Odisha Coal and Power Limited, a fully owned Government of Odisha company under the Energy Department that develops and operates coal mines in the state, has announced lateral entry recruitment for 14 permanent positions. The openings cover managerial, engineering, medical and supervisory roles across finance, mining, geology, environment, survey and medical departments. Selected candidates will work at OCPL establishments, including the operational Manoharpur Coal Mine in Sundargarh district, which supplies coal to Odisha Power Generation Corporation and other industrial units.
OCPL Asst. Manager (Mining), Overman and More Recruitment 2026
- Notification14 Oct
- Applications Open14 Oct
About OCPL Asst. Manager (Mining), Overman and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha Coal and Power
- Advertisement No.
- OCPL/HR/2026/01
- Post Name
- Addl. General Manager (Finance), Manager (Finance) and 8 more
- Job Location
- Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 21–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Coal) under the Coal Mines Regulations issued by DGMS for Manager (Mining) and Dy. Manager (Mining); Second Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Coal) for Asst. Manager (Mining); Survey Certificate of Competency in Mining Survey from DGMS for Survey posts; Overman's Certificate of Competency for Overman
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addl. General Manager (Finance) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Manager (Finance) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Manager (Mining) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Dy. Manager (Mining) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Dy. Manager (Geology) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Dy. Manager (Environment) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Sr. Asst. Manager/Asst. Manager (Survey) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Asst. Manager (Mining) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Medical Officer (Male/Female) | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Overman | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Grand Total | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Addl. General Manager (Finance)1 post
- Qualification
- Associate / Fellow member of ICAI / ICWAI. Candidate having First Class Career throughout academics will be preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum 19 years of post-qualification work experience in Central / State PSU or leading large private organizations in a manufacturing set up in Finance department, desirably in the advertised position or a position one rank below for a minimum period of 5 years. Must have experience and working knowledge in managing the Finance department as a whole and expertise in leading a finance team, overseeing audit mechanism, budget control, taxation and financial closure.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 50 years as on 14.10.2026
- Desirable
- Experience in Coal Mining / Energy sector / Govt. sector or any large manufacturing sector will be preferred.
Manager (Finance)1 post
- Qualification
- Associate / Fellow member of ICAI / ICWAI. Candidate having First Class Career throughout academics will be preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of post-qualification work experience in Central / State PSU or leading large private organizations in a manufacturing set up in Finance department, desirably in the advertised position or a position one rank below for a minimum period of 3 years. Must have experience and working knowledge in managing the Finance department as a whole and expertise in overseeing audit mechanism, budget control, taxation and financial closure.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
- Desirable
- Experience in Coal Mining / Energy sector / Govt. sector or any large manufacturing sector will be preferred.
Manager (Mining)1 post
- Qualification
- Full time Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognised University/Institute. First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Coal) under the Coal Mines Regulations issued by DGMS.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of working experience in mine planning, designing and scheduling of large opencast coal mines. Must have expertise in use of Minex software.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
- Preferred
- Candidates from a large scale open cast mine will be preferred.
Dy. Manager (Mining)1 post
- Qualification
- Full time Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognised University/Institute. First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Coal) under the Coal Mines Regulations issued by DGMS.
- Experience
- Minimum 7 years of working experience in mine planning, designing and scheduling of large opencast coal mines. Must have expertise in use of Minex software.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
- Preferred
- Candidates from a large scale open cast mine will be preferred.
Dy. Manager (Geology)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Tech/M.Sc. in Geology/Geological Science/Applied Geology/Geo Exploration/Mineral Exploration or a Equivalent Degree recognized by a University recognized by UGC / Institute approved by AICTE. Candidate having First Class Career throughout academics will be preferred.
- Experience
- 7 years of post qualification experience in geological exploration in a large scale open cast mine. Lead geological exploration programmes, prepare annual and long-term exploration plans, review drilling and sampling programmes, coordinate with Mine Planning and Operations, coordinate statutory geological matters with State authorities, supervise consultants engaged for exploration/modelling, support mine expansion and capacity enhancement proposals and lead the grade-control system.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
- Preferred
- Candidates from a large scale open cast mine will be preferred.
