MECL Announces Executive Trainee Recruitment for 2025

The Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), operating under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has announced a significant recruitment drive for Executive Trainees in the fields of Geology and Geophysics for the year 2025. This recruitment, advertised under Advt. No. 01/Rectt./2025, aims to onboard bright, driven, and proactive individuals to contribute to MECL’s operations across India, including its corporate office in Nagpur and various project sites. This recruitment drive is particularly noteworthy as it comes after a gap of four years, presenting an excellent opportunity for aspiring candidates seeking a promising career in the mineral exploration sector.

Exciting Opportunities for Executive Trainees at MECL in 2025

MECL is seeking to recruit a total of 30 Executive Trainees. The age limit for these positions is 28 years as of April 23, 2025. Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Level-E-1, with a salary scale of ₹40000-140000/-. The breakdown of vacancies is as follows:

Executive Trainee (Geology): 20 Vacancies

Fresh: 19 vacancies distributed across various categories: 08 for Unreserved (UR), 04 for Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC NCL), 03 for Scheduled Caste (SC), 01 for Scheduled Tribe (ST), and 03 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Backlog: 01 vacancy specifically for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.

Executive Trainee (Geophysics): 10 Vacancies

Fresh: All 10 vacancies are fresh positions, distributed as: 04 for Unreserved (UR), 03 for Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC NCL), 01 for Scheduled Caste (SC), 01 for Scheduled Tribe (ST), and 01 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Application Fee Details for MECL Recruitment 2025

General and OBC category candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application registration fee of ₹500/-. However, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Ex-Servicemen, and departmental candidates are exempted from paying this fee. The application fee must be paid online through available payment methods, including Net-Banking, directly into MECL’s bank account.

How to Apply for MECL Executive Trainee Positions in 2025

Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online through the prescribed format available on the official MECL website. The online application window will be open from May 5, 2025, to June 5, 2025. It is crucial to note that applications submitted through any other mode will not be considered.

Accessing Detailed Information and Application Portal

For comprehensive details regarding the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and other relevant information, candidates are advised to visit the career section of the MECL website at https://mecl.co.in/Careers.aspx. This link will also provide access to the online application form for the MECL Executive Trainee Government Job vacancies 2025. Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the detailed advertisement before proceeding with the online application.