NMDC Junior Engineer (Mining) Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed admit card and a valid original photo identity proof.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones and calculators, are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
• Reporting time is 60 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
• Rough work must be performed only on the provided scratch pad or designated space in the question booklet.

The NMDC Limited has officially announced the recruitment for 59 Junior Engineer (Mining) posts for the year 2026. Candidates must access the official portal at nmdc.co.in to verify the recruitment notification. The application process is conducted exclusively through the online registration module. All applicants must possess a valid Diploma in Mining Engineering from a recognized institute. The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a Supervisory Skill Test. Final merit lists are strictly based on performance in the CBT phase.

Download the official notification by following these steps:

1. Visit the official NMDC website: nmdc.co.in.
2. Navigate to the Careers section located in the main header.
3. Click on the Employment Notifications tab.
4. Locate the link titled Recruitment for Junior Engineer (Mining) 2026.
5. Click the Download PDF icon to save the document for reference.

The minimum age requirement is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of the crucial date specified in the notification.

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD (UR): 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India guidelines

Candidates must hold a Three-year Diploma in Mining Engineering from a State Board of Technical Education or recognized University. Possession of a valid First Class/Second Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (restricted/unrestricted) is mandatory as per the DGMS guidelines for specific roles.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Supervisory Skill Test (Qualifying Nature)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

The Junior Engineer (Mining) is placed in the Pay Matrix Level 06. The basic pay starts at INR 37,000 per month, excluding Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other perks as per NMDC company policy.

Admit cards are issued 10-15 days prior to the exam date on the NMDC portal. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the Admit Card and one original Photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the examination center.

The result is prepared based on raw scores obtained in the CBT. Normalization is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The final merit list is determined by the candidate's rank in the CBT, provided they qualify the Skill Test.

Focus primarily on Mining Legislation and Mine Safety regulations as they carry maximum weightage. Practice previous year question papers to manage time effectively. Dedicate 60% of study time to technical subjects and 40% to General Aptitude. Use standard textbooks for Geology and Mine Machinery. Regular revision of safety acts is essential for scoring high.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the NMDC Junior Engineer (Mining) recruitment as published by the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC). Please note that as of the current date, the 2026 recruitment cycle for 59 posts has not yet concluded, and no official cut-off data exists for this specific future cycle.

Historical Cut-off Data: NMDC Junior Engineer (Mining)

The following table reflects the official cut-off marks for the most recent completed recruitment cycle for the post of Junior Engineer (Mining) as per the official NMDC notification and result declaration.

Source: Official NMDC Result Notification, Employment Notification No. 05/2023, dated 20th October 2023.

Note: Official cut-off data for the "2026 (59 Posts)" cycle is currently unavailable as the examination process has not been finalized by the recruiting authority. This record will be updated upon the official release of results by NMDC.