Dy. Manager (Environment)1 post
- Qualification
- BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science from a University recognized by UGC / Institute approved by AICTE.
- Experience
- Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in ensuring compliance with Environmental Clearance (EC) and Forest Clearance (FC) conditions, Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO), CPCB/SPCB requirements and Air and Water Act requirements, knowledge of wildlife management, and preparing, updating and maintaining statutory records, reports and returns.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
- Preferred
- Candidates from the coal mining sector will be preferred.
Sr. Asst. Manager/Asst. Manager (Survey)1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma in Mines Survey/Mining Engineering from a AICTE recognized Institute with Survey Certificate of Competency in Mining Survey from DGMS. Candidate having First Class Career throughout academics and having higher qualifications in relevant field will be preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum 5/2 years of post qualification experience in mine development survey and preparation of plans and sections for mine, area demarcation and field positioning of infrastructure. Must have working knowledge of exploration survey of the concession area and preparation of plans and sections in coordination with the drilling agency, statutory preparation and maintenance of survey instruments, records, registers, plans, sections and maps, and be well versed with Minex software.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
- Preferred
- Candidates from the coal mining sector will be preferred.
Asst. Manager (Mining)4 posts
- Qualification
- B.E. / B. Tech. / or Equivalent Degree in Mining Engineering from a University recognized by UGC / Institute approved by AICTE. Must possess Second class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Coal) under the Coal Mines Regulations issued by DGMS.
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of post-qualification working experience in a large coal mine. Must be conversant with all operations of opencast coal mines and applicable statutory rules, and have knowledge of maintenance of records as per MVTR, 1966 and guidelines issued by DGMS.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
Medical Officer (Male/Female)1 post
- Qualification
- The candidate must have 4.5 years Full time MBBS from Medical Council of India recognized Institute of repute. Candidate having First Class Career and having MD/Specialization will be preferred.
- Experience
- Minimum 5/2 years of post-qualification work experience in a reputed Hospital.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years as on 14.10.2026
Overman2 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma in Mining with Overman's Certificate of Competency.
- Experience
- Minimum 1/5 years of experience of working in shifts and taking charge of a working section in a coal mine. Must be well conversant with opencast coal mine operation and statutory responsibilities pertaining to the overman position as stipulated under the Coal Mines Regulations, 2017.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35/40 years as on 14.10.2026
- Preferred
- Candidates from the coal mining sector will be preferred.
Age Limit
21 to 50 years as on 14.10.2026. Post-wise maximum: 50 years for Addl. General Manager (Finance); 45 years for Manager, Dy. Manager, Asst. Manager, Medical Officer and Survey posts; 35/40 years for Overman.
Age Relaxation
Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PWD, Sports Person and Women as per Odisha State Government guidelines. PWD candidates with 40% or above disability must attach a disability certificate from the concerned Medical Board. Ex-Servicemen with not less than six months continuous service in the Armed Forces may deduct that service period from their actual age. A candidate in more than one relaxation category gets only one, the most beneficial. Internal candidates get age relaxation as per company rules. Candidates with additional higher qualifications and experience are also considered for age relaxation.
Selection Process
- 1Personal Interview
Assessment of shortlisted candidates is through a personal interview only; selection is based on interview performance, organisational requirement and the vacancies operated. Mere fulfilment of the qualification criteria does not give a right to be shortlisted.
