Overview
Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Executive Trainee (Electrical), Executive Trainee (Mechanical) (13 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, through mecl recruitment portal (www.mecl.co.in, career section) before 14 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL)
- Qualification
- 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.
- Vacancies
- 13
- Advertisement No
- 02/Rectt./2026
- Posted
- 01 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 14 August 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility | 01 August 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
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.
Age Limit
Category: Maximum Age (as on 01 August 2026) Unreserved (UR): 28 years SC/ST: 28 years + 5 years relaxation OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 28 years + 3 years relaxation PwD – General: 28 years + 10 years relaxation PwD – SC/ST: 28 years + 15 years relaxation PwD – OBC-NCL: 28 years + 13 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines Internal candidates: Relaxation up to 1 year, subject to CMD approval All age relaxations are as per applicable Government of India guidelines. There is no relaxation in qualification criteria for internal candidates.
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
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.
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.
How to Apply
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.
Required Documents
The following self-attested, scanned documents must be uploaded with the online application: S. No.: Document Name | Format | File Size Limit 1: Recent passport-size colour photograph | JPG/JPEG | 50 KB 2: Scanned signature (blue/black on white background) | JPG/JPEG | 20 KB 3: Valid caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in Central Government format | PDF | 300 KB 4: Valid PwBD certificate (wherever applicable) | PDF | 300 KB 5: Valid Ex-Servicemen certificate/documents | PDF | 300 KB 6: UPSC ESE 2024 scorecard with roll number and stream clearly visible | PDF | 300 KB 7: ID proof (Aadhaar Card mandatory, plus PAN/Driving License etc.) | PDF | 300 KB 8: Proof of payment of application fee (if applicable) | PDF | 300 KB
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 …
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online?
Application Start Date: 01 August 2026; Application Last Date: 14 August 2026; Crucial Date for Eligibility: 01 August 2026
What is the 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.
What is the age limit?
Category: Maximum Age (as on 01 August 2026) Unreserved (UR): 28 years SC/ST: 28 years + 5 years relaxation OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 28 years + 3 years relaxation PwD – General: 28 years + 10 years relaxation PwD – SC/ST: 28 years + 15 years relaxation PwD – OBC-NCL: 28 years + 13 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines Internal candidates: Relaxation up to 1 year, subject to CMD approval All age relaxations are as per applicable Government of India guidelines. There is no relaxation in qualification criteria for internal candidates.
What is the 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.