MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026: 159 Contract Engineer Posts, Pay, Eligibility and How to Apply
MECON Limited, a Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, has opened 159 contract posts for experienced engineers and professionals on a Full Time Fixed Tenure (FTFT) basis under Advt. No. 2026/Cont/04. The biggest groups are Deputy Engineer (58), Assistant Engineer (46), Additional Engineer (19) and Deputy Executive (Contracts) (18). Consolidated pay runs from ₹41,190 to ₹78,390 a month, plus allowances. If you follow PSU jobs and already have site, design or project experience, this one deserves a careful look.
The online window is open from 3 October 2026 to 17 October 2026, so you have just two weeks. These are not fresher posts: every post code asks for 1 to 16 years of relevant experience as on 25 September 2026. Below you will find every post code, the qualification for each, pay, posting places and the conditions that can cost you the job. Read your own post code slowly. For trusted updates, stay with GovtJobsAlert.in.
MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
MECON is one of India’s leading design, engineering, consultancy and EPC companies, headquartered in Ranchi. This drive fills project positions across steel plants, mines and power projects all over India. The engagement is contractual, not a permanent job.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | MECON Limited (PSU, Ministry of Steel) |
| Advertisement No. | 2026/Cont/04 |
| Engagement | Full Time Fixed Tenure (contract) |
| Total Vacancies | 159 |
| Post Codes | 01 to 59 |
| Main Posts | Deputy Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Additional Engineer, Deputy Executive (Contracts) |
| Monthly Pay | ₹41,190 to ₹78,390 (consolidated) |
| Contract Period | 1 to 5 years, by post code |
| Upper Age Limit | 50 years (UR / EWS) |
| Selection | Personal Interview |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies are in MECON FTFT 2026? Post-Wise Breakup
The notification gives only the number of posts for each post code. It does not publish a category-wise split (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), so none is shown here. Reservation follows Government of India rules, and PwD reservation is horizontal. The PDF prints no grand total; 159 is the sum of every post code row.
| Post Type | Posts | Consolidated Pay per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Engineer | 58 | ₹54,990 (codes 38 and 39: ₹49,140 or ₹54,990) |
| Assistant Engineer | 46 | ₹45,050 (code 15: ₹43,880) |
| Additional Engineer | 19 | ₹67,860 |
| Deputy Executive (Contracts) | 18 | ₹54,990 |
| Junior Engineer | 15 | ₹42,800 (code 32: ₹42,800 or ₹45,050) |
| Engineer (Safety) | 1 | ₹78,390 |
| Dy. Engineer or Asst. Engineer (Mineral Processing) | 1 | ₹54,990 or ₹43,880 |
| Jr. / Asst. / Dy. Engineer (Safety) | 1 | ₹41,190 to ₹54,990 |
| Total | 159 |
Here is every post code with its number of posts:
| Code | Post | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Addl. Engineer (Civil) | 2 |
| 02 | Addl. Engineer (Structural) | 2 |
| 03 | Addl. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 04 | Addl. Engineer (Planning) | 2 |
| 05 | Engineer (Safety) | 1 |
| 06 | Addl. Engineer (Quality) | 1 |
| 07 | Addl. Engineer (Quality) | 1 |
| 08 | Addl. Engineer (Mining) | 1 |
| 09 | Dy. Engineer (Structural) | 2 |
| 10 | Dy. Engineer (Refractory) | 2 |
| 11 | Dy. Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| 12 | Dy. Engineer (Instrumentation) | 2 |
| 13 | Dy. Engineer (Planning) | 4 |
| 14 | Dy. Engineer (Quality) | 1 |
| 15 | Asst. Engineer (Safety) | 3 |
| 16 | Dy. Engineer or Asst. Engineer (Mineral Processing) | 1 |
| 17 | Dy. Engineer (Mining) | 1 |
| 18 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 19 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 4 |
| 20 | Addl. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 2 |
| 21 | Dy. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 5 |
| 22 | Addl. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 5 |
| 23 | Asst. Engineer (I & PC) | 2 |
| 24 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 4 |
| 25 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 4 |
| 26 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 2 |
| 27 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 2 |
| 28 | Asst. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 4 |
| 29 | Dy. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 4 |
| 30 | Addl. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 2 |
| 31 | Jr. Engineer (Env. Engg) | 1 |
| 32 | Jr. Engineer (Electrical) | 14 |
| 33 | Asst. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 10 |
| 34 | Jr. / Asst. / Dy. Engineer (Safety) | 1 |
| 35 | Dy. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 36 | Dy. Engineer (Civil) | 1 |
| 37 | Dy. Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| 38 | Deputy Engineer (Safety) | 2 |
| 39 | Deputy Engineer (Civil) | 2 |
