South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a Mini Ratna Company, has released a notification inviting online applications for Graduate and Technician Apprenticeship Training for FY 2026‑27 under the Apprentices Act 1961. This is a one‑year training opportunity in SECL’s opencast and underground mines, workshops, and establishments across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
📌 Key Highlights
Total Seats: 1600 Apprenticeships
Streams Covered: Mining, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics & Telecom, BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Sc (Chemistry), Mine Surveying
Duration: 1 year
Stipend:
Graduate Apprentice – ₹12,300 per month
Technician Apprentice – ₹10,900 per month
Application Mode: Online only via SECL website
Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026 (till 12 midnight)
📊 Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Sr. No. | Category/Trade | Total Seats | General | SC | OBC | ST |
1 | Graduate – Mining Engg. | 200 | 100 | 38 | 34 | 28 |
2 | Graduate – Civil Engg. | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
3 | Graduate – Electrical Engg. | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
4 | Graduate – Mechanical Engg. | 30 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
5 | Graduate – Electronics & Telecom Engg. | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
6 | Graduate – Administration (BBA) | 25 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
7 | Graduate – Computer Application (BCA) | 100 | 50 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
8 | Graduate – Commerce (B.Com) | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
9 | Graduate – Science (B.Sc Chemistry) | 35 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
10 | Technician – Mining Engg. | 900 | 450 | 171 | 153 | 126 |
11 | Technician – Mine Surveying | 40 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
12 | Technician – Civil Engg. | 40 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
13 | Technician – Electrical Engg. | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
14 | Technician – Mechanical Engg. | 50 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
15 | Technician – Electronics & Telecom Engg. | 20 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Total | – | 1600 | 800 | 308 | 270 | 222 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Graduate Apprentices: 4‑year degree in relevant engineering/general stream.
Technician Apprentices: 3‑year diploma in relevant engineering branch (regular full‑time mode only).
Must be registered on NATS 2.0 Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in (nats.education.gov.in in Bing)).
Age: Minimum 18 years as on 31.03.2026.
Degree/Diploma should not have been completed more than 5 years before joining.
Candidates should not have undergone apprenticeship earlier or completed one year of employment.
Postgraduates are not eligible.
📝 Selection Criteria
Based on date of passing degree/diploma (earlier passed candidates ranked higher).
Tie‑breakers: Percentage in degree/diploma → Percentage in 12th/10th → Date of Birth.
Separate merit lists:
Level 1: Candidates from Chhattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh.
Level 2: Candidates from other states (preference to Western Region).
📑 Document Verification & Medical Examination
Document Verification: From 20 April 2026 onwards (schedule on SECL website).
Medical Fitness Certificate: Mandatory from Govt. hospital (Assistant Civil Surgeon rank or above).
Apprentices posted in mines must follow Mines Rules 1955; general stream apprentices follow Apprenticeship Rules 1992.
💰 Stipend
Apprentice Type | Stipend (per month) |
Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
Technician Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
(50% paid by SECL, 50% by Govt. via DBT in Aadhaar‑linked bank account).
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): SECL Apprenticeship Notification 2026‑27
Apply Online: SECL Apprenticeship Portal
✨ This SECL Apprenticeship drive offers 1600 seats across engineering and general streams, providing valuable industry exposure in mining and allied sectors. With attractive stipends and training opportunities in a Navratna PSU, this is an excellent chance for fresh graduates and diploma holders to kickstart their careers. ✨
