The SECL Grade C Exam Pattern 2026 follows a Computer Based Test (CBT) format for all non-executive posts. Understanding the exam pattern is essential to plan your preparation and target the right sections. Last updated: 14.05.2026.
SECL Grade C CBT Pattern
| SECL Grade C CBT Pattern | SECL Grade official record | |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness / Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical Ability / Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Hindi / English | 10 | 10 |
| Trade / Technical Knowledge (Post-specific) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes | Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer | Medium: Hindi and English
Subject-wise Syllabus
General Awareness (20 marks)
- Current national and international events
- Indian history and geography basics
- Indian Constitution — important articles
- Coal industry, SECL, CIL facts
- Science and technology news
Reasoning Ability (20 marks)
- Analogies, classification, coding-decoding
- Blood relations, directions
- Series completion (number and letter)
- Syllogism, Venn diagrams
- Non-verbal: mirror image, paper folding
Numerical Ability (20 marks)
- Percentage, profit & loss, ratio & proportion
- Simple and compound interest
- Time and work, time and distance
- Number system, LCM/HCF
- Basic algebra and geometry
Trade / Technical Knowledge (30 marks)
This section is post-specific. Examples:
| Post | Technical Topics |
|---|---|
| Junior Overman | Mine gases, support systems, ventilation, DGMS regulations, first aid |
| Mining Sirdar | Blasting, support, gas testing, safety rules, surveying basics |
| Electrician | Electrical safety, motors, transformers, mine electrical regulations |
| Surveyor | Surveying methods, instruments, mine plans, traversing |
| Foreman Civil | Structural basics, construction materials, drawing reading |
Preparation strategy
- Technical section is 30% of total marks — master your trade/certificate subjects first
- Solve 5 years of Coal India MT or SECL previous papers for GA and reasoning patterns
- DGMS regulations are frequently asked in mining posts — read the full act summary
- Negative marking is 0.25 — avoid random guessing; skip questions you are not confident about
- Time management — 100 questions in 90 minutes = 54 seconds per question
Also read: SECL Grade C Recruitment 2026 for complete vacancy details and how to apply.
Written By: GD Sarkari Naukri Desk
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