| 40 | Dy. Executive (Contracts) | 18 |
| 41 | Dy. Engineer (Civil) | 10 |
| 42 | Dy. Engineer (Projects) | 3 |
| 43 | Dy. Engineer (Env. Engg) | 1 |
| 44 | Dy. Engineer (Env. Engg) | 1 |
| 45 | Dy. Engineer (Env. Engg) | 2 |
| 46 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 6 |
| 47 | Dy. Engineer (Mechanical) | 2 |
| 48 | Dy. Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| 49 | Asst. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 50 | Asst. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 1 |
| 51 | Asst. Engineer (Civil & Structural) | 2 |
| 52 | Dy. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 53 | Dy. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 54 | Dy. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 55 | Dy. Engineer (I&PC) | 1 |
| 56 | Dy. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| 57 | Dy. Engineer (Electrical) | 2 |
| 58 | Dy. Engineer (Env. Engg) | 1 |
| 59 | Dy. Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
Several disciplines appear under more than one code, each with a different experience area and posting place. Apply against the code whose experience matches your own work history, not just your degree.
What is the Eligibility for MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
Most posts need a full-time B.E. / B.Tech engineering degree in the stated branch. A few safety and civil codes also accept a diploma, and the environmental and mineral processing codes accept science degrees.
| Code | Qualification | Experience and Contract |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 10 yrs, civil construction in industrial projects; 2-yr contract |
| 02 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 10 yrs, structural steel fabrication and erection, site supervision; 2-yr contract |
| 03 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 10 yrs, site execution and supervision of mechanical works; 2-yr contract |
| 04 | B.E./B.Tech in any Engineering or Technology | 10 yrs, project planning and scheduling (Primavera or MS Project), EPC or PMC exposure; 2-yr contract |
| 05 | Diploma engineer or non-engineering graduate, plus diploma or certificate in Industrial Fire & Safety, Industrial Safety or HSE | 16 yrs, fire and safety or HSE in industrial plant projects; 2-yr contract |
| 06 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical plus NDT Level-2 certification | 10 yrs, mechanical QA/QC in industrial projects; 2-yr contract |
| 07 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 10 yrs, civil QA/QC for EPC or PMC projects; 2-yr contract |
| 08 | B.E./B.Tech Mining | 10 yrs, site supervision of mining operations; 2-yr contract |
| 09 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 5 yrs, structural steel fabrication and erection; 2-yr contract |
| 10 | B.E./B.Tech Ceramic Engineering or Technology | 5 yrs, refractory and ceramics works in industrial projects; 2-yr contract |
| 11 | B.E./B.Tech Electrical or Electrical & Electronics | 5 yrs, site supervision of electrical works; 1-yr contract |
| 12 | B.E./B.Tech Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, or Electronics & Instrumentation | 5 yrs, instrumentation or automation site works; 1-yr contract |
| 13 | B.E./B.Tech in any Engineering or Technology | 5 yrs, project planning and scheduling, EPC or PMC exposure; 2-yr contract |
| 14 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 5 yrs, civil QA/QC for EPC or PMC projects; 2-yr contract |
| 15 | Diploma engineer or non-engineering graduate, plus diploma or certificate in Industrial Fire & Safety, Industrial Safety or HSE | 5 yrs, fire and safety or HSE in industrial plants; 2-yr contract |
| 16 | B.E./B.Tech Mineral Processing, Mechanical, Chemical or Metallurgical, OR B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry | 5 yrs, mineral processing or beneficiation plant operations; 2-yr contract |
| 17 | B.E./B.Tech Mining | 5 yrs, erection activities of mining projects; 5-yr contract |
| 18 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 3 yrs, erection, testing and commissioning of a thermal power project; 2-yr contract |
| 19 | B.E., B.Sc. Engg. or B.Tech Mechanical | 2 yrs, SMS shop of a steel plant or steel-making consultancy; 5-yr contract |
| 20 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 10 yrs, civil construction (civil buildings preferred); 1-yr contract |
| 21 | Full-time 4-year regular B.E./B.Tech Civil | 5 yrs total, of which 4 yrs site supervision of RCC or steel structures; 5-yr contract |
| 22 | Full-time 4-year regular B.E./B.Tech Civil | 9 yrs total, of which 7 yrs site supervision of RCC or steel structures; 5-yr contract |
| 23 | B.E./B.Tech Instrumentation (any subject combination, such as electronics) | 2 yrs, instrumentation and automation at a process plant (alternatively, I&A engineering experience for a process plant); 3-yr contract |
| 24 | Engineering graduate, Mechanical branch | 3 yrs, consultancy or EPC on ACVS, gas or water systems in steel plants; 1-yr contract |
