MECON Limited Recruitment 2026: 159 Engineer Posts – Apply Online @ meconlimited.co.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

A total of 159 vacancies are available across 59 post codes on a Full Time Fixed Tenure basis. The consolidated monthly pay ranges from Rs. 41,190 to Rs. 78,390 depending on the post and experience slab. Contract durations vary from 1 to 5 years per post code.

Note: Advertised vacancy/post count is tentative and may increase or decrease at any time without prior notice.

Place of Posting

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

The educational qualification and post-qualification experience for each post code are detailed in the vacancy table above. The following general eligibility conditions apply:

• The requisite educational qualification must be acquired through a Regular/Full-Time course only. Certificate courses may also be acquired through part-time mode.
• Qualifications must be from Universities/Institutes recognised by the Government, or accredited by councils/bodies such as UGC/AICTE/MCI/ICAI/ICSI set up by the Central or State Government.
• Work experience must be in a full-time job on a regular salary basis in the relevant area stipulated against the respective post code. Freelance and entrepreneurial experience are not considered.
• Periods of on-the-job training as Management Trainee (MT)/Executive Trainee (ET)/Graduate Trainee (GT) in PSUs only may be considered as work experience. Articleship, Internship, Academic Project, Teaching, or Research experience is not considered.
• Period of apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act is considered for ascertaining post-qualification experience.
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• The age limit for General/EWS category candidates is up to 50 years (as specified per post code), with the cut-off date for age and experience being 25 September 2026.

Age Relaxation

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• SC / ST: 5 years
• PwD – General: 10 years
• PwD – OBC (NCL): 13 years
• PwD – SC/ST: 15 years
• Jammu & Kashmir Domicile (1 Jan 1980 – 31 Dec 1989): 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per extant Government of India guidelines

SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates applying against an Unreserved (UR) category post are considered on General category merit, and no age-limit or fee relaxation applies in that case.

Experience Documentation Requirements

• For past employment: Experience certificates must clearly indicate Date of Joining, Date of Relieving, Nature of Duties, and Relevance to the Applied Post. Without such a certificate, the experience will not be considered.
• For current employment: Candidates must submit an experience certificate, offer/appointment letter, or identity card showing date of joining, along with the last 3 months' pay slips as proof of continuity.
• Self-declarations regarding nature of job or area of experience will not be accepted.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The mode of selection is Personal Interview, subject to change at the Management's discretion.

• The list of candidates called for interview, along with date, time, and venue, will be uploaded on MECON's official website and communicated to shortlisted candidates via their registered email.
• Scrutiny of the application is undertaken on the date of the interview. If any claim in the application is not substantiated, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for interview.
• The final list of selected candidates will be published on the MECON website. Selected candidates will be informed about Document Verification and Medical Examination through the website and registered email only.
• Before appointment, selected candidates must undergo a Medical Examination and be found medically fit.
• Candidates employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must forward their application through proper channel or produce an NOC at the time of interview. Without this, they will neither be interviewed nor paid TA.
• Original certificates/documents must be produced before the interview. Failure to do so means the candidate will neither be interviewed nor paid TA.
• Furnishing wrong/false information or producing overwritten/illegible documents will lead to disqualification.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.

Travelling Allowance for Interview

Outstation candidates appearing for the Personal Interview are reimbursed TA for III Tier A/C (3A)/CC by rail, or Rs. 7 per km by road, or actual expenditure, whichever is less, subject to production of tickets/receipts/boarding pass. Premium Tatkal fares are not eligible. Internal candidates are governed by the company's service rules.

Salary & Benefits Structure

The consolidated monthly pay ranges from Rs. 41,190 (Jr./Asst./Dy. Engineer – Safety) to Rs. 78,390 (Engineer – Safety), depending on the post and experience slab.

• Site/Metro Allowance: 7.5% of consolidated pay as Site Allowance for project/site locations; 2.5% for Metro locations.
• Annual Increment: 3% of consolidated pay (rounded to the next ten rupees), as per company rules.
• Medical Facilities: OPD/IPD coverage (including medicine) at Ispat Hospital for self, spouse, and 2 dependent children if posted at Ranchi; free consultation via company's retainer doctor at other locations; reimbursement of annual Mediclaim premium up to Rs. 15,000 (Rs. 4,00,000 floater cover) as per company policy.
• Accommodation: Company/client residential accommodation where available, on prevailing charges; if not availed, HRA at 5% of consolidated pay.
• Leave Entitlement: 12 days Casual Leave, 18 days Earned Leave (accumulable up to 45 days), 14 days Half Pay Leave, and Maternity Leave as applicable, plus National/Festival/Restricted Holidays (4 nos.) as per company norms.
• Group Personal Accident Policy: Sum insured of Rs. 25 Lakhs.

Application Fee

The fee is payable online only through the payment gateway provided in the online application form. No other mode of payment is accepted. The fee is non-refundable, and applications without the fee (or with a short-paid fee) will be rejected. After payment, candidates must click "Verify" to update their application status to "Submitted."

