South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has published the Internal Recruitment Notification 2026 vide Ref. No. SECL/BSP/HR/NEE/2026/अधिसूचना/550 dated 05 June 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 65 Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D positions for departmental (in-service) employees of SECL only. Candidates holding qualifications such as 10th Pass (Matriculate) or 10th Pass with ITI Certificate in Electronics/equivalent are eligible to apply online at portals.secl-cil.in/internal/index.php. The application process will be active from 11 June 2026 to 01 July 2026, and candidates can access the notification PDF and apply link below.
SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, headquartered at Seepat Road, Bilaspur (C.G.) - 495006, has officially released Advertisement Ref. No. SECL/BSP/HR/NEE/2026/अधिसूचना/550 dated 05.06.2026 for departmental/internal selection to the post of Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D under the Cadre Scheme. This is an internal notification meant exclusively for in-service departmental employees of SECL. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full advertisement before applying online.
SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Seepat Road, Bilaspur (C.G.) - 495006 (Under Jurisdiction of Bilaspur Court only) |
| Advertisement Ref. No. | SECL/BSP/HR/NEE/2026/अधिसूचना/550 dated 05/06/2026 |
| Post Name | Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D |
| Post Type | Internal / Departmental Selection (Only for In-Service SECL Employees) |
| Total Vacancies | 65* (*subject to change) |
| Pay Scale | T&S Grade-D (as per CIL/SECL pay rules) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via SECL internal portal: portals.secl-cil.in/internal/index.php) |
| Selection Mode | Written Test (MCQ, 100 marks, OMR based) |
| Official Website | https://www.secl-cil.in |
SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Filling Online Application (Applicants) | 11 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Filling Online Application (Applicants) | 01 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Opening Date for Unit (HR) Officer for Forwarding Applications | 11 June 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Unit (HR) Officer for Forwarding Applications | 07 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Opening Date for Applicants to Submit Representation (after rejection by Unit HR Officer) | 08 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Submitting Representation | 13 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Closing Date for Unit (HR) Officer / SO(HR) for Finalization of Applicants List | 19 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Closing Date for AGM for Forwarding the Application | 22 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 65 vacancies have been announced for the post of Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D. The vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, and ST categories including backlog vacancies. The number of vacancies is subject to change as per sanctioned manpower budget 2025-26.
| Sl. No. | Designation | Total Vacancy | SC (Reserved incl. Backlog) | ST (Reserved incl. Backlog) | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D | 65* | 15 | 7 | 43 |
SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
The cut-off date for determining eligibility is 31.05.2026. Only permanent and regular employees of SECL who fulfill the following eligibility conditions are eligible to apply. Employees originally appointed in a higher grade are NOT eligible to apply. Only employees in the same grade or below (as per the Cadre Scheme) can apply provided they meet all other eligibility conditions.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification (Educational / Technical) | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D | Standard X of 10+2 scheme / Matriculate or equivalent. | Any permanent employee of the company with one year of service in Cat. IV/Tech. & Sup. Gr. E and above with aptitude for telecom discipline. |
| Standard X of 10+2 scheme / Matriculate or equivalent with ITI certificate in Electronics/equivalent. | Any permanent employee of the Company. |
Corresponding Admissible Grades/Category for Selection
| S.No. | Designation | Corresponding Admissible Grades/Category for Selection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D | a). DR, Category – (I, II, III, IV, V, VI) b). DR, Excavation, Grade – (E) c). MR, T&S, Grade - (D, E, F, G, & H) d). Clerk Grade – (II, III) |
Attendance Requirement: Applicant employees must have a minimum attendance of 240 days (above ground) and 190 days (underground) in calendar year 2025 (June 2025 to December 2025 - 7 months) and 2026 (January 2026 to May 2026 - 5 months), including all sanctioned leave, in the annual year.
SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
The notification does not mention any separate application fee for this internal departmental selection. Candidates are advised to check the official SECL internal recruitment portal for any fee-related updates before applying.
SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection for the post of Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D will be done through a Written Test (MCQ pattern on OMR sheet). There will be no interview. The written examination will be centrally conducted by SECL Headquarters, Bilaspur under the Cadre Scheme and SOP provisions. Admit Cards will be available for download through the internal recruitment portal.
