Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Miniratna-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has released the MECL Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026) for 122 non-executive vacancies. This Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity covers posts such as Accountant, Technician, Assistant, Stenographer, Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic, Mechanic-cum-Operator and Junior Driver at MECL's corporate office in Nagpur and project sites across India. Candidates with 10th / ITI / Diploma / Graduation qualifications (post-wise) can submit the online application through the MECL online recruitment portal from 12 September 2026. The last date to apply is 11 October 2026. Selected candidates will get permanent appointments with pay scales of ₹19,600 to ₹55,900. Read the official advertisement carefully and apply before the deadline for these Government Jobs 2026.

Quick Overview

Organization	Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), Ministry of Mines
Notification	Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026
Post Names	Accountant, Technician, Assistant, Stenographer, Electrician, Machinist, Mechanic, Mechanic-cum-Operator, Junior Driver
Total Vacancies	122
Qualification	10th / ITI / Diploma / Graduation, post-wise
Application Fee	₹500 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for specified exempt categories
Last Date to Apply	11 October 2026
Official Website	mecl.co.in

Eligibility Criteria

• Accountant (W-7, 6 posts): Graduate with 3 years of post-qualification relevant experience; maximum age 30 years.
• Technician (W-4, 33 posts): Survey / Sampling / Laboratory / Drilling trades - ITI/Diploma qualification as prescribed in the notification.
• Assistant (W-4, 33 posts): Materials / Accounts / Hindi / IT / HR - graduation or equivalent qualification post-wise.
• Stenographer English (W-4, 4 posts): Qualification and shorthand speed as per the official advertisement.
• Electrician / Machinist / Mechanic / Mechanic-cum-Operator (W-4, 42 posts): ITI in the relevant trade with experience as prescribed.
• Junior Driver (W-3, 6 posts): Qualification and driving experience as per the notification.
• Pay scale ranges from ₹19,600 to ₹55,900 post-wise; age limits and relaxation for reserved categories are given in the official advertisement.

Important Dates

Online Application Start	12 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	11 October 2026
Written Test Venue	Nagpur (date to be notified)

How to Apply

1. Visit the official MECL website mecl.co.in and open the Career section.
2. Select Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026 and read the detailed notification PDF.
3. Register on the MECL Online Recruitment Portal with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Log in, fill in personal, educational and category details, and upload a scanned photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee online (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for specified exempt categories).
6. Submit the application before 11 October 2026 and take a printout of the submitted form for your records.

Important Links

Apply Online	Through the Career section of mecl.co.in - MECL Online Recruitment Portal only
Official Notification	Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026 PDF (also available in the Career section of mecl.co.in)
Official Website	mecl.co.in

FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in MECL Recruitment 2026?
A total of 122 non-executive vacancies under Advertisement No. 03/Rectt./2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for MECL Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online applications is 11 October 2026.

Q3. What is the selection process?
Written Test, Document Verification, and Skill/Trade Test. The written examination is scheduled to be held in Nagpur.

Q4. What is the application fee?
₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; Nil for specified exempt categories.

Q5. Where can I apply?
Only through the MECL Online Recruitment Portal, accessible from the Career section of mecl.co.in.

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official MECL notification (Advt 03/Rectt./2026) carefully before applying. Follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri updates and Government Jobs 2026 alerts.