South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has released the official notification for 1600 Graduate and Technician Apprentices vacancies in various engineering and general streams. To be eligible, candidates must hold a 4-year or 3-year full-time regular degree for Graduate Apprenticeship, or a 3-year full-time regular diploma for Technician Apprenticeship in the relevant discipline. Candidates must also be registered on the NATS 2.0 portal and be at least 18 years of age as on 31st March 2026.
SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Candidates interested for Graduate Apprenticeship and Technician Apprenticeship program must go through the detailed information regarding SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by reading the official notification pdf. Download the official notification pdf released at www.secl.gov.in and check eligibility, age limit and other details carefully.
SECL Recruitment 2026 Overview
SECL is inviting online applications for a total of 1600 apprentice vacancies under the Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice categories. Eligible and interested candidates can apply through the official SECL website (www.secl.gov.in) and get themself registered for the vacant seats.
| SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Summary | |
| Organization | South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. |
| Advertisement No. | SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393 |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentices & Technician Apprentices (Various Streams) |
| Category | Apprenticeship Training (One Year) |
| Total Seats | 1600 |
| Application Mode | Online only (via SECL Portal after NATS 2.0 registration) |
| Registration Dates | 17th to 31st March 2026 |
| Stipend | Graduate: Rs. 12,300/month Technician: Rs. 10,900/month |
| Job Location | Opencast / Underground Mines and Establishments of SECL (Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh) |
| Selection Process | Merit based on Date of Passing + Marks + DOB (Two Level Seniority Lists) |
| Official website | www.secl.gov.in |
SECL Apprentice Vacancy 2026
The vacancies are distributed across various engineering and technical disciplines, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mining, Computer Science, and others. Candidates can check the discipline-wise breakdown from the below table.
| Categories | Category / Trade | Vacancies |
| Graduate Apprentice | Mining Engg. | 200 |
| Civil Engineering. | 20 | |
| Electrical Engineering. | 30 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 30 | |
| Electronics. & Tel. Engg. | 10 | |
| Administration (BBA) | 25 | |
| Computer Application (BCA) | 100 | |
| Commerce (B.Com) | 50 | |
| B.Sc. in Chemistry) | 35 | |
| Technician Apprentice | Mining Engg. | 900 |
| Mine Surveying | 40 | |
| Civil Engg. | 40 | |
| Electrical Engg. | 50 | |
| Mechanical Engg. | 50 | |
| Electronics & Telecommunications. Engg. | 20 | |
| Total | 1600 | |
SECL Apprentice Application Form 2026
Interested candidates can apply for SECL Recruitment for Apprentice posts by visiting https://apprenticeship.secl-cil.in/ or clicking the direct link shared below. Submitting the application forms is mandatory to be a part of selection process. The link to apply will remain active from 17th March to 31st March 2026 (12 midnight0, so advised to submit your forms without any delay.
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