Salary Structure
Besides basic pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, Conveyance Expenses, House Rent Allowance or accommodation, Medical Facilities for self and dependent family members, Gratuity, CMPF and CMPS as per company rules.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Addl. General Manager (Finance) | Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 (Grade E-7) |
| Manager (Finance) | Rs. 73,300 to Rs. 2,06,100 (Grade E-4) |
| Manager (Mining) | Rs. 73,300 to Rs. 2,06,100 (Grade E-4) |
| Dy. Manager (Mining) | Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 (Grade E-3) |
| Dy. Manager (Geology) | Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 (Grade E-3) |
| Dy. Manager (Environment) | Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 (Grade E-3) |
| Sr. Asst. Manager/Asst. Manager (Survey) | Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 (Grade E-2) / Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (Grade E-1) |
| Asst. Manager (Mining) | Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (Grade E-1) |
| Medical Officer (Male/Female) | Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 (Grade E-2) / Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (Grade E-1) |
| Overman | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Grade S-2/S-1) |
How to Apply
- 1Apply online in the career section of the OCPL website at www.ocpl.org.in between 10:00 AM on 14.10.2026 and 5:00 PM on 14.11.2026.
- 2Click the online application link, read the instructions and fill in the application form with accurate information.
- 3Upload a scanned recent colour passport size photograph (3.5 cm X 4.5 cm, 25 KB to 50 KB) and signature (3.5 cm X 1.5 cm, 25 KB to 35 KB) in .jpg/.jpeg format.
- 4Submit the online application and note down the details; if the application is not completed successfully, register again.
- 5Download the submitted application form and attach self-attested photocopies of all documents for age, qualification, experience and pay scale/CTC.
- 6Super-scribe the name of the post applied for on the envelope.
- 7Send the hard copy by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Dy. General Manager (HR), Odisha Coal and Power Limited, Zone-A, 4th floor, Fortune Towers, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar 751023, Odisha, to reach by 5:00 PM on 14.12.2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Applications submitted only in soft copy will be summarily rejected if the hard copy along with self-attested documents does not reach OCPL by 14.12.2026.
- No application will be received by hand or courier and no manual or paper application will be entertained unless registered and applied online.
- Candidates working in PSUs or Government sectors must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview for salary protection; failing this, a selected candidate will be allowed to join only in the initial pay band of the advertised grade.
- To and fro travel fare is reimbursed for attending the personal interview from the communication address given in the online application, and no change in communication address is entertained later for this purpose.
- Basic qualifications must be acquired through regular full time courses; part-time, distance learning and correspondence courses are not accepted, except AMIE where applicable.
- The e-mail ID given in the application must remain valid for one year.
- Selected candidates are on probation for a minimum of one year and can be posted in OCPL establishments anywhere in Odisha.
- Final placement is subject to medical fitness as per company standards with no relaxation.
Photograph and Signature Specifications
| Document | File Size | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 25 KB to 50 KB | 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm |
| Signature | 25 KB to 35 KB | 3.5 cm X 1.5 cm |
Interview Travel Reimbursement
| Grade | Eligible Conveyance Mode |
|---|---|
| E-5 to E-7 | 2nd or 3rd AC train / bus fare |
| E-1 to E-4 | 3rd AC train / bus fare |
| S-2 | Sleeper class train / bus fare |
Probation and Placement
Selected candidates are taken on probation for a minimum period of one year and are absorbed in the respective grades after successful completion. They will be posted in OCPL establishments anywhere in Odisha and are transferable as per organisational requirement.
Medical Fitness
Final placement of the candidate is subject to medical fitness as per the company's standard and other joining formalities. No relaxation in health standards indicated in the company's medical rules is allowed.
Shortlisting and Grade Assignment
- If the number of shortlisted candidates is large, the management reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards or criteria based on qualification and experience to restrict the number of candidates for assessment.
- OCPL may select a candidate and assign the position one rank below or above the advertised position and grade depending on merit, experience and company requirement.
- Weightage is given to candidates having relevant additional qualification and work experience during screening.
- The management reserves the right to moderate eligibility criteria for deserving candidates and to assign roles and responsibilities at its discretion after selection.
Key Skills Expected
- Determined, articulate, achievement and results oriented and persuasive leadership.
- Ability to build a high performance team and work culture.
- Ability to lead, inspire and mentor the team to achieve significant results.
- High professional ethics, good judgement and ability to take decisive action.
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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