South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has released Advt No. SECL/HR/MP/Recruitment/2026/166 for 1055 Grade C posts (Mining Sirdar, Dy Surveyor, Assistant Foreman Electrical). Online applications started 15 April 2026 and close 14 May 2026 at secl-cil.in.
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)SECL Grade C Syllabus Details 2026Advt No. SECL/HR/MP/Recruitment/2026/166 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Document Verification.
- Final Merit List.
For these Grade C posts, no interview is mentioned in the commonly reported SECL 2026 pattern, and merit is primarily based on CBT performance.
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Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Technical / Subject Knowledge | 80 | 80 |
| General Awareness / Aptitude / CIL-SECL Related Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Exam mode: CBT.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Negative marking: No.
Detailed Syllabus
1. Technical / Subject Knowledge
Mining Sirdar
- Mine safety and statutory provisions.
- Ventilation.
- Gas testing.
- Use of safety lamps.
- Blasting and explosives.
- Support setting and withdrawal.
- Development and depillaring.
- Opencast mining basics.
- First aid and safety management.
Deputy Surveyor
- Surveying instruments.
- Chain surveying.
- Compass surveying.
- Leveling.
- Traversing.
- Mine plans.
- Underground and opencast survey basics.
- Plotting and map reading.
Assistant Foreman
- Electrical / Mechanical fundamentals, depending on trade.
- Motors, transformers, switchgear, circuits, maintenance.
- Workshop tools and equipment.
- Industrial safety and troubleshooting.
- Basic mining equipment knowledge.
2. General Awareness / Aptitude
- CIL and SECL related information.
- Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh general knowledge.
- Current affairs.
- Indian history, geography, polity, and science.
- Basic arithmetic and mensuration.
- Reasoning and aptitude basics.
Preparation Tips
- First focus on the technical subject of your post because it carries 80% weightage.
- For Mining Sirdar, revise mine safety, gas testing, ventilation, first aid, and statutory provisions.
- For Assistant Foreman, revise electrical or mechanical basics, depending on your branch.
Important Links : SECL Grade C Online Form 2026
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Official Website | SECL |
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FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the exam pattern? | 80 technical questions and 20 general awareness/aptitude questions, total 100 marks. |
| Is there negative marking? | No, there is no negative marking. |
| Is there an interview? | No interview is mentioned in the common Grade C selection process. |
| What is the exam duration? | 90 minutes. |
| Which posts are included? | Mining Sirdar, Deputy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman. |
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