MCL Recruitment 2026: Jr. Overman, Mining Sirdar & Other Posts – Vacancy, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Open/Direct Recruitment 2026 | 667 Vacancies | Apply Online from 16 March 2026 | Official Website: mahanadicoal.in
Key Highlights – MCL Recruitment 2026
- Total Vacancies: 667 (including Jr. Overman 192, Mining Sirdar 448, Surveyor 24, others)
- Posts: Jr. Overman (T&S Gr-C), Mining Sirdar (T&S Gr-C), Surveyor (T&S Gr-B), Translator, OL Clerical, Technician (Pathology)
- Application Dates: 16 March 2026 (10:00 AM) to 6 April 2026 (11:50 PM)
- Selection: Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Document Verification / Medical
- Exam Date: To be announced (check official site)
- Official Notification: Released 21 February 2026
Vacancy Details (Approximate – Confirm in Official PDF)
| Post Name | Group | Approx. Vacancies | Approx. Pay (Consolidated/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Overman | T&S Gr-C | 192 | ₹47,330 |
| Mining Sirdar | T&S Gr-C | 448 | ₹47,330 |
| Surveyor | T&S Gr-B | 24 | ₹51,103 |
| Other Posts (Translator, OL Clerical, Technician etc.) | Various | Remaining | Varies |
Note: Vacancies include backlog/reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS). Exact breakup in official notification PDF.
Exam Pattern (CBT for Jr. Overman / Mining Sirdar)
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (Objective MCQs)
- Total Questions / Marks: 100 / 100
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Negative Marking: No
- Sections:
| Part | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Assessment (GK, Current Affairs, Reasoning, Math, Coal Industry Awareness) | 20 |
| Part B | Technical Subject (Mining – Coal Mines Regulations 2017, Safety, Ventilation etc.) | 80 |
Detailed Syllabus
Part A: General Assessment (20 Marks)
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs: India & World, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Awards, Sports, Coal/Mining Sector News
- Reasoning & Mental Ability: Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Puzzles, Syllogisms, Mirror Images, Figure Matrix, Decision Making
- Mathematical Ability: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work/Distance, Averages, SI/CI, Mensuration, Number System
- Coal Industry Awareness: Basics of CIL/MCL, Coal Production, Mining Safety
Part B: Technical Subject – Mining (80 Marks)
- Coal Mines Regulations 2017: Duties of Sirdar/Overman/Shotfirer, Workings, Explosives, Transport, Precautions against Fire/Dust/Gas/Water
- Mine Gases & Ventilation: Properties/Effects/Detection of Gases (Firedamp, CO), Methanometers, Flame Safety Lamps, Ventilation Methods, Air Quantity, Anemometer Use
- Roof Support & Strata Control: Roof/Side Examination, Timbering, Roof Bolting, Support Rules, Packing/Stowing, RMR
- Methods of Working: Bord & Pillar, Longwall, Opencast (Shovel-Dumper, Dragline, Surface Miner), Pillar Extraction, Reclamation
- Explosives & Blasting: Storage/Transport/Use, Shotfiring, Blasting in OC/Fire Areas
- Danger Management: Fire/Spontaneous Heating, Explosions, Inundation, Rescue, First Aid, Miners' Diseases
- Machinery & Transport: SDL, LHD, Conveyors, Pumps, Haulage, Electricity in Mines, Brakes, Belt Conveyors
- Other: Inspection of Workings, Old Workings, Dust Suppression, Fencing, Reports Writing
Important Note: Syllabus is aligned with recent MCL notifications (e.g., Coal Mines Regulations 2017 focus). For exact/current details, download the official notification PDF from mahanadicoal.in (dated 21-02-2026).
Preparation Tips
- Study Coal Mines Regulations 2017 (DGMS site/books) – it's the core of technical section.
- Practice previous MCL/Coal India papers + mock tests for mining questions.
- Read daily current affairs (focus on mining/coal news) + Lucent GK/RS Aggarwal books.
- Revise competency certificate topics (Overman/Sirdar duties, safety, ventilation).
- Apply early via official portal – no other mode accepted.
Best of luck for MCL Recruitment 2026! Prepare well. • Updated: February 2026
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