NMDC Junior Engineer Mining Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 59 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: NMDC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), Hyderabad
• Notice No: Employment Notification No. 04/2026, Dated: 22.04.2026
• Post Name: Junior Engineer (Mining) – Contractual (CE-04)
• Total Vacancies: 59
• Nature of Post: Contractual (up to 3 years initially)
• Consolidated Pay: Rs. 60,000/- per month
• Application Mode: Online only (nmdc.co.in)
• Last Date: 06 May 2026 (11:45 PM)
• Official Website: nmdc.co.in

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment is accepted via UPI, Credit Card, or Internet Banking through SBI-Collect. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. For failed transactions, the amount will be automatically refunded within 10 working days.

Vacancy Details

Note: Reservation for Ex-Servicemen is as per Government of India guidelines. The total number of projected vacancies is tentative and may vary depending on organizational requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Essential: Diploma in Mining Engineering (3 years duration) from a University/Institution recognized by UGC/AICTE/Government of India.
• Desirable: Foreman's Certificate of Competency for metalliferous mines.
• Possession of a higher qualification other than the essential qualification does not entitle eligibility for this post.
• Prescribed qualifications are mandatory. Proof of qualification must be uploaded during online application and produced at the time of document verification.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 50 years
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
• Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
• Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: as per Government of India guidelines.
• The cut-off date for reckoning age eligibility is 06 May 2026 (last date for submitting online application).

Selection Process

• Selection will be made through Supervisory Skill Assessment conducted by a duly constituted committee of NMDC.
• Only those candidates whose document verification is found in order as per the notification will be permitted to appear in the Supervisory Skill Assessment.
• The merit list will be drawn based on performance in the Supervisory Skill Assessment.
• Call letters/Admit Cards will be sent through email and can also be downloaded from the Careers page on the NMDC website.
• Mere issue of a call letter/admit card does not confirm that the candidate's eligibility has been verified.

Terms and Conditions of Contract

• Contract Period: Maximum up to 3 years initially, or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier. The contract may be extended based on performance and requirements.
• Training: One month of On the Job Training (OJT) after selection.
• Consolidated Pay: Rs. 60,000/- per month (CE-04). Pay may be increased up to 5% annually based on performance.
• Medical Coverage: Accidental Group Insurance during the contract period. Outpatient expense allowance of Rs. 35,000/- per annum for self-treatment.
• Leaves: 12 days Casual Leave and 20 days Medical Leave per calendar year. Un-availed Casual Leave cannot be carried forward or encashed.
• HRA and TA/DA: HRA will be paid as applicable. TA/DA applicable for official tours.
• The engagement can be terminated by giving one month's notice by either side.
• The selected candidate will be posted at any Mines/Units/Offices of NMDC as per company requirements.
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

How to Apply for NMDC JE Mining 2026

1. Visit the official NMDC website at nmdc.co.in and go to the "Careers" page. Click on the active application link for Employment Notification No. 04/2026.
2. Register yourself online by filling in all personal, educational, and other required details carefully as per your Matriculation/10th certificate.
3. Upload all mandatory documents including recent passport-size photograph, Matriculation/10th certificate, Diploma qualification certificates, Caste/Category certificate (if applicable), Ex-Serviceman certificate (if applicable), and scanned signature.
4. Pay the application fee of Rs. 250/- online through UPI, Credit Card, or Internet Banking via SBI-Collect. SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment and must upload the relevant exemption certificate.
5. After successful payment, an application form with a Unique Transaction Number and Application Number will be generated. Download and take a printout of this form for future reference.
6. Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process as call letters and other communications will be sent to these contacts only.

Official Source

Candidates can check the official notification, admit card, list of shortlisted candidates, and all updates on the official NMDC website. For technical assistance in filling the online application, candidates may email deskcontroller@gmail.com between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on all working days. All corrigenda and clarifications will be published on the NMDC website only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for NMDC Junior Engineer Mining Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application submission for NMDC JE Mining 2026 is 06 May 2026 by 11:45 PM. The application portal on the NMDC website will be deactivated after this time. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Q2: What is the total number of vacancies for NMDC JE Mining 2026?
There are 59 contractual posts of Junior Engineer (Mining) (CE-04) in this recruitment. The vacancies are distributed as UR-27, OBC(NCL)-15, SC-08, ST-04, and EWS-05. The total vacancy count is tentative and may change as per organizational requirements.

Q3: What is the application fee for NMDC JE Mining Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 250/- for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates. SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen, and Departmental candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Fee must be paid online through UPI, Credit Card, or Internet Banking via SBI-Collect and is non-refundable.

Q4: What is the selection process for NMDC Junior Engineer Mining 2026?
Selection is through a Supervisory Skill Assessment conducted by a duly constituted committee of NMDC. Candidates will first undergo document verification and only those found eligible will be allowed to appear in the Supervisory Skill Assessment. The final merit list is prepared based on performance in this assessment.

Q5: What is the salary for NMDC JE Mining Contractual post?
The consolidated pay for Junior Engineer (Mining) (CE-04) is Rs. 60,000/- per month. This remuneration can be increased by up to 5% annually in subsequent years based on performance. Additionally, candidates will receive HRA, TA/DA for official tours, accidental group insurance, and outpatient expense allowance of Rs. 35,000/- per annum.