SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1600 Posts
Posted By: Amrit
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has announced the official advertisement of the SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 that is seeking applications of high-quality training opportunities as the latest PSU Jobs in India. The recruitment process offers the candidates the practical experience that involves the mining activities and workshop training and office work across the Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh region. The SECL Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment campaign that will occupy 1,600 vacancies in the different engineering and general streams in the financial year 2026-27. Applications can be done online within the predetermined timeframe by March 31, 2026 and only by those candidates who have the required educational qualification and have been registered in the NATS 2.0 portal.
About South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is a renowned “Mini Ratna” Company that is a major subsidiary of the Coal India Limited to offer high employment levels of people in India through the provision of public sector employment. The organization has its head office in Bilaspur and it oversees vast mining operations that bring about the SECL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 throughout the year to those who desire to participate in the scheme. Its different underground and opencast mining activities as well as its industrial business presence in India in the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh offers the necessary assistance to the energy security of India as it supplies its customers with high-quality coal.
Trade-Wise Vacancy Details for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category / Trade of Apprentices | General | SC (19%) | OBC (17%) | ST (14%) | Total Seats |
| Graduate in Mining Engg. | 100 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 200 |
| Graduate in Civil Engg. | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Graduate in Electrical Engg. | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 30 |
| Graduate in Mechanical Engg. | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 30 |
| Graduate in Elect. and Tel. Engg. | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Graduate in Administration (BBA) | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 |
| Graduate in Computer Application (BCA) | 50 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 100 |
| Graduate in Commerce (B.Com) | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 50 |
| Graduate in Science (B.Sc. Chemistry) | 17 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 35 |
| Technician in Mining Engg. | 450 | 171 | 153 | 126 | 900 |
| Technician in Mine Surveying | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 40 |
| Technician in Civil Engg. | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 40 |
| Technician in Electrical Engg. | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 50 |
| Technician in Mechanical Engg. | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 50 |
| Technician in Elect. & Telecom. Engg. | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Total Vacancies | 800 | 308 | 270 | 222 | 1600 |
Eligibility Requirements
| Post Name | Qualification Criteria |
| Graduate Apprentices (Engineering) |
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| Graduate Apprentices (General) |
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| Technician Apprentices (Diploma) |
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| General Eligibility |
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Schedule for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Notification Release Date: March 17, 2026
- Application Start Date: March 17, 2026
- Last Date for Online Application: March 31, 2026
Age Criteria (as on March 31, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: As per Apprenticeship Rules (based on the 5-year graduation window)
Stipend Structure
- Graduate Apprentice Salary: Rs. 12,300/- per month
- Technician Apprentice Salary: Rs. 10,900/- per month
SECL Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: Nil.
- SC / ST / PWD: Nil.
Shortlisting Criteria for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- SECL shortlists candidates based on the year and date they complete their qualifying Degree or Diploma examination.
- These Government Jobs in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh give more preference in the merit list to an applicant whose graduation date is earlier.
- Primary merit list emphasizes on Level-1 candidates within local regions and Level-2 candidates are taken into consideration once the first list is finished.
- The qualifiers used as tie-breakers are the percentage of marks in the qualifying degree then marks in 12 th or 10 th standards and lastly date of birth.
- The ultimate selection is limited to a medical fitness test and successful document validation.
Study Material and Reference Books for SECL Recruitment
- G.K. Preparation: G.K. Mithal, Engineering Concepts: Objective Type Questions
- Mining Discipline: Mining Technology by D.J. Deshmukh
- Aptitude and Reasoning: Quantitative Aptitude Competitive Examination, R.S. Aggarwal
- General Awareness: General Knowledge of PSU Exams by Lucent
Benefits of Reviewing SECL Apprentice Past Papers
- Understanding Selection Trends: Past data provides candidates an idea of the percentage required for successful SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 selection
- Accuracy of Documents: Previous papers and notifications indicate the type of affidavits and certificates needed during document verification
- Portal Familiarity: Experience from earlier cycles helps candidates navigate the NATS registration process without technical errors
Instructions to Submit Application
- Go to the SECL official portal at www.secl-cil.in
- Go to the “Employee Corner” on the home page.
- Choose the option “Human Resource Development (HRD)” section from the menu
- Click on the “Apprentice” link to view current training notifications
- Go to the advert titled “Notification for inviting applications for Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship Training in FY 2026-27“
- Carefully look at all the eligibility terms and conditions prior to commencing the SECL Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application.
- Have a 16-digit student ID, which is currently active on the NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.
- The given notification has a specific link that can be used to access the SECL online application form.
- Register on the SECL site and log in to provide personal and academic information correctly.
- Complete the application and send all the information before the deadline of March 31, 2026.
FAQs
Applicants who have a known degree or diploma in engineering or a related graduation in BBA/ BCA/ B.Com or B.Sc. streams are allowed. The applicant should also be registered on NATS 2.0 portal and should not have received any previous training as an apprentice.
Go to the official SECL website and go to Employee Corner, Human Resource Development (HRD) and make a selection of the Apprentice. Before completing the online form, it is important to read the advertisement that is based on the following Notification inviting applications to Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship Training in FY 2026-27.
SECL Technician Apprentice Vacancy 2026 encompasses 1,110 seats of Mining, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Telecom streams. There are reservation policies of SC, ST and OBC and the selection of the candidates is done based on merit and date of passing in degree/diploma.
Fresh graduates and diploma holders in related fields of engineering can apply. The training programme will be on a one-year apprenticeship in open-cast and underground mines, workshops and offices in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Official Links
| NATS Registration | www.nats.education.gov.in |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.secl-cil.in |
| Apply Online | www.apprenticeship.secl-cil.in |
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Last date to apply
31 Mar, 2026