SECL Recruitment 2026 for Mining Sirdar, Surveyor & Assistant Foreman, syllabus, exam pattern Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Apply Online!

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) issued a recruitment notification on April 8, 2026, announcing vacancies for 1,055 posts. Specifically, this recruitment drive focuses primarily on the positions of Mining Sirdar, Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Grade C).

The online application link for these positions will be activated on April 15, 2026, allowing interested candidates to apply with ease.

 However, applicants must be citizens of India. Furthermore, different posts entail distinct documentation requirements and specific educational qualifications. You are eligible to apply for these positions only if your age falls between 18 and 30 years.

 Consequently, individuals over the age of 30 will, unfortunately, miss out on this particular opportunity. Nevertheless, this presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a well-paying government job.

 We have conducted a thorough analysis of the official notification and have provided a detailed explanation of the key aspects, which will prove immensely helpful to you.

This resource covers a wide range of information, including the exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, age limits, and eligibility criteria. Additionally, the notification announces a monthly salary of ₹47,000 for these vacancies, with specific salary structures defined individually for each distinct post.

SECL  Recruitment 2026 for Mining Sirdar, Surveyor & Assistant Foreman Grade C post overview

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 08 April 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 15 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 May 2026 (as per recruitment cycle sources)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: May 2026 (Expected)
• Admit Card Release Date: To Be Announced
• CBT Exam Date: To Be Announced
• Answer Key Release Date: To Be Announced
• Result Declaration Date: To Be Announced
• Document Verification Date: To Be Announced
• Medical Examination: After DV (Expected)

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Post-wise)

Mining Sirdar (T&S Grade-C)

• Candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th)
  OR Diploma / Degree in Mining Engineering
• Mandatory Certificates:
  • Valid Mining Sirdar Certificate of Competency (DGMS)
  • Gas Testing Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
• All certificates must be valid at the time of application

Dy. Surveyor (T&S Grade-C)

• Candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th)
  OR Diploma / Degree in Mining / Mine Surveying
• Required:
  • Valid Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency (DGMS)
• Certificate must comply with Coal Mines Regulations, 2017

Assistant Foreman (Electrical) (T&S Grade-C)

• Candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th)
• Must hold a 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Candidates with higher qualifications (B.E./B.Tech) are also eligible

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age will be calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification

Age Relaxation

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• SC / ST: 5 Years
• PwBD:
  • UR: 10 Years
  • OBC: 13 Years
  • SC/ST: 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules
• Departmental Candidates: Relaxation as per SECL norms

Nationality

• Candidate must be an Indian Citizen

Important Conditions

• Only regular/full-time qualifications will be accepted
• Degrees/Diplomas must be from recognized institutions
• All required certificates must be valid and active
• Incomplete or invalid documents may lead to rejection of application

Salary / Pay Scale

Selection Process

Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Selection will be based primarily on CBT exam
• Objective type (MCQs)
• Questions will be asked from:
  • Technical Subject (Post-related)
  • General Awareness
  • Reasoning
  • Numerical Ability
• Total marks and pattern will be defined in the official notification

👉 Important: Merit list will be prepared on the basis of CBT performance

Document Verification (DV)

• Shortlisted candidates from CBT will be called
• Required documents:
  • Educational Certificates
  • DGMS Certificates (if applicable)
  • Identity Proof
  • Category Certificate

👉 Any mismatch or invalid document may lead to rejection

Medical Examination

• Candidates must pass medical fitness test
• Conducted as per Coal India / SECL medical standards
• Includes:
  • Physical fitness
  • Eye vision
  • Overall health condition

Exam Pattern

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Syllabus

Technical Subjects (Post-wise)

For Mining Sirdar

• Basics of Mining Engineering
• Coal Mining Methods (Underground & Opencast)
• Mine Safety & Regulations
• Ventilation of Mines
• Mine Surveying Basics
• Explosives & Blasting Techniques
• Roof Control & Support System
• DGMS Rules & Coal Mines Regulations

For Dy. Surveyor

• Mine Surveying Techniques
• Survey Instruments (Theodolite, Level, Compass)
• Traversing & Levelling
• Mapping & Plotting
• Calculation of Areas & Volumes
• Errors & Corrections in Surveying
• Mining Plans & Sections

For Assistant Foreman (Electrical)

• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Machines (Transformer, Motor, Generator)
• Power Generation & Distribution
• Switchgear & Protection
• Electrical Safety
• Cables & Wiring
• Maintenance of Electrical Equipment

General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Indian Economy
• Indian History & Geography
• General Science
• Important Government Schemes
• Static GK

Reasoning Ability

• Analogies
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Series (Number & Alphabet)
• Syllogism
• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

Numerical Ability

• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Average
• Simple & Compound Interest

Application Fee

How to Apply

The link to apply online for the form has not yet been activated. The official notification states that the online application process will commence on April 15, 2026, at which time the link will be activated on the portal. For now, we have provided a step-by-step guide below on how to apply; please be sure to follow these instructions. Furthermore, this article will be updated again once the application period begins.

• To apply online, you must first visit their official website.
• After that, you need to proceed to the recruitment section.
• And then, you will find the vacancy notification there, and on the side, you will see an "Apply Online" option; simply click on it.
• First, you need to accept the terms and conditions.
• After that, a form opens up for you.
• Now, you need to fill out the form here alongside verifying your documents; please make every effort to ensure that there is absolutely no scope for any errors.
• After that, you need to upload the necessary documents.
• Once uploaded, if you belong to the General category, you will be required to pay the application fee here.
• Once submitted, your application is successfully processed, and your account here becomes permanent.

Required Documents

• Passport size photograph (recent)
• Signature (black ink on white paper)
• Matriculation (10th) certificate
• Diploma / Degree certificate (as per post)
• Mining Sirdar Certificate (for Mining Sirdar post)
• Surveyor Certificate of Competency (for Dy. Surveyor)
• Gas Testing Certificate (for Mining Sirdar)
• First Aid Certificate (for Mining Sirdar)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL, if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID)

To apply online, you may require several documents, including your signature and a passport-sized photograph. Furthermore, your selection will be based on merit, depending on the specific post for which you are applying. Although a PAN card might occasionally be requested, it is generally not a mandatory requirement. However, you must fill in all other details with the utmost care. As of now, the official notification has only announced the start and end dates for the application process; as further updates become available, you will continue to receive information through this portal.

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