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South Eastern Coalfields
4.4
based on 185 Reviews
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Company Summary
A major coal producer in India, managing extensive underground and opencast mining operations to support energy needs.
Overall Rating
4.4/5
based on 185 reviews

13% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Salary, Work-life balance, Skill development
Work Policy

Work from office
67% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
80% employees reported

Flexible timing
55% employees reported

No travel
47% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
11 employees reported
Health insurance
11 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
9 employees reported
Child care facility
5 employees reported
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About South Eastern Coalfields
Founded in1985 (40 yrs old)
India Employee Count--
Global Employee Count5k-10k
India HeadquartersBilaspur, India
Office Locations
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Websitesecl-cil.in
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South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) was incorporated on 28.11.1985 with the objective to acquire and take over business of the Bilaspur division of Western Coalfields & the Talcher division of Central Coalfields limited. SECL is a Schdule-B Miniratna CPSE in the coal & lignite sector. It is one of the eight subsidiaries of Coal India Limited (A Govt. of India Undertaking) under the Ministry of Coal having registered Corporate Office at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
SECL has 113 approved coal projects (80 underground projects and 33 opencast projects) for a total ultimate capacity of 149.02 MTY. Out of 113 projects, 34 projects (14 UG & 20 OC), having rated capacity of 29.86 MTY, are on-going & new projects, and 54 projects (42 UG & 12 OC), with rated capacity of 119.16 MTY, have been completed as on 31 st March 2013. As on 01.04.13, SECL has 84 working mines with 34 mines in the state of M.P. & 50 mines in the state of C.G. besides a Coal Carbonization Plant namely Dankuni Coal Complex (DCC) at Dankuni in West Bengal, on lease basis from Coal India Limited. Out of these 84 mines 62 mines are underground, 21 are opencast & 1 is mixed mine.
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South Eastern Coalfields Ratings
based on 185 reviews
Overall Rating
4.4/5
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4.2
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4.2
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Skill development
4.2
Work satisfaction
4.1
Company culture
4.1
Job security
3.9
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South Eastern Coalfields is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 185 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at South Eastern Coalfields
based on 161 reviews
4.0
Rated by 13 Women
Rated 4.3 for Salary and 3.8 for Skill development
4.5
Rated by 148 Men
Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.3 for Work satisfaction
Work Policy at South Eastern Coalfields
based on 12 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
67%
Permanent work from home
17%
Hybrid
16%
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Overall Rating | 4.4/5 based on 185 reviews | 3.8/5 based on 871 reviews | 3.9/5 based on 865 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 3.1k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Skill development Work-life balance Salary | Salary | Salary Job security | Job security Skill development Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Work-life balance Company culture Promotions | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 67% employees reported | Work from office 85% employees reported | Work from office 89% employees reported | Work from office 83% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 13 women | 3.7 Good rated by 94 women | 3.8 Good rated by 135 women | 4.1 Good rated by 195 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.5 Good rated by 148 men | 3.8 Good rated by 710 men | 3.9 Good rated by 681 men | 4.2 Good rated by 2.7k men |
Job security | 4.1 Good | 3.4 Average | 4.0 Good | 4.4 Good |
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South Eastern Coalfields Salaries
South Eastern Coalfields salaries have received with an average score of 4.2 out of 5 by 185 employees.
Mining Engineer
(17 salaries)
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â‚ą1 L/yr - â‚ą3.6 L/yr
Data Entry Operator
(7 salaries)
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â‚ą1 L/yr - â‚ą7 L/yr
Trainee
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â‚ą0.6 L/yr - â‚ą3 L/yr
Internal Auditor
(6 salaries)
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â‚ą2 L/yr - â‚ą6 L/yr
Computer Operator
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â‚ą2 L/yr - â‚ą2.5 L/yr
Mining Engineer Trainee
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â‚ą1 L/yr - â‚ą2 L/yr
Deputy Manager
(4 salaries)
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â‚ą10 L/yr - â‚ą24 L/yr
Surveyor
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â‚ą1 L/yr - â‚ą3 L/yr
Computer Operator/Data Entry Operator
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â‚ą0.9 L/yr - â‚ą7.6 L/yr
Associate 4
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â‚ą0.9 L/yr - â‚ą1.9 L/yr
South Eastern Coalfields News
Coal India posts flat production growth at 781.1 mt for FY25, misses output target
- Coal India's production for FY25 increased by only 1% to 781.1 mt, missing the output target.
- Production target was reduced to 823 mt due to various reasons such as delays in clearances.
- Two Coal India subsidiaries, SECL and BCCL, witnessed a decline in production during FY25.
- Coal India's offtake for FY25 increased by 1.3% to 763.2 mt, but was impacted by a rake shortage.
HinduBusinessLine | 1 Apr, 2025

Coal India Produces 781 MT In FY25; Misses Target
- Coal India Ltd. produced 781.1 million tonnes of coal in 2024-25, which is 7% less than the target for the financial year.
- The coal production in March dropped by 3.1% compared to the same period in the previous year.
- Subsidiaries of the coal behemoth, including Central Coalfields Ltd., Western Coalfields Ltd., and South Eastern Coalfields Ltd., registered a decline in production.
- Coal India set a production target of 868 million tonnes for fiscal year 2025-26.
Bloomberg Quint | 1 Apr, 2025

Coal India Sees First Monthly Production Dip In Fiscal Year, Optimistic For Future Growth
- Coal India reported its first monthly production de-growth in the current fiscal with the miner's output reducing by 0.8% year-on-year in January.
- In December 2024, Coal India's production increased by 5.25% year-on-year.
- For the period from April 2024 to January 2025, CIL recorded a growth of 1.8% with output reaching 621.1 MT, up from 610.3 MT in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
- The dip in output of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. and Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. were major contributors to the decline in overall production in January, the official said.
Bloomberg Quint | 1 Feb, 2025

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South Eastern Coalfields FAQs
When was South Eastern Coalfields founded?
South Eastern Coalfields was founded in 1985. The company has been operating for 40 years primarily in the Metals & Mining sector.
Where is the South Eastern Coalfields headquarters located?
South Eastern Coalfields is headquartered in Bilaspur.
Does South Eastern Coalfields have good work-life balance?
South Eastern Coalfields has a work-life balance rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 88% employees rated South Eastern Coalfields 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read South Eastern Coalfields work-life balance reviews for more details
Is South Eastern Coalfields good for career growth?
Career growth at South Eastern Coalfields is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.9. 88% employees rated South Eastern Coalfields 4 or above, while 12% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading South Eastern Coalfields promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in South Eastern Coalfields?
Working at South Eastern Coalfields offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for salary & benefits, skill development and work life balance, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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