South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) Recruitment 2026 - SarkariSnap | Latest Government Jobs

Table of Contents

• Recruitment Overview
• Important Dates
• Vacancy Breakdown
• Salary Structure
• Eligibility Criteria
• Age Limit and Relaxations
• Selection Process
• Application Fee
• How to Apply
• Important Links
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Recruitment Overview

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a prestigious Mini Ratna Company and a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released a major employment notification for 2026. The organization is looking for eligible Indian citizens to fill various statutory positions across its different mines and establishments. A total of 1055 vacancies are announced across 3 different posts. This recruitment offers a stable career in the public sector for candidates with technical backgrounds in mining and electrical engineering.

Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of these essential dates to ensure their applications are submitted on time. All eligibility criteria will be determined based on the notification date.

Event	Date
Notification Release Date (Cut-off Date)	08th April 2026
Closing Date for Online Registration & Submission	14th May 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) Date	To be notified later

Vacancy Breakdown

The vacancies are distributed among various categories including SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and UR. Note that some vacancies for Assistant Foreman are reserved for PwBD candidates.

Post Name	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS	UR	Total Vacancies
Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C	110	86	98	58	225	577
Dy. Surveyor T&S Grade-C (Mining)	8	6	4	7	18	43
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Grade-C	83	61	74	43	174	435
Total	201	153	176	108	417	1055

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive a competitive basic pay along with various allowances as per the National Coal Wage Agreement (NCWA).

Post Name	Grade	Basic Pay (Per Month)
Mining Sirdar	Technical & Supervisory Grade-C	Rs. 47330.25
Dy. Surveyor	Technical & Supervisory Grade-C	Rs. 47330.25
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)	Technical & Supervisory Grade-C	Rs. 47330.25

Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), attendance bonus, special allowance, HRA, and transport subsidy.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is strictly based on the qualifications and certificates held as of 08.04.2026. Distance learning or part-time qualifications are not accepted.

Post Name	Essential Qualifications
Mining Sirdar	1. Matriculate or equivalent.2. Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency (Un-Restricted) from DGMS.3. Valid Gas Testing Certificate.4. Valid First Aid Certificate .(Note: 3-year Diploma/Degree in Mining is also acceptable with required certificates).
Dy. Surveyor	1. Matriculate or equivalent.2. Degree or Diploma in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering.3. Surveyors' Certificate of Competency (SCC) (Un-Restricted) under CMR 2017.
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)	1. Matriculate or equivalent.2. Diploma or higher qualification (Minimum 3 years) in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institute.

Age Limit and Relaxations

The minimum age required is 18 years as of 08.04.2026. The maximum age limit for the General/UR category is 30 years.

Category	Upper Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD (UR)	10 Years (Only for Assistant Foreman)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Service period + 3 years
Departmental Candidates (CIL Employees)	No Upper Age Limit

Selection Process

The selection is entirely based on a Computer Based Test (CBT). There will be no personal interviews.

• Test Format: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Section A: Technical Knowledge (80 Questions).
• Section B: General Awareness, Aptitude, and Knowledge of CIL/SECL (20 Questions).
• Marking: 1 mark per question; No negative marking.
• Language: Bilingual (English and Hindi).

Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks: 45 for General/EWS, 40 for OBC/ESM, and 35 for SC/ST.

Application Fee

Payment must be made through online modes like Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.

Category	Total Fee (Including GST)
UR / OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy) / EWS	Rs. 1180/-
SC / ST / ESM / PwBD / Female / Departmental	Nil

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SECL website: https://secl-cil.in/.
2. Navigate to the "Career" section and click on the "Apply Online" link for Direct Recruitment.
3. Register with basic details like Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
4. Login using the credentials received and fill out the complete application form.
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photo, Signature, Qualifications, Caste Certificate, etc.).
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Note: No hard copies need to be sent to SECL offices.

Important Links

Document/Link	Link Address
Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	https://secl-cil.in/

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the total number of vacancies for SECL 2026?

A total of 1055 vacancies are available across three different statutory posts: Mining Sirdar, Dy. Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical).

Is there any negative marking in the SECL CBT exam?

No, there is no penalty for wrong answers in the Computer Based Test.

Can final year students apply for these posts?

All required qualifications and certificates must be valid as of the cut-off date, which is 08.04.2026.

Do I need to send a hard copy of the application?

No, candidates are not required to post or dispatch hard copies of their online application or testimonials.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for General category?

General and EWS category candidates must score at least 45 marks out of 100 to qualify.

Is the selection based on an interview?

No, the selection is strictly based on the marks obtained in the Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification.

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance purposes. Candidates are advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying.