SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: 800 Vacancies, Check Application Process, Eligibility, Selection Criteria and more

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has launched an exciting apprenticeship training program for the year 2024-25 under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This initiative is designed to equip graduates and diploma holders in engineering and general disciplines with hands-on industry experience, setting them on a path toward a promising career.

With 800 apprenticeship positions available across various fields such as Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Applications, and Commerce, the program aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

Key Highlights of SECL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Total Vacancies: 800
Application Start Date: January 27, 2025
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Training Location: SECL facilities across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Stipend: As per government regulations

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

To ensure a fair selection process, SECL has outlined specific eligibility criteria:

1. Academic Qualifications

Graduate Apprentices: Candidates must hold a three-year bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines like Mining Engineering, BBA, BCA, B.Sc., or B.Com.
Technician Apprentices: Candidates must have a diploma in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical).

2. Age Limit

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of submitting their application.
The degree or diploma qualification should have been obtained within the last five years from the date of joining.

3. Additional Requirements

Education must be full-time and from a recognized institution.
Degree/diploma must have been obtained within the last five years.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Register on the NATS Portal - Before applying, candidates must register on the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal.
Visit the official SECL website.
Navigate to "Human Resource" > "HRD > Apprentice" section.
Log in using your registered email.
Fill out the application form carefully and upload required documents.
Review and submit the application.
Print the confirmation form for future reference.

Selection Process: How Candidates Are Shortlisted

SECL follows a transparent and merit-based selection process:

Preference is given to earlier graduates.
Academic performance acts as a tie-breaker.

State-based selection:

Level 1: Candidates from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Level 2: Candidates from other states (considered only after Level 1 applicants).
Final selection involves document verification and a medical fitness test.