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SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1191 Posts
| Organization | South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur |
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| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) - Various Trades |
| Total Vacancies | 1191 (including 115 Ex-SM and 45 PWD horizontal) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Last Updated | 13 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
1191 (including 115 Ex-SM and 45 PWD horizontal)
Vacancies
11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
Pan India
Location
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
| Last Date to Apply | 11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
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| Event / Date | Date |
| Opening Of Online Application | 12-05-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 11-06-2026 |
Age Limit
| Details | The 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. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Matched Qualifications | 10TH_Pass, ITI, B_Tech_BE, CA |
| Details | Candidates 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
| Sr. | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 350 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 206 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 223 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 41 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 36 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 8 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 16 | 20 |
| 17 | 125 |
| 18 | 4 |
| 19 | 17 |
| 20 | 115 |
| Total | 1306 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Pwd | 0 |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | As per rules of State Government of Chhattisgarh (paid during training period) |
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Selection Process
1Merit Criteria Details
2Basis Average of % marks in Matriculation (min. 50% aggregate) and ITI, with equal weightage to both
3Medical Selected candidates may be asked to bring a medical certificate at the time of document veri
4Contract Selected candidates (or guardian if minor) must enter into a contract of apprenticeship wit
How to Apply
- 1Applications 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.
- 2If 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.
- 3Note: 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.
- 4Apply 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).