South East Central Railway (SECR) has released the latest SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1191 Apprentice vacancies in various trades under the Apprentices Act 1961. Candidates who have passed 10th and ITI can apply online for SECR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 through the official apprenticeship portal. This is an excellent opportunity for ITI pass candidates looking for Railway Apprentice Jobs 2026, government jobs for ITI holders, and latest railway recruitment notifications in India.
SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur Division |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) |
| Total Posts | 1191 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Bilaspur Division |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Selection Process | Merit List |
| Official Website | https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
SECR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details
The South East Central Railway has announced 1191 apprentice vacancies for different trades. Reservation for Ex-Servicemen and PWD candidates is included as per government rules.
- Carpenter – 38 Posts
- COPA – 350 Posts
- Draftsman (Civil) – 12 Posts
- Electrician – 206 Posts
- Elect (Mech) – 4 Posts
- Fitter – 223 Posts
- Machinist – 4 Posts
- Painter – 41 Posts
- Plumber – 30 Posts
- Mechanic RAC – 40 Posts
- SMW – 4 Posts
- Steno English – 36 Posts
- Steno Hindi – 25 Posts
- Diesel Mechanic – 8 Posts
- Turner – 4 Posts
- Welder – 20 Posts
- Wireman – 125 Posts
- Chemical Laboratory Assistant – 4 Posts
- Track Machine/BSP – 17 Posts
Total Vacancies: 1191 Posts
Educational Qualification and Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed 10th Class examination under the 10+2 system or equivalent.
- Applicants must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
- Only 10th and ITI qualifications should be entered during online application submission.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age calculation date: 11 June 2026
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years
- PWD Candidates: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
SECR Apprentice Salary 2026
| Post Name | Salary/Stipend |
| Act Apprentice | As per Chhattisgarh State Government Apprentice Rules |
The stipend will be paid during the apprenticeship training period according to government norms.
Selection Process and Application Fee
Selection Process
The SECR Apprentice selection process will be completely merit-based. There will be no written examination or interview.
- Selection will be based on average marks obtained in 10th and ITI.
- Equal weightage will be given to Matriculation and ITI marks.
- Candidates must have minimum 50% marks in 10th.
- Document verification and medical fitness will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Application Fee
No application fee details have been mentioned in the official notification. Candidates can apply online free of cost unless updated later by SECR.
Important Dates for SECR Recruitment 2026
| Online Application Start Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 June 2026 |
| Age Limit Cut Off Date | 11 June 2026 |
How to Apply for SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through the official Apprenticeship India portal before the last date.
- Visit the official website apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Complete registration on the apprenticeship portal.
- Fill in personal, educational, and ITI details carefully.
- Upload scanned passport-size photo, signature, and required documents.
- Submit the application form before 11 June 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates are advised to verify that their name and father’s name match exactly in 10th certificate, ITI certificate, Aadhaar card, and PAN card to avoid rejection during document verification.
The SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates seeking railway apprentice jobs in India. Interested applicants should complete the online application process before the closing date and regularly check the official portal for merit list, document verification schedule, admit card updates, and final results.
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