Marking Pattern / Exam Pattern
| Posts | Marks for Each Post | Pattern of Written Test |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D | Written Test - Total 100 Marks | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) pattern containing 100 questions. Each question will carry 01 mark. Written test will be conducted on OMR Sheet. There will be NO negative marking for wrong answers. |
Syllabus / Subject-wise Distribution
| Element of Criteria | Examination Pattern (Subjects) | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| MCQ pattern - 100 questions, 01 mark each, OMR Sheet, No Negative Marking | 1. Subject Knowledge | 60 Marks |
| 2. Mental Ability / Quantitative Ability, Logical & Reasoning Skill | 20 Marks | |
| 3. General Awareness & Knowledge regarding CIL/SECL, State (CG & MP) | 20 Marks |
Disclaimer: The marks in each section are subject to increase or decrease.
Qualifying Marks
| Category of Candidates | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category | 40% of Total Marks in Written Test |
| SC/ST Category | 30% of Total Marks in Written Test |
Tie-Breaking Rules
| 1st Tie-Break | Date of Appointment – Candidate appointed earlier shall be placed higher in merit (Date of Initial Appointment as fetched from SAP). |
| 2nd Tie-Break | Date of Birth – Older candidate shall be placed higher in merit. |
| 3rd Tie-Break | Alphabetical order of candidate's name (as fetched from SAP). |
How to Apply for SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026
Online submission of application can only be made through SECL's internal online portal at https://portals.secl-cil.in/internal/index.php. No offline applications will be accepted. Only in-service departmental employees of SECL can apply. The internal selection portal is a LAN-based site operated through LAN-connected computers at office level. Applications submitted through the portal will be forwarded by the concerned Unit (HR) Officer within the prescribed timeline.
Candidates are advised to fill the form well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. After submitting the application, candidates should regularly check the portal for updates as all correspondence regarding the selection process will be made available on the portal only.
Documents to be Self-Attested and Uploaded on the Online Portal:
- Standard X of 10+2 scheme / Matriculate or equivalent certificate (For permanent employees with one year of service in Cat. IV/Tech. & Sup. Gr. E and above with aptitude for telecom discipline.)
- Standard X of 10+2 scheme / Matriculate or equivalent with ITI certificate in Electronics/equivalent (For any permanent employee of the Company.)
- If the educational qualification mentioned in eligibility was obtained after date of appointment, a copy of the relevant office order permitted by competent authority must be attached.
- Permanent Caste Certificate (for SC/ST category candidates) – issued by an officer of Tehsildar rank or above; candidates with old-format certificates are advised to get new ones in the Government-approved format.
- Applicant's passport size photograph and signature.
Apply Online at: https://portals.secl-cil.in/internal/index.php
Important Instructions for SECL Tele-com./Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D Internal Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- This is an internal notification meant ONLY for in-service departmental employees of SECL – no external/direct candidates can apply.
- Employees originally appointed in a higher grade are NOT eligible to apply; only employees in the same grade or below (as per Cadre Scheme) can apply.
- The cut-off date for eligibility is 31.05.2026 – all qualifications and service conditions must be completed by this date.
- Applications of employees whose Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the actual working period or financial year 2024-2025 is rated as POOR will be summarily rejected and they will not be eligible for further stages.
- Minimum attendance of 240 days (above ground) and 190 days (underground) in 7 months of calendar year 2025 (June-December 2025) and 5 months of 2026 (January-May 2026) including all sanctioned leave is mandatory.
- Candidates must not provide incomplete or false information – if detected at any stage, candidature will be cancelled immediately and disciplinary action will be taken.
- All documents uploaded on the portal must be clearly legible and self-attested – unclear/illegible uploads will lead to application rejection.
- Employees working in Government Departments, PSUs, or Govt. Funded Agencies must forward applications through proper channel.
- For OBC-NCL candidates, certificate must be in the prescribed format as per Government of India norms.
- Selected employees will be posted at various locations of SECL as per vacancy and requirement – selected employees who do not join after posting or request cancellation of selection may be DEBARRED for two (2) years from future selection processes.
- Candidates appearing for the written test will be eligible for Travel Allowance (TA) and Daily Allowance (DA) as per CIL/SECL rules.
- The management reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or cancel this notification at any time due to administrative or other reasons.
- All future correspondence regarding the selection process will be available on the SECL internal recruitment portal and official website – candidates should check regularly.
- Legal disputes, if any, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent court at Bilaspur only.
