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SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1079 Posts
| Organization | South East Central Railway (SECR), Divisional Office, Kingsway, Nagpur-440001 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) |
| Total Vacancies | 1079 (977 – Nagpur Division + 102 – Motibagh Workshop) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Updated | 19 May 2026 |
1079 (977 – Nagpur Division + 102 – Motibagh Workshop)
Vacancies
18-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
India
Location
South East Central Railway (SECR) has published the Act Apprentice Notification 2026 on 18-05-2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 1079 Act Apprentice positions. Candidates within the age range of 15 to 24 years and holding Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% marks along with ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade are eligible to apply online at the secr.indianrailways.gov.in. The application process will be active from 19-05-2026 to 18-06-2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 18-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Notification | 18/05/2026 |
| Opening Of Online Application Portal | 19-05-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 19-05-2026 |
| Document Verification / Medical Examination Date | To be notified separately |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official NAPS portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for any fee-related updates before applying.
Age Limit
| Details | Candidates must be minimum 15 years and not more than 24 years of age as on 19-05-2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Divyang/PWBD and Ex-Servicemen (10 years). For Ex-Servicemen, an additional 10 years relaxation (plus 3 years if continuous service of 6 months) is also applicable. Age relaxation for OBC and SC/ST candidates is subject to submission of the latest caste certificate in central format. The upper age limit shall not exceed the relaxed limit in any case. | Community-wise Date of Birth Range (Age as on 19.05.2026) |
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Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Details | Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the date 19-05-2026. Before applying, candidates should ensure they fulfill the eligibility and other criteria. Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders are not eligible to apply for apprenticeship in response to this notification as they are governed by a separate scheme of Apprenticeship. Candidates who have already done apprenticeship in any organization should not apply again - such candidatures will not be entertained. | Educational Qualification |
| Matched Qualifications | 10TH_Pass, ITI, Diploma, B_Tech_BE, MA, M_A, M_E_MTech, MS_MD, CA |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 158 |
| 5 | 267 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 33 |
| 8 | 44 |
| 9 | 46 |
| 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 124 |
| 12 | 17 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 21 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 21 | 2 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 6 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 3 |
| 30 | 18 |
| 31 | 13 |
| Total | 1079 |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | As per prescribed rates (Central Apprenticeship Council norms) |
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Selection Process
11st Tie-Break Candidate with older age shall be preferred
22nd Tie-Break Candidate who passed Matriculation exam earlier shall be considere
3Selection will be based on a merit list prepared for all candidates who apply ag
4SECR Nagpur Division will take the midpoint of the range of grades obtained
5treating each subject as out of 100 marks for average calculation. Shortlisted c
6requests to change division/unit will not be entertained.
7Tie-Breaking Rules
How to Apply
- 1Applications must be submitted online only through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (Establishment Code: E05202702695 for Nagpur Division; E05202702494 for Motibagh Workshop). The online portal will be active from 19-05-2026 to 18-06-2026 (23:59 hrs).
- 2Candidates must carefully fill their 10th and ITI marks on the portal in the qualification section - if these marks do not appear in the downloaded Excel file, the candidature will be rejected. Do not fill any other higher qualification. Candidates have to choose either Nagpur Division or Motibagh Workshop at the time of application.
- 3A unique registration number will be issued to each applicant during online submission - candidates are advised to save/note it for future correspondence. If the EWS/Ex-Servicemen option is not available on the portal, apply under your actual category and submit the EWS/Ex-Servicemen certificate physically to this office.
- 4Documents Required at the Time of Document Verification (on being called):
- 5Matriculation / 10th Standard Mark Sheet and Certificate (original)
- 6ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT
- 7SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWBD certificate in central format (if applicable)
- 8Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen) or Armed Forces serving certificate (for children of Armed Forces personnel)
- 9Disability Certificate issued by a competent authority (for PWBD candidates) as per Annexure III/IV/V/VI
- 10Medical Certificate at the time of joining in prescribed proforma (signed by a Government Authorized Gazetted Doctor, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Central/State Hospital)
- 11No daily allowance, conveyance allowance, or travelling allowance will be paid to candidates called for document verification. No accommodation will be provided by Railway for apprentices.
- 12Apply Online at: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only through https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; no other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must fill 10th and ITI marks carefully on the NAPS portal; failure to do so will result in automatic rejection of the application. Engineering Graduates and Diploma Holders are not eligible to apply under this notification. Candidates who have previously done apprenticeship in any organization must not apply again; such candidatures will not be entertained. Candidature will be cancelled if the candidate fails to produce required original testimonials for verification or any discrepancy is noticed. If it is found that a candidate has submitted wrong/fake/false certificates, the Railway administration reserves the right to discharge the candidate at any stage without notice; they may also be liable for penal action. After selection for engagement, requests to change division/unit will not be entertained. No accommodation will be provided by Railway for apprentices; they must make their own arrangements. No daily allowance, conveyance allowance, or travelling allowance will be paid to candidates called for document verification. Age relaxation for OBC candidates is subject to submission of the latest OBC caste certificate in central format; age relaxation for SC/ST is subject to submission of caste certificate in central format. The Railway administration does not undertake responsibility for sending replies to candidates not selected or not called; no correspondence will be entertained. The decision of the administration regarding eligibility and selection at any level is final and binding.
