SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has issued a new notice for for the recruitment of Graduate and Technician Apprentice posts. This recruitment is done for 1600 Posts under the Advertisement No.- SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393. The application from will open on 17 March 2026 and apply continue until 31 March 2026. Document Verification & Medical Examination Start on 20 April 2026 onwards. The maximum age limit is required 44 years for clinical disciplines and 50 years for non-clinical disciplines. Before applying read the official notification to check the details such as eligibility criteria, selection process, application fees, and all other.
Important Date
Notification Released : 17 March 2026
Application Start : 17 March 2026
Last Date for Apply Online : 31 March 2026 (till 12:00 Midnight)
Last Date For Fee Payment : 31 March 2026
Document Verification & Medical Examination Start : 20 April 2026 onwards
Commencement of One-Year Apprenticeship Training : FY 2026-27
Admit Card : Notify Soon
Result Date : Updated Soon
Vanacy Details
Category / Trade
No. of Seats
Graduate in Mining Engg.
200
Graduate in Civil Engg.
20
Graduate in Electrical Engg.
30
Graduate in Mechanical Engg.
30
Graduate in Elect. & Tel. Engg.
10
Graduate in Administration (BBA)
25
Graduate in Computer Application (BCA)
100
Graduate in Commerce (B.Com)
50
Graduate in Science (B.Sc. Chemistry)
35
Technician in Mining Engg.
900
Technician in Mine Surveying
40
Technician in Civil Engg.
40
Technician in Electrical Engg.
50
Technician in Mechanical Engg.
50
Technician in Elect. & Telecom. Engg.
20
Grand Total
1600
Application Fees
Check the official notification.
Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Offline Mode Only.
Age Limit
Minimum Age : 18 years
Maximum Age : N/A
Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Technician Apprentices: 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering branch (after 10th or 2 years after 12th with lateral entry allowed; 1-year Diploma not permitted).
For More Details Read the Official Notification.
Salary
Graduate Apprentices : Rs 12,300 per month
Technician Apprentices : Rs 10,900 per month
Selection Process
Shortlisting on the basis of Date of Passing (earlier passing gets higher rank)
Tie-breaker: Percentage of marks in Degree/Diploma → 12th/10th marks → Date of Birth
Two separate seniority lists: Level-1 (Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh) and Level-2 (other states)
Document Verification + Medical Fitness Examination (as per Mines Rules 1955 / Apprenticeship Rules 1992)