Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), a premier government enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has released its latest recruitment notification for 2025, inviting applications from qualified individuals to join as Young Professionals. A total of 27 vacancies have been announced across various disciplines, offering a promising career opportunity for aspirants in the fields of geology, engineering, and business administration.
This recruitment aims to bring fresh talent into MECL’s workforce, especially for project-based and technical roles aligned with the company’s expanding exploration and consultancy initiatives.
Job Overview
Organization Name: Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL)
Total Vacancies: 27 posts
Designation: Young Professionals (equivalent to junior-level executives across different technical and administrative domains)
Selected candidates will be engaged in roles supporting mineral exploration projects, data analysis, environmental studies, and strategic business planning.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for MECL's Young Professional program must fulfill the following conditions:
Educational Qualification: Applicants should possess a graduate or postgraduate degree in relevant disciplines. Acceptable fields include:
Geology/Applied Geology
Geophysics
Civil/Mechanical Engineering
MBA (Finance/HR/Marketing)
Environmental Science
Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying degree.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on the closing date of the application. Age relaxations apply as per government norms:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
Experience: While freshers are encouraged to apply, preference may be given to candidates with relevant internships or project experience.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 20 May 2025
Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2025
Written Test Date: To be announced (tentatively in July 2025)
Result Declaration: To be notified on MECL’s official portal
How to Apply
Candidates must follow the offline application process as specified by MECL:
Download the official application form from the MECL website: mecl.gov.in
Fill in all required personal, academic, and professional details carefully.
Attach self-attested copies of:
Educational certificates
Date of birth proof
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
Passport-size photographs
Enclose the application form in a sealed envelope, clearly mentioning "Application for the post of Young Professional – 2025".
Send the completed form via speed post/courier to the address mentioned in the official notification.
Note: Applications received after the deadline or incomplete in any form will be rejected.
Selection Process
The selection procedure will consist of the following stages:
Written Examination – Objective-type test assessing domain knowledge, reasoning, and general awareness.
Personal Interview – Shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for interviews to assess their technical and interpersonal skills.
Document Verification – Original documents must be presented at the time of final selection.
Final Merit List – Based on combined performance in written and interview stages.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration in accordance with MECL’s Young Professional engagement terms:
Monthly Pay: ₹50,000 – ₹60,000 (depending on qualifications and discipline)
Grade/Level: Entry-level engagement with potential for extension or absorption based on performance
Perks and Allowances: Travel allowances, project-based incentives, and access to training modules will be provided as per MECL guidelines.
Job Location
The selected professionals may be posted at MECL’s headquarters in Nagpur or deployed across project sites in various regions of India, depending on project requirements.
Application Fees & Reservation
General/EWS/OBC Candidates: ₹500 (Non-refundable)
SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: Exempted from application fees
Payment is to be made via demand draft in favor of MECL, details of which are specified in the official notification.
Reservation policies as per Government of India rules will be applicable. Candidates must provide valid certificates for availing age relaxation or reservation benefits.
Official Reference
All the details mentioned above are strictly based on the official MECL recruitment notification for 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official advertisement available on the company’s website before applying.