| 25 | B.Tech Mechanical | 2 yrs, erection, commissioning or O&M of material handling projects; 3-yr contract |
| 26 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical or Power Plant Engg. | 3 yrs, thermal power plant; 5-yr contract |
| 27 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 3 yrs, piping engineering; 5-yr contract |
| 28 | B.E./B.Tech Civil or Mechanical | 2 yrs, construction supervision of steel structures; 5-yr contract |
| 29 | B.E./B.Tech Civil or Mechanical | 5 yrs, of which 4 yrs construction supervision of steel structures; 5-yr contract |
| 30 | B.E./B.Tech Civil or Mechanical | 9 yrs, of which 7 yrs construction supervision of steel structures; 5-yr contract |
| 31 | B.E./B.Tech Chemical or Mechanical | 1 yr, wastewater treatment; 1-yr contract |
| 32 | B.E./B.Tech Electrical or Electrical & Electronics | 1 yr (₹42,800) or 2 yrs (₹45,050) in the electrical field; 3-yr contract |
| 33 | Full-time 4-year regular B.E./B.Tech Civil or Mechanical | 2 yrs, site supervision of civil or structural construction; 3-yr contract |
| 34 | Graduate in any discipline, or B.E./B.Tech, with Diploma in Industrial Health & Safety | 2 to 5 yrs, enforcing industrial safety at a project site; 2-yr contract |
| 35 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 5 yrs, mechanical erection and commissioning in heavy industry; 2-yr contract |
| 36 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 5 yrs, civil works in heavy industry or infrastructure; 2-yr contract |
| 37 | B.E./B.Tech Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, or Electronics & Communication | 5 yrs, electrical erection and commissioning in steel or power plants; 2-yr contract |
| 38 | Diploma or Degree in Industrial Safety | 10 yrs (₹49,140) or 5 yrs (₹54,990) site experience in industrial safety; 1-yr contract |
| 39 | Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engg. or equivalent (Civil & Infrastructure, Construction Engg., Construction Technology & Management) | 10 yrs (₹49,140) or 5 yrs (₹54,990) at a construction site; 1-yr contract |
| 40 | B.E./B.Tech in any discipline | 5 yrs, tendering, commercial evaluation, order placement, billing and invoicing; 5-yr contract |
| 41 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 5 yrs, RCC or steel structures design; 5-yr contract |
| 42 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical, Electrical or Civil | 5 yrs, project management, design or site supervision; 5-yr contract |
| 43 | M.Sc. Environmental Science or Chemistry | 5 yrs, environmental field; 3-yr contract |
| 44 | M.Sc. Botany, Zoology or Ecology | 5 yrs, environmental field; 3-yr contract |
| 45 | B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc. Tech or B.Sc. Engg. in Chemical or Mechanical | 5 yrs, industrial water or wastewater treatment plants; 3-yr contract |
| 46 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 3 yrs, thermal power or industrial projects; 5-yr contract |
| 47 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 5 yrs, thermal power or industrial projects; 5-yr contract |
| 48 | B.E./B.Tech Electrical | 5 yrs, inspection activities; 2-yr contract |
| 49 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 2 yrs, piping and general layout design for industrial projects; 2-yr contract |
| 50 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 2 yrs, steel structure design (STAAD or ETABS, AutoCAD); 2-yr contract |
| 51 | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 2 yrs, RCC design (STAAD or ETABS, AutoCAD); 2-yr contract |
| 52 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 5 yrs, design of AC, ventilation and dust extraction systems; 2-yr contract |
| 53 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 5 yrs, design of water supply and water treatment systems; 2-yr contract |
| 54 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 5 yrs, design and detail engineering, preferably bulk material handling; 2-yr contract |
| 55 | B.E./B.Tech Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Instrumentation & Control | 5 yrs, instrumentation or automation design; 2-yr contract |
| 56 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 5 yrs, design and engineering of industrial projects; 2-yr contract |
| 57 | B.E./B.Tech Electrical or Electrical & Electronics | 5 yrs, electrical design in industrial projects; 2-yr contract |
| 58 | Full-time Bachelor’s in Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engg., or Master’s in Environmental Science | 5 yrs, EIA and EMP reports, with NABET EIA Coordinator accreditation; 2-yr contract |
| 59 | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 5 yrs, design and engineering in industrial plants; 2-yr contract |
Two rules apply to every post. Your qualification must come from a regular / full-time course (certificate courses may be part-time), from an institute recognised by Government or bodies like UGC or AICTE. If a qualification is disputed, the decision of the CMD, MECON is final.
