Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has released a recruitment notification for experienced professionals under Notification No. 03/2026. SECI is a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Online registration opens on 25 August 2026 at 11:00 AM and closes on 23 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. SECI Recruitment 2026 drive suits candidates who already have several years of working experience in the power or renewable energy sector, or in legal, HR, finance and IT roles connected to it — it is not an entry-level or fresher recruitment.
A total of 28 posts are on offer — 9 Regular positions and 19 Fixed Term Executive positions — spread across engineering, legal, HR, finance, IT and corporate planning. A full post-wise breakdown of vacancies, pay and eligibility is given below, along with the place of posting. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official SECI notification No. 03/2026. Last verified: 25 August 2026.
SECI is recruiting for 28 posts of experienced professionals — 9 Regular positions (General Manager to Engineer level) and 19 Fixed Term Executive positions (Officer to Deputy Manager level) — under Notification No. 03/2026. Online applications can be submitted only through www.seci.co.in from 25 August 2026 (11:00 AM) to 23 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Selection is through shortlisting of applications followed by a screening or written test (if required), and a group discussion or interview, depending on the number of applications SECI receives for each post.
Quick summary OF SECI Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) |
| Notification No. | 03/2026 |
| Post | Experienced Professionals — Regular & Fixed Term Executive posts |
| Total Vacancy | 28 (9 Regular + 19 Fixed Term) |
| Salary | ₹40,000–₹2,80,000 (IDA) for Regular posts; ₹8.3–₹13.3 lakh p.a. CTC for Fixed Term posts (post-wise, see table below) |
| Application Mode | Online only, at www.seci.co.in |
| Eligibility | Graduate/Engineering/Law degree with 1 to 22 years of post-qualification experience, varying by post |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting → Screening/Written/Skill Test (if needed) → GD/Interview → Document Verification → Medical Fitness |
| Place of Posting | Any SECI Unit, Area or Project across India |
| Last Date | 23 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Who Can Apply | Indian nationals meeting the post-wise qualification and experience criteria |
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About the organization
Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise functioning under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. It has been named one of the country’s Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) and works on India’s clean energy and sustainable development targets. For a candidate, this means the job sits inside one of the government’s core renewable energy bodies, with work directly tied to solar and clean power projects across the country.
How this recruitment compares
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
SECI has run more than one recruitment drive for experienced professionals in 2026, which points to a steady hiring pattern rather than a one-time exercise. Unlike most vacancies covered on this site, which are filled through a written competitive exam open to fresh graduates, this is a lateral, experience-based recruitment — candidates are judged mainly on years of relevant post-qualification experience and the seniority of their current role, not on an entrance exam. This generally means fewer, more specifically qualified applicants per post compared to an SSC or state PSC-style exam, but the experience bar itself (up to 22 years for the senior-most post) is a real filter.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 25 August 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Online registration closes | 23 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Cut-off date for age and experience calculation | 23 September 2026 (closing date of the advertisement) |
The notification fixes exact clock times for both the opening and closing of the application window — 11:00 AM on 25 August 2026 and 5:00 PM on 23 September 2026 — and states that SECI is not responsible if a candidate cannot submit the application within this window.
Vacancy details and salary
SECI has split this recruitment into two sections — Regular positions (Section A) and Fixed Term Executive positions (Section B) — each with its own pay structure and reservation break-up.
Regular positions (Section A) — Table I
| S.No. | Post / Grade | Pay Scale (IDA) | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Manager (C&P)/(E-8) | ₹1,20,000–2,80,000 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Deputy General Manager (Legal)/(E-6) | ₹90,000–2,40,000 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Deputy Manager (EMD)/(E-3) | ₹60,000–1,80,000 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 4 | Deputy Manager (Engineering-Civil)/(E-3)* | ₹60,000–1,80,000 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 5 | Deputy Manager (IT)/(E-3) | ₹60,000–1,80,000 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 6 | Accounts Officer/(E-1) | ₹40,000–1,40,000 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 7 | Officer (HR & Admin.)/(E-1) | ₹40,000–1,40,000 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| 8 | Engineer (Corporate Planning)/(E-1) | ₹40,000–1,40,000 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 1 | – | – | – | 9 |
*Post No. 4 (Deputy Manager, Engineering-Civil) is a backlog post, as marked in the official notification.
