South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has announced the SECL Jr Technical Inspector Recruitment 2026 for 43 vacancies (Advt No: SECL/BSP/HR/NEE/2026/अधिसूचना/183). This is an internal recruitment process specifically for permanent departmental employees of SECL.
The recruitment targets eligible workmen and employees holding a Science degree with Chemistry (studied in all three years or six semesters) who have completed at least one year of service by 31 March 2026. Selection is based on a 100-mark OMR-based Written Examination with no negative marking.
Online applications are open from 30 April 2026 to 20 May 2026 on the SECL Internal Portal. Unit HR Officers must forward verified applications by 26 May 2026.
Notification Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) |
| Post Name | Jr. Technical Inspector, T&S Grade-D |
| Nature of Recruitment | Internal Selection (Departmental Employees only) |
| Total Vacancies | 43 |
| Advertisement Number | SECL/BSP/HR/NEE/2026/अधिसूचना/183 |
| Notification Date | 28/04/2026 |
| Official Portal | https://secl-cil.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Application | 30/04/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 20/05/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Unit HR Officer Forwarding | 26/05/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Representation Window (after rejection) | 27/05/2026 to 02/06/2026 |
| Finalization of List by Unit HR | 08/06/2026 |
Educational Qualification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification Required | Graduate in Science with Chemistry in all three years or six semesters |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 31/03/2026 |
| Service Requirement | Minimum one year of service as a permanent SECL employee as on 31/03/2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for this internal recruitment must fulfill the following conditions:
- Hold a Graduate degree in Science from a recognized university with Chemistry studied in all three years or six semesters.
- Be a permanent workman or employee of SECL with a minimum of one year of service as on 31 March 2026.
- Not working in grades higher than the eligible corresponding grades mentioned in the official notification.
- Maintain minimum attendance as per the notification requirements.
- Have an ACR (Annual Character Report) for 2024-25 that is not marked as “Poor”.
- Upload all required documents, including degree certificate, all marksheets, and caste certificate (if applicable) in self-attested form.
SECL Jr Technical Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Designation | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Jr. Technical Inspector, T&S Grade-D | 43 |
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Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per organizational requirements.
Pay Scale and Salary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | As per SECL Cadre Scheme (T&S Grade-D) |
| Grade | Technical and Supervisory Grade-D |
| Nature | Permanent Position |
Selection Process
The selection for SECL Jr Technical Inspector Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through a Written Examination. The test is objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions) on an OMR sheet with no negative marking applied.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Type | Written Test (OMR-based MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Questions | 100 (one mark each) |
| Negative Marking | No |
Subject-wise Distribution of Marks
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge (Chemistry & Technical) | 60 |
| Mental Ability / Quantitative Ability / Logical & Reasoning | 20 |
| General Awareness & Knowledge regarding CIL/SECL, State (CG & MP) | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Qualifying Marks
- General Category: 40%
- SC/ST Category: 30%
Tie-Breaking Criteria
In case of a tie in marks, the following criteria will be applied in order: Date of Appointment -> Date of Birth -> Alphabetical Order of Name.
How to Apply for SECL Jr Technical Inspector Recruitment 2026
To submit your application, click the official apply link below to access the SECL Internal Portal and complete the form before 20 May 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- This recruitment is strictly for permanent SECL departmental employees only; external candidates are not eligible.
- Upload only clear, self-attested scanned copies of all required documents; photocopies are not acceptable.
- Ensure your degree certificate clearly shows Chemistry as a subject studied in all three years or six semesters.
- No change or correction to the application is allowed after final submission.
- Unit HR Officers will forward verified applications to the central authority; candidates rejected at the unit level may submit representations between 27 May 2026 and 02 June 2026.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who is eligible for the SECL Jr. Technical Inspector vacancies? Ans. This is strictly an internal process. You must be a permanent SECL employee with at least one year of service by March 31, 2026. You’ll also need a Science degree with Chemistry studied across all three years (or six semesters).
Q2. What is the deadline to submit the online form? Ans. You need to complete your application on the SECL Internal Portal by 11:59 PM on May 20, 2026. After that, unit HR officers have until May 26 to forward the verified applications.
Q3. How does the selection process work? Ans. It relies entirely on an objective-type written exam. There are 100 questions worth 100 marks total, covering subject knowledge, mental ability, and general awareness. Good news: there is no negative marking.
Q4. Are external candidates allowed to apply? Ans. No, external candidates cannot participate. This recruitment drive is exclusively open to current, permanent departmental employees within South Eastern Coalfields Limited.
Q5. What if my application gets rejected at the unit level? Ans. If that happens, don’t worry—you can submit a representation between May 27 and June 2, 2026. Just make sure you meet this window, as the final list gets locked in on June 8.
