Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1644 Posts

South East Central Railway (SECR) Recruitment 2026-27 has been announced for Trade Apprentice (Act Apprenticeship) posts! Published on 05 May 2026 at the official website secr.indianrailways.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 1644 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 15 to 24 years age group and possessing a 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks along with ITI in relevant trade can apply online from 05 May 2026 to 04 June 2026. Find all details about the SECR Trade Apprentice new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.

• {'S.No.': '1', 'Trade': 'Welder (Gas & Elect.)', 'Total': '262', 'PwBD': '10', 'Ex.SM': '26'}
• {'S.No.': '2', 'Trade': 'Turner', 'Total': '28', 'PwBD': '1', 'Ex.SM': '3'}
• {'S.No.': '3', 'Trade': 'Fitter', 'Total': '406', 'PwBD': '16', 'Ex.SM': '41'}
• {'S.No.': '4', 'Trade': 'Electrician', 'Total': '337', 'PwBD': '13', 'Ex.SM': '34'}
• {'S.No.': '5', 'Trade': 'Stenographer (Hindi)', 'Total': '10', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '1'}
• {'S.No.': '6', 'Trade': 'Stenographer (English)', 'Total': '11', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '1'}
• {'S.No.': '7', 'Trade': 'Health & Sanitary Inspector', 'Total': '25', 'PwBD': '1', 'Ex.SM': '2'}
• {'S.No.': '8', 'Trade': 'COPA', 'Total': '81', 'PwBD': '3', 'Ex.SM': '8'}
• {'S.No.': '9', 'Trade': 'Machinist', 'Total': '14', 'PwBD': '1', 'Ex.SM': '1'}
• {'S.No.': '10', 'Trade': 'Mechanic Diesel', 'Total': '97', 'PwBD': '4', 'Ex.SM': '10'}
• {'S.No.': '11', 'Trade': 'Mechanic Ref. & AC', 'Total': '26', 'PwBD': '1', 'Ex.SM': '3'}
• {'S.No.': '12', 'Trade': 'Blacksmith', 'Total': '2', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '0'}
• {'S.No.': '13', 'Trade': 'Hammerman', 'Total': '1', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '0'}
• {'S.No.': '14', 'Trade': 'Mason', 'Total': '2', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '0'}
• {'S.No.': '15', 'Trade': 'Pipe Line Fitter', 'Total': '2', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '0'}
• {'S.No.': '16', 'Trade': 'Carpenter', 'Total': '6', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '1'}
• {'S.No.': '17', 'Trade': 'Painter', 'Total': '6', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '1'}
• {'S.No.': '18', 'Trade': 'Electronics Mechanic', 'Total': '47', 'PwBD': '2', 'Ex.SM': '5'}
• {'S.No.': 'Total', 'Trade': '', 'Total': '1363', 'PwBD': '52', 'Ex.SM': '137'}
• {'S.No.': '1', 'Trade': 'Fitter', 'Total': '110', 'PwBD': '4', 'Ex.SM': '11'}
• {'S.No.': '2', 'Trade': 'Welder', 'Total': '110', 'PwBD': '4', 'Ex.SM': '11'}
• {'S.No.': '3', 'Trade': 'Machinist', 'Total': '18', 'PwBD': '1', 'Ex.SM': '2'}
• {'S.No.': '4', 'Trade': 'Turner', 'Total': '15', 'PwBD': '1', 'Ex.SM': '2'}
• {'S.No.': '5', 'Trade': 'Electrician', 'Total': '18', 'PwBD': '1', 'Ex.SM': '2'}
• {'S.No.': '6', 'Trade': 'COPA', 'Total': '8', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '1'}
• {'S.No.': '7', 'Trade': 'Stenographer (English)', 'Total': '1', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '0'}
• {'S.No.': '8', 'Trade': 'Stenographer (Hindi)', 'Total': '1', 'PwBD': '0', 'Ex.SM': '0'}
• {'S.No.': 'Total', 'Trade': '', 'Total': '281', 'PwBD': '11', 'Ex.SM': '29'}

• Component Weightage
• 10th (Matriculation) Marks Percentage 50%
• ITI Marks Percentage 50%
• Basis Average of both (equal weightage)
• Requirement Details
• Medical Examination Medical certificate required at document verification stage as per Apprenticeship Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rule 1992; must be signed by Government Authorized Doctor (GAZ) not below rank of Asstt. Surgeon
• Contract Selected candidate (or guardian if minor) must enter into a contract of apprenticeship with the employer
• Training Period 1 year for each trade, with stipend as per Railway Board rules
• The selection of candidates for Act Apprenticeship in SECR Raipur Division and Wagon Repair Shop
• Raipur is based purely on merit
• with no written examination. The merit list is prepared by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained in both the 10th (Matriculation) examination and the ITI examination
• giving equal weightage to both (as per Railway Establishment Rule 201/2017).
• The minimum eligibility score for 10th is 50% aggregate. Candidates who qualify in the merit list will be called for document verification
• where all original certificates must be produced. If any discrepancy is found between the uploaded documents and originals
• or if original documents are not produced
• the candidature will be cancelled.
• The Railway Administration's decision in all matters relating to eligibility
• acceptance or rejection of applications
• and mode of selection is final and binding.
• Merit List Preparation Formula:
• Post-Selection Requirements:

• The application process is entirely online through the National Apprenticeship India portal. No physical copy of the application is to be sent to the DRM Office, Raipur Division, or Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur. Candidates must register on the portal, fill in all required details accurately, and upload soft/scanned copies of their recent passport-size colour photograph, signature, and all necessary documents pertaining to educational and technical qualification.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates must also upload their recent caste certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format and verify their Aadhaar on the portal. OBC candidates must additionally upload a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate - the OBC certificate must not be older than one year from the closing date of this notification.
• PwBD candidates must upload a disability certificate from a Medical Board constituted by the Central or State Government certifying not less than 40% disability. EWS candidates must produce their EWS certificate as per sample Annexure-E at the time of document verification.
• Apply Online at: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
• Application Window: 05/05/2026 to 04/06/2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
• Upload: Passport-size colour photograph, scanned signature, 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (as applicable), Aadhaar verification
• SC/ST/OBC candidates must upload recent caste certificate on the portal and verify Aadhaar
• No physical application to be sent to the office

• Candidates must read all instructions carefully before applying. Applications must be submitted only through the official portal - no other mode of application will be accepted. Canvassing in any form will immediately disqualify the candidate.
• No Travelling Allowance or Daily Allowance will be paid to candidates for any stage of the recruitment. If at any stage it is found that a candidate has furnished wrong, fake, or false certificates, the Railway Administration reserves the right to discharge the candidate without notice - even after selection for training.
• Apply online only at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in No physical copy of the application to be sent to the DRM Office or Wagon Repair Shop. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. Candidates must already hold the required qualifications on the date of notification (05.05.2026) - candidates awaiting results are not eligible. All original documents must be produced at the time of document verification. No TA/DA will be paid for any stage of the recruitment. The Railway Administration's decision in all matters is final and binding.

Government of India ne Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1644 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 1644 (1363 – Raipur Division + 281 – Wagon Repair Shop) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 04/06/2026 (till 23:59 hrs) hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.