SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released notification for Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship Training for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act 1961. The training will be conducted in opencast and underground mines and establishments of SECL. The last date to apply online is 31 March 2026. Interested candidates must apply through the official SECL website and NATS portal.
| Organisation | South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) |
| Post Name | Graduate & Technician Apprentices |
| Total Vacancy | 1600 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date of Application | 17 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 31 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 Years |
| Graduate Apprentice Qualification | 4-year degree in Engineering or 3-year degree in general stream from a recognized institution. |
| Technician Apprentice Qualification | 3-year diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized institution. |
| NATS Registration | Candidates must be registered on NATS 2.0 portal. |
| Experience Condition | Candidates should not have undergone apprenticeship earlier or have work experience of one year or more. |
| Year Gap Condition | Candidates should not have passed degree/diploma more than 5 years before joining. |
| Selection Basis | No written exam. |
| Shortlisting Criteria | Based on marks obtained in degree/diploma. |
| Merit Rule | Earlier passing year candidates will be given preference. |
| Tie Breaking | Marks percentage, 12th/10th marks and date of birth will be considered. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Graduate Apprentice (Mining Engg.) | 200 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Civil Engg.) | 20 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Electrical Engg.) | 30 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.) | 30 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Telecommunication) | 10 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Administration - BBA) | 25 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Computer Application - BCA) | 100 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Commerce - B.Com) | 50 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Science - B.Sc.) | 35 |
| Technician Apprentice (Mining Engg.) | 900 |
| Technician Apprentice (Mine Surveying) | 40 |
| Technician Apprentice (Civil Engg.) | 40 |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical Engg.) | 50 |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical Engg.) | 50 |
| Technician Apprentice (Electronics & Telecom) | 20 |
| Total | 1600 |
| Shortlisting | Based on academic merit (degree/diploma marks) |
| Merit List | Provisional merit list will be prepared category-wise |
| Document Verification | Candidates must present original documents |
| Medical Examination | Candidates must be medically fit as per rules |
| Post | Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 per month |
| Technician Apprentice | ₹10,900 per month |
| All Categories | No Application Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the last date to apply for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | The last date to apply online is 31 March 2026. |
| What is the total vacancy in SECL Apprentice 2026? | A total of 1600 apprentice seats are available. |
| Is there any exam for SECL Apprentice recruitment? | No, selection is based on merit (marks in qualification). |
| What is the stipend for SECL apprentices? | Graduate apprentices get ₹12,300 and technician apprentices get ₹10,900 per month. |
| Is there any application fee? | No, there is no application fee for any category. |
