SECL Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026 Notification for inviting online application for Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship training in FY 2026-27 in Opencast /Under Ground Mines and Establishments in South Eastern Coalfields Limited under Apprentices Act 1961 (amended up to date).
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SECL Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026 Overview
| Organization | South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) |
| Advertisement No. | SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393 |
| Name of Post | Graduate Apprentices & Technician Apprentices |
| Total Seats | 1600 |
| Category | Apprenticeship Training (One Year) |
| Salary | Graduate: ₹12,300/month | Technician: ₹10,900/month |
| Job Location | Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Process | Merit based + Marks + DOB (Two Level Seniority Lists) |
Applications are invited for SECL Vacancy 2026 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
SECL Graduate & Technician 2026 Vacancies
| Category/Trade | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| 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 Vacancy 2026 Qualification
- 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).
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years (must be completed as on 31.03.2026).
- Upper Age Limit: No upper age limit prescribed.
Application Process:
Interested candidates registered on NATS 2.0 portal, are advised to submit their application through
online Application Form, by clicking on the link available on official website of SECL (www.seclcil.in) under SFCL departments -> Human resource-> HRD-> Apprentice, within the prescribed time limit. The candidate is required to register on SECL website and after completing registration/login with his mail account to fill the application form. Applications sent through post/mail, or any other mode will not be considered / accepted. The last date to apply online is Tuesday 31 March 2026 till 12.00 MIDNIGHT. Applications received after the last date will not be considered. Incomplete and unclear applications will not be considered.
Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the registration and application form themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the application form will be possible/ entertained. In the reservation of seats, reservations for Scheduled Castes 19%, other backward class 17% and scheduled tribe 14% as per guidelines has been followed.
Salary
Selected candidates will be paid stipend at the minimum rate as per Rule11 (2) of Apprenticeships 1992, which is currently Rs. 12300/-per month for Graduate apprentice and Rs. 10900/- per month for Technician apprentice. 50% amount of stipend shall be paid by SECL and 50% stipend shall be paid by Government through DBT (Direct Beneficiary Transfer Payment).
SECL Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 17-03-2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 31-03-2026 (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 Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026 Important Links
| NATS 2.0 Registration Porta | Click here |
| Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
What is the qualification SECL Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026?
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.
How many posts in SECL Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026?
1600 Graduate and Technician apprenticeship.
What is the Salary SECL Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026?
Graduate Apprentices ₹12,300 per month and Technician Apprentices ₹10,900 per month,