South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) and a Mini Ratna Company, has released Employment Notification No. SECL/HR/MP/Recruitment/2026/166 dated 08.04.2026 inviting online applications for statutory posts across its mines and establishments. This recruitment offers excellent career opportunities in the coal sector with attractive pay and allowances.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 8 April 2026
Application Start Date: 8 April 2026
Last Date to Apply: 14 May 2026
Mode of Application: Online only via SECL Careers
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) only (No Interview)
Posts: Mining Sirdar, Dy. Surveyor, Assistant Foreman (Electrical)
📊 Vacancy Details
Table A – Mining Sirdar & Dy. Surveyor
Post | Basic Pay (₹/Month) | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
Mining Sirdar (T&S Grade‑C) | 47,330.25 | 110 | 86 | 98 | 58 | 225 | 577 |
Dy. Surveyor (T&S Grade‑C) | 47,330.25 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 43 |
Table – Assistant Foreman (Electrical)
Post | Basic Pay (₹/Month) | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Grade‑C | 47,330.25 | 83 | 61 | 74 | 43 | 174 | 435 |
👉 PwBD Reservation: 17 horizontal vacancies for Assistant Foreman (Electrical).
📑 Disability Suitability (Table B)
Post | Functional Requirement | Suitable Benchmark Disabilities | Horizontal Vacancies |
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) | S, ST, W, BN, MF, SE, RW, H, C | HH, OA, OL, BL, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD | 17 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Mining Sirdar
Matriculation OR Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering.
Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate under CMR 2017.
Valid Gas Testing Certificate.
Valid First Aid Certificate.
Dy. Surveyor
Matriculation OR Diploma/Degree in Mining/Survey Engineering.
Valid Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency (SCC) under CMR 2017.
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)
Matriculation.
Diploma (3 years) in Electrical Engineering from Govt. recognized institute.
📅 Age Limit (as on 08.04.2026)
Category | Relaxation |
UR/EWS | No relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
PwBD (AF Electrical only) | 10 yrs (UR), 13 yrs (OBC), 15 yrs (SC/ST) |
Ex‑Servicemen | Service + 3 yrs (OBC – 6 yrs, SC/ST – 8 yrs, max 50 yrs) |
Departmental (CIL & Subsidiaries) | No upper age limit |
📝 Selection Process (CBT)
Mode: Computer Based Test (Objective MCQs).
Language: Bilingual (English/Hindi).
Pattern:
Section A – Technical Knowledge (80 MCQs)
Section B – General Awareness/Aptitude & SECL/CIL Knowledge (20 MCQs)
Marking: 1 mark each, no negative marking.
Cut‑off Marks (Table D):
UR/EWS – 45
OBC/ESM – 40
SC/ST – 35
💰 Application Fee (Table E)
Category | Fee |
UR/OBC/EWS | ₹1,000 + GST ₹180 = ₹1,180 |
SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Departmental/Female | Nil |
💵 Pay & Allowances
Basic Pay: ₹47,330.25 per month.
Additional benefits: DA, HRA, Attendance Bonus, Transport Subsidy, Medical, Retirement benefits, etc.
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): SECL Recruitment 2026 Notification
Apply Online: SECL Recruitment Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
SECL’s Recruitment 2026 offers 1,055 vacancies across Mining Sirdar, Dy. Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts. With attractive pay, allowances, and career prospects in Coal India’s largest subsidiary, this is a valuable opportunity for engineering diploma/degree holders to secure a government job in the mining sector.
