- Recruitment for Executive Trainee (Electrical) and Executive Trainee (Mechanical) positions in a Mini-Ratna-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
- Selected candidates will undergo a one-year training program with a starting basic pay of Rs. 40,000 per month in the pay scale of Rs. 40,000-1,40,000 (E-1) with applicable allowances.
- Post-training confirmation is subject to satisfactory performance and completion of probation period.
- Candidates must have cleared the Written Round of UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 (Mechanical/Electrical discipline) but were not recommended for final selection.
- Opportunity for direct recruitment into a government-owned enterprise with career growth potential.
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🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
Executive Trainee (Electrical & Mechanical) Recruitment through UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024
Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited
Total Vacancies
13
Job Location
All India (posting may be anywhere in India)
Apply Start
01 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
14 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) |
| Job Category | PSU |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.) |
| Number of Vacancies | 13 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹40,000 - ₹140,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 28 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | No prior work experience required. |
| Application Fee | - Application fee: Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. - No application fee for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates. - Fee must be paid online via MECL’s bank account (QR code available on MECL website). - Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be Indian nationals.
- Essential educational qualification: Minimum 60% marks in B.Tech./B.E. in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering (for Executive Trainee Electrical) or Mechanical Engineering (for Executive Trainee Mechanical).
- Degrees must be approved by UGC & AICTE and recognized by UGC & AICTE (wherever applicable). Open Distance Learning (ODL) degrees are not permissible.
- Candidates must have appeared for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 (Mechanical/Electrical discipline) and cleared the written round but were not recommended for final selection.
- Candidates must have consented to share their marks information on UPSC’s website.
- Maximum age limit: 28 years as of 01.08.2026 (relaxations applicable as per Government of India guidelines for reserved categories).
- No prior work experience is required.
- Essential educational qualification: Minimum 60% marks in B.Tech./B.E. in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering (for Executive Trainee Electrical) or Mechanical Engineering (for Executive Trainee Mechanical).
- Degrees must be approved by UGC & AICTE and recognized by UGC & AICTE (wherever applicable). Open Distance Learning (ODL) degrees are not permissible.
- Candidates must have appeared for the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 (Mechanical/Electrical discipline) and cleared the written round but were not recommended for final selection.
- Candidates must have consented to share their marks information on UPSC’s website.
- Maximum age limit: 28 years as of 01.08.2026 (relaxations applicable as per Government of India guidelines for reserved categories).
- No prior work experience is required.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 score (out of 1200) in the relevant discipline (Mechanical/Electrical).
- Shortlisting will be done in decreasing order of marks scored in the examination, category-wise.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness clearance.
- No separate written examination or personal interview will be conducted.
- Shortlisting will be done in decreasing order of marks scored in the examination, category-wise.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness clearance.
- No separate written examination or personal interview will be conducted.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD
📂 Required Documents
- Valid UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 scorecard (marks out of 1200 must be clearly visible).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG format, 50 KB, dimensions: 170x132 pixels).
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG format, 20 KB, dimensions: 75x170 pixels).
- Valid caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in Central Government format (PDF, 300 KB).
- Valid PwBD certificate (if applicable, PDF, 300 KB).
- Valid Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable, PDF, 300 KB).
- ID proof (Aadhaar Card mandatory + PAN/Driving License, PDF, 300 KB).
- Proof of payment of application fee (if applicable, PDF, 300 KB).
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG format, 50 KB, dimensions: 170x132 pixels).
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG format, 20 KB, dimensions: 75x170 pixels).
- Valid caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in Central Government format (PDF, 300 KB).
- Valid PwBD certificate (if applicable, PDF, 300 KB).
- Valid Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable, PDF, 300 KB).
- ID proof (Aadhaar Card mandatory + PAN/Driving License, PDF, 300 KB).
- Proof of payment of application fee (if applicable, PDF, 300 KB).
💳 Application Fee Details
- Application fee: Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
- No application fee for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates.
- Fee must be paid online via MECL’s bank account (QR code available on MECL website).
- Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- No application fee for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates.
- Fee must be paid online via MECL’s bank account (QR code available on MECL website).
- Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for applying to the Executive Trainee positions?
Candidates must have cleared the Written Round of the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 in Mechanical or Electrical discipline, appeared for the UPSC ESE 2024 Interview but were not recommended for final selection. They must also have a minimum of 60% marks in B.Tech./B.E. in the relevant engineering field from a UGC and AICTE-recognized institution.
Q.
How will candidates be shortlisted for the Executive Trainee positions?
Shortlisting will be based on the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2024 score (out of 1200) in the relevant discipline. Eligible candidates will be ranked in decreasing order of marks, category-wise, and called for document verification if selected.
Q.
What is the selection process for these positions?
The selection process involves document verification for shortlisted candidates. No separate written examination or interview will be conducted. Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
Q.
What are the age relaxation criteria for reserved categories?
Age relaxation is provided as per Government of India guidelines: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in the General category, 15 years for SC/ST PwD, and 13 years for OBC-NCL PwD.
Q.
What is the bond and security deposit requirement for selected candidates?
Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 36 months. A security deposit of Rs. 5,000 per month will be deducted from their salary, totaling Rs. 1.8 lakhs. Failure to serve the minimum period will result in forfeiture of the deposit. Additionally, candidates must execute a bond of Rs. 1.8 lakhs.