MECON Limited, a Premier Miniratna, Schedule ‘A’ Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, headquartered at Ranchi, Jharkhand, has released Advertisement No. 11.73.4.1/2026/Cont/03 dated 27 May 2026 inviting online applications for the engagement of 17 Draftsmen on a contractual basis across six post codes covering Civil and Structural (Posts 01 and 06), Material Handling (02), Iron Making (03), GMMB (04), and Oil and Gas (05) disciplines, at MECON’s Ranchi and Delhi locations. The online application window is open from 01 August 2026 and closes on 15 August 2026 at the official MECON recruitment portal recruitment.meconlimited.co.in. The monthly contract fee is Rs. 30,000, plus a performance incentive of Rs. 875 per drawing for output above 20 A1-equivalent drawings per month. The contract period is initially 3 years, extendable up to 5 years. The minimum age is 18 years as on the date of advertisement (27 May 2026) and no maximum age limit has been specified. Selection is through Personal Interview and Hands-on test.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must check before 15 August 2026. First, Aadhaar card details and number entered in the application must match exactly with the uploaded Aadhaar card – any mismatch, encryption, or password protection on the uploaded Aadhaar document will lead to summary rejection of the application; verify this before submitting. Second, freelance experience, entrepreneurial experience, and self-declarations about job nature are NOT accepted – work experience must be supported by formal certificates from employers clearly showing date of joining, date of relieving, and nature of duties; for current employment, an Experience Certificate or Offer Letter plus the last 3 months’ pay slips are required as proof of continuity; experience without a certificate will not be counted at all. Third, no modifications are allowed after final submission – review every detail including post code, discipline, location preference, qualification, experience, and uploaded documents very carefully before clicking Submit; the system does not allow any changes once submitted.
MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | MECON Limited (Miniratna, Schedule ‘A’ PSU – Ministry of Steel, Government of India) |
| Advertisement No. | 11.73.4.1/2026/Cont/03 dated 27 May 2026 |
| Post Name | Draftsman (various disciplines) |
| Engagement Type | Contractual (initial 3 years, extendable up to 5 years) |
| Total Vacancies | 17 |
| Job Location | Ranchi (Jharkhand) and Delhi |
| Application Mode | Online only – recruitment.meconlimited.co.in |
| Application Opens | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date (Age and Experience) | 27 May 2026 (date of advertisement) |
| Monthly Contract Fee | Rs. 30,000 |
| Performance Incentive | Rs. 875 per drawing for output above 20 A1-equivalent drawings per month |
| Annual Increment | 3% of contract fee |
| Contract Duration | Initially 3 years, extendable up to 5 years |
| Official Website | meconlimited.co.in |
| Recruitment Portal | recruitment.meconlimited.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 01 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date (Age and Experience) | 27 May 2026 |
| Personal Interview and Hands-on Test | To be notified at meconlimited.co.in and via registered email |
Vacancy Details – Post Code-wise
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies | Area of Experience and Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Draftsman (Civil and Structural) | 8 | Preparation of Steel Structural/Civil (RCC) drawings in AutoCAD/Tekla/Revit – Ranchi |
| 02 | Draftsman (Material Handling) | 2 | Preparation of GA/Basic Engineering drawings of conveyors, junction houses, GA/fabrication drawings of Frames, stringer, short post, etc. in AutoCAD – Ranchi |
| 03 | Draftsman (Iron Making) | 2 | Preparation of drawings in ACAD (Mechanical) – Ranchi |
| 04 | Draftsman (GMMB) | 1 | Engineering AutoCAD drawings – GA and piping drawings – Ranchi |
| 05 | Draftsman (Oil and Gas) | 2 | Preparation of piping and equipment drawings in AutoCAD – Ranchi |
| 06 | Draftsman (Civil and Structural) | 2 | AutoCAD – Civil and Steel Structural drawings – Delhi |
| Total | 17 |
Note: The vacancy count is tentative and may increase or decrease at any time without prior notice.
Eligibility – Educational Qualification and Experience
For Post Code 01 (Civil and Structural):
| Qualification | Minimum Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Engineering (Regular/Full-Time course) | 3 years of relevant drafting experience in any organisation |
| ITI (Regular/Full-Time course) | 5 years of relevant drafting experience in any organisation |
| 12th/Intermediate pass | 7 years of relevant drafting experience in any organisation |
All qualifications must be from a university/institute recognised by the Government of India or accredited by UGC/AICTE/MCI/ICAI/ICSI. Minimum 45% aggregate marks are required in the qualifying qualification; 44.99% will not be rounded up to 45%.
