Recruitment Overview

Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL), a Miniratna-I Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has announced recruitment for Non-Executive posts including Assistant (HR) for its Corporate Office at Nagpur and various project sites across India.

MECL offers a comprehensive remuneration package including Basic Pay, IDA, HRA, Perks & Allowances, Provident Fund, Group Performance Related Incentive, Medical Insurance, and other benefits as per company guidelines.

Assistant (HR) Vacancy Details

Reservation and Special Notes: Among the vacancies, 1 fresh vacancy is reserved for PwD-HH and 1 fresh vacancy for Ex-Serviceman. The backlog vacancy is reserved for Ex-Serviceman.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BBM, or BSW from a UGC & AICTE recognized university or institute. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) degrees are permissible.

Desirable Skills: Basic computer proficiency and knowledge of SAP-HCM are desirable but not mandatory.

Age Limit: Maximum age is 30 years as of 01.09.2026, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

Experience: Not required for this post.

Salary and Benefits

The Assistant (HR) post falls under the W-4 grade with a pay scale of Rs. 20,200 to Rs. 49,300. In addition to the basic pay, employees receive IDA, HRA, perks and allowances, provident fund contributions, group performance incentives, medical insurance, contributory superannuation scheme (NPS), personal accident and term insurance, vehicle loan facilities, and house building advances as per company policy.

Selection Process

The selection for Assistant (HR) will be conducted through a multi-stage process:

• Screening of Applications: Based on eligibility and application details.
• Written Test: Conducted at Nagpur by an independent external agency. The test carries 100% weightage for final merit. Cut-off marks are 50% for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and 45% for SC/ST candidates, with relaxations for PwD as per government norms.
• Document Verification: Candidates clearing the written test will be called for document verification in a ratio of up to 7 candidates per vacancy.
• Skill/Trade Test: Qualifying in nature, conducted for candidates clearing document verification. Final merit is based on written test marks.

All tests will be held in Nagpur only.

Application Process and Important Dates

Applications must be submitted online through the MECL career portal only. No other mode of application is accepted.

• Start Date: 12 September 2026
• Last Date: 11 October 2026
• Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 01 September 2026

Application fee of Rs. 500/- is applicable for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and departmental candidates are exempted.

Required documents such as educational certificates, caste certificate, PwD certificate, experience proof (if applicable), and others must be uploaded in PDF format as per instructions.

How to Start Preparing and Crack the Examination

Understand the Selection and Examination Process

Begin by thoroughly understanding the selection stages and the weightage of the written test. Focus on meeting eligibility criteria and preparing for the written examination, as it determines the final merit.

Understand the Written Examination

The written test evaluates candidates on relevant HR knowledge and general aptitude. Candidates should verify the official notification for any syllabus or pattern details.

Build a Practical Study Plan

Divide your preparation time between understanding HR concepts, practicing objective questions, taking mock tests, analyzing mistakes, and revising weak areas. Systematic topic-wise preparation is more effective than random study.

Use Focused Study Material and Practice Questions

Utilize reliable study materials that cover the essential HR topics and practice questions to apply concepts. Regular practice helps identify weak areas and improve accuracy.

Take Timed Practice Tests

Attempt mock tests under timed conditions to improve speed, time management, and question selection skills. Analyze your performance to focus on areas needing improvement.

Revise Regularly

Consistent revision of important concepts and practice questions is crucial to retain knowledge and perform well in the examination.

Manage Limited Preparation Time

If preparation time is limited, prioritize high-value topics and focus on practice and revision rather than extensive reading or watching lengthy videos.

How HR Preparation Helps with Preparation

HR Preparation offers an Online Course tailored to the MECL Assistant (HR) recruitment examination. The course provides structured study material and test series designed to cover the relevant HR topics and general aptitude required for the written test.

This organized approach helps candidates systematically learn concepts, practice questions, take topic-wise tests, and evaluate their progress effectively.

Using HR Preparation resources can save time spent searching for scattered materials and provide focused preparation aligned with the official examination requirements.

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