 | Technician (Survey) | 12 |
| 3 | Technician (Sampling) | 7 |
| 4 | Technician (Laboratory) | 2 |
| 5 | Assistant (Materials) | 16 |
| 6 | Assistant (Accounts) | 10 |
| 7 | Stenographer (English) | 4 |
| 8 | Assistant (Hindi) | 1 |
| 9 | Electrician | 7 |
| 10 | Machinist | 2 |
| 11 | Technician (Drilling) | 12 |
| 12 | Mechanic | 1 |
| 13 | Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling) | 30 |
| 14 | Junior Driver | 6 |
| 15 | Assistant (IT) | 3 |
| 16 | Assistant (HR) | 3 |
| Total | 122 | |
Educational Qualification
Post No. 1 (Accountant): Grade W-7; Scale ₹22,900–55,900. Graduate and Intermediate pass of CA/ICWA. Minimum 3 years post-qualification relevant experience after passing Intermediate of CA/ICWA, in Accounts work. Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency, SAP-FICO.
Post No. 2 (Technician (Survey)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. ITI in Survey or Diploma in Survey. Minimum 1 year post-qualification relevant experience in Survey.
Post No. 3 (Technician (Sampling)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. B.Sc. Minimum 1 year post-qualification relevant experience in Drill Core/Mine Sampling.
Post No. 4 (Technician (Laboratory)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. B.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics/Geology. Minimum 1 year post-qualification relevant experience in Chemical/Petrological/Mineralogical or similar Laboratories.
Post No. 5 (Assistant (Materials)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. Graduate with Mathematics or B.Com. Courses to be approved by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; degree recognized by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; ODL degrees permissible. No experience required. Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency, SAP-MM.
Post No. 6 (Assistant (Accounts)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. B.Com. Courses to be approved by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; degree recognized by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; ODL degrees permissible. No experience required. Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency, SAP-FICO.
Post No. 7 (Stenographer (English)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. Graduate in any stream and Certificate in Shorthand with 80 wpm in English. Courses to be approved by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; degree recognized by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; ODL degrees permissible. No experience required. Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency.
Post No. 8 (Assistant (Hindi)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. Graduate with Hindi and English as subjects OR Degree in English and having passed equivalent examination in Advanced Hindi. Courses to be approved by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; degree recognized by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; ODL degrees permissible. No experience required. Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency with Hindi.
Post No. 9 (Electrician): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. ITI (Electrical) or Diploma (Electrical) and valid Wireman certificate. Minimum 1 year post-qualification relevant experience after passing Wireman Certificate in electrical wiring/repairs of Electrical Machinery/power generation/power transmission/power distribution.
Post No. 10 (Machinist): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. ITI certificate in Turner/Machinist/Grinder/Miller trade or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing/Production/Tool & Die Engineering. Minimum 1 year relevant post-qualification industrial experience in a machine shop/manufacturing workshop involving CNC/VMC/conventional lathes/milling/grinding and related machining equipment. Apprenticeship/shop-floor training after ITI may be considered under the advertisement conditions. Desirable: precision machining, job setting, tool selection, measurement, quality/safety practices.
Post No. 11 (Technician (Drilling)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. ITI Certificate in Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery/Diesel Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Fitter) or Diploma in Drilling/Mechanical Engineering, plus valid HMV License. Minimum 1 year post-qualification relevant experience after ITI in operating hydrostatic/conventional/RC/DTH/vacuum suction/direct rotary drills or maintenance of drill rigs used in surface exploration. Desirable: core drilling principles, rig operation, drill string/core tools, drilling parameters, tools/equipment, troubleshooting and safety.
Post No. 12 (Mechanic): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. ITI Certificate in Diesel/Motor Mechanic/Fitter trade or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Automobile Engineering/Production Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering, plus valid HMV License. Minimum 1 year post-qualification relevant experience in Diesel Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Fitter trade. Apprenticeship experience admissible under the advertisement conditions. Desirable: drilling rig maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, tools/equipment and safety awareness.
Post No. 13 (Mechanic-cum-Operator (Drilling)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. ITI Certificate in Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery) (EMM)/Diesel Mechanic/Motor Mechanic/Fitter trade or Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Drilling Engineering. Minimum 1 year experience in diesel/motor mechanic/fitter trade/drilling trade after ITI certificate. Apprenticeship experience admissible under the advertisement conditions. Desirable: basic drilling knowledge, drilling rig maintenance, drill string/components, support to drilling operations, tools/equipment, troubleshooting and safety.
Post No. 14 (Junior Driver): Grade W-3; Scale ₹19,600–47,900. 10th Class Pass. Valid LMV License and Valid HMV License. Minimum 1 year consolidated experience in driving a light and heavy vehicle. Desirable: knowledge of motor mechanism and ability to attend to minor repairs and routine maintenance of petrol/diesel vehicles.
Post No. 15 (Assistant (IT)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. Degree of BCA/BCS/BCCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications)/Bachelor of Information System & Management (BISM) from a recognized University OR graduation in any stream with minimum 1-year diploma after Graduation or PG Diploma in IT/Computer Science/Computer Applications from a recognized Board/University. No experience required.
Post No. 16 (Assistant (HR)): Grade W-4; Scale ₹20,200–49,300. BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA/BBM/BSW. Courses to be approved by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; degree recognized by UGC & AICTE wherever applicable; ODL degrees permissible. No experience required. Desirable: Basic Computer Proficiency, SAP-HCM.
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