SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apprenticeship Opportunity at Coal India—Recruitment Announced for 1,600 Posts; 10th Pass Candidates May Apply..

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has announced a massive recruitment drive for apprentices, and the application process for the same has already commenced. The notification for this recruitment was issued on March 17, marking the simultaneous start of the application window. Coal India has set March 31 as the final deadline for submitting applications. According to the notification, a total of 1,600 vacancies—comprising both Graduate and Technician Apprenticeships—will be filled under this recruitment drive. Candidates holding a Diploma or ITI degree obtained after completing the 10th or 12th grade are also eligible to apply.

How ​​many vacancies are available?
Graduate Apprentice: 500 posts
Technician Apprentice: 1,100 posts

What are the eligibility criteria?
Educational Qualification: For the Graduate Apprentice position, a 4-year degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BCA) in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution is mandatory. Conversely, for the Technician Apprentice position, a 3-year diploma in a relevant engineering branch is required. Please note that 2-year diplomas (obtained after the 10th or 12th grade) and 1-year diplomas are *not* considered valid. Applications will be accepted only from candidates who have completed their studies through a full-time, regular mode.

Age Limit: Candidates applying for the apprenticeship must be at least 18 years of age as of March 31, 2026. No relaxation has been provided regarding the upper age limit or category-specific age limits.

How ​​to Apply?
First, visit the official website of South Eastern Coalfields Limited at secl-cil.in.

Next, locate the link titled ‘SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online’ and click on it.
Subsequently, enter the necessary details to create a Login ID and complete the registration process.

Now, fill in your personal and educational details in the online application form.
Then, upload scanned copies of the required documents, including your photograph and signature.
If applicable, pay the application fee through an online mode.
Finally, review the filled-out application form and submit it. Please take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

What is the selection process?
For the SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2026, candidates will be selected based on their academic qualifications and shortlisting. Subsequently, candidates will undergo document verification and a medical examination. Only those candidates who successfully clear all these rounds will be considered for final selection.

How much stipend will be provided?
Apprentices selected through the SECL Apprentice Recruitment will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with government regulations. This stipend will range from ₹10,900 to ₹12,300 per month.

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