South Eastern Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | SECL Graduate & Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
About Post- South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Mini Ratna Company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an official notification (Ref. No: SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393) dated 17-03-2026 for Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship Training for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act 1961 (amended up to date). A total of 1600 seats are available across various engineering and general stream disciplines in Opencast / Underground Mines and Establishments of SECL. Candidates must be registered on the NATS 2.0 Portal before applying. This is a one-year training programme; apprentices will NOT be absorbed as permanent employees of SECL.
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)Ref. No: SECL/BSP/HRD/NATS/Apprentice 26-27/1393WWW.SARKARIJOBFIND.COM |
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| Graduate in Mining Engg. | 200 | 100 | 38 | 34 | 28 |
| Graduate Apprentices in Civil Engg. | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Graduate Apprentices in Electrical Engg. | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentices in Mechanical Engg. | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Graduate in Elect. And Tel. Engg. | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Graduate in Administration (BBA) | 25 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Graduate in Computer Application (BCA) | 100 | 50 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
| Graduate in Commerce (B.Com) | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Graduate in Science (B.Sc.) (Chemistry) | 35 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Technician Apprentices in Mining Engg. | 900 | 450 | 171 | 153 | 126 |
| Technician Apprentices in Mine Surveying | 40 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Technician Apprentices in Civil Engg. | 40 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Technician Apprentices in Electrical Engg. | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Technician Apprentices in Mechanical Engg. | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Technician Apprentices in Elect. & Telecom. Engg. | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 1600 | 800 | 308 | 270 | 222 |
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Frequently Asked Questions : SECL Apprentice 2026-27
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in South Eastern Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Total 1600 seats are available — 500 Graduate Apprentices and 1100 Technician Apprentices across various engineering and general stream disciplines.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for South Eastern Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply online is 31-03-2026 till 12:00 Midnight.
Q3. What is the application fee for South Eastern Coalfield Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Answer: There is no application fee for any category. The application is completely free.
Q4. What is the stipend for SECL Apprentice 2026-27?
Answer: Graduate Apprentices will receive Rs. 12,300/- per month and Technician Apprentices will receive Rs. 10,900/- per month. 50% is paid by SECL and 50% by Government via DBT directly into Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Q5. Is NATS 2.0 registration mandatory for SECL Apprentice 2026?
Answer: Yes, registration on NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) is mandatory before submitting the application on SECL website.
Q6. Which states can apply for SECL Apprentice 2026-27?
Answer: Candidates from all states can apply. However, Level-1 priority is given to candidates from Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Level-2 list covers candidates from all other states under Western Region of Board of Apprenticeship Training.
Q7. What is the selection process for SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Selection is merit-based on Date of Passing of Degree /Diploma (earlier passed gets higher priority), followed by document verification and medical examination. No written exam is conducted.
Q8. Will SECL absorb apprentices as permanent employees after training?
Answer: No. SECL has clearly stated that no apprentice will be absorbed as a permanent employee. The apprenticeship training does not generate any employment claim in SECL.
Last Updated On March 17, 2026




