MECL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 10 Young Professional Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

MECL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 10 Young Professional Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

MECL Recruitment 2026: Notification for Young Professional Posts

Recruitment Overview

Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), a premier Government of India Enterprise, has released the official notification for the recruitment of 10 Young Professional posts. This is a significant opportunity for candidates holding postgraduate degrees in Geology/Geophysics or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering to secure a well-paid engagement in the Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) sector.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment process. The selection will be based on Short-listing of academic credentials and experience, followed by Document Verification and a Personal Interview. No written competitive examination (Prelims/Mains) is required for this recruitment.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Detailed Breakdown)

The total of 10 vacancies is distributed across the following disciplines:

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

1. Educational Qualification

• Young Professional (Geology): M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Sc.Tech. in Geology/Applied Science/Exploration Geology/Geological Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Additionally, requires 2 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Young Professional (Geophysics): M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Sc.Tech. in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Geophysical Technology with minimum 60% marks. Additionally, requires 2 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Young Professional (Materials): Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Additionally, requires 2 years of post-qualification relevant experience.

Note: Only Indian Nationals are eligible. Degrees obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) are not permissible.

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Maximum Age: 35 Years.
• Age as on Cut-off Date: 01-02-2026 (Candidates born after 01/02/1991).
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC-NCL: 3 years
  • PwD: 10 years (General), 15 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC-NCL)
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. of India guidelines.

3. Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant post-qualification experience is mandatory for all posts.
• ODL degrees are strictly not permissible.

Selection Process (Direct Recruitment)

Since this is a direct recruitment based on merit and interview, there is no written exam. The selection stages are:

1. Short-listing: Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic credentials (marks in qualifying degree) and relevant experience.
2. Document Verification: Verification of original documents at the venue.
3. Personal Interview (PI): A PI will be conducted at Nagpur City only.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official MECL website or the direct 'Apply Online' link provided in the Important Links section.
2. Register yourself and proceed to fill out the online application form.
3. Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and experience details accurately. Ensure the data matches your documents.
4. Upload the required documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates) in the prescribed format and size.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) via the online payment gateway.
6. Review the application form thoroughly before final submission.
7. Submit the application on or before 09-03-2026.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records and future reference.

Important Dates

• Cut-off Date for Eligibility (Age & Qualification): 01 February 2026
• Commencement of Online Registration: 23 February 2026
• Closing Date for Online Application Submission: 09 March 2026

Important Links Section

• Official Notification PDF: Click here to Download
• Apply Online: Click here to Apply (Link active from 23 Feb 2026)
• Official Website: Click here to Visit