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Recruiting authoritySouth East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division
Last successful check12 Nov 2026
Last date4 Jun 2026
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  • Updated May 06, 2026 10:09 AM
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  • Applications closed on 04 June 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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  • 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.

SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

OrganisationSouth East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division
Notification No.E/PB/R/Rectt/Act Appr./01/2026-27
Notification Date05/05/2026
Post NameTrade Apprentice (Act Apprenticeship)
Total Vacancies1644 (1363 – Raipur Division + 281 – Wagon Repair Shop)
Training Duration1 Year (per trade)
Application ModeOnline Only
Application Portalhttps://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Application Start Date05/05/2026
Last Date to Apply04/06/2026 (till 23:59 hrs)

SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Date05/05/2026
Online Application Starts05/05/2026
Online Application Closes04/06/2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Age Calculation Reference Date05/05/2026
  • Candidates must note all important dates carefully as no extensions or late applications will be entertained. The online application window opened on 05 May 2026 and closes on 04 June 2026 at 23:59 hours.

SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026-27

S.No.TradeTotalPwBDEx.SM
1Welder (Gas & Elect.)2621026
2Turner2813
3Fitter4061641
4Electrician3371334
5Stenographer (Hindi)1001
6Stenographer (English)1101
7Health & Sanitary Inspector2512
8COPA8138
9Machinist1411
10Mechanic Diesel97410
11Mechanic Ref. & AC2613
12Blacksmith200
13Hammerman100
14Mason200
15Pipe Line Fitter200
16Carpenter601
17Painter601
18Electronics Mechanic4725
Total136352137
S.No.TradeTotalPwBDEx.SM
1Fitter110411
2Welder110411
3Machinist1812
4Turner1512
5Electrician1812
6COPA801
7Stenographer (English)100
8Stenographer (Hindi)100
Total2811129
  • A total of 1644 vacancies have been notified across two establishments for multiple designated ITI trades. The vacancies are distributed across reservation categories - UR (Unreserved), EWS (Economically Weaker Section), OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Caste), and ST (Scheduled Tribe).
  • Horizontal reservations are also provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen (Ex.SM). The Fitter and Electrician trades have the highest number of vacancies in the Raipur Division, while Fitter and Welder dominate the Wagon Repair Shop vacancies. Candidates may note that if EWS category seats remain unfilled, they will be filled as per SECR/HQ clarification No. P-HQ/RUL/101/10 (E-50910) dated 13.02.2024.
  • 1. DRM Office, Raipur Division (Total: 1363 Vacancies):
  • 2. Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur (Total: 281 Vacancies):

SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

CriteriaRequirement
10th StandardPassed under 10+2 system or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate marks
ITIPassed ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institution
Result StatusMust have already passed both qualifications on the date of notification (05.05.2026)
Sr. No.CommunityDate of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive)
01UR05-05-2002 to 05-05-2011
02SC05-05-1997 to 05-05-2011
03ST05-05-1997 to 05-05-2011
04OBC05-05-1999 to 05-05-2011
05PwBD / Ex-Servicemen05-05-1992 to 05-05-2011
CategoryRelaxation
SC / ST5 years
OBC3 years
Ex-Servicemen10 years
PwBD10 years
  • Candidates must fulfil both the educational/technical qualification requirements and the age limit to be eligible for