SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1191 Posts

South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur

Posts: 1191 (including 115 Ex-SM and 45 PWD horizontal) Last Date: 11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs) Online

Short Information

South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur has officially announced the Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) - Various Trades Recruitment 2026 with 1191 openings. The detailed notification was published on 12 May 2026 at secr.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 15 to 24 years (relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen) and hold Matriculation (10th) certificate and ITI in the relevant trade can now submit their online applications from 12 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Direct links to download the notificat

Important Dates

EventDate
Opening Of Online Application12-05-2026
Last Date To Apply11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Age Calculated As On11-06-2026

Age Limit

DetailsThe candidate should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 11-06-2026. Age relaxation is subject to submission of latest caste certificate. Date of birth community-wise is as under: | Upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years for SC/ST candidates, 03 years for OBC, and 10 years for Ex-Servicemen and PWD.

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationDetails
DetailsCandidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application, i.e. 11-06-2026. Only 10th and ITI marks should be filled in the qualification section on the portal — no other higher qualification should be filled, otherwise the application will be automatically rejected. If an applicant belongs to SC/ST/OBC community, they should upload a recent caste certificate issued by the competent authority on the portal. | Educational / Technical Qualification

Vacancy Details

  • {'Srl. No.': '1', 'Trade': 'Carpenter', 'Total': '38', 'Ex. SM': '4', 'PWD': '2'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '2', 'Trade': 'COPA (325 Divn. + 25 HQ/Const)', 'Total': '350', 'Ex. SM': '35', 'PWD': '14'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '3', 'Trade': 'Draftsman (Civil)', 'Total': '12', 'Ex. SM': '1', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '4', 'Trade': 'Electrician', 'Total': '206', 'Ex. SM': '21', 'PWD': '8'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '5', 'Trade': 'Elect (Mech)', 'Total': '4', 'Ex. SM': '0', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '6', 'Trade': 'Fitter', 'Total': '223', 'Ex. SM': '22', 'PWD': '9'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '7', 'Trade': 'Machinist', 'Total': '4', 'Ex. SM': '0', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '8', 'Trade': 'Painter', 'Total': '41', 'Ex. SM': '4', 'PWD': '2'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '9', 'Trade': 'Plumber', 'Total': '30', 'Ex. SM': '3', 'PWD': '1'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '10', 'Trade': 'Mech (RAC)', 'Total': '40', 'Ex. SM': '4', 'PWD': '2'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '11', 'Trade': 'SMW', 'Total': '4', 'Ex. SM': '0', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '12', 'Trade': 'Steno (Eng) (21 Divn. + 15 HQ/Const.)', 'Total': '36', 'Ex. SM': '4', 'PWD': '1'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '13', 'Trade': 'Steno (Hindi) (15 Divn. + 10HQ/Const.)', 'Total': '25', 'Ex. SM': '2', 'PWD': '1'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '14', 'Trade': 'Diesel Mechanic', 'Total': '8', 'Ex. SM': '1', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '15', 'Trade': 'Turner', 'Total': '4', 'Ex. SM': '0', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '16', 'Trade': 'Welder', 'Total': '20', 'Ex. SM': '2', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '17', 'Trade': 'Wireman', 'Total': '125', 'Ex. SM': '12', 'PWD': '5'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '18', 'Trade': 'Chemical Laboratory Asstt.', 'Total': '4', 'Ex. SM': '0', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': '19', 'Trade': 'Track Machine/BSP', 'Total': '17', 'Ex. SM': '0', 'PWD': '0'}
  • {'Srl. No.': 'Total', 'Trade': '1191', 'Total': '115', 'Ex. SM': '45'}

Category Wise Vacancy

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Salary / Pay Scale

Pay ScaleAs per rules of State Government of Chhattisgarh (paid during training period)

