South Eastern Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : 1600 Post Apply FAST

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Mini‑Ratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has issued the official notification (Ref. No: SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26‑27/1393) dated 17‑03‑2026 for the Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship Training Programme for FY 2026‑27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended). A total of 1,600 apprenticeship seats are available across engineering and general streams in SECL’s opencast and underground mines and related establishments.

Important Dates

Application Fee

All candidates: Rs. 0/- (free application).

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): 4‑year degree in relevant engineering from a recognised institution (full‑time/regular).
• Graduate Apprentice (General Stream): 3‑year degree in BBA, BCA, B.Com or B.Sc. (Chemistry) from a recognised institution.
• Technician Apprentice: 3‑year diploma in relevant engineering after 10th, or 2‑year diploma after 12th (lateral entry). One‑year diplomas are not eligible.

The date of passing must not be earlier than five years before the joining date. Candidates should not have undergone any prior apprenticeship or hold a postgraduate qualification.

Vacancy Details (Total 1,600 Seats)

Selection Process

• Merit‑based shortlisting based on date of passing (earlier pass date gets higher priority).
• Document verification.
• Medical examination.

No written examination is conducted.

Stipend

• Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 12,300 per month.
• Technician Apprentices: Rs. 10,900 per month.
• Stipend is paid 50 % by SECL and 50 % by the Government (DBT) directly to the Aadhaar‑linked bank account.

How to Apply

1. Register on the NATS 2.0 portal: https://nats.education.gov.in.
2. Visit SECL’s official website: www.secl-cil.in → Departments → Human Resource → HRD → Apprentice.
3. Click “Apply Online” and register on the SECL Apprenticeship Portal: https://apprenticeship.secl-cil.in/login.php.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and bank details. Upload required documents (SSC, degree/diploma, NATS registration, photograph, signature, Aadhaar, passbook).
5. Agree to terms and submit the application. Save/print the PDF confirmation.

Why Join SECL?

• Structured one‑year training in a leading coal mining organization.
• Attractive stipend with government support.
• Exposure to both opencast and underground mining operations.
• Opportunity to gain practical engineering experience.

Official Links

• Apply Online: SECL Apprenticeship Portal
• Register on NATS 2.0: NATS 2.0 Portal
• Download Notification: Notification PDF (link in original notice)
• SECL Official Website: www.secl-cil.in

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many total vacancies are there?
  A: 1,600 seats (500 Graduate Apprentices, 1,100 Technician Apprentices).
• Q: What is the last date to submit the online application?
  A: 31‑03‑2026 (midnight).
• Q: Is there any application fee?
  A: No, the application is completely free.
• Q: What stipend will I receive?
  A: Graduate Apprentices get Rs. 12,300/month; Technician Apprentices get Rs. 10,900/month.
• Q: Is NATS 2.0 registration mandatory?
  A: Yes, registration on NATS 2.0 is required before applying on SECL’s portal.
• Q: Who gets priority in selection?
  A: Candidates from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh (Level‑1) are given priority, followed by candidates from other states (Level‑2).
• Q: Will I be absorbed as a permanent employee after training?
  A: No, the apprenticeship does not lead to permanent employment in SECL.
• Q: What documents are required for upload?
  A: SSC certificate, degree/diploma certificate, NATS registration document, photograph, signature, Aadhaar card, and first page of bank passbook (all PDF/JPG, size limits as specified).

Conclusion

The SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27 offers a valuable opportunity for fresh graduates and diploma holders to acquire hands‑on experience in the mining sector with a competitive stipend. With zero application fee and a clear merit‑based selection process, eligible candidates should register on the NATS 2.0 portal and submit their applications before 31 March 2026. For further updates, regularly visit the latest jobs and government jobs sections of Jobs.AsomLive.com.