What Counts as Work Experience?
| Type of Experience | Counted? |
|---|---|
| Full-time job on regular salary, in the relevant area | Yes |
| Intermittent job | Only actual full-time days worked |
| MT / ET / GT training in PSUs only | Yes |
| Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act | Yes |
| Freelance experience | No |
| Entrepreneurial experience | No |
| Articleship, internship, academic project, teaching or research | No |
This is where many experienced applicants slip. MECON counts only full-time, salaried work in the area written against your post code, and it wants a certificate for every employer you list in the form. If you spent two years freelancing or running your own firm, that time will not count towards the minimum years, so add up only your salaried years before you choose a code.
Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 53 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 55 years (5 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) applying against a UR post | 50 years (no relaxation) |
| PwD (UR) | 10 years relaxation |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years relaxation |
| PwD (SC / ST) | 15 years relaxation |
| J&K domicile (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) | 5 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India guidelines |
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Age and experience are both counted as on 25 September 2026. One catch: SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates applying against a UR post are judged on general merit and get no age or fee relaxation.
What is the Salary for MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026?
Pay is a fixed consolidated monthly amount, shown post-wise in the vacancy table above. On top of it, the notification lists these benefits:
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Site Allowance | 7.5% of pay at site or project locations |
| Metro Allowance | 2.5% of pay at metro locations |
| HRA | 5% of consolidated pay if company housing is not taken |
| Annual Increment | 3% of consolidated pay |
| Medical | Ispat Hospital for self, spouse and 2 children if posted at Ranchi; retainer doctor elsewhere |
| Mediclaim | Premium reimbursed up to ₹15,000 (₹4,00,000 floater) |
| Accident Cover | Group Personal Accident Policy of ₹25 lakh |
| Leave | CL 12, EL 18 (up to 45), HPL 14 days a year |
Example: a Deputy Engineer at a project site gets ₹54,990 plus a 7.5% site allowance before any HRA, so experienced site engineers should compare this with their current take-home carefully.
Since this is a fixed-tenure contract, treat it as solid PSU project experience on your CV along with a steady monthly income.
Where Will MECON FTFT 2026 Candidates Be Posted?
| Post Codes | Place of Posting |
|---|---|
| 01-16 | Rampura Agucha Mines, Debari, Rajasthan |
| 17 | Malanjkhand |
| 18 | Ranchi |
| 19 | Burnpur |
| 20 | Bangalore, Nasik |
| 21-22 | Bokaro, Vizag |
| 23 | Bacheli, Nagarnar |
| 24 | Durgapur, Burnpur |
| 25 | Burnpur, Bhilai |
| 26 | Burnpur |
| 27 | Ranchi |
| 28-30 | Burnpur, Durgapur |
| 31 | Bhilai |
| 32 | Bhilai, Bellary, Malanjkhand |
| 33 | Burnpur, Bhilai, Rourkela, Bacheli, Mumbai, Sukhrangi, Vizag, Musabani, Malanjkhand, Rohane |
| 34 | Donimalai |
| 35-37 | Nagarnar |
| 38-39 | Paradip |
| 40 | Bhilai, Rourkela, Nagarnar, Bacheli, Ranchi |
| 41 | Burnpur, Bhilai |
| 42 | Ranchi |
| 43-45 | Bhilai |
| 46-47 | Ranchi |
| 48-59 | Bangalore |
Check the posting place for your code before you apply. Codes 01 to 16 are all at Rampura Agucha Mines or Debari in Rajasthan, while codes 48 to 59 are based in Bangalore. If moving to that location is not possible for you, it is better to know it now than at the offer stage.