Selection Process

  • Merit Criteria Details
  • Basis Average of % marks in Matriculation (min. 50% aggregate) and ITI, with equal weightage to both
  • Medical Selected candidates may be asked to bring a medical certificate at the time of document verification (signed by Government authorized Doctor Gazetted, not below rank of Asstt. Surgeon of Central/State Hospital)
  • Contract Selected candidates (or guardian if minor) must enter into a contract of apprenticeship with the employer
  • Apprenticeship Duration 1 year for each trade
  • Stipend As per rules of State Government of Chhattisgarh (paid during training period)
  • Post-Training Obligation It is not obligatory for the employer to offer employment after training completion, nor for the apprentice to accept any employment, if offered. Training will be terminated after completion of apprenticeship.
  • Selection will be based on a merit list prepared by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained by candidates in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination
  • giving equal weightage to both (Establishment Rule 201/2017). Candidates must fill their 10th and ITI marks on the portal in the qualification section; otherwise the application will be automatically rejected. No higher qualification should be filled. There is no written examination — selection is purely on merit basis.
  • Apprenticeship Period & Stipend

How To Apply

  • Applications must be submitted online only through the website https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in from 12-05-2026 to 11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs). No physical copy of the application is required to be sent to the office. Candidates must upload a soft/scanned copy of their present passport size color photograph and scanned signature along with necessary documents pertaining to educational/technical qualification on the website. Candidates are advised to apply online well before the closing date.
  • If the option of EWS/Ex-Serviceman is not available on the portal, candidates should apply on the portal from their actual category (e.g. UR, OBC, SC, ST) and send/submit the EWS/Ex-Serviceman certificate physically to this office.
  • Note: Applicants whose father’s name and applicant’s name in their 10th mark sheet, ITI mark sheet, Aadhar card and PAN card do not match, their application will be rejected at the time of document verification. In case of any doubt/contradiction, only the English format of the notification will be valid.
  • Apply Online at: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

Important Instructions

  • Applications must be submitted online only on https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; no physical copy is required to be sent to this office. Candidates must fill only their 10th and ITI marks on the portal in the qualification section — do not fill any other higher qualification, otherwise the application will be automatically rejected. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC community must upload a recent caste certificate issued by the competent authority on the portal. PWD candidates must produce a disability certificate issued by a competent authority with not less than 40% of disability (Medical Board duly constituted by Central or State Government). Ex-Servicemen candidates selected under the 10% reservation will be placed in the appropriate category (UR/SC/ST/OBC) to which they belong. Candidature will be cancelled if the candidate fails to produce required original testimonials for verification or any discrepancy is noticed. If wrong/fake/false certificates are noticed, the railway administration reserves the right to discharge the candidate at any stage without notice, even after selection. Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate. No Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance shall be paid to the candidates. It is not obligatory for the employer to offer any employment to any apprentice after completion of training. The decision of the Railway administration in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications and mode of selection shall be final. No correspondence in respect of the applications submitted shall be entertained or replied by this office to any individual or organization. For any query, contact: Mo. No. 9752876639 during office hours 10:00 am to 18:00 pm (Monday to Friday, working days only).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in SECR Act Apprentice 2026?

South East Central Railway (SECR) Bilaspur has announced 1191 Act Apprentice vacancies across 19 trades including 115 Ex-SM and 45 PWD horizontal reservations.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online applications is 11 June 2026 (till 11:59 PM) through apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal.

Q3. What is the eligibility for SECR Act Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must have passed 10th class (minimum 50% aggregate) and relevant ITI trade certificate from a recognized institution.

Q4. What is the age limit for SECR Apprentice Vacancy 2026?

Age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 11 June 2026: SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 29 years) OBC: 3 years relaxation (up to 27 years) PWD/Ex-SM: 10 years relaxation

Q5. Which trades have maximum vacancies in SECR Apprentice 2026?

Fitter (223 vacancies), Electrician (206 vacancies), Wireman (125 vacancies), and COPA (350 vacancies) have the highest number of vacancies.

Q6. What is the selection process for SECR Act Apprentice?

Merit-based selection on average percentage of Matriculation + ITI marks (equal weightage, no written exam).

Q7. Is there any application fee for SECR Apprentice 2026?

No application fee is required. Applications are completely free on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal.

Q8. What is the apprenticeship duration and stipend for SECR 2026?

1-year training period with stipend as per Chhattisgarh State Government rules (paid during training).

About South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur Recruitment

South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur ne SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1191 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 1191 (including 115 Ex-SM and 45 PWD horizontal) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs) hai.

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