South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released a notification for 1600 Apprentice posts under the Apprenticeship Act. This is a great opportunity for Graduate and Diploma holders to gain training in a PSU.

📌 Overview

  • Organization: South Eastern Coalfields Limited
  • Post Name: Graduate & Technician Apprentice
  • Total Vacancies: 1600 Posts
  • Category: Apprenticeship Training
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Location: Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh

📅 Important Dates

  • Notification Release: March 2026
  • Online Application Start: March 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: April 2026 (expected)
  • Merit List: To be announced
  • Joining / DV: After merit list

🌐 Official Website

👉 https://secl-cil.in/

👉 Apprenticeship Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/

📢 Official Notification

  • Available on SECL official website under “Careers” section
  • Candidates must read full notification before applying

🧾 Application Fees

  • All Categories: ₹0 (No Application Fee)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📚 Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice:

  • BE / B.Tech in relevant discipline

Technician Apprentice:

  • Diploma in relevant engineering field

👉 Degree/Diploma must be from a recognized institute

🎂 Age Limit

  • Minimum: 18 Years
  • Maximum: As per Apprenticeship rules
  • Age relaxation as per Government norms

🧑‍🔧 Vacancy Details (Approx)

  • Mining Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Other technical branches

(Total combined: 1600 posts)

🧑‍💼 Selection Process

❌ No Written Exam

Selection will be based on:

  1. Merit List (Academic Marks)
  2. Document Verification
  3. Medical Fitness

👉 Merit prepared based on Degree/Diploma marks

📝 Exam / Test

  • ❌ No CBT Exam
  • ❌ No Interview
  • Only merit-based selection

📊 Cut Off

  • No fixed cut-off
  • Depends on:
    • Academic percentage
    • Branch-wise competition
    • Number of applicants

👉 Higher marks = higher selection chance

📚 Syllabus

❌ No syllabus (No exam conducted)

💰 Stipend / Salary

  • Graduate Apprentice: ₹9,000/month
  • Diploma Apprentice: ₹8,000/month

(As per Apprenticeship norms)

📋 How to Apply

  1. Register on NATS portal
  2. Visit SECL official website
  3. Open Apprentice Recruitment 2026 link
  4. Fill application form
  5. Upload documents
  6. Submit application

⚠️ Important Points

  • Only one-year training program
  • No guarantee of permanent job
  • Candidates must register on NATS portal before applying
  • Selection purely merit-based

📌 Conclusion

The SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (1600 posts) is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to gain real industry experience in a PSU like Coal India Limited. Since there is no exam, candidates with strong academic records have a high chance of selection.