MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Posts, Eligibility & Last Date

MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026

MECON Limited, a Miniratna, Schedule ‘A’ Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, has released the official MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of 17 Draftsman posts on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates can apply online from 01 August 2026 to 15 August 2026 through the official MECON website.

The MECON Draftsman Vacancy 2026 includes 17 posts across six post codes covering disciplines such as Civil & Structural, Material Handling, Iron Making, GMMB, and Oil & Gas. The vacancies are available at Ranchi and Delhi locations.

Candidates applying for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 must be at least 18 years of age and meet the prescribed educational and other eligibility requirements. The selection process will consist of a Personal Interview and Hands-on Test.

Selected candidates will be engaged initially for a 3-year contractual period and will receive a monthly contract fee of ₹30,000. Candidates interested in this government-sector opportunity should check the detailed notification, eligibility criteria, vacancy details, important dates, selection process, and application procedure before applying.

MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Candidates applying for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 must meet the prescribed age criteria mentioned in the official notification. The minimum age limit is 18 years for all categories of candidates.

The age of the candidate will be calculated as on the date of advertisement, i.e., 27 May 2026. The notification does not specify any maximum age limit for the Draftsman posts.

MECON Draftsman Educational Qualification & Experience

For Post Code 01, candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications along with the required relevant drafting experience:

• Diploma in Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant drafting experience in any organisation; OR
• ITI qualification with at least 5 years of relevant drafting experience in any organisation; OR
• 12th/Intermediate qualification with at least 7 years of relevant drafting experience in any organisation.

For Post Codes 02 to 06, the required educational qualification and relevant experience are based on the respective areas of work mentioned in the vacancy details. Candidates should refer to the official MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 notification for the exact eligibility requirements applicable to each post code.

MECON Draftsman Qualification Requirements

• The Diploma in Engineering or ITI qualification must be obtained through a Regular/Full-Time course.
• Candidates must have secured at least 45% aggregate marks in the required educational qualification.
• 44.99% marks will not be considered equivalent to 45%.
• Candidates whose marks are awarded in CGPA/OGPA/GGPA/SGPA or grades must provide the equivalent percentage as prescribed by their University/Institute.
• Candidates with grade-based qualifications must submit a grade-to-percentage conversion document from the concerned University/Institute.
• On a 10-point grading scale, a grade of 4.5 is considered equivalent to 45%.
• The required qualification must be obtained from a Government-recognised University/Institute or an institution accredited by the relevant statutory/regulatory body such as UGC, AICTE, MCI, ICAI or ICSI, as applicable.
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026.

MECON Draftsman Work Experience

The work experience required for the Draftsman posts must be relevant to the prescribed drafting/engineering field. Candidates should ensure that their experience matches the discipline or area specified for the respective post code.

• Experience must be relevant and obtained in a drafting/engineering organisation.
• In case of intermittent employment, only the actual period of engagement in relevant work will be counted.
• Freelance work experience will not be considered, as it does not establish a full-time employment record.
• Entrepreneurial experience will not be considered as eligible work experience.
• The period of apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act will be considered towards the required experience, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.

MECON Draftsman Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details

MECON Limited has announced 17 Draftsman vacancies under MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026. The vacancies are distributed across six post codes covering Civil & Structural, Material Handling, Iron Making, GMMB, and Oil & Gas disciplines.

MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 selection process will consist of a Personal Interview and Hands-on Test. MECON Limited may change the selection methodology at its discretion, depending on the requirements of the recruitment process.

Application Scrutiny → Shortlisting → Personal Interview → Hands-on Test → Final Selection → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Engagement

MECON Draftsman Selection Process 2026 – Stages

1. Application Scrutiny

MECON will scrutinize the online applications based on the information, declarations, and supporting documents submitted by the candidates. Only candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements will be considered for further selection.

2. Shortlisting

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview and Hands-on Test based on the details provided in their applications. The provisional shortlist, along with the interview/test date, time, and venue, will be published on the official MECON website. Candidates will also receive communication through their registered email address.

3. Personal Interview & Hands-on Test

Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for the Personal Interview and Hands-on Test. Further scrutiny of the candidate’s eligibility and documents will be carried out on the date of the interview/test.

If any claim made by a candidate in the application is not supported by valid documents, the candidate may not be allowed to participate in the interview/test. No TA (Travelling Allowance) will be paid for appearing in the selection process.

4. Final Selection

After completion of the interview and hands-on test, MECON will prepare the final list of selected candidates. The final result/list will be uploaded on the official MECON website.

5. Document Verification & Medical Examination

Candidates shortlisted for engagement will be required to undergo Document Verification and Medical Examination. Details regarding these stages will be communicated through the official website and the candidate’s registered email ID.

Selected candidates must be declared medically fit before deployment. Candidates are also required to have valid medical insurance for the entire period of engagement.

How to Apply for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 can submit their applications online through the official MECON website. The online application process is available from 01 August 2026 to 15 August 2026.

Steps to Apply Online for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official MECON Limited website and go to Careers → Career Opportunities → Click Here to Apply Online.
2. Register/login to the online application portal and enter all required personal, educational, and work experience details correctly.
3. Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph in JPG/JPEG format, with a file size not exceeding 40 KB.
4. Upload your signature in blue or black ink in JPG/JPEG format, with a file size not exceeding 40 KB.
5. Upload self-attested scanned copies of the required documents in PDF format, including:
   • Matriculation/Secondary Board Certificate for date-of-birth/age proof.
   • Final/Provisional Certificate of the required educational qualification.
   • All semester/year-wise mark sheets or consolidated mark sheet.
   • Work Experience Certificates and other supporting documents.
   • PAN Card.
   • Aadhaar Card.
6. If multiple documents are required to be uploaded together, merge them into a single PDF file. The combined PDF should not exceed 1 MB.
7. Ensure that the Aadhaar number entered in the application exactly matches the uploaded Aadhaar Card. Any mismatch, encrypted file, or password-protected document may result in summary rejection of the application.
8. Carefully verify all the information, uploaded documents, photograph, signature, and other details before submitting the application.
9. Submit the MECON Draftsman online application form within the prescribed deadline.
10. After final submission, take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Instructions for MECON Draftsman Online Application

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• No other mode of application submission will be entertained.
• Candidates are not required to send hard copies of the application by post.
• No changes can be made after the application is finally submitted, so candidates should carefully check all details before final submission.
• Candidates called for the Personal Interview/Hands-on Test must carry a hard copy of the online application along with the required original and supporting documents.
• Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process for receiving important updates.

MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

MECON Draftsman Apply Online 2026 – Click Here

MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF – Click Here

MECON Official Website – Click Here