South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Mini Ratna Company and Subsidiary of Coal India Limited has released the SECL Graduate & Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification for 1600 apprenticeship training posts of Graduate Apprentices and Technician Apprentices in various engineering and general streams under the Apprentices Act 1961 in Opencast/Underground Mines and Establishments of SECL.
Candidates must possess a 4-year/3-year degree for Graduate Apprenticeship or 3-year diploma for Technician Apprenticeship in the relevant branch (full-time regular mode only) and must be registered on the NATS 2.0 portal, within the prescribed age limit of 18 years and above as on 31.03.2026. Preference will be given to candidates from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh (Level-1 list) followed by other states (Level-2 list).
All these latest government jobs in SECL are offered for one-year apprenticeship training with attractive stipend of ₹12,300 per month for Graduate Apprentices and ₹10,900 per month for Technician Apprentices (50% paid by SECL + 50% by Government through DBT), making this one of the attractive latest apprenticeship opportunities for fresh engineering and general stream graduates looking for training in coal sector in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited with headquarters at Bilaspur (C.G.) has invited online applications for Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship training for FY 2026-27 under the provisions of the Apprentices Act 1961 (amended up to date).
SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
SECL has published the official notification for recruitment of 1600 Graduate and Technician Apprentices vide Ref. No. SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393 dated 17.03.2026. The detailed notification and online application link are available on the official SECL website www.secl-cil.in under HRD → Apprentice section.
SECL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details
The SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 announces a total of 1600 seats with community-wise reservation (50% General, 19% SC, 17% OBC, 14% ST). Two separate seniority lists will be prepared – Level-1 (Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh candidates) and Level-2 (other states).
Important Dates
SECL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
SECL Apprentice eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification and other conditions. All conditions must be fulfilled as on 31.03.2026.
Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
Note: The SECL Apprentice 2026 notification does not provide any age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen or any other category. Only the minimum age requirement of 18 years as on the last date of application (31 March 2026) must be met. Candidates failing to satisfy the minimum age criterion will be ineligible.
SECL Apprentice Educational Qualification 2026
Educational and professional qualifications for SECL Apprenticeship 2026 are stream-specific and must be from Government-recognised institutions in full-time regular mode only.
- Graduate Apprentices: 4-year B.E./B.Tech / B.Sc. / B.Com / BBA / BCA in relevant discipline.
- 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).
Candidates must be registered on NATS 2.0 portal and should not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or completed one-year employment/service.
SECL Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The SECL Apprentice Selection Process 2026 is purely merit-based:
- 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)
SECL Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected candidates will receive the following monthly stipend as per Rule 11(2) of Apprenticeship Rules 1992:
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹12,300 per month
- Technician Apprentices: ₹10,900 per month
50% stipend paid by SECL and 50% by Government through DBT in Aadhaar-linked bank account.
How to Apply for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by following the steps given below.
- First register on NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in
- Visit official SECL website www.secl-cil.in → HRD → Apprentice section and click on the online application link
- Complete SECL registration using your NATS-registered email ID
- Login and fill all mandatory details in the application form (Basic Information, Educational Details, Photograph & Signature, Bank Details)
- Upload required documents (SSC/HSC certificates, Degree/Diploma marksheets & certificates, NATS registration document, Aadhaar, etc.)
- Verify all details and click Final Submit before 31.03.2026 (12:00 Midnight)
- Take printout of the submitted application for future reference
Important Instructions
- Only candidates registered on NATS 2.0 portal are eligible to apply
- Applications sent by post, email or any other mode will not be accepted
- No change in any data filled in the application form will be entertained after submission
- Selected candidates will NOT be absorbed in any regular employment in SECL
- No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided for document verification or training
- Medical fitness certificate must be issued after the date of this notification
- OBC certificate issued on or after 01.04.2025 only will be accepted
- SECL reserves the right to increase/decrease seats or cancel the entire process without notice
- All announcements will be made only on the official SECL website; candidates are advised to visit regularly
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