Overview of SECL Tele-com/Radio Mechanic Recruitment 2026

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has issued an internal notification (Ref No. SECL/BSP/HR/NEE/2026/550) for the recruitment of Tele-com/Radio Mechanic T&S Grade-D. This selection drive is restricted to current in-service departmental employees of SECL. The organization plans to fill 65 vacancies through a central written examination.

Eligibility for SECL Tele-com/Radio Mechanic Posts

Candidates must ensure they meet the criteria as of the cut-off date, 31 May 2026. Only permanent and regular employees in eligible grades are permitted to apply.

• Education: Matriculation or equivalent with an ITI certificate in Electronics/equivalent, OR Matriculation with one year of service in Cat. IV/Tech & Sup. Gr. E and above with aptitude for telecom.
• Attendance Requirement: Candidates must meet specific attendance records of 240 days (above ground) or 190 days (underground) during the 2025-2026 assessment period.
• Note: Employees originally appointed in a higher grade than the vacancy are ineligible.

Schedule of Selection Process

Exam Pattern and Structure

The selection is based solely on a 100-mark objective-type written test administered via OMR. There is no interview stage. The syllabus covers the following:

• Subject Knowledge: 60 Marks
• Mental Ability/Reasoning/Quantitative Aptitude: 20 Marks
• General Awareness (CIL/SECL/CG/MP): 20 Marks

Qualifying marks are 40% for General and 30% for SC/ST categories. No negative marking is applicable.

Steps to Apply for SECL Internal Recruitment

1. Access the official SECL internal portal: portals.secl-cil.in.
2. Ensure all documents, including self-attested copies of certificates and caste proofs, are prepared.
3. Submit the application via the office-level LAN-connected computers.
4. Monitor the portal for status updates as all communication is handled through the internal system.

Important Warning: Applications with incomplete data or poor 2024-2025 Annual Confidential Reports will be rejected. Ensure all uploads are legible to prevent disqualification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, the official notification mentions no separate application fee for this departmental selection.

Q: What if I have a tie in the merit list?
A: In case of a tie, priority is given based on the date of appointment (as per SAP), followed by the date of birth, and finally, alphabetical order of the name.