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Mining Engineer
Manufacturing and Engineering

Mining Engineer

1 Description of the job

A mining engineer plans and manages the safe extraction of coal, metals and minerals from mines, caring for safety, efficiency and the environment.

  • Plan mine layouts and extraction
  • Supervise operations and safety
  • Manage ventilation, equipment and environmental rules

2 Skills required

Mining engineering Geology basics Safety regulations Mine planning software Leadership Problem solving Physical fitness

3 Opportunities available in the market

Coal and mineral producers such as Coal India recruit mining engineers; eastern India is a hub.

  • Coal India and its subsidiaries
  • Metal and mineral mining companies
  • Consulting and DGMS-regulated roles

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹4 – 8 LPA≈ ₹33K – ₹67K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹10 – 20 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.67L / month
Senior / specialist₹24 – 50 LPA≈ ₹2L – ₹4.17L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad
Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad
High demand
2 Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
High demand
3 Chhattisgarh
Raipur, Bhilai
Raipur, Bhilai
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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