SECL Recruitment 2025 – Departmental Selection for Mining Sirdar & Junior Overman (T&S Grade-C) Posts

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a flagship subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has released an internal notification inviting applications from existing departmental employees of SECL, other CIL subsidiaries, and CIL Headquarters (Kolkata) for selection to the posts of Mining Sirdar (Technical & Supervisory Grade-C) and Junior Overman (Technical & Supervisory Grade-C).

The recruitment is being conducted as part of the manpower budget for FY 2025–26 to fill existing vacancies in various mines and projects under SECL. Interested and eligible departmental employees are invited to apply through the prescribed online or offline mode, depending on their place of employment.

This is an internal departmental selection exclusively for permanent and regular employees of CIL and its subsidiaries. External candidates are not eligible to apply.

Overview of SECL Departmental Recruitment 2025

Key Highlights

• Posts: Mining Sirdar & Junior Overman (T&S Grade-C)
• Total Vacancies: 595
• Organization: SECL (Coal India Subsidiary)
• Eligibility: Only regular employees of SECL, other CIL subsidiaries, and CIL HQ
• Selection Process: Written Test (100 marks, OMR-based)
• Application Mode: Online (SECL) / Offline (Others)
• Last Date to Apply: 30 October 2025
• Location: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
• Jurisdiction: Bilaspur Court only

Vacancy Details

A total of 595 vacancies have been announced for departmental selection under the Technical & Supervisory Grade-C cadre.

Note: The number of vacancies may vary depending on the company’s operational requirements.

Age Limit (As on 30.09.2025)

As this recruitment is departmental, the age criteria apply only to existing employees of SECL, other CIL subsidiaries, and CIL Headquarters. However, the company follows general internal promotion and departmental selection age policies.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 57 years (for departmental candidates as per CIL norms)

Candidates must also meet experience requirements as of the cut-off date 30 September 2025, as specified in the eligibility section:

• For Mining Sirdar – Minimum 3 years of underground mining experience after obtaining the Mining Sirdarship certificate.
• For Junior Overman – Minimum 1 year of post-diploma practical training in coal mines.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in the Technical & Supervisory Grade-C (T&S Grade-C) pay scale as per the CIL Wage Agreement (NCWA-XI) and SECL’s existing departmental promotion policies.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility conditions are defined as per the Cadre Scheme in effect as of 30 September 2025. Only those employees who fulfill the required qualifications, experience, and service conditions as of the cut-off date will be considered.

1. For Mining Sirdar (T&S Grade-C)

2. For Junior Overman (T&S Grade-C)

Additional Eligibility Conditions

• The cut-off date for determining eligibility (qualification, experience, and service) is 30 September 2025.
• Only employees whose Confidential Report (CR) for FY 2024–25 and partial FY 2025 is rated “Good” or above will be eligible.
• Employees whose attendance (including authorized leave) is below the minimum required level will not be eligible.
• Those with less than one year of service after appointment are not eligible unless their CR and attendance records are explicitly mentioned by the controlling authority.
• Any new guidelines or circulars issued by CIL regarding eligibility will automatically apply to this selection.
• The SECL management reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel this notification at any time for administrative reasons.

Selection Process

The selection will be carried out through a Written Test conducted on an OMR sheet. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers.

Written Test Pattern

Qualifying Marks

The final merit panel will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in the written examination.

Tie-Breaking Rules in Merit List

If two or more candidates obtain the same marks, their merit will be decided in the following order:

1. Date of Appointment – The employee appointed earlier will be placed higher.
2. Date of Birth – If still tied, the older candidate will be placed above.
3. Alphabetical Order of Name – If still tied, merit will be decided alphabetically (A–Z).

Application Process

For SECL Employees

• Applications must be submitted online only through the internal portal.
• The internal selection portal can only be accessed from LAN-connected office computers.
• Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.

For CIL Subsidiaries & CIL HQ Employees

• Applications must be submitted offline using the prescribed application format available on the official website.
• Completed applications should be forwarded through proper channels to SECL Headquarters, Bilaspur, within the specified timeline.

Documents Required (to be uploaded/submitted)

For Mining Sirdar

1. Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate (Unrestricted) issued by DGMS, Dhanbad
2. Valid First Aid Certificate
3. Valid Gas Testing Certificate
4. Certificate of 3 years of underground mining experience (issued by competent authority, with dates clearly mentioned)
5. Matriculation or equivalent qualification certificate

For Junior Overman

1. Diploma in Mining Engineering (3 years duration)
2. Valid Gas Testing Certificate
3. Valid First Aid Certificate
4. One-year post-diploma practical training certificate in coal mines (issued by competent authority)
5. Matriculation or equivalent qualification certificate

Application Procedure (Step-by-Step)

For SECL Employees (Online Mode)

1. Visit the internal portal at.
2. Log in using your employee credentials (or register if not done previously).
3. Carefully read the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and detailed instructions provided in Annexure-I.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and professional details.
5. Upload the required documents in the specified format.
6. Submit the form before 30 October 2025 (11:59 PM).
7. Regularly check your profile dashboard for updates and notifications related to selection.

For Other Subsidiaries & CIL HQ Employees (Offline Mode)

1. Download the application form from.
2. Fill out the form in the prescribed format.
3. Attach all necessary documents and certificates.
4. Submit the application to your company’s HR/Staff Officer (Mining) for verification and forwarding.
5. The verified applications must be sent through proper channels.
6. Send a scanned copy of the application and Excel sheet (Annexure-II) via email to by 15 November 2025.
7. The hard copy (original) of the application must reach SECL HQ by 18 November 2025.

Examination and Admit Card

• Admit Cards for the written examination will be sent via email to eligible candidates.
• Examination date and venue will be announced separately on the official SECL website.
• The written test will be conducted under the supervision of the HR Department, SECL Bilaspur.

Travel and Allowances

• Candidates attending the examination will be eligible for Travel Allowance (TA) and Daily Allowance (DA) as per Coal India Limited’s policies and rules.

Important Guidelines

1. Only applications submitted through the prescribed mode (online/offline) will be accepted.
2. Incomplete or incorrect applications will be summarily rejected.
3. Employees are advised not to wait until the last day to submit applications to avoid network or technical issues.
4. SECL reserves the right to alter, amend, or cancel any part of this recruitment process without prior notice.
5. All communication related to selection will be made through the official portal and registered email ID only.