The offer is first issued for 1 year. Where the contract period is longer, it is renewed every year based on your performance and the company’s needs.
What is the Selection Process for MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview | List of candidates called, with date, time and venue, put on the MECON website and sent by email |
| Document Verification | For selected candidates, intimated through website and email |
| Medical Examination | Joining only if found medically fit |
The notification names Personal Interview as the mode of selection, but Management may change the mode if required. Your claims are checked when you report for the interview. Outstation candidates called for interview get travel allowance (3AC / CC rail, or ₹7 per km by road, whichever is less) on producing tickets. The final list of selected candidates is also put on the website, and you can track it alongside other recruitment results.
Which Mistakes Can Get Your MECON FTFT 2026 Application Rejected?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Missing experience certificate | Experience from that employer will not be considered, which may lead to rejection |
| Current job proof | Offer or appointment letter or ID, plus last 3 months’ pay slips; missing it may lead to rejection |
| Self-declaration | Self-declarations about your experience will not be accepted |
| OBC creamy layer | Creamy layer candidates are not entitled to the concession admissible to OBC (NCL); they must apply as UR, and the category cannot be changed later |
| OBC certificate | Must be issued on or after 02.09.2025; an older one needs a fresh certificate (issued after 26.09.2025) at interview or before joining |
| Fee | Applications without fee or with less fee shall be rejected; fee once paid is not refunded |
| Aadhaar | A mismatch with the number entered, or an encrypted or password-protected file, means summary rejection |
| Govt / PSU employees | Apply through proper channel or bring an NOC to the interview, failing which you will neither be interviewed nor paid TA |
| Original documents | Produce all original certificates before the interview, failing which you will neither be interviewed nor paid TA |
| Unproven claims | If a claim is not substantiated at scrutiny, you will not be allowed to appear for the interview, no TA is paid, and the candidature will be cancelled |
| False information | Leads to disqualification; an offer already issued will be cancelled |
| After submission | No modifications allowed; if your online data differs from your original testimonies, the candidature is liable to be rejected. Email ID and mobile number cannot be changed |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form shall disqualify you |
| Not selected | Candidates not short listed for interview or not selected will not be communicated about their status, and no correspondence will be entertained |
| Nationality | Only Indian nationals can apply |
MECON may also fill fewer posts, change the vacancies, or cancel the process without giving reasons, and any changes appear only on its own website.
How to Apply Online for MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the MECON careers portal (link in Essential Links below): Careers, then Career Opportunities, then Apply Online |
| 2 | Start the form with an active email ID and mobile number that will stay valid for at least a year |
| 3 | Choose your post code, fill the form and upload your photo and signature (jpg / jpeg, up to 40 KB each) |
| 4 | Upload self-attested documents merged into one PDF of up to 1 MB |
| 5 | Pay ₹500 online through “Click Here” under the payment tab (if not exempted) |
| 6 | Click “Verify” so the status changes to “Submitted”, then keep a printout for the interview |
The single PDF must carry your age proof, degree certificates, all marksheets, experience certificates, PAN and Aadhaar, plus any category certificate you claim. The experience certificates and the category certificate are the two papers whose absence quietly kills an otherwise strong application, so arrange them first.
What are the Important Dates for MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 3 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 17 October 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age and experience | 25 September 2026 |
| Interview date | To be announced on the MECON website |
What is the MECON FTFT 2026 Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹500 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwD and Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) applying against a UR post | No fee relaxation |
| Internal candidates | Exempted |
The fee is paid only online through the MECON payment gateway; there is no other mode.
MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for MECON FTFT Recruitment 2026 – 159 Deputy Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Deputy Executive (Contracts) & Other Posts
- Visit MECON FTFT Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your experience matches one of these post codes, don’t wait for the last day. Collect your experience certificates and pay slips now, choose the right code, and finish the form before 17 October 2026. A PSU project role with a clear contract and decent pay is a solid next step for a working engineer. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU job updates.