South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1700 Vacancies for Graduate, Technician & Fresher Posts
1700
Apprentice Vacancies
Apply Date
17 Mar 2026 — 31 Mar 2026
Live · 12 days left
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released two official notifications for Apprenticeship Training 2026-27. A total of 1700 vacancies are announced for Graduate, Technician, and Fresher (Optional Trade) Apprentices.
📅 Important Dates
- Start Date: 17 March 2026
- Last Date: 31 March 2026 (Midnight)
- Merit List: April 2026 (Tentative)
- Document Verification: From 20 April 2026
🟢 Brief Overview
SECL invites applications for one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- 1600 posts → Graduate & Technician Apprentices
- 100 posts → Fresher Apprentices
👉 Total = 1700 Vacancies
No written exam is required. Selection will be based purely on merit (marks).
📊 Total Vacancies & Reservation
✅ 1. Graduate & Technician Apprentices Table (1600 Posts)
| Sr. No. | Discipline | Total Seats | General (50%) | SC (19%) | OBC (17%) | ST (14%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate in Mining Engineering | 200 | 100 | 38 | 34 | 28 |
| 2 | Graduate Apprentices in Civil Engg. | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentices in Electrical Engg. | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 4 | Graduate Apprentices in Mechanical Engg. | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 5 | Graduate in Electrical & Telecommunication Engg. | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | Graduate in Administration (BBA) | 25 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 7 | Graduate in Computer Application (BCA) | 100 | 50 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
| 8 | Graduate in Commerce (B.Com) | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| 9 | Graduate in Science (B.Sc Chemistry) | 35 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| 10 | Technician Apprentices in Mining Engg. | 900 | 450 | 171 | 153 | 126 |
| 11 | Technician Apprentices in Mine Surveying | 40 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| 12 | Technician Apprentices in Civil Engg. | 40 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Technician Apprentices in Electrical Engg. | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| 14 | Technician Apprentices in Mechanical Engg. | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| 15 | Technician Apprentices in Electrical & Telecom Engg. | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 1600 | 800 | 308 | 270 | 222 | |
✅ 2. Fresher Apprentices Table (100 Posts)
| Sr. No. | Trade | Group & NCO Code | Total Seats | General | OBC (19%) | SC (17%) | ST (14%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Assistant | MEP/Q0202, NCO-2015/3341.1000 (Office Support) | 25 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | General Duty Assistant | HSS/Q5101 (Patient Care Services) | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Assistant Mine Surveyor | MIN/Q1103, NCO-2015/2165.0500 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | Security Guard | MEP/Q7101 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 100 | 51 | 20 | 16 | 13 | ||
Total: 1700 Posts:
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
✅ Graduate Apprentice
- BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline
✅ Technician Apprentice
- Diploma in Engineering
✅ Graduate (General Stream)
- BBA / BCA / B.Com / B.Sc
✅ Fresher Apprentice
📌 Qualification must be from a recognized institute
📌 Passing year should not be earlier than 2021 (for Graduate/Diploma)
📈 Minimum Qualifying Marks
- No fixed cutoff mentioned
- Selection based on marks obtained in qualifying exam
- Tie-breaking rules:
- Older candidate preferred
- Earlier passing year preferred
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Upper age: As per Apprenticeship rules
🎯 Selection Process
- Merit List (based on marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
📌 No written exam / interview
💰 Application Fee
- No Fee (Free Application)
💵 Stipend
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹9000/month
- Technician Apprentice: ₹8000/month
- Fresher Apprentice: ₹7000–₹8050/month
🌐 How to Apply
Step-by-Step:
- Register on:
- NATS Portal (Graduate/Technician)
- Apprenticeship India Portal (Fresher)
- Visit SECL Portal:
👉 https://apprenticeship.secl-cil.in - Fill application form:
- Personal details
- Education details
- Upload documents
- Submit before deadline
📂 Documents Required
- 10th / 12th Marksheet
- Degree / Diploma Certificate
- NATS Registration
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Passport Photos
- Notarized Affidavit
⚠️ General Conditions
- Training duration: 1 Year
- No job guarantee after training
- No accommodation provided
- Candidates must:
- Not have prior apprenticeship
- Not be employed
- Not have postgraduate qualification
🏥 Medical Standards
- Physically & mentally fit
- No major disease
- Suitable for mining conditions
📢 Important Notes
- Only online applications accepted
- Incorrect details → rejection
- SECL may modify vacancies
| Advertisement No. | SECL/BSP/HRD/NAPS/Apprentice 26-27/ 1394 and SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393 |
| Total Vacancies | 1700 |
| Job Type | Apprentice |
| Apply Date | 17 Mar 2026 — 31 Mar 2026 Live · 12 days left |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
| Apply link | Apply Now |
| Official Advertisement No. | Download 26-27/1393 PDF |
| Official Advertisement No. | Download 26-27/ 1394 PDF |
| Post Name | Apprenticeship Training 2026-27 |
| Document Verification: | From 20 April 2026 |
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