MECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date 08 March

MECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date 08 March

MECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a premier Government of India Enterprise, has released the official notification for the recruitment of 30 Apprentice posts. This is a significant opportunity for fresh candidates possessing ITI, Diploma, and Degree qualifications to gain valuable experience in a prestigious Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). This recruitment is strictly for Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and is a contract-based engagement.

The online application process is active from 24th February 2026 to 8th March 2026. Interested candidates must apply through the NATS/BOAT portal as detailed below.

Recruitment Type

This is Direct Recruitment based on merit and interview for Apprenticeship training. It is not a competitive written examination.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Breakdown)

The total of 30 vacancies are distributed across various disciplines as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the specific qualification for the respective post:

• Graduate Apprentice (Chemical): B.Sc. in Chemical Science or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
• Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical): B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
• Graduate Apprentice (Geophysicist): B.Sc. in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
• Graduate Apprentice (Geologist): B.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
• Technician Apprentice (B.Com/BBA): B.Com or BCA with minimum 50% marks.
• Technician Apprentice (Chemical): Diploma in Chemical Engineering with minimum 50% marks.
• Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
• Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
• Trade Apprentice (Electronics & Instrumentation): Diploma in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.
• Trade Apprentice (COPA): 10th Class pass + ITI in COPA Trade.
• Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Mechanic/Diesel/Machinist): 10th Class pass + ITI in relevant trade.

2. Age Limit

As per the Apprenticeship rules. (Note: Please refer to the official notification PDF for the exact "Age as on" cut-off date).

3. Mandatory Requirements

Candidates must be registered on the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal for Graduate/Technician apprentices and BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training) for Trade apprentices.

Selection Process

As this is an apprenticeship recruitment, the selection process generally follows these stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Merit List).
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a document verification and interview (Physical/Medical test may be required for specific trade posts).
3. Final Selection: Based on performance in the interview/verification and subject to clearing medical fitness.

Application Fee

There is No Application Fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD).

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for MECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

1. Registration: Ensure you are registered on the NATS Portal (for Graduates/Diploma) or BOAT Portal (for ITI).
2. Visit Official Website: Go to the MECL website or use the direct links provided below.
3. Find Notification: Download the "Apprenticeship_Advt_2025-26.pdf" to read full details.
4. Apply Online: Click on the "Apply Online" link for the respective category (Graduate/Technician or Trade).
5. Fill Details: Enter your NATS/BOAT registration number and fill the application form with personal and educational details.
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and educational certificates.
7. Submit: Review and submit the form before 08 March 2026.
8. Print: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online (Graduate & Technician - NATS Portal)
• Apply Online (Trade - BOAT Portal)
• MECL Official Website