SECL Full Time Advisor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is hiring 1 Full Time Advisor (Secretary) for the CMD Secretariat at its Bilaspur headquarters. This is a fixed tenure contract open only to retired executives from CIL, its subsidiaries, PSUs, autonomous organisations, and Class-C and above Central or State Government officers. The monthly compensation ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 based on your retirement grade. The last date to send your application is 07 May 2026 by 5:00 PM.

SECL Full Time Advisor Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

South Eastern Coalfields Limited, a Mini Ratna subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released notification reference SECL/BSP/EE/Notification/Advisor (Secretary)/2026/995 dated 21 April 2026. The role is for assisting and advising the office of the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) on a day-to-day basis. The initial engagement is for two years, extendable based on requirement and performance. Note: VRS optees will not be considered.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Graduate in any discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in Secretarial discipline as a retired executive.
• Eligible source organisations: CIL and its subsidiaries, PSUs, autonomous organisations of Central or State Government, officers of Class-C and above of Central and State Government (Non-clerical), and members of National Level professional institutions.
• Preference: Candidates with experience of working with Board level Executives.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: More than 60 years.
• Maximum age: Not more than 65 years during the contract period.
• This recruitment is exclusively for retired executives, not freshers or serving employees.

Salary

Your monthly compensation depends on the grade you held before retirement. The detailed honorarium structure is:

• Retired CMD (Sch A): Rs. 2,00,000 per month.
• Retired Director (Sch A): Rs. 1,80,000 per month.
• Retired CMD (Sch B): Rs. 1,80,000 per month.
• Retired Director (Sch B): Rs. 1,60,000 per month.
• Retired E-9 Grade Executive: Rs. 1,50,000 per month.
• Retired E-8 Grade Executive: Rs. 1,20,000 per month.
• Retired E-7 Grade Executive: Rs. 1,00,000 per month.
• Retired E-6 Grade Executive: Rs. 90,000 per month.
• Retired E-5 Grade Executive: Rs. 80,000 per month.
• Retired E-4 Grade Executive: Rs. 70,000 per month.
• Retired E-3 Grade Executive: Rs. 60,000 per month.
• Retired E-2 Grade Executive: Rs. 50,000 per month.
• Accommodation: Company quarters if available, otherwise 10% of consolidated pay as house rent allowance.
• Conveyance: Company vehicle if available, otherwise 5% of consolidated pay per month.
• Mobile reimbursement: Actual bills or Rs. 1,000 per month, whichever is less.
• Medical, leave, and TA/DA as per CIL Policy for full-time/part-time Advisors.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: SECL will screen applications based on qualification and experience.
2. Interview: Final selection is purely on the basis of performance in the interview.
3. Medical Fitness: The selected Advisor must be certified medically fit by the Company Medical Officer before joining.
4. No TA/DA: No travel allowance is paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from the SECL website www.secl-cil.in under the Career section.
2. Fill the application form and attach a recent passport-size photograph along with self-attested copies of these documents: Matriculation Certificate (proof of age), Retirement/Superannuation Notice, Certificates of Qualification, Details of work experience and promotion, Experience certificate, and Certificate of Scale of Pay (for non-CIL retired executives).
3. Send the completed application by Registered Post/Speed Post/Email to: Office of The General Manager (HR/EE), Executive Establishment Department, South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Seepat Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh - 495006.
4. Email submissions go to gmhr.ee.secl@coalindia.in.
5. Your application must reach SECL by 07 May 2026 before 5:00 PM. Late or postal-delayed applications will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 21 April 2026.
• Last date to submit application: 07 May 2026 by 5:00 PM.
• Interview date: To be announced (only shortlisted candidates will be informed).

• Assist and advise the CMD Secretariat on day-to-day office matters.
• Prepare reports, orders, letters, and various official communications.
• Coordinate with Board-level executives and senior management on assigned tasks.
• Handle confidential correspondence and maintain integrity of company business.
• Manage scheduling, briefings, and follow-ups for the CMD office.
• Support the CMD on policy review and inter-departmental coordination.
• Maintain secrecy and devote full working time to SECL during the engagement.