South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Miniratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released two major SECL Vacancy 2026 drives covering 1,055 posts for Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman under Grade C Technical & Supervisory positions with a pay of ₹47,330 per month, alongside 1,600 Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship seats offering government-sector opportunities in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh for engineering graduates, diploma holders, and ITI pass candidates.
SECL Vacancy 2026: 1000+ Apprentice & Operator Posts
The SECL Vacancy 2026 notification was officially released by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) — a Miniratna Category-I company and fully owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited on April 8, 2026, through Advertisement No. SECL/HR/MP/Recruitment/2026/166, announcing 1,055 Grade C Technical & Supervisory vacancies for Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor (Mining), and Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts at SECL’s mines and establishments across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Online applications for the Grade C drive opened on April 15, 2026, and the last date to apply online at secl-cil.in is May 14, 2026 (11:59 PM). A separate SECL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 drive, also active, covers 1,600 Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship seats for one-year training across SECL’s opencast and underground mines.
SECL Vacancy 2026: All Active Drives at a Glance
| Drive | Posts | Vacancies | Last Date | Apply Portal |
| Grade C – Mining Sirdar, Dy. Surveyor, Asst. Foreman | Technical & Supervisory | 1,055 | May 14, 2026 | secl-cil.in |
| Graduate & Technician Apprentice 2026–27 | Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice | 1,600 | Closed March 31, 2026 | NATS 2.0 / secl-cil.in |
| Security Guard | Security | 66 | Closed Feb 11, 2026 | secl-cil.in |
SECL Vacancy 2026 (Grade C): Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | April 8, 2026 |
| Eligibility & Age Cut-off Date | April 8, 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | April 15, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | May 14, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Download | To be notified on secl-cil.in |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | To be notified on secl-cil.in |
| Result Declaration | To be notified on secl-cil.in |
SECL Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Grade C Vacancy Breakdown
The SECL Vacancy 2026 Grade C drive covers three technical supervisory posts across two engineering disciplines:
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies | Engineering Discipline |
| Mining Sirdar | T&S Grade C | 577 | Mining Engineering |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) | T&S Grade C | 435 | Electrical Engineering |
| Deputy Surveyor (Mining) | T&S Grade C | 43 | Mining / Survey |
| Total | 1,055 |
All 1,055 posts carry an identical entry-level basic pay of ₹47,330 per month under the T&S Grade C pay structure, plus applicable allowances including DA, HRA, and other Coal India-specific benefits.
SECL Vacancy 2026 Grade C: Eligibility Criteria
All candidates applying for SECL Vacancy 2026 Grade C posts must meet these eligibility requirements:
Educational Qualification by Post:
| Post | Required Qualification |
| Mining Sirdar | B.Tech / B.E. in Mining Engineering OR Diploma in Mining Engineering + Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency issued by DGMS |
| Deputy Surveyor (Mining) | B.Tech / B.E. in Mining / Survey OR Diploma in Mining + Valid Surveyor Certificate of Competency from DGMS |
| Assistant Foreman (Electrical) | B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering OR 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized polytechnic |
Age Limit (as on April 8, 2026):
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General / EWS | 18 years | 30 years |
| OBC | 18 years | 33 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 18 years | 35 years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (General) | 18 years | 40 years (10 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18 years | 45 years (15 years relaxation) |
Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
SECL Vacancy 2026 Grade C: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempted (No Fee) |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Exempted (No Fee) |
Fee payment must be completed online during the application process through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI on the official SECL payment gateway at secl-cil.in. The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
SECL Vacancy 2026: Selection Process for Grade C Posts
The SECL Vacancy 2026 Grade C selection process runs in two stages:
Stage 1 — Computer-Based Test (CBT):
An objective-type multiple-choice online test covering technical knowledge specific to the applied post — Mining Engineering for Mining Sirdar and Deputy Surveyor, and Electrical Engineering for Assistant Foreman — alongside General Aptitude, Reasoning, and English. No negative marking applies. The CBT date and exam centre details will appear on secl-cil.in after the application window closes.
Stage 2 — Document Verification & Personal Interview:
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT appear for document verification of all original certificates. A personal interview follows for final merit ranking, after which the final selection list is published on the official SECL website.
SECL Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Overview of the 1600-Seat Drive
The SECL Apprentice Vacancy 2026–27 drive, released on March 17, 2026, under Advertisement No. SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393, offers 1,600 one-year apprenticeship training seats for Graduate and Technician Apprentices in engineering and general streams at SECL’s opencast and underground mines and establishments in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The application window closed on March 31, 2026, and candidates applied through both the NATS 2.0 portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) and secl-cil.in.
Stipend During Training:
| Apprenticeship Type | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice (4-year B.Tech / B.E.) | ₹12,300 per month |
| Technician Apprentice (3-year Diploma) | ₹10,900 per month |
Additional 100 Fresher Apprentice seats were also announced under the same drive covering posts including Office Assistant, General Duty Assistant, Assistant Mine Surveyor, and Security Guard — open to Class 10 and Class 12 pass candidates.
How to Apply for SECL Vacancy 2026 Grade C Online
All Grade C applications must be submitted through the official SECL website at secl-cil.in exclusively online.
- Visit secl-cil.in and go to the “Career” section
- Click on “Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment”
- Select the SECL Grade C Recruitment 2026 (Mining Sirdar / Asst. Foreman) link
- Click “Apply Online” and complete New Registration with your Post Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID
- Log in and fill in personal, educational, and certificate details carefully
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, educational certificates, and DGMS Certificates (where applicable) in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS) through the online payment gateway
- Submit the form and download the application confirmation receipt
SECL Vacancy 2026: Official Portal and Resources
| Resource | Details |
| Official Website | secl-cil.in |
| Grade C Notification PDF | secl-cil.in → Career → Recruitment Notifications |
| Apprentice Drive Portal | NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in) + secl-cil.in |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh (SECL Mines & Establishments) |
| Helpdesk | Not publicly disclosed — check secl-cil.in contact page |
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