MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute approved by UGC & AICTE (wherever applicable). ODL degrees are not permissible

Executive Trainee (Electrical) B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Degree must be approved by UGC/AICTE wherever applicable. Open & Distance Learning (ODL) degrees are not permitted. Executive Trainee (Mechanical) B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Degree must be approved by UGC/AICTE wherever applicable. Open & Distance Learning (ODL) degrees are not permitted. Experience No post-qualification experience is required (NIL). Additional Eligibility Candidates must: Have qualified the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Written Examination. Have appeared in the UPSC ESE 2024 Interview. Have not been recommended by UPSC for final selection. Have consented to sharing their UPSC ESE 2024 score with MECL through UPSC. Selected candidates may be posted at MECL Projects, Offices or Establishments anywhere in India.

Maximum 28 Years (UR) as on 01-08-2026. Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.

• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• 10th Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• B.E./B.Tech Degree Certificate
• Semester/Year-wise Mark Sheets
• Valid Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof
• UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Roll Number/Score Details
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates employed in Government/PSU, if applicable)
• Any other supporting documents mentioned in the notification

1. 1Shortlisting based on UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Score
2. 2Document Verification
3. 3Personal Interview
4. 4Medical Examination
5. 5Final Selection

The official notification does not prescribe a separate written examination. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 performance. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Personal Interview, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. The notification does not specify interview marks or weightage.

The recruitment notification does not prescribe any separate syllabus because MECL is not conducting an independent written examination. Selection is based on the candidate's UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 score, followed by a Personal Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates should therefore prepare according to the UPSC ESE syllabus for their engineering discipline and keep all required original documents ready for verification.

Visit the official MECL Careers section on the company website. Read Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026 carefully before applying. Register yourself by providing the required details on the online recruitment portal. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and UPSC ESE 2024 details. Upload the prescribed scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified format. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway, if applicable. Verify all entered information before final submission. Submit the online application on or before 14 August 2026. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference. Shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the interview and document verification through the official website/e-mail.

Introduction Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) has issued Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026 inviting online applications for the recruitment of Executive Trainee posts in the Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. The recruitment is being conducted for 13 vacancies, and eligible engineering graduates fulfilling the prescribed UPSC ESE 2024 eligibility conditions can submit their online applications from 01 August 2026 to 14 August 2026. Vacancy Overview MECL has notified a total of 13 Executive Trainee vacancies as follows: Post Vacancies Executive Trainee (Electrical) 1 Executive Trainee (Mechanical – Procurement & Contract Division) 5 Executive Trainee (Mechanical – Store & Disposal Division) 2 Executive Trainee (Mechanical – Drilling Division) 5 Total 13 Reservation has been provided according to the details specified in the official notification. Eligibility Candidates should satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions before applying. Educational Qualification B.E./B.Tech in the relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 60% marks. Degree must be recognized by UGC/AICTE, wherever applicable. ODL qualifications are not acceptable. Additional Requirements Must have appeared in the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Interview. Must not have been recommended by UPSC. Must have authorized UPSC to share the ESE 2024 score with MECL. No post-qualification experience is required. Age Limit Maximum Age (UR): 28 Years (as on 01 August 2026) Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules. Salary Selected candidates will receive: Component Details Pay Scale ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 Pay Level E-1 IDA Allowances As per MECL Rules Additional benefits will be governed by the company's applicable service rules. Selection Process The recruitment process consists of the following stages: Shortlisting based on UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Score. Personal Interview. Document Verification. Medical Examination. Final Selection. No separate written examination will be conducted by MECL. Application Process Candidates should follow these steps: Visit the official MECL website. Open the online recruitment portal. Register and complete the online application form. Enter the required educational and UPSC ESE 2024 details. Upload the prescribed documents. Pay the application fee, wherever applicable. Submit the application on or before 14 August 2026. Download and retain the submitted application form for future reference. Important Dates Event Date Online Application Starts 01 August 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 14 August 2026 Eligibility Cut-off Date 01 August 2026 Conclusion The MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 offers an opportunity for eligible Electrical and Mechanical Engineering graduates to join a Mini Ratna-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines. With 13 Executive Trainee vacancies, an attractive E-1 IDA pay scale of ₹40,000–₹1,40,000, and selection based on UPSC ESE 2024 performance, this recruitment is suitable for candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions. Interested applicants should submit their online applications before the closing date and keep all required documents ready for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process.