For Post Codes 02 to 06, the exact minimum educational qualification is as per the official notification at meconlimited.co.in. The area of experience required for each post code is as listed in the vacancy table above.
Grade-to-Percentage Conversion
Where only grades (CGPA/OGPA/GGPA/SGPA) are awarded, candidates must mention the equivalent percentage in the application and submit a conversion certificate from their University/Institute. On a 10-point scale, a grade of 4.5 is considered equivalent to 45%.
Key Experience Rules
- Experience must be of a relevant nature with a drafting/engineering organisation.
- Freelance experience is NOT counted – it cannot establish a full-time job record.
- Entrepreneurial experience is NOT counted.
- Self-declarations about job nature are NOT accepted – formal certificates required.
- Apprenticeship period under the Apprentices Act IS counted towards required experience.
- For intermittent jobs, only the actual days engaged in relevant work are counted.
- Work experience certificates for all previous employments must show date of joining, date of relieving, and nature of duties; experience without a certificate will not be considered.
- For current employment: Experience Certificate or Offer/Appointment Letter/Pay Slip/Identity Card + last 3 months’ pay slips as proof of continuity.
Age Limit (as on 27 May 2026 – date of advertisement)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 27 May 2026 |
| Maximum Age | Not specified in the notification |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only |
Monthly Remuneration and Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Contract Fee (Fixed) | Rs. 30,000 per month (paid within 7 working days of invoice receipt) |
| Performance Incentive (Variable) | Rs. 875 per drawing for output above 20 A1-equivalent drawings per month |
| Annual Increment | 3% of contract fee per year |
| Leave | 1.5 days per month (maximum 18 days per year) |
| Weekly Off and Closed Holidays | As applicable to regular MECON employees |
| Medical Facilities | For self, spouse, and 2 dependent children – at Ispat Hospital only |
| Accommodation/HRA | Company accommodation at Shyamali Colony, Ranchi (subject to availability, on rental basis); or HRA at 5% of contract fee if accommodation not availed |
| GST and TDS | Selected candidates must obtain GST registration if applicable; TDS deducted as per Income Tax Act |
Application Fee
No application fee has been specified in the notification. Apply for free at recruitment.meconlimited.co.in.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Scrutiny | Shortlisting based on application, declarations, and supporting documents submitted online |
| Personal Interview and Hands-on Test | For shortlisted candidates; mode may be changed at Management’s discretion |
| Further Scrutiny at Interview Stage | Documents verified on the date of interview; if any claim is not substantiated, candidate not permitted to appear and no TA paid |
| Medical Examination | Selected candidates must undergo medical examination and must possess valid medical insurance during engagement |
| Document Verification | Final list uploaded on meconlimited.co.in; details communicated via website and registered email |
Interview and Hands-on test schedule will be uploaded on meconlimited.co.in and communicated via registered email. No separate individual call letters are sent by post.
TA Reimbursement for Interview
Outstation candidates eligible for interview will be reimbursed TA (III Tier AC/CC by rail, or Rs. 7 per km by road, or actual, whichever is less) by the shortest route, subject to production of tickets/receipts and a filled TA form with bank details.
How to Apply for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official MECON website – Click Here
- Go to Careers > Career Opportunities > Click here to apply Online, or go directly to the recruitment portal – Click Here
- Download and read the complete official notification PDF – Click Here
- Upload the following in the prescribed format:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (JPG/JPEG, not exceeding 40 KB)
- Scanned signature in blue/black ink (JPG/JPEG, not exceeding 40 KB)
- Self-attested scanned copies in PDF (merged into a single PDF not exceeding 1 MB) of: Matriculation/Secondary Board certificate (age proof), Final/Provisional Certificate for qualifying qualification, all semester/year mark sheets or consolidated mark sheet, work experience certificates/supporting documents for all employments, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card
- Ensure the Aadhaar number entered matches the uploaded Aadhaar card exactly – any mismatch, encryption, or password protection leads to summary rejection.
- Review all details very carefully. Submit the application – no modifications are allowed after final submission.
- No hard copies are required by post at the application stage; however, a hard copy of the online application must be submitted at the time of interview, if called.
Important Instructions
- No modifications are allowed after final submission – verify all details before clicking Submit.
- Aadhaar number in the form must match the uploaded Aadhaar card exactly – mismatch leads to summary rejection.
- Freelance experience, entrepreneurial experience, and self-declarations are not accepted as proof of work experience – only formal employer certificates with joining date, relieving date, and nature of duties are valid.
- Candidates must produce all original certificates/documents at the interview; failure to do so means they will not be interviewed and no TA will be paid.
