How many vacancies are released in SECL Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1055 vacancies have been announced for SECL Recruitment.

Is there negative marking in SECL CBT Exam 2026?

No, there is no negative marking in the CBT Exam.

What is the salary of SECL Mining Sirdar?

The salary starts from ₹47,330 per month + allowances.

Can candidates with distance education degree apply?

No, candidates with distance learning degree can't apply for the recruitment.

Is PwBD reservation available in the recruitment?

Yes, but only for Assistant Foreman posts.

What is the SECL Selection Process?

The selection process includes the CBT Exam & Document Verification process.

What is the SECL Exam Date 2026?

The SECL Exam will held on 2 July 2026.

SECL Exam Date 2026 Out for Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor & Assistant Foreman Posts

Q: What is the age limit for SECL Exam 2026?

The age limit of Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor & Assistant Foreman(Electrical) posts must be 18–30 years as on 08 April 2026.

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Coal India Limited has announced the SECL Exam Date 2026 for Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor & Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts on its official website. The CBT exam is scheduled on 2 July 2026. Candidates who have successfully applied for the recruitment can start their preparation for the exam.

SECL Exam Date 2026 Out

The SECL has released the exam date through the official notice. The exam will be held on 2 July 2026 at various exam centres. The important details, such as exam timing, reporting time, shift details, and instructions for candidates, will be published on the official SECL website or sent via sms or email.

SECL Notification PDF 2026

The notification PDF for SECL Recruitment 2026 is available on the official website. All the important details are given in the official notification. Candidates should read the complete Notification PDF for important details, such as the application dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, exam pattern, & more. The direct link to download the Notification PDF is given below.

SECL Notification PDF 2026 – Click Here

SECL Exam Date 2026: Overview

SECL Exam Date 2026: Summary
Organization	South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
Post Name	Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor & Assistant Foreman(Electrical)
Advt. No.	SECL/HR/MP/Recruitment/2026/166
Notification Release Date	08 April 2026
Application Period	15 April 2026 – 14 May 2026
Exam Date	2 July 2026
Total Vacancies	1055
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	CBT, Document Verification
Age Limit	18 Years – 30 Years
Salary Structure	Rs. 47,330.25/-
Official Website	www.secl-cil.in

SECL Exam 2026: Important Dates

Events	Date
Notification Release Date:	08 April 2026
Apply Online Starts:	15 April 2026 (10 AM)
Last Date To Apply Online:	14 May 2026 (11:59)
SECL Exam Date	2 July 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Result Release Date	To Be Announced

SECL Vacancy 2026

There are a total of 1055 vacancies released for the Mining Sirdar, Dy. Surveyor, & Assistant Foreman (Electrical). Candidates can see the detailed vacancy distribution in the table below.

Post Name	Vacancies
Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C	577 Post
Dy. Surveyor T&S Grade-C (Mining)	43 Posts
Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Grade-C	435 Posts
Total Posts	1055 Posts

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

The category-wise vacancy breakdown is given in the table below:

Name of Posts	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Mining Sirdar	225	58	98	110	86	577
Deputy Surveyor	18	04	07	08	06	43
Assistant Foreman	174	43	74	83	61	435

Important Note Regarding PwBD Reservation)

A total of 17 vacancies are reserved (horizontal) for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates.
PwBD reservation is applicable only for Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts.
No PwBD reservation is available for Mining Sirdar and Dy. Surveyor posts.

SECL Eligibility Criteria 2026

It is important to meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the notification to apply successfully. We have outlined the required eligibility below:

SECL Educational Qualification 2026

The educational qualifications for the Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor & Assistant Foreman posts are listed in the table below.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Mining Sirdar	Matriculation OR Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate (DGMS) Valid Gas Testing Certificate Valid First Aid Certificate
Deputy Surveyor	Passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board OR Diploma/Degree in Mining or Mine Surveying Engineering from a recognized institute Must hold a Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency (SCC) (Unrestricted) under CMR 2017 Or any valid mining certificate that allows working as a Surveyor in mines as per the Coal Mines Regulation 2017
Assistant Foreman (Electrical)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering Valid Electrical Supervisor Certificate

Important Notes:

The cut-off date for eligibility (age limit, Gas Testing Certificate, and First Aid Certificate) is 08 April 2026.

The above qualifications is the minimum requirements so Candidates with higher qualifications in relevant category can also apply for the recruitment.

Distance learning or part-time qualifications will not be accepted.

SECL Age Limit 2026 (As on 08 April 2026)

The age limit criteria for the Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor (Mining) & Assistant Foreman (Electrical) posts are in the table below.

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Age Relaxation

The Age relaxation differs for every category according to the Government rules, which are given in the table below:

Name of Category	Age Limit
UR/EWS	No relaxation
OBC	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Actual period of service rendered in defence + 3 years Actual period of service rendered in defence + 6 years for OBC Actual period of service rendered in defence + 8 years for SC/ST ESM, subject to a maximum age of 50 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	By 10 years for a General (UR) candidate By the age of 13, for the OBC-NCL candidate By 15 years for SC/ST candidates
Departmental Candidates	No upper age Limit

SECL Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the SECL will consist of two distinct phases. Candidates must successfully clear both rounds to be considered eligible for the position. Candidates must successfully pass a selection process to be eligible for the various positions. The SECL selection procedure includes:

Computer-Based Test
Document Verification

There will be no interview in the SECL selection process 2026

SECL Exam Pattern 2026

The detailed Exam Pattern for Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor & Assistant Foreman(Electrical) is given in the table below:

Name of Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Negative Marks
General Awareness, Aptitude, and General Knowledge of CIL/SECL	20	20	No Negative Marks
Technical Knowledge	80	80
Total	100	100

There is no negative marking in the SECL Exam 2026

SECL Mining Sirdar Syllabus 2026 – Click Here

SECL Assistant Foreman Syllabus 2026 – Click Here

Qualifying Marks

Name of Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR/EWS	45 Marks
OBC/ESM	40 Marks
SC/ST	35 Marks

SECL Previous Year Question Papers – Click Here to Check

SECL Salary Structure 2026

The SECL Salary details for the various positions are given below. In addition to the basic salary, selected candidates will receive a Dearness Allowance, perks, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits such as Provident Fund (CPF), Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and medical benefits, according to SECL rules.