MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 159 Jr. Engineer, Asst. Engineer and More Posts

• Recruiting body: MECON Limited (A PSU under the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India), Ranchi
• Engagement type: Contractual, Full Time Fixed Tenure (FTFT) basis, for 1–5 years depending on the post
• Posts: 59 post codes across Additional Engineer, Deputy Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Junior Engineer, Deputy Executive, and Engineer grades, in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Planning, Quality, Safety, Mining, Environmental, and Contracts disciplines
• Total vacancies: 159
• Who can apply: Engineering graduates/diploma holders (discipline varies by post) with relevant post-qualification experience ranging from 1 to 16 years depending on the post, up to 50 years of age
• Application start date: 3 October 2026
• Application last date: 17 October 2026
• Application mode: Online only, at meconlimited.co.in
• Job location: Various MECON project sites across India (Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Odisha, and others)

MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026 Overview

MECON Limited is one of India's premier Design, Engineering, Consultancy, and Contracting organisations, providing services across the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning, including EPC execution, for Greenfield and Brownfield projects. Through this notification, MECON invites applications from experienced professionals for contractual engagement on a Full Time Fixed Tenure (FTFT) basis, with contract durations ranging from 1 to 5 years depending on the specific post.

MECON FTFT Important Dates

MECON FTFT Vacancy 2026

A total of 159 posts are on offer across 59 distinct post codes. MECON has stated that the advertised vacancy/post count is tentative and may increase or decrease at any time without prior information. The complete post-wise breakup is below (experience descriptions are summarised; candidates should verify the exact wording of the required experience for their post code in the official notification).

Each post code's exact required experience is described in detail in the official notification (e.g. specific areas such as civil QA/QC, piping engineering, EIA/EMP preparation, tendering, etc.); the table above summarises the core experience area for readability. Candidates should verify the complete, exact wording for their chosen post code from the official advertisement before applying.

Place of Posting

MECON FTFT Eligibility Criteria

Post-wise qualification and minimum post-qualification experience are listed in the Vacancy table above. In addition, the following general conditions apply:

• The requisite educational qualification should be acquired through a Regular/Full-Time course only; certificate courses may be acquired through part-time mode also.
• Qualifications must be from Universities/Institutes recognised by Government, or accredited by councils/bodies such as UGC/AICTE/MCI/ICAI/ICSI set up by the Central or State Government.
• Work experience must be in a full-time job on a regular salary basis, in the relevant area stipulated against the respective post; freelance and entrepreneurial experience are not considered.
• Periods of on-the-job training as a Management Trainee (MT)/Executive Trainee (ET)/Graduate Trainee (GT) in PSUs only may be considered for work experience; Articleship, Internship, Academic Project, Teaching, or Research experience is not considered as post-qualification experience.
• Period of apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act is considered for the purpose of ascertaining required post-qualification experience.
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Documentary Evidence for Work Experience

For past employment, candidates must submit experience certificates clearly indicating date of joining, date of relieving, nature of duties, and relevance to the applied post; in the absence of such a certificate, that experience will not be considered. For current employment, candidates must submit an experience certificate, offer/appointment letter, or identity card showing date of joining, along with the last 3 months' pay slips as proof of continuity. Self-declarations regarding nature of job or area of experience will not be accepted.

MECON FTFT Age Limit

The upper age limit for General and EWS category candidates is as specified against each post in the Vacancy table above (predominantly 50 years), with the cut-off date for age and experience being 25 September 2026.

MECON FTFT Age Relaxation

SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates applying against an Unreserved (UR) category post are considered on General category merit, and no age-limit or fee relaxation applies to them in that case.

MECON FTFT Salary & Benefits

The consolidated monthly pay for each post is given in the Vacancy table above (ranging from ₹41,190 to ₹78,390, depending on the post and experience slab). In addition, the following benefits apply:

• Site/Metro Allowance: 7.5% of pay as Site Allowance for postings at site/project locations, or 2.5% of pay as Metro Allowance for postings at Metro locations.
• Annual Increment: 3% of consolidated pay (rounded to the next ten rupees), as per company rules.
• Medical Facilities: OPD/IPD coverage (including medicine) at Ispat Hospital for self, spouse, and 2 dependent children if posted at Ranchi; free consultation via the company's retainer doctor at other locations; reimbursement of annual Mediclaim premium up to ₹15,000 (₹4,00,000 floater cover) as per company policy.
• Accommodation: Company/client residential accommodation where available, on prevailing charges; if not availed, House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 5% of consolidated pay.
• Leave: 12 days Casual Leave, 18 days Earned Leave (accumulable up to 45 days), 14 days Half Pay Leave, and Maternity Leave as applicable to regular employees, plus National/Festival/Restricted Holidays (4 nos.) as applicable to regular employees.
• Group Personal Accident Policy: Sum insured of ₹25 lakhs.

