Singareni Collieries Apprenticeship 2026: 300 Paid Training Slots for Graduates and Diploma Holders
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), a government coal mining company, has invited applications for Graduate (Engineering and Non-Engineering) and Diploma Apprenticeship training for 2026-27 — 300 slots: 150 Engineering Graduates, 100 Non-Engineering Graduates and 50 Diploma Holders.
The stipend is ₹12,300 a month for Graduates and ₹10,900 for Diploma holders, with no application fee. Now the urgent part: the SCCL portal closes 16 August 2026 at 5:00 PM, and your signed hard copy must reach the area MVTC counter by the same deadline. If you are eligible, start today. See more Telangana government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights — SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering), Diploma (Technician) Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 300 slots |
| Stipend | ₹12,300/month (Graduates), ₹10,900/month (Diploma) |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduate degree or Engineering Diploma, passed 2022–2026 |
| Training Duration | One year (12 months) |
| Job Location | SCCL mining areas across Telangana, plus Naini Area in Odisha |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Slots are There in SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Engineering Graduates (150 slots)
| Branch | Slots |
|---|---|
| Mining | 40 |
| EEE (Electrical & Electronics) | 35 |
| Mechanical | 35 |
| Civil | 15 |
| ECE (Electronics & Communication) | 10 |
| CSE (Computer Science) | 10 |
| IT (Information Technology) | 5 |
| Total | 150 |
Non-Engineering Graduates (100 slots)
| Degree | Slots |
|---|---|
| B.Sc | 30 |
| B.A | 25 |
| B.Com | 25 |
| B.Pharmacy | 10 |
| BBA | 5 |
| BCA | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Diploma Holders (50 slots)
| Branch | Slots |
|---|---|
| Mining | 20 |
| EEE (Electrical & Electronics) | 10 |
| Mechanical | 10 |
| Civil | 10 |
| Total | 50 |
Slots are tentative and may be diverted to other branches depending on applications received. Local, caste and EWS reservations follow SCCL’s existing policy, and vacant reserved slots move to the open category. The notification publishes no category-wise seat numbers.
What is the Eligibility for SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Engineering Graduates | Engineering degree in Mining, EEE, ECE, CSE, IT, Mechanical or Civil |
| Non-Engineering Graduates | B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA or B.Pharmacy |
| Diploma Holders | Diploma in Mining, EEE, Mechanical or Civil |
The year-of-passing rule is strict: only candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are considered — any other year is rejected during scrutiny.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years; the notification states the reckoning date (31 July 2026) alongside the relaxed SC/ST/BC limit of 33 years.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / OC | 28 years |
| SC / ST / BC | 33 years (5-year relaxation) |
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Age relaxation is granted only to SC, ST and BC candidates; no age relaxation is stated for EWS, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen. EWS is covered for reservation and certificates, but not for age.
What is the Stipend and Salary for SCCL Apprentice 2026?
The stipend figures are printed twice in the notification, so these numbers are solid.
| Category | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Non-Engineering Graduates | ₹12,300 per full payable muster month |
| Diploma Holders | ₹10,900 per full payable muster month |
The stipend is shared equally — 50% by SCCL and 50% by BOAT (Southern Region) / NATS 2.0, Ministry of Education — credited to your Aadhaar-enabled bank account by DBT. For that you must open a Union Bank of India account in an SCCL salary-disbursing branch with Aadhaar seeding, e-KYC and DBT enabled.
Two costs to note: selected external candidates pay around ₹750 for the Union Bank ₹30 Lakh Group Accidental Insurance Policy for the training year, and no TA or DA is admissible for joining. The account you register on NATS must not be receiving any scholarship or similar credits, or DBT will conflict. Apprentices get no other financial or service benefit beyond the stipend, and the notification is blunt — the offer of apprenticeship confers no right of employment in SCCL, and there is no quota or preference for SCCL apprentices in regular job selection.
What is the Selection Process for SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any written test, interview or medical examination — selection is stated to be on inter-seniority by year of pass and merit within that year.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. NATS 2.0 registration | Must be done first to get your registration number |
| 2. SCCL portal application | Open 6 August 12:00 PM to 16 August 5:00 PM |
| 3. Hard copy at GVTC/MVTC | Mandatory — skip it and you are not considered at all |
| 4. Scrutiny at MVTC | To be completed by 25 August 2026 |
| 5. Merit list | Inter-seniority by year of pass, then merit within that year |
| 6. First batch selection | From the first week of September 2026 |
| 7. Contract acceptance on NATS 2.0 | Required even after selection |
Priority goes to SCCL / retired employee children and PAF/PDF candidates as per prevailing practice. Do not skip the last step — if you fail to accept on the NATS 2.0 portal, or the portal rejects your contract over a details mismatch or a pre-existing contract, you cannot join. You will not be told why an application was rejected, and SCCL may extend the portal or MVTC deadline at its sole discretion.
Two rules decide whether you actually finish the year: training is terminated without intimation after unauthorised absence of more than 20 consecutive days or 40 days cumulative, and you must put in 240 musters of attendance to receive the apprenticeship certificate. There is no exam here, so your effort goes into filing a clean application — you can still browse preparation resources for your next competitive exam.
How to Apply Online for SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register on the NATS 2.0 portal and note your registration number |
| 2 | Open the SCCL apprenticeship portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 3 | Upload photo in JPEG, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, 10–50 KB, signature at the bottom |
| 4 | Upload certificates in PDF, 50–250 KB each |
| 5 | Select area posting preferences as Option-01, Option-02 and so on |
| 6 | Print the application, sign it, and submit at your nearest GVTC or MVTC |
| 7 | Open a Union Bank of India account with Aadhaar seeding and DBT enabled |
The counter bundle must contain one passport-size photograph with your signature on it, the signed SCCL portal application printout, the NATS 2.0 registration form printout, your provisional certificate and consolidated marks memo, the local certificate (Enclosure-B or C, Others category only), an Aadhaar copy, your UBI account first page, and the EPR view / employee ID or PAF certificate if you are claiming that category. Use the same e-mail ID and mobile number on the SCCL portal as on NATS and do not change them until selection completes — a change or forgotten password blocks your NATS contract and disqualifies you. One special rule for Naini Area: applying at MVTC Naini means posting at Naini regardless of the options you choose.
What are the Important Dates for SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5 August 2026 |
| SCCL Portal Opens | 6 August 2026 (12:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Hard Copy Submission at MVTC | 6 to 16 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 31 July 2026 |
| First Batch Selection Begins | First week of September 2026 |
Application Fees — SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
There is no registration fee either for the SCCL web portal or for submitting at the area MVTC counter. The only payment anywhere is the ₹750 accident insurance premium, and that applies only to candidates actually selected.
Essential Links — SCCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for SCCL Apprentice 2026
- Visit SCCL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telangana Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Three hundred paid training slots open to engineering graduates, ordinary B.A. and B.Com graduates and diploma holders alike, with no application fee — but only days left. The hard copy submission is the step most candidates miss, so plan your trip to the MVTC counter now rather than on the final afternoon. Everything must be done by 16 August 2026, 5:00 PM. For more Telangana government job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.