SECI Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 28 Engineer, Officer and More Posts

This recruitment is designed for mid-career professionals transitioning into senior energy-sector roles. If you are between 28 and 55 years of age, hold a relevant degree (engineering, commerce, law, or public administration), and have 3+ years of professional experience in your field, you meet the basic eligibility window. Use the age calculator to confirm your exact age category and any relaxation benefits.

SC/ST candidates gain 5 years of age relaxation, effectively allowing applications up to age 60. OBC candidates receive 3 years relaxation (upper limit 58 years). Persons with Disability gain an additional 10 years across all categories. Verify your caste certificate status and disability (if applicable) well before the application deadline, as these documents are mandatory during verification.

• General Manager: Estimated ₹2,40,000–₹2,80,000 gross monthly (top of salary band); in-hand after NPS (~10%) and tax approximately ₹1,60,000–₹1,85,000.
• Deputy General Manager / Senior Engineer: Estimated ₹1,80,000–₹2,20,000 gross; in-hand ₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000.
• Deputy Manager / Officer (HR, Legal, Corporate Planning): Estimated ₹1,20,000–₹1,60,000 gross; in-hand ₹80,000–₹1,10,000.
• Accounts Officer / Engineer: Estimated ₹1,00,000–₹1,40,000 gross; in-hand ₹65,000–₹95,000.

SECI salaries are structured under the Central Government pay matrix (Pay Levels 10–13 typically for these posts). After mandatory National Pension System (NPS) deduction (~10% of basic) and income tax, your in-hand salary will be 65–75% of gross. For reference, private-sector solar/energy companies offer 10–20% higher base salaries but with less job security and no defined pension. Career progression in SECI is structured: a Deputy Manager role typically reaches DGM in 8–12 years; a DGM can reach General Manager in 5–7 years. Use the salary calculator to estimate your take-home for your specific post and pay level.

• Incorrect photo dimensions: Passport-size photo must be exactly 4×6 cm, white background, face clearly visible, recent (within 6 months). SECI's portal auto-rejects oversized or poorly cropped images. Use the image resizer before upload.
• Missing or illegible signature: Signature must be in black or blue ink, scanned at 200 dpi or higher, NOT printed from a digital signature tool. Blurry or light signatures cause document rejection during DV.
• Incomplete degree certificate: Degree marksheet alone is insufficient. Upload the actual degree certificate issued by the university. For ongoing postgraduates, upload an enrollment certificate + latest semester marksheet + undertaking that degree will be completed by joining date.
• Caste certificate format mismatch: SC/ST/OBC candidates must upload caste certificates in the format prescribed by SECI (often requires revenue department or nagar nigam seal and signature). Non-prefectural certificates are rejected at DV.
• Paying fee twice or omitting fee payment: The portal shows a unique transaction ID after successful fee payment. If you do not see this, the payment failed—retry immediately. Double payments are not refunded but do not cause rejection; however, only one application proceeds to merit list.
• Wrong post code selected: SECI lists 9 posts with different codes (GM, DGM, DM, etc.). Ensure you apply for the exact post you are qualified for. Applying for a post requiring higher qualification will lead to rejection at screening.

After receiving a provisional offer, you will be placed on a 3–6 month probation period during which SECI verifies all claims and background. No mandatory training is typically conducted for experienced hires; however, induction into SECI's systems, safety protocols, and energy policy briefing takes 1–2 weeks. Your posting location will be decided by SECI based on corporate requirements: General Managers and DGMs are usually posted to SECI's head office in New Delhi; Deputy Managers and Officers are rotated across SECI's regional offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, or state power-generation sites. Exact posting is communicated 2–4 weeks before joining date.

End-to-end timeline from application to joining: Application window (25 Aug–23 Sept 2026) → Written exam (likely Oct–Nov 2026) → GD+PI (Nov–Dec 2026) → DV (Dec 2026–Jan 2027) → Medical (Jan 2027) → Offer letter (Feb 2027) → Joining date typically 1–2 months after offer (April–May 2027). Delays can extend this timeline by 3–6 months if background verification identifies discrepancies or if administrative clearance is pending.