MECON FTFT Application Fee

Fee is payable online only, through the payment gateway provided in the online application form; no other mode of payment is accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, and applications without the fee (or with a short-paid fee) will be rejected. After payment, candidates must click "Verify" to update their application status to "Submitted."

MECON FTFT Selection Process

The mode of selection is Personal Interview (subject to change at Management's discretion). Candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying, since candidature is subject to verification of documents when reporting for interview, if shortlisted, or at any later stage of the recruitment/appointment process.

• The list of candidates called for interview, along with date, time, and venue, will be uploaded on MECON's official website and communicated to shortlisted candidates via their registered email.
• The final list of selected candidates will also be published on MECON's website, and selected candidates will be informed about Document Verification and Medical Examination through the website and registered email only.
• Scrutiny of the application is undertaken on the date of the interview; if any claim made in the application is not substantiated, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for interview, and no Travelling Allowance (TA) will be paid.
• Before appointment, selected candidates must undergo a Medical Examination and be found medically fit; joining is subject to this outcome.

Travelling Allowance for Interview

Outstation candidates appearing for the Personal Interview are reimbursed Travelling Allowance for III Tier A/C (3A)/CC by rail, or ₹7 per km by road, or actual expenditure, whichever is less, subject to production of tickets/receipts/boarding pass (regular rail fare only, no premium Tatkal). Internal candidates are governed by the company's service rules.

How to Apply for MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026

MECON FTFT Apply Online

Eligible candidates must apply online only, via Careers → Career Opportunities → Apply Online on MECON's website (meconlimited.co.in), between 3 October 2026 and 17 October 2026. No other mode of submission is allowed. While applying, candidates must upload:

• A recent passport-size colour photograph (JPG/JPEG format, maximum 40 KB).
• A scanned signature in blue/black ink (JPG/JPEG format, maximum 40 KB).
• Self-attested scanned copies (PDF format) of: Matriculation/Secondary Board certificate or Municipal birth certificate (for age proof); final/provisional Graduation and Post-Graduation certificates, as applicable; all semester/year mark sheets or a consolidated mark sheet; work experience certificates/documents as described in the Eligibility section; PAN Card and Aadhaar Card; PwD certificate (if applicable); EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable); Discharge/Service Certificate for Ex-servicemen (if applicable); J&K domicile certificate (if applicable); and Meritorious Sportsperson certificate (if applicable).

All documents must be legible, self-attested, and not encrypted/password-protected. Multiple documents should be merged into a single PDF not exceeding 1 MB. If the Aadhaar number entered online does not match the uploaded Aadhaar card, the application will be summarily rejected. No modifications are allowed after the online application is submitted, so candidates should verify all details carefully before submitting.

MECON FTFT Important Instructions

• Candidates employed in Central/State Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must either forward their application through proper channel, or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer at the time of interview; without this, they will neither be interviewed nor paid TA.
• All original certificates/documents must be produced before the interview; failure to do so means the candidate will neither be interviewed nor paid TA.
• Furnishing wrong/false information, or producing overwritten/illegible documents, will lead to disqualification; if discovered at any stage (including after appointment), the candidature or offer of appointment will be cancelled.
• No hard copies of documents need to be sent; however, a hard copy of the online application must be submitted at the time of interview, if called.
• Candidates not shortlisted for interview, or not selected, will not be individually communicated about the status of their candidature.
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
• Candidates must have an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least the next one year, as no change is allowed after submission and all communication is via email only.
• Mere submission of an application and fulfilling eligibility criteria confers no right to employment; MECON reserves the right to alter advertised conditions, or to fill, not fill, or partially fill any vacancy, without assigning reasons.
• Any dispute regarding this recruitment will be settled within the jurisdiction of Ranchi (Jharkhand) only.
• For queries, candidates may email [email protected] or call 0651-2483571/2483043, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on working days (Monday to Saturday, excluding 2nd and 4th Saturdays).

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