SECL Fresher Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a fantastic opportunity for 10th and 11th-grade passed students looking to kickstart their careers with a prestigious Government of India Undertaking. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released an official notification to hire 100 Fresher Apprentices in various optional trades for a one-year training program. The best part about this recruitment is that there is no written exam; candidates will be selected purely based on their academic merit. If you are looking for a straightforward, entry-level apprenticeship to gain practical experience and earn a monthly stipend of Rs. 8200/-, this detailed guide provides everything you need to know to apply easily.
SECL Fresher Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Feature
Details
Organization Name
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
Parent Organization
Coal India Limited (A Govt. of India Undertaking)
Post Name
Fresher Apprentice (Optional Trade)
Training Duration
One Year
Total Vacancies
100 Seats
Official Website
www.secl-cil.in
SECL Fresher Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
17.03.2026
Application Start Date
17.03.2026
Last Date For Registration
31.03.2026 (till 12.00 Midnight)
Last Date For Fee Payment
Not Applicable (No fee mentioned)
Admit Card Release Date
Not Applicable (Merit-based selection)
Exam Date
Not Applicable (Merit-based selection)
Application Fee
Category
Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 0/- (No application fee mentioned in the notification)
SC / ST / PH
Rs. 0/- (No application fee mentioned in the notification)
Payment Mode
Not Applicable
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Age
Minimum Age
18 years as on the last date of application (31.03.2026)
Maximum Age
Not specified in the notification
Age Relaxation
If marks tie, the older candidate is given preference
SECL Fresher Apprentice Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Advt No.
Office Assistant
25
SECL/BSP/HRD/NAPS/Apprentice 26-27/ 1394
General Duty Assistant
20
SECL/BSP/HRD/NAPS/Apprentice 26-27/ 1394
Assistant Mine Surveyor
25
SECL/BSP/HRD/NAPS/Apprentice 26-27/ 1394
Security Guard
30
SECL/BSP/HRD/NAPS/Apprentice 26-27/ 1394
SECL Fresher Apprentice Eligibility Details
Requirement
Details
Educational Qualification
Must have passed 10th or 11th grade as per the relevant trade requirement.
Previous Experience
Candidates must not be currently pursuing or have previously completed an apprenticeship in the same trade anywhere.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Trade
General
OBC (19%)
SC (17%)
ST (14%)
Office Assistant
13
5
4
3
General Duty Assistant
10
4
3
3
Assistant Mine Surveyor
13
5
4
3
Security Guard
15
6
5
4
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Criteria
Details
Job Location States
The postings will be in different offices, establishments, and mines in the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Who Can Apply?
The notification does not explicitly restrict applications to only MP and CG residents, but Domicile Certificates are requested for CG/MP candidates during document verification. It operates through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Educational
10th/11th Class Marksheet and Certificate.
Identity/Age
Date of Birth Certificate (10th Marksheet or Aadhar Card), and Aadhar Card.
Bank Details
Aadhar Card linked Bank Account.
Caste Certificate
OBC (Non-creamy layer) certificate issued on or after 01/04/2025 (if applicable), SC/ST certificate.
Other Mandatory Forms
Notarized Affidavit on Rs. 10/- stamp paper and a specific Medical Fitness Certificate (from an Assistant Civil Surgeon rank or above).
Apprenticeship Portal Docs
Print out of Apprenticeship profile and Provisional Selection list showing the candidate’s name.
