SECL Recruitment 2026 — 1055 Mining Sirdar & Foreman Posts

About This Job

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Mini Ratna PSU and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, is hiring 1055 candidates for three technical and supervisory Grade-C positions across its mines and establishments. The posts are Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C (577 posts), Dy. Surveyor T&S Grade-C Mining (43 posts) and Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Grade-C (435 posts). All posts offer a basic pay of Rs. 47,330.25 per month plus DA, HRA and other allowances under NCWA. You can apply online from 15 April 2026 and the last date is 14 May 2026 (11:59 PM).

SECL Recruitment 2026 - 1055 Posts

South Eastern Coalfields Limited is one of the largest coal-producing subsidiaries of Coal India Limited, operating mines in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. This is a big recruitment drive for statutory technical posts in open cast and underground mines. Selection will be based only on a Computer Based Test (CBT) - personal interview has been discontinued. If you hold the required mining competency certificates or a diploma in electrical/mining engineering, this is a solid opportunity to join a Government of India PSU with good pay and job security.

Vacancy Breakdown

Here is the post-wise and category-wise breakdown of all 1055 vacancies:

• 17 horizontal vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) only for the Assistant Foreman (Electrical) post
• PwBD reservation is not applicable for Mining Sirdar and Dy. Surveyor posts
• Suitable disabilities for Assistant Foreman (Electrical): HH, OA, OL, BL, LC, DW, AAV, SLD and multiple disabilities involving these

Who Can Apply?

Different posts have different minimum qualification requirements. Check the post you want to apply for below.

Mining Sirdar T&S Grade-C

• Education: Matriculate OR Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering (3 years) from a recognised institute
• Certificate I: Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency (Un-Restricted) from DGMS under Coal Mines Regulation 2017 for both Open Cast (OC) and Under Ground (UG) mines
• Certificate II: Valid Gas Testing Certificate
• Certificate III: Valid First Aid Certificate

Dy. Surveyor T&S Grade-C (Mining)

• Education: Matriculate OR Degree/Diploma in Mining/Mine Surveying Engineering from a recognised institute
• Certificate: Valid Surveyors' Certificate of Competency (SCC) (Un-Restricted) granted under CMR 2017

Assistant Foreman (Electrical) Grade-C

• Education: Matriculate plus Diploma (minimum 3 years course) in Electrical Engineering from a Government-recognised institute
• Higher relevant qualifications are also acceptable

Note: Qualifications obtained through distance learning or part-time mode are NOT accepted. All certificates must be valid as on the cut-off date 08.04.2026.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years
• Age reference date: 08 April 2026 (date of issuance of notification)
• SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation
• OBC (Non Creamy Layer): 3 years age relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: Actual period of service + 3 years (6 years for OBC-NCL, 8 years for SC/ST ESM), subject to maximum age of 50 years
• PwBD (Assistant Foreman Electrical only): 10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC-NCL, 15 years for SC/ST
• Departmental candidates (existing CIL/subsidiary employees): No upper age limit

Salary

• Basic Pay: Rs. 47,330.25 per month (all three posts)
• Grade: T&S Grade-C (Technical & Supervisory)
• Allowances: DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Attendance Bonus, Special Allowance, Transport Subsidy and other allowances as per NCWA (National Coal Wage Agreement)
• Total monthly package (with allowances) typically crosses Rs. 70,000+ depending on posting location
• Additional benefits: medical cover, PF, gratuity, pension, LTC and free/subsidised housing in coal colonies

Application Fee

• UR / OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS: Rs. 1,000 + GST Rs. 180 = Rs. 1,180
• SC / ST / ESM / PwBD / Departmental Candidates / Female Candidates: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only - Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking
• Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable under any circumstances

Selection Process

Selection is based only on Computer Based Test (CBT). Personal interview has been discontinued as per Coal India Limited guidelines.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective type questions, bilingual (English/Hindi)
   • Section A - Technical Knowledge (discipline related): 80 MCQs
   • Section B - General Awareness / Aptitude / Knowledge of CIL-SECL: 20 MCQs
   • Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 mark per question
   • No negative marking
2. Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45 for UR/EWS, 40 for OBC-NCL/ESM, 35 for SC/ST
3. Merit List: Prepared based only on CBT marks
4. Document Verification: Only for shortlisted candidates after CBT results
5. Medical Examination: Final appointment is subject to being declared medically fit as per Coal Mines rules

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SECL website: https://secl-cil.in
2. Go to Career > Employment Notification for Direct Recruitment of various Statutory posts and click Apply Online
3. Register with your name, mobile number, email ID and post opted, then click Submit
4. You will receive User ID and password on your registered email/mobile
5. Re-login and fill in all the details in the application form
6. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, matriculation certificate, diploma/degree, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), ESM certificate (if applicable) and competency/Gas Testing/First Aid certificates as required
7. Check the preview and submit the form
8. Pay the application fee online through Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking
9. Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference

Important: No hard copies of the application need to be sent by post. Apply well before the last date to avoid last minute network congestion.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 April 2026
• Online Registration Starts: 15 April 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 14 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Cut-off Date for Eligibility (age/qualification/certificates): 08 April 2026
• Admit Card Download: To be announced on SECL website
• CBT Exam Date: To be announced on SECL website
• Result Declaration: To be announced on SECL website

• Supervise open cast and underground mining operations as per Coal Mines Regulation 2017
• Ensure compliance with safety, gas testing and ventilation standards in assigned mine sections
• Handle electrical installations, maintenance and troubleshooting at mine sites (for Assistant Foreman Electrical)
• Conduct mine surveys, maintain survey records and prepare mine plans (for Dy. Surveyor)
• Monitor workers, issue work orders and report daily production and safety status to senior officers
• Maintain statutory registers, inspection reports and operational logs as per DGMS guidelines
• Assist in accident prevention, first aid response and emergency rescue operations
• Follow SECL and Coal India safety circulars, SOPs and environmental norms during all duties