How to Apply for MECON Limited FTFT Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must apply online only through MECON's official website www.meconlimited.co.in under Careers → Career Opportunities → Apply Online, between 3 October 2026 and 17 October 2026. No other mode of submission is allowed. While applying, candidates must upload the following documents:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (JPG/JPEG, max 40 KB).
• Scanned signature in blue/black ink (JPG/JPEG, max 40 KB).
• Self-attested scanned copies in PDF format: Matriculation/Secondary Board certificate or Municipal Birth Certificate (for age proof); Final/Provisional Graduation and Post-Graduation certificates; All semester/year mark sheets or consolidated mark sheet; Work experience certificates/documents; PAN Card; Aadhaar Card; PwD certificate (if applicable); EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable); Discharge/Service Certificate for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable); J&K domicile certificate (if applicable); Meritorious Sportsperson certificate (if applicable).

All documents must be legible, self-attested, and not encrypted/password-protected. Multiple documents should be merged into a single PDF not exceeding 1 MB. If the Aadhaar number entered online does not match the uploaded Aadhaar card, the application will be summarily rejected. No modifications are allowed after submission, so candidates should verify all details carefully before submitting.

For queries, candidates may email [email protected] or call 0651-2483571 / 2483043, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on working days (Monday to Saturday, excluding 2nd and 4th Saturdays).

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Municipal Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• Final / Provisional Graduation and Post-Graduation Certificates (B.E/B.Tech/M.Sc as applicable).
• All Semester / Year-wise Mark Sheets or Consolidated Mark Sheets of Relevant Engineering Qualifications.
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead indicating Date of Joining, Date of Relieving, Nature of Duties, and Relevance to Applied Post.
• Last 3 Months' Pay Slips as Proof of Continuity of Employment (for currently employed candidates).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Present Employer (for Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees).
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government Prescribed Format (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable.
• PwD Certificate (if applicable) and EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable).
• Discharge / Service Certificate for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable).
• Jammu & Kashmir Domicile Certificate (if applicable).
• Meritorious Sportsperson Certificate (if applicable).
• PAN Card and Aadhaar Card (mandatory; Aadhaar number must match uploaded document).
• Recent Passport-size Colour Photograph (JPG/JPEG, max 40 KB).
• Scanned Signature in Blue/Black Ink (JPG/JPEG, max 40 KB).
• A hard copy of the online application must be submitted at the time of interview, if called. No hard copies need to be sent by post.
• Candidates must have an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least one year, as all communication is via email only.
• Mere submission of an application and fulfilling eligibility criteria confers no right to employment.
• Any dispute regarding this recruitment will be settled within the jurisdiction of Ranchi (Jharkhand) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for MECON Limited FTFT Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submission of online applications is 17 October 2026. The application window opens on 3 October 2026. Applications must be submitted online at meconlimited.co.in; no offline submissions are accepted.

2. Is there a walk-in interview for MECON FTFT Recruitment?

No. MECON Limited FTFT Recruitment 2026 does not involve a walk-in interview. The selection process is based on a Personal Interview conducted for shortlisted candidates. The interview date, time, and venue will be uploaded on MECON's official website and communicated via registered email to shortlisted candidates.

3. What is the application fee for MECON Limited recruitment?

The application fee is Rs. 500 for UR/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS category candidates. The fee is exempted (no fee payable) for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Internal Candidates. The fee must be paid online only through the payment gateway in the application form and is non-refundable.

4. What is the job nature for MECON FTFT posts?

All posts are on a Full Time Fixed Tenure (FTFT) contractual basis, with contract durations ranging from 1 to 5 years depending on the post code. These are not permanent government cadre posts. There is no scope for lifetime pension or permanent government job security. The engagement terminates upon expiry of the fixed tenure or earlier, as per the contract terms.

5. What is the salary structure for MECON FTFT posts?

The consolidated monthly pay ranges from Rs. 41,190 to Rs. 78,390 depending on the post and experience slab. In addition to the consolidated pay, candidates receive Site/Metro Allowance (7.5%/2.5% of pay), 3% annual increment, medical facilities, company accommodation or HRA (5% of pay), 25 Lakhs Group Personal Accident Policy, and leave entitlement as per company rules.

6. Where will selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at various MECON project sites across India, including locations in Rajasthan (Rampura Agucha Mines, Debari), Jharkhand (Ranchi, Bokaro), Chhattisgarh (Bhilai, Nagarnar), West Bengal (Burnpur, Durgapur, Rourkela), Karnataka (Bangalore), Odisha (Paradip), and other locations. The specific posting location depends on the post code applied for.

7. What is the cut-off date for age and experience?

The cut-off date for ascertaining age and post-qualification experience is 25 September 2026. The upper age limit for General/EWS category candidates is up to 50 years, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories.

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