Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has released the MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification for 13 Executive Trainee vacancies in Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
Eligible candidates who appeared in the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Interview but were not recommended for final selection can apply online from 01 August 2026 to 14 August 2026 through the official MECL recruitment portal.
MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (Electrical & Mechanical) |
| Total Posts | 13 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 28 Years (UR) |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in Relevant Engineering Discipline |
| Experience | No Experience Required (Freshers Eligible) |
| Eligibility | UPSC ESE 2024 Written Qualified + Interview Appeared (Non-Recommended Candidates) |
| Salary | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (E-1 IDA Pay Scale) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (UR/OBC/EWS), Others Exempted |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
Educational Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Electrical Posts)
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Posts)
- Minimum 60% Marks
- Degrees must be AICTE/UGC approved.
Experience Requirement (Important)
No prior work experience is required.
Fresh Engineering Graduates are eligible.
However, candidates must have qualified the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024 Written Exam, appeared in the Interview, and should not have been finally recommended by UPSC.
How to Apply for MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official MECL website.
- Open the Recruitment/Career section.
- Register on the recruitment portal.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application before 14 August 2026.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | https://mecl.co.in/ |
| Official Notification PDF | https://mecl.co.in/writereaddata/meclpdf/ADVT02R26.pdf |
| Official Website | https://mecl.co.in/ |
Official Apply Link
Candidates can submit their online application through the official MECL Recruitment Portal. Before submitting the application, verify your UPSC ESE 2024 details, engineering qualification, category certificate (if applicable), and uploaded documents carefully.
Official Notification PDF
Read the official notification carefully to know complete information regarding eligibility, vacancy details, salary, service bond, selection process, age relaxation, and important recruitment instructions.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in MECL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Answer: 13 Executive Trainee vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: 14 August 2026.
Q3. Is experience required?
Answer: No. Freshers are eligible.
Q4. What is the salary?
Answer: ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 (E-1 IDA Pay Scale).
Q5. What is the selection process?
Answer: UPSC ESE 2024 Score → Document Verification.