SECL Apprenticeship Recruitment Overview
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 1600 Apprenticeship vacancies. Online applications start from 17th March 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official SECL website. The last date to submit the application form is 31st March 2026.
| Company | South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentices & Technician Apprentices |
| Advertisement No. | SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393 Dated 17.03.2026 |
| Total Posts | 1600 |
| Monthly Stipend | Graduate: ₹12,300/- per month Technician: ₹10,900/- per month |
| Age Limit | Min. 18 Years (as on 31/03/2026) |
| Qualification | Degree / Diploma and NATS 2.0 Registration |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 17/03/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 31/03/2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Website | https://secl-cil.in/ |
SECL Apprenticeship Recruitment Vacancy Details
Applications are invited for Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship Training for a period of one year
in FY 2026-27 under the provisions Apprentice Act 961 (amended up to date) in different engineering/
General streams as mentioned below.
| Category / Trade of Apprentices | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 1600 |
SECL Apprenticeship Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 Years as on 31/03/2026 Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Qualification | 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. |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
SECL Apprenticeship Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
Minimum age is 18 years (must be completed as on 31.03.2026) and No upper age limit prescribed and also 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 Apprenticeship Recruitment Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the basis of Date of Passing
- Merit List prepared category-wise on the basis of marks in Degree / Diploma
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
SECL Apprenticeship Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 17/03/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 17/03/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Provisional Selection List | 2nd Week of April 2026 |
| Document Verification | From 20 April 2026 |
SECL Apprenticeship Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and get your unique registration number.
- Step 2: Visit the SECL apprenticeship portal and log in using NATS credentials.
- Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, and category details.
- Step 4: Upload required documents and submit the form before 31 March 2026 (Midnight).
- Step 5: Submit the application
- Step 6: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
SECL Apprenticeship Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| NATS 2.0 Portal Registration | Download PDF → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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