BCCL Recruitment 2026: Advisor (Excavation) Vacancy, Salary Up to ₹1.5 Lakh

Psu Connect; Dhanbad; On-site; INR 1,674,000 - 2,344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conveyance

Accommodation

Mobile reimbursement

Medical benefits

Leave

Travel and accommodation

Job summary

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) invites applications for one post of Full-time Advisor (Excavation) on a contractual basis at Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The role targets retired E-8/E-9 executives with experience in opencast mining and HEMM, to lead excavation planning and procurement discussions.

The appointment is initially for two years with possible extension, and includes conveyance, accommodation, mobile reimbursement, medical benefits, and leave as per notification.

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in HEMM maintenance and management in opencast mining projects.
• 1+ year of corporate-level or HQ leadership as Head of Department (Excavation/Mechanical).
• Sound knowledge of DGMS regulations, CIL/BCCL policies and related guidelines.
• Experience combining technical mining expertise with excavation planning, HEMM management and productivity improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Excavation planning and HEMM strategy: advise on equipment deployment, fleet requirements and standardisation.
• HEMM performance monitoring: review availability, utilisation and productivity and suggest improvements.
• Technical and procurement advice: provide inputs on procurement and lifecycle considerations.
• Coordination and project support: work with project areas, CMPDI, CIL and manufacturers to resolve issues.
• Management support: advise senior management on planning, deployment and replacement decisions.

Skills

HEMM maintenance

Leadership experience

Procurement guidance

DGMS knowledge

Excavation planning

Mining machinery

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mining Machinery

BE/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

BE/B.Tech Electrical Engineering

Job description

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has invited applications for one post of Full-time Advisor (Excavation) on a contractual basis. The engagement is open to eligible retired executives from the E-8/E-9 grade in the Excavation discipline of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, or equivalent executives from eligible public sector undertakings and government autonomous organisations.

According to BCCL's notification dated November 2, 2026, the appointment will initially be for two years, with the possibility of extension. Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) optees are not eligible to apply.

Post: Full-time Advisor (Excavation)

Number of vacancies: 1

Engagement type: Contractual

Initial tenure: 2 years, extendable

Maximum age: Not more than 65 years during the contract period

Place of posting: BCCL, Dhanbad, Jharkhand

Application deadline: November 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM

Applicants must be retired E-8/E-9 grade executives from the Excavation discipline of CIL or its subsidiary companies, or equivalent executives from a public sector undertaking or autonomous organisation of the Central or State Government.

The required educational qualification is a BE/B.Tech degree in Mining Machinery, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Candidates should have:

At least 25 years of experience in HEMM maintenance and management in opencast mining projects.

At least one year of corporate-level or headquarters leadership experience as Head of Department (Excavation/Mechanical), including experience in HEMM procurement and management reviews.

Sound knowledge of DGMS regulations, CIL/BCCL policies, HEMM management and relevant statutory guidelines.

Experience combining technical mining expertise with excavation planning, HEMM management and productivity improvement is desirable.

The eligibility cut-off date is September 30, 2026.

Salary and Other Benefits

Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly compensation based on their retired executive grade:

Other benefits mentioned in the notification include:

Conveyance: Company-provided conveyance, subject to availability. If not provided, conveyance charges of 5% of consolidated monthly pay will be admissible.

Accommodation: Company accommodation, subject to availability. Otherwise, HRA will be provided as per applicable CIL rules.

Mobile reimbursement: Actual bills or ₹1,000 per month, whichever is lower.

Medical benefits: As specified under the applicable post-retirement medical benefits provisions.

Leave: 15 days of paid leave for every six months, in addition to establishment holidays. The leave is not encashable.

Travel and accommodation: TA/DA and hotel accommodation as specified in the notification and subject to the applicable entitlement limits.

Job Responsibilities

The Advisor will provide technical and management support to BCCL in areas related to excavation planning and Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM).

The key responsibilities include:

Excavation planning and HEMM strategy: Advising on equipment deployment, fleet requirements, mechanisation and equipment standardisation.

HEMM performance monitoring: Reviewing equipment availability, utilisation and productivity and suggesting corrective measures.

Technical and procurement advice: Providing inputs on procurement and replacement of major HEMM, technical specifications and equipment lifecycle considerations.

Coordination and project support: Helping resolve excavation and HEMM-related issues in coordination with project areas, CMPDI, CIL, manufacturers and other stakeholders.

Management support: Advising senior management and project review committees on excavation planning, procurement, deployment and replacement decisions.