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FAQs
Q1. What is SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division, for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 for the year 2026‑27. A total of 1,079 Act Apprentice slots are notified for various trades in Nagpur Division and Motibagh Workshop, purely for training purposes and not for regular railway employment.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and how are they distributed?
There are 1,079 Act Apprentice vacancies in total, out of which 977 slots are in Nagpur Division (Establishment Code: E05202702695) and 102 slots are in Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur (Establishment Code: E05202702494). These seats are distributed trade‑wise and category‑wise among UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories, with separate provisions for PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen as per railway rules.
Q3. What are the important dates for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification (No. P/NGP/SAS/2024/16) is dated 18‑05‑2026, and the online application window on the Apprenticeship India (NAPS) portal is open from 19‑05‑2026 to 18‑06‑2026 up to 23:59 hrs. The dates for document verification and medical examination will be notified separately by SECR Nagpur through official channels.
Q4. What is the eligibility criteria (education and age) for SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation/10th class or its equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board and must possess an ITI National Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade issued by NCVT, or a provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT. The age of the applicant should be between 15 and 24 years as on 19‑05‑2026, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen, subject to valid central‑format certificates.
Q5. Are Engineering Graduates or Diploma holders eligible for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No, Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026, as they are covered under a different apprenticeship scheme. Similarly, candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in any organization should not apply again, and such applications will not be entertained if found at any stage.
Q6. What is the selection process for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be done purely on the basis of a merit list prepared from the average of percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (with minimum 50% marks) and ITI in the relevant trade. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination, and only those who qualify both will be considered for final engagement as Act Apprentices.
Q7. How is the merit list prepared and what is the tie‑breaking rule?
For each applicant, the percentage of marks in 10th and ITI will be considered to prepare a combined merit, and for grade‑based boards like Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, the midpoint of the grade range will be treated as the mark out of 100 for calculation. In case of a tie in merit, preference will first be given to the candidate who is older in age, and if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be placed higher.
Q8. Is there any application fee for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not explicitly mention any application fee for SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026, and candidates are advised to refer to the Apprenticeship India portal and official notification for any updates before submitting the form. Many earlier SECR Nagpur apprentice notifications of similar pattern have also followed a no‑fee structure, but applicants should still verify the latest instructions online.
What is SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division, for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 for the year 2026‑27. A total of 1,079 Act Apprentice slots are notified for various trades in Nagpur Division and Motibagh Workshop, purely for training purposes and not for regular railway employment.
How many vacancies are there in SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and how are they distributed?
There are 1,079 Act Apprentice vacancies in total, out of which 977 slots are in Nagpur Division (Establishment Code: E05202702695) and 102 slots are in Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur (Establishment Code: E05202702494). These seats are distributed trade‑wise and category‑wise among UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories, with separate provisions for PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen as per railway rules.
What are the important dates for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification (No. P/NGP/SAS/2024/16) is dated 18‑05‑2026, and the online application window on the Apprenticeship India (NAPS) portal is open from 19‑05‑2026 to 18‑06‑2026 up to 23:59 hrs. The dates for document verification and medical examination will be notified separately by SECR Nagpur through official channels.
What is the eligibility criteria (education and age) for SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation/10th class or its equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board and must possess an ITI National Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade issued by NCVT, or a provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT. The age of the applicant should be between 15 and 24 years as on 19‑05‑2026, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen, subject to valid central‑format certificates.
Are Engineering Graduates or Diploma holders eligible for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No, Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are not eligible to apply for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026, as they are covered under a different apprenticeship scheme. Similarly, candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in any organization should not apply again, and such applications will not be entertained if found at any stage.
What is the selection process for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be done purely on the basis of a merit list prepared from the average of percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (with minimum 50% marks) and ITI in the relevant trade. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination, and only those who qualify both will be considered for final engagement as Act Apprentices.
How is the merit list prepared and what is the tie‑breaking rule?
For each applicant, the percentage of marks in 10th and ITI will be considered to prepare a combined merit, and for grade‑based boards like Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, the midpoint of the grade range will be treated as the mark out of 100 for calculation. In case of a tie in merit, preference will first be given to the candidate who is older in age, and if the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed the Matriculation examination earlier will be placed higher.
Is there any application fee for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not explicitly mention any application fee for SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026, and candidates are advised to refer to the Apprenticeship India portal and official notification for any updates before submitting the form. Many earlier SECR Nagpur apprentice notifications of similar pattern have also followed a no‑fee structure, but applicants should still verify the latest instructions online.