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), established in 1982 and fully owned by the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is the primary agency executing India's national solar energy expansion program. SECI develops, constructs, and operates large-scale solar power plants (photovoltaic and concentrated solar power) across India and international markets. With over 2,000 employees and an installed capacity of over 13,000 MW across 50+ states and territories, SECI is India's third-largest solar energy utility. The organization operates under the Governance and Monitoring framework of the Indian Bureau of Industrial Standards and maintains ISO certifications for quality, environment, and occupational safety.

SECI is a credible employer backed by government funding, statutory authority, and 40+ years of operational history. It provides defined-benefit pension (via NPS), health insurance for employees and family (CGHS), annual leave (40 days), performance bonuses, and house/transport allowances. Employees have job protection under Central Government service rules and no retrenchment risk during economic downturns. The organization is actively involved in India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) goals under the Paris Climate Agreement and is expanding into renewable hydrogen and green ammonia sectors, offering career growth in emerging energy technologies.

General Manager (GM) and Deputy General Manager (DGM): These are senior leadership roles responsible for strategic planning, business development, budget oversight, and stakeholder management across SECI's portfolio of solar projects. GMs lead large business units or regional divisions; DGMs oversee departmental functions like solar development, finance, or human resources. Day-to-day: board presentations, regulatory liaison with state electricity boards, contract negotiation with equipment suppliers and power buyers, team leadership (10–50 direct reports), policy compliance. Mostly desk-based at head office (Delhi) with quarterly site visits to project locations. Uniform: business formal attire. High public/stakeholder interaction. Reporting to Managing Director or Executive Director.

Deputy Manager (DM) and Deputy Manager (Solar): Mid-level execution roles coordinating specific project phases, vendor management, budget tracking, and junior team supervision. DM (Solar) focuses on solar project development: feasibility studies, environmental clearances, land acquisition, grid interconnection. Day-to-day: liaising with state governments, preparing technical reports, site inspections, attending meetings with contractors. 40% field-based (on-site at solar plant locations across India), 60% desk-based. Non-uniform. Moderate public interaction. Reporting to Senior Manager or DGM.

Engineer (Corporate Planning), Senior Engineer, Engineer: Technical roles responsible for system design, project implementation tracking, asset management, and compliance with technical standards. Corporate Planning Engineers develop SECI's 10-year renewable roadmap; Senior Engineers supervise project execution teams; junior Engineers conduct site surveys, prepare design calculations, monitor equipment performance. Day-to-day: CAD/GIS design work, site audits, vendor coordination, troubleshooting performance issues. 30–50% field-based. Non-uniform (safety gear on-site). Minimal public interaction. Reporting to DM or Senior Manager.

Accounts Officer and Officer (HR & Admin): Functional support roles. Accounts Officer manages budgeting, fund allocation, audit liaison, and financial reporting for assigned business unit or cost center. Officer (HR & Admin) handles recruitment, employee relations, administration, compliance with labor laws, and payroll. Day-to-day: budget spreadsheets, vendor invoice processing, policy documentation, employee grievance redressal, audit preparation. Entirely desk-based at head office. Non-uniform. Minimal public interaction, high inter-departmental coordination. Reporting to Chief Finance Officer / Chief Human Resources Officer respectively.

Officer (Legal): Handles contract drafting, legal compliance, regulatory filings, dispute resolution, and intellectual property for SECI's solar projects. Day-to-day: reviewing power-purchase agreements, environmental law compliance, litigation support, vendor contract review. Entirely desk-based. Non-uniform. Minimal direct public interaction; internal stakeholder coordination. Reporting to Chief Legal Officer or GM (Corporate).

India's renewable energy sector is expanding at 15–20% annually, driven by national targets of 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030. SECI is the execution backbone of this expansion, winning tenders to develop solar parks, managing grid-connected solar projects, and partnering with state governments on distributed solar schemes. Working at SECI offers exposure to energy policy, grid mechanics, climate impact, and large-scale project finance—skills directly transferable to private energy companies, consultancies, or international development organizations if you later transition careers.