- All communication – shortlist, interview schedule, final result – will be published on meconlimited.co.in and communicated via registered email only; maintain an active email ID and mobile number for at least one year.
- Furnishing wrong/false information or uploading illegible/overwritten documents will lead to disqualification at any stage, including after a contract is issued.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- MECON reserves the right to fill vacancies partially or fully, raise minimum eligibility standards, or cancel/modify the recruitment process without prior notice.
- Any dispute will be settled within the jurisdiction of Ranchi, Jharkhand only.
- Check meconlimited.co.in regularly for any corrigenda or modifications – all updates will be published there only; do not respond to any unauthorised advertisements.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 11.73.4.1/2026/Cont/03) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – MECON Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| MECON Official Website | Click Here |
MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a contractual engagement drive by MECON Limited (Premier Miniratna, Schedule ‘A’ PSU under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India) under Advertisement No. 11.73.4.1/2026/Cont/03 dated 27 May 2026 for 17 Draftsmen across six post codes – Civil and Structural (Posts 01 and 06), Material Handling (02), Iron Making (03), GMMB (04), and Oil and Gas (05) – at MECON’s Ranchi and Delhi locations. Initial contract is 3 years, extendable up to 5 years.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026?
✅ The last date to apply online is 15 August 2026 at recruitment.meconlimited.co.in. The application window opened on 01 August 2026. The cut-off date for age and experience eligibility is 27 May 2026 (the date of advertisement).
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026?
✅ For Post Code 01 (Civil and Structural), candidates need Diploma in Engineering with 3 years’ relevant drafting experience, OR ITI with 5 years’ experience, OR 12th/Intermediate pass with 7 years’ experience, all in the relevant field, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying qualification. Full qualification requirements for Post Codes 02 to 06 are in the official notification at meconlimited.co.in.
Q4. What is the age limit for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026?
✅ The minimum age is 18 years as on 27 May 2026 (date of advertisement). No maximum age limit has been specified in the notification. Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
Q5. What is the monthly remuneration for MECON Draftsman posts?
✅ The fixed monthly contract fee is Rs. 30,000, plus a performance incentive of Rs. 875 per drawing for output exceeding 20 A1-equivalent drawings per month. An annual increment of 3% of the contract fee is also provided. Additional benefits include leave (18 days/year), weekly off, medical facilities (self, spouse, 2 children at Ispat Hospital), and accommodation/HRA (5% of contract fee).
Q6. What is the selection process for MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026?
✅ Selection is through Personal Interview and a Hands-on test for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisting is based on scrutiny of the online application and supporting documents. The interview/test schedule will be uploaded on meconlimited.co.in and communicated via registered email. Final selected candidates must clear a Medical Examination before deployment.
Q7. Is freelance or entrepreneurial experience counted for MECON Draftsman?
✅ No. The official notification explicitly states that freelance experience and entrepreneurial experience are not counted as they cannot establish a full-time job record. Only formal employment with certificates showing date of joining, date of relieving, and nature of duties are valid. Self-declarations about job nature are also not accepted.
Q8. What happens if my Aadhaar number doesn’t match the uploaded document?
✅ The application will be summarily rejected. The Aadhaar number entered in the application form must match exactly with the uploaded Aadhaar card. Any mismatch, encryption, or password protection on the uploaded Aadhaar document leads to immediate rejection without further consideration.
Q9. Can I modify my MECON Draftsman application after submission?
✅ No. The official notification clearly states that no modifications are allowed after final submission of the application. Review all details – post code, discipline, location, qualification percentages, experience details, and uploaded documents – very carefully before clicking Submit.
Q10. Will I be reimbursed for travel to the MECON Draftsman interview?
✅ Yes. Outstation candidates who are eligible for interview will be reimbursed TA at III Tier AC/CC rail fare or Rs. 7 per km by road or actual, whichever is less, by the shortest route. Reimbursement is subject to production of tickets/receipts and a filled TA form with bank details. Candidates who fail to substantiate their claims at the interview stage will not be interviewed or reimbursed TA.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official MECON Draftsman Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 11.73.4.1/2026/Cont/03 dated 27 May 2026), issued by MECON Limited (Premier Miniratna, Schedule ‘A’, Government of India Enterprise under Ministry of Steel), as available on the official MECON website meconlimited.co.in and the official recruitment portal recruitment.meconlimited.co.in. The vacancy count of 17 is tentative and subject to change. This is a contractual engagement – not a regular PSU appointment. MECON reserves the right to modify, cancel, or restrict this recruitment at any stage without prior notice. Candidates must read the complete official notification from meconlimited.co.in before applying. All links above lead only to the official MECON website and recruitment portal.
