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).

Particulars	Details
Organization	South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.
Advertisement No.	SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393 Dated 17.03.2026
Post Name	Graduate Apprentices & Technician Apprentices (Various Streams)
Category	Apprenticeship Training (One Year)
Total Seats	1600 seats
Stipend	Graduate: ₹12,300/month Technician: ₹10,900/month
Job Location	Opencast / Underground Mines and Establishments of SECL (Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh)
Application Mode	Online only (via SECL Portal after NATS 2.0 registration)
Selection Process	Merit based on Date of Passing + Marks + DOB (Two Level Seniority Lists)

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.

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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).

Category / Trade	Total 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

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Release Date	17 March 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	31 March 2026 (till 12:00 Midnight)
Publication of Provisional Selection List	2nd week of April 2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification & Medical Examination Start	20 April 2026 onwards
Commencement of One-Year Apprenticeship Training	FY 2026-27

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

Particulars	Details
Minimum Age	18 years (must be completed as on 31.03.2026)
Upper Age Limit	No upper age limit prescribed
Age Relaxation	Not Applicable (Nil for all categories)

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

SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is SECL Graduate & Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27 and how many seats are available?

SECL Graduate & Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27 is a one‑year apprenticeship training program in South Eastern Coalfields Limited for engineering and general stream graduates/diploma holders, offering a total of 1600 seats across various disciplines.

Q2. What is the official notification number and date for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment has been notified vide Ref. No. SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26‑27/1393 dated 17.03.2026, published on the SECL official website under the HRD → Apprentice section.

Q3. What are the post‑wise SECL Apprentice 2026 vacancy details?

There are 1600 apprenticeship seats distributed among Graduate Apprentices (Mining, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, E&T, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc. Chemistry) and Technician Apprentices (Mining, Mine Surveying, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, E&T), with the highest 900 seats in Technician (Mining Engineering).

Q4. What is the stipend for SECL Graduate and Technician Apprentices in 2026‑27?

Selected Graduate Apprentices will receive a stipend of ₹12,300 per month and Technician Apprentices will receive ₹10,900 per month, with 50% paid by SECL and 50% by the Government via DBT into Aadhaar‑linked bank accounts.

Q5. What are the eligibility criteria for SECL Graduate Apprentice 2026?

For Graduate Apprentices, candidates must possess a 4‑year/3‑year full‑time degree such as B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA or BCA in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution and must be registered on the NATS 2.0 portal.

Q6. What is the qualification required for SECL Technician Apprentice 2026?

For Technician Apprentices, candidates must have a 3‑year full‑time Diploma in the relevant engineering branch (Mining, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics & Telecom, Mine Surveying), obtained after 10th or as a 2‑year diploma after 12th; 1‑year diplomas are not allowed.

Q7. What is the age limit for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and is there any age relaxation?

The minimum age is 18 years as on 31.03.2026 and there is no upper age limit or age relaxation for any category as per the SECL Apprentice 2026 notification.

Q8. How are candidates selected for SECL Graduate & Technician Apprentice 2026‑27?

Selection is strictly merit‑based, primarily on the date of passing the degree/diploma, followed by percentage of marks, 12th/10th marks and date of birth as tie‑breakers, with two seniority lists prepared: Level‑1 for Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh candidates and Level‑2 for candidates from other states.

Q9. What are the important dates for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Online applications are accepted from 17 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight), the provisional selection list is expected in the second week of April 2026 and document verification/medical examination will start from 20 April 2026 onwards.

Q10. How can I apply online for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27?

Eligible candidates must first register on the NATS 2.0 portal, then visit the SECL website secl‑cil.in → HRD → Apprentice, open the online application link, complete registration, fill the form, upload documents and submit the application online by 31 March 2026; offline applications or emails are not accepted.

SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 1600 Graduate & Technician Posts

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