PwBD candidates are encouraged to apply for all posts in this table (Sr. No. 1 to 8); preference will be given based on the candidate’s suitability for the post.
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Fixed Term Executive positions (Section B) — Table II
Engagement is for an initial 3 years, extendable up to 2 additional years based on project requirement and performance. Posting can be anywhere in India.
| S.No. | Post / Grade | Approx. CTC p.a. (excl. medical) | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Officer (Legal)/(FTE:E-1) | ₹8.3–10.2 lakh | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Senior Engineer (Electrical)/(FTE:E-2) | ₹9.9–11.7 lakh | 3 | 3 | – | – | – | 6 |
| 3 | Senior Engineer (Civil)/(FTE:E-2) | ₹9.9–11.7 lakh | 2 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Senior Engineer (Mechanical)/(FTE:E-2) | ₹9.9–11.7 lakh | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 5 | Deputy Manager (Electrical)/(FTE:E-3) | ₹11.47–13.3 lakh | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| 6 | Deputy Manager (Civil)/(FTE:E-3) | ₹11.47–13.3 lakh | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 |
| 7 | Deputy Manager (Solar-Policy & Regulatory)/(FTE:E-3) | ₹11.47–13.3 lakh | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 8 | Deputy Manager (Solar-Commissioning)/(FTE:E-3) | ₹11.47–13.3 lakh | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 9 | Deputy Manager (Solar-Rooftop)/(FTE:E-3) | ₹11.47–13.3 lakh | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 4 | 2 | – | 1 | 19 |
PwBD candidates are encouraged to apply for all posts in this table (Sr. No. 1 to 9); preference will be given based on the candidate’s suitability for the post.
Grand total across both sections: 28 posts (9 Regular + 19 Fixed Term).
Compensation package
Regular positions: besides basic pay, candidates get Dearness Allowance, HRA or lease accommodation, Provident Fund, medical benefits, gratuity, New Pension Scheme, post-retirement medical facility, House Building Advance, Child Education Loan, Conveyance Advance, Multipurpose Advance, leave encashment, insurance, and mobile and laptop facility, as per company rules. Basic pay protection is available for PSU and government employees as per DPE guidelines.
Fixed Term positions: besides a market-aligned fixed pay, candidates get HRA or bachelor’s accommodation depending on place of posting, Mediclaim, conveyance, mobile and call charges, leave encashment, and TA/DA as per SECI’s internal policy.
Eligibility (post-wise)
Qualification, experience and age limit are different for almost every post in this notification. Each post is listed separately below — check only the one you are applying for.
Regular positions
- General Manager (C&P)/(E-8): Engineering graduate in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Civil/Mechanical/Solar/Power/Power Systems/Energy/Renewable Energy Engineering with minimum 60% marks; two-year PG degree/diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management is desirable. Experience: minimum 22 years post-qualification in an executive position in the renewable energy/power sector, including at least 5 years (of the last 10) handling high-value contracts in power sector projects, plant & machinery O&M, EPC-based PMC projects, or solar PV module/services tenders. Age limit: 55 years.
- Deputy General Manager (Legal)/(E-6): Graduate with 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB; LLM is desirable. Experience: minimum 13 years post-qualification executive-level legal experience, including drafting/vetting of commercial deeds and agreements, handling court/arbitration/labour matters, and regulatory affairs with bodies such as CERC/SERC/APTEL. Age limit: 45 years.
- Deputy Manager (EMD)/(E-3): Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Solar/Renewable Energy/Power System or a similar stream with minimum 60% marks; a PG degree in a relevant field is desirable. Experience: minimum 4 years post-qualification executive experience in Power Trading, including at least 2 years in market-based operations, with working knowledge of IEGC, GNA/DSM norms and power exchange platforms such as IEX/PXIL. Age limit: 35 years.
