NMDC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026

1. Important Dates & Application Schedule

Candidates must adhere strictly to the recruitment timeline defined by NMDC. The online application link will automatically deactivate after the closing time, and no extensions will generally be provided unless officially notified via a corrigendum.

2. Category-Wise Vacancy Details

NMDC has announced a total of 59 vacancies for the Junior Engineer (Mining) profile (Grade CE-04). These projected vacancies are tentative and may vary depending entirely upon organizational requirements. Reservation policies as per Government of India guidelines have been applied.

Note: Reservation for Ex-Servicemen category is completely applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

3. Eligibility Criteria (Age & Education)

To be considered for the Supervisory Skill Assessment, candidates must fulfill the mandatory educational and age criteria strictly on or before the cut-off date of 06 May 2026.

A. Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Candidates must hold a Diploma in Mining Engineering. The diploma must be of 3 years duration and must have been acquired from Universities/Institutions recognized by UGC/AICTE/Govt. of India.
• Desirable Qualification: Possession of a Foreman's certificate of Competency for metalliferous mines is considered desirable, though not strictly mandatory to apply.

Important Note on Higher Qualification: The prescribed Diploma qualification is absolutely mandatory. In the absence of the Diploma, possessing any higher qualification (e.g., B.Tech/B.E.) does not make a candidate eligible for the Supervisory Skill Assessment.

B. Age Limit Constraints

The maximum age for applying to the Grade CE-04 contractual post is 50 Years as on the cut-off date (06/05/2026). Age relaxation policies are as follows:

• SC / ST Candidates: Relaxable up to 5 years (Max 55 Years).
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: Relaxable up to 3 years (Max 53 Years).
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxable as per existing Government of India guidelines.

4. Salary, Benefits & Contract Terms

The engagement is strictly contractual, but NMDC offers a highly competitive consolidated remuneration package alongside excellent organizational benefits.

• Duration of Contract: The period of engagement will be initially for a maximum of up to three years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier. This initial period can be extended based on the candidate's performance and organizational requirements.
• Consolidated Pay: Appointees will receive a flat consolidated pay of ₹ 60,000/- per month.
• Annual Increment: The remuneration can be increased up to a maximum of 5% annually in subsequent years based strictly upon the candidate's performance.
• Leaves & Holidays: Candidates are entitled to 12 days of Casual Leaves (non-carry forward and non-encashable) and 20 days of Medical Leave in a calendar year. They are also eligible for weekly days of rest and public holidays as per company rules.
• Additional Allowances: House Rent Allowance (HRA) and TA/DA for official tours will be paid as applicable.
• Medical & Insurance: Candidates will be covered by a suitable Accidental Group Insurance for any accident occurring during the course of employment. Outpatient expenses for self-treatment are also covered at ₹ 35,000/- per annum.

5. Application Fee Details

Candidates must process their application fees online through the integrated SBI-Collect portal during the registration process.

6. Selection Process & Assessment

The mode of selection for the NMDC Junior Engineer recruitment will be exclusively through a Supervisory Skill Assessment conducted by a duly constituted Committee.

1. Document Verification: NMDC takes up verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents before the assessment. Only candidates whose documents are found perfectly in order as per the notification will be permitted to attend the Supervisory Skill Assessment.
2. Supervisory Skill Assessment: The Committee will evaluate and assess the technical and supervisory suitability of the candidate. NMDC reserves the right to alter/fix the criteria for calling the candidates based on the volume of applications received.
3. Merit List: The final merit list will be drawn based strictly on the candidate's performance in the Supervisory Skill Assessment.
4. Travel Allowance: All outstation candidates attending the Supervisory Skill Assessment will be reimbursed Travelling Allowance of second A/C Two Tier Rail/Bus fare by the shortest route on production of tickets.

7. Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

The application process is handled entirely online. Candidates are advised to follow these steps carefully to ensure a flawless submission.

1. Visit the Portal: Access the official NMDC website at www.nmdc.co.in and navigate to the "Careers" page. The application link will remain active until 11:45 PM on 06/05/2026.
2. Fill Personal Details: Candidates are strictly required to mention their date of birth and name exactly as per their Matriculation/10th class certificate issued by the recognized Board.
3. Upload Documents: You must mandatorily upload clear scanned copies of your recent passport size photograph, Matriculation/10th certificate, Certificates in support of Qualification, Caste/Category Certificate, and your scanned signature.
4. Fee Payment: Make the payment of Rs. 250/- using UPI/credit card/on-line net banking through SBI-Collect. On successful transaction, an application form with a Unique Transaction Number and Application number will be generated.
5. Print Application: After applying online, it is mandatory to download the hard copy of the filled-in application form and keep the printout for future reference.
6. Only One Application: Submit only one application. In case of multiple applications from a candidate, only the latest one shall be considered as final and older applications shall be rejected.

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)