How many vacancies are released in SECL Recruitment 2026?

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

What is the age limit for SECL Assistant Foreman Recruitment 2026?

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

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 selection process of SECL Recruitment?

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

SECL Recruitment 2026 Out for 1055 Post, Apply Online Last Date 14 May

Coal India Limited has released the Advt No. SECL/HR/MP/Recruitment/2026/166 through the SECL Recruitment 2026 to recruit a total of 1055 posts for the Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor (Mining), and Assistant Foreman (Electrical) disciplines. The online application has started on the official website, and candidates can apply till 14 May 2026. Interested candidates should read this article for complete details on recruitment.

SECL Recruitment 2026 Notification

The notification PDF for SECL Recruitment 2026 is available on the official website. All the important details of recruitment are given in the official notification. Interested 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 Recruitment Notification PDF 2026 – Click Here

SECL Recruitment 2026: Overview

SECL Recruitment 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
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 Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The important dates for Coal India SECL Recruitment 2026 are given in the table below. Candidates can check the application dates, the notification release date, and other important dates here:

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	To Be Announced
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Result ReleaseDate	To Be Announced

SECL Vacancy 2026

There are a total of 1055 vacancies released for the Coal India Recruitment 2026. 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

Mining Sirdar Vacancy 2026

There is a total of 577 posts available for the Mining Sardar vacancy in SECL Mining Sirdar Recruitment 2026. The detailed category-wise Vacancy distribution is given below:

Name of Posts	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Mining Sirdar	225	58	98	110	86	577

Deputy Surveyor (Mining) Vacancy 2026

There are a total of 43 Deputy Surveyor (Mining) Vacancies available in the Recruitment. The detailed vacancy is described in the table below:

Name of Posts	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Deputy Surveyor	18	04	07	08	06	43

Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Vacancy 2026

There is a total of 435 Assistant Foreman (Electrical) vacancies in the SECL Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Recruitment. The detailed category-wise vacancy is given in the table below:

Name of Posts	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
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 SECL 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 Coal India SECL 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 Apply Online Link 2026

The application process for the SECL Recruitment 2026 has started on the official website from 15th April 2026. Interested candidates can apply online till 14 May 2026 through the direct link given below with all the essential documents, such as Age Proof, Educational Qualifications, Category Certificate, Aadhar Card, & more. A direct link to the online application form is provided below.

SECL Apply Online Link 2026 – Click Here to Check

How to Apply Online for SECL 2026 Recruitment

Visit the official SECL website: https://secl-cil.in.
Look for the Career section and find the link for applying online for Recruitment to the post of Mining Sirdar, Dy. Surveyor (Mine) and Assistant Foreman (Elect) Employment Notification.
Register with Post opted, Name, Mobile No. and Email ID.
Log in using the User ID & Password received on the registered email/mobile.
Fill in all important details & upload documents, such as photo & signature.
Pay the application fee through the online method.
Recheck all information before submitting.
Take the printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required for SECL Recruitment 2026

To apply online for SECL Recruitment 2026, candidates must have these important documents:

HSC/SSC/Diploma/Degree Certificate
Marksheet (All Years)
Age Proof (10th Certificate)
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate
ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, Driving License, etc.)
Passport Size Photograph
No Objection Certificate

SECL Application Fees Details

Candidates can check the detailed application fees for SECL Recruitment 2026 for Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor & Assistant Foreman posts.

Name of Categories	Application Fees
UR/OBC/EWS	Rs. 1,000 + GST Rs. 180= Rs. 1,180/- (Total)
SC/ST/ESM/PwBD/Departmental/Female Candidates	Nil

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.