- Deputy Manager (Engineering-Civil)/(E-3) (backlog post, OBC-NCL): Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Civil with minimum 60% marks; M.Tech in a relevant field is desirable. Experience: minimum 4 years post-qualification executive experience in designing civil structures, steel and RCC superstructure and foundations; hands-on experience in software such as Staad Pro, Tekla or ANSYS is preferred. Age limit: 35 years.
- Deputy Manager (IT)/(E-3): Full-time BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science/IT, or MCA, with minimum 60% marks. Experience: minimum 4 years post-qualification executive experience across at least two of: application development, network & information security, IT infrastructure & cloud, digital transformation, systems integration, or IT operations & service management. Age limit: 35 years.
- Accounts Officer/(E-1): CA, or CMA, or a 2-year full-time MBA (Finance) with minimum 60% marks. Experience: minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience in resource mobilisation, budgeting, commercial finance, MIS, internal control, payroll, power trading audit and taxation, accounting, financial reporting or treasury management. Age limit: 28 years.
- Officer (HR & Admin.)/(E-1): 2-year full-time MBA/PGDBM with specialisation in HRM/IR/Personnel Management/Labour Welfare/Labour Administration/Labour Studies, with minimum 60% marks; LLB is desirable. Experience: minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience in personnel and administration matters — establishment, industrial relations, recruitment, manpower planning or statutory compliance. Age limit: 28 years.
- Engineer (Corporate Planning)/(E-1): Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. Experience: minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience in a renewable energy developer or power sector company, with an understanding of the Indian power sector, renewable energy ecosystem and related government policies; project planning experience is desirable. Age limit: 28 years.
Fixed Term Executive positions
- Officer (Legal)/(FTE:E-1): Graduate with 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB. Experience: minimum 1 year post-qualification legal work in a court, government or regulatory body/tribunal, OR in the corporate sector handling power-sector or contractual/arbitration matters. Age limit: 35 years.
- Senior Engineer (Electrical/Civil/Mechanical)/(FTE:E-2): B.Tech/B.E. in the respective discipline (Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering). Experience: minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in the power sector, preferably renewable energy. Age limit: 33 years.
- Deputy Manager (Electrical/Civil)/(FTE:E-3): B.Tech/B.E. in the respective discipline. Experience: minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in the power sector, preferably renewable energy. Age limit: 40 years.
- Deputy Manager (Solar-Policy & Regulatory)/(FTE:E-3): B.Tech/B.E., or a 3-year LLB from a recognised university/institute. Experience: minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in renewable energy/power sector, or in legal and regulatory work related to the Electricity Act; familiarity with PPA/PSA drafting is desirable. Age limit: 35 years.
- Deputy Manager (Solar-Commissioning)/(FTE:E-3): B.Tech/B.E. (Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Production & Industrial, Civil or Energy Engineering preferred). Experience: minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in renewable energy/power sector. Age limit: 35 years.
- Deputy Manager (Solar-Rooftop)/(FTE:E-3): B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering; M.Tech/M.E. in Renewable Energy or Power Systems, and a Solar PV System Design certification, are desirable. Experience: minimum 4 years post-qualification experience, including at least 1 year in rooftop solar or solar project execution. Age limit: 35 years.
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Age relaxation
- OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years relaxation (for posts reserved for the category)
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation (for posts reserved for the category)
- PwBD candidates: 10 years, over and above the category relaxation
- Ex-servicemen: as per Government of India directives
- The upper age limit is calculated as on the closing date of the advertisement, i.e. 23 September 2026.
Candidates unsure of how their date of birth maps to a post’s age limit can check it against the age calculator before applying.
SECI Recruitment 2026 – Selection process
Selection PROCESS FOR SECI Recruitment 2026 depends on how many applications SECI receives for each post; the exact steps used may vary within the process below.
- Scrutiny and shortlisting of applications against the eligibility criteria for the post applied for.
- Screening test, written test, trade test or skill test — used at SECI’s discretion if the number of applications for a post is high.
- Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification against original certificates.
- Medical fitness check, as per company rules.
Candidates already working in a government department, PSU or autonomous body must either route their application through proper channel, or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer if they qualify up to the interview stage.
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Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular positions (Table I) | ₹1,000 |
| Fixed Term positions (Table II) | ₹500 |
| SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD | Exempted |
The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including if a candidature is later rejected. Candidates should confirm their eligibility for the post before paying.
How to apply for SECI Recruitment 2026
- To apply for SECI Recruitment 2026 ,visit the official SECI website, www.seci.co.in, and go to the Careers section.
- Read Notification No. 03/2026 to confirm eligibility for the specific post.
- Register online with a valid email ID, since SECI is not responsible for any email that does not reach the candidate.
- Fill in personal, educational and post-qualification experience details for the post applied for.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
- Review and submit the application. A candidate applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
Documents to keep ready
- Passport-size photograph and signature, in JPG/JPEG format, 20 KB to 50 KB each
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed format, 100 KB to 300 KB
- Pass certificates and mark sheets for the essential educational qualification, and any other qualification claimed
- Post-qualification experience certificates showing the nature of work handled and dates of joining/relieving (offer or appointment letter, experience certificate, last three months’ pay slip on company letterhead, Form-16, joining/relieving order)
Documents should be clear scans — the notification states that incomplete applications, or ones with blurred or faded proof, will be summarily rejected. Since photo and signature must fall within a fixed KB range, candidates can use the photo and signature resizer to get them into the required size before uploading.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Notification No. 03/2026, full post-wise details |
| Apply Online (SECI Careers section) | Official website — registration opens 25 August 2026 |
| More government job openings | Latest all-India government job notifications on this site |
Should you apply for this SECI Recruitment 2026 ?
SECI Recruitment 2026 suits candidates who already have real, documented working experience in the power or renewable energy sector — or in legal, HR, finance or IT roles inside such organizations — not fresh graduates. The experience bar is genuine: even the entry-level posts ask for at least 1 year post-qualification experience, and it rises to 22 years for the General Manager post. Because selection leans on shortlisting by qualification and experience rather than a single competitive exam, candidates who clearly meet the stated criteria have a realistic shot, but SECI can also raise the eligibility bar if it receives a large number of applications for a post.
The clearest trade-off in this notification is between the two tracks: Regular positions come with a defined IDA pay scale and the fuller PSU benefits structure (pension scheme, gratuity, post-retirement medical), while Fixed Term Executive positions pay a higher headline CTC for some grades but are contractual — an initial 3 years, extendable up to 2 more, rather than an open-ended regular appointment. Posting for both tracks can be anywhere in India, so candidates should be prepared to relocate. Government or PSU employees applying should also plan for the NOC requirement if they reach the interview stage. Browse more graduate-level government openings on this site, or check the Government Jobs category for other current PSU recruitment.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in SECI Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. 03/2026)?
SECI has announced 28 vacancies in total — 9 Regular positions and 19 Fixed Term Executive positions — across engineering, legal, HR, finance, IT and corporate planning roles. The full post-wise break-up is given in the vacancy tables above.
What is the last date to apply for SECI Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for SECI Notification No. 03/2026 is 23 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Online registration opened on 25 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Applications can be submitted only through www.seci.co.in.
What is the application fee for SECI Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹1,000 for Regular positions and ₹500 for Fixed Term positions. SC/ST, Ex-servicemen and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee, and the fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances.
Is SECI Recruitment 2026 open to freshers?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Every post in this notification asks for post-qualification experience, ranging from a minimum of 1 year for entry-level Regular and Fixed Term posts to 22 years for the General Manager post, so this drive is aimed at working professionals, not fresh graduates.
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