Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited — Ministry of Mines
Cut-off Date: 14 Aug 2026 — Candidates must be between 26 to 36 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 26 yrs | 36 yrs | — | 15 Aug 1990 to 14 Aug 2000 |
| EWS | 26 yrs | 36 yrs | — | 15 Aug 1990 to 14 Aug 2000 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 26 yrs | 39 yrs | +3 yrs | 15 Aug 1987 to 14 Aug 2000 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 26 yrs | 41 yrs | +5 yrs | 15 Aug 1985 to 14 Aug 2000 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 26 yrs | 41 yrs | +5 yrs | 15 Aug 1985 to 14 Aug 2000 |
| PwD (General) | 26 yrs | 46 yrs | +10 yrs | 15 Aug 1980 to 14 Aug 2000 |
Prescribed Age: 26–36 Years (As on 14 Aug 2026)
The Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited has issued an official recruitment notification for Executive Trainee, announcing a total of 13 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 01 August 2026 and closes on 14 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks and be within the prescribed age limit of 28 years (General) as on 2026-08-01, with relaxations for reserved categories, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of ₹40,000 - ₹1,40,000 (E-1 IDA). The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on UPSC ESE 2024 scores followed by Document Verification. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 01 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
14 Aug 2026
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| Post Name | Executive Trainee |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 13 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Age Limit | 28 years (General) as on 2026-08-01, with relaxations for reserved categories |
| Salary | ₹40,000 - ₹1,40,000 (E-1 IDA) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 for Gen/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on UPSC ESE 2024 scores followed by Document Verification |
Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Mini-Ratna-I PSU under the Ministry of Mines, has released the recruitment notification for 13 Executive Trainee positions. This recruitment is exclusively for candidates who appeared in the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 but were not recommended for final selection by the UPSC.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 1 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical - Procurement & Contract) | 5 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical - Store & Disposal) | 2 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical - Drilling) | 5 |
Candidates must apply through the official MECL recruitment portal. Ensure all self-attested documents, including the UPSC ESE 2024 scorecard and category certificates, are prepared in the specified digital formats before initiating the application.
Selected candidates will undergo a one-year training period with a basic pay of ₹40,000 in the E-1 IDA pay scale. A service bond of ₹1.8 lakh is required to serve the company for a minimum of 36 months. Applications submitted via any mode other than the official portal will be rejected.
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