Selection Process

The Selection methodology will comprise of Computer Based Test (CBT) only. No personal interview will be held.

Eligible Candidates, as declared by them, will be provisionally called for Computer Based Test (CBT) on the basis of their declaration regarding their eligibility such as age, educational/technical qualification, Valid Statutory Certificate etc. as laid down in this notification/advertisement.

The CBT will comprise of objective type questions with multiple choice of answers and there will be no negative marking for wrong answers. The instructions will be Bilingual (English/Hindi).

The CBT will consist of two sections i.e. “A” & “B”. Section “A” will comprise question specific to General Awareness/Aptitude and will comprise 20 questions of “One” mark each. Section “B” of the test paper will comprise questions relating to Technical knowledge and will comprise 80 questions of “One” mark each, with a total of 100 marks.

Qualifying marks (CBT): General/EWS candidates – 45 marks (i.e. 45% of 100); OBC(NCL) candidates – 40 Marks (i.e. 40% of 100); SC/ST candidates – 35 marks (35% of 100).

Based on the merit order of marks secured by the candidates in CBT, the shortlisted qualified candidates in the ratio of 1:3 will be called for document verification.

In case of a tie of marks obtained in the CBT, it will be resolved on the basis of Date of Birth (elder one being the first) and thereafter Name alphabets.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified to appear for scrutiny of their testimonials through the website of MCL. Candidates shall have to appear along with all original certificates/documents & photocopies thereof as per eligibility criteria notified in this advertisement.

Those who are working in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/CIL & Subsidiaries etc. must have to produce “No Objection Certificate” from their employer at the time of documents/certificates verification.

After verification of documents/certificates, ‘Provisional Select List’ of successful candidates will be published in the official website of MCL (https://mahanadicoal.in).

Finally, provisionally selected candidates will be issued offer of appointment based on their position in the merit list and with due consideration of the reservation policy of Govt. of India for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS/ESM. They have to undergo Initial Medical Examination (IME) by company’s own doctors & their findings thereon will be final. Those who are found UNFIT, will be disqualified for employment.

The validity of the merit panel will be for 01 year or as per extant Govt. guidelines.

Exact schedule of CBT will be displayed on MCL website (https://mahanadicoal.in) in due course.

How to Apply

The candidates shall apply through online mode available on MCL website https://mahanadicoal.in only under CAREERS >>>> Recruitment section as per the qualification and eligibility criteria indicated above. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Before filling-up of the online application, keep the following details/documents/information ready: E-Mail ID, Mobile No., Personal and Educational qualification details, Scanned Copy of Matriculation (X) Certificate/Mark sheets/diploma/degree Mark sheets (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format), Scanned Copy of valid Caste Certificate for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST candidates and Income Certificates for EWS candidates (if Applicable), Scanned Copy of Ex-Servicemen Certificates (if Applicable), Scanned Copy of PwBD Certificates (if Applicable), Scanned Copy of competency certificate of Mining Sirdar/Overman/Surveyor, Gas testing & First Aid certificate (in Jpg/Jpeg/PDF format), Details of Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking for making application fee, Scanned Copy of candidates’ Recent Photograph (not more than 3 weeks old in jpg/jpeg format), Scanned Copy of candidates’ Signature with Black ink pen (in jpg/jpeg format).

Read Important Instructions and Click on (√) ‘I Agree’ Button.

Register by filling up necessary details (Post opted, name, Mobile No. and e-mail ID and click on Submit Button).

Check Application Sequence No., User ID & Password received on your e-mail and mobile number.

Re-login to your account by entering User ID and password received through e-mail.

Click on the option to go to Application Form and fill all the necessary details in the respective field and upload documents, Photo and Signature.

Check Preview of the Application Form and make corrections, if any.

Press Submit Button.

Make Online payment through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking (as applicable).

Take Print out of application form for future record.

The last date for submission of application is 06/Apr/2026 up to 11:50 PM.

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