NMDC Vacancy 2026: Recruitment for Junior Engineers — Complete Overview

Kokila Chokkanathan
The NMDC junior engineer (Mining) Recruitment 2026 is one of the latest government job opportunities announced by the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC Limited), a Navratna PSU under the government of India. The recruitment is aimed at filling Junior engineer (JE) posts on a contractual basis in mining operations across India.

📌 Total Vacancies and Post Details

NMDC has released a notification for:

  • Post Name: junior engineer (Mining) (Contractual)
  • Total Vacancies: 59 posts
  • Grade: CE-04 level
These positions are meant for technical support roles in NMDC’s mining projects.

📅 Important Dates (2026)

  • Notification Released: 22 april 2026
  • Application Start Date: 22 april 2026 (10:00 AM)
  • Last Date to Apply: 06 May 2026 (11:45 PM)
  • Mode of Application: Online (NMDC official website)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria

✔ Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

  • 3-year diploma in Mining Engineering
  • Degree must be from a UGC/AICTE/Government-recognized institute
👉 Higher qualifications (like B.E./B.Tech) are not a substitute for the required diploma.

✔ Age Limit

  • Maximum age: 50 years (with relaxation for reserved categories)
💰 Salary Package

  • Consolidated Pay: ₹60,000 per month
  • Annual increment may be applicable based on performance
🧪 Selection Process

Selection is not through a written exam. Instead, it includes:

  • Supervisory Skill Test
  • Document Verification
Final selection depends on eligibility and performance in the skill assessment.

📝 Application Fee

  • General / OBC: ₹250
  • SC / st / PwD / Ex-servicemen: Exempted
🌐 How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through:

  • Official NMDC career portal
  • Upload documents like qualification certificates, photo, and signature
  • Submit application before the deadline
📌 Key Highlights

  • PSU job under Ministry of Steel
  • No written exam (skill-based selection)
  • High salary for diploma holders
  • Limited vacancies → high competition expected
🔚 Conclusion

The NMDC JE 2026 recruitment is a strong opportunity for diploma holders in mining engineering looking for a stable PSU job with a good salary. However, with only 59 posts, competition is expected to be high, so timely application and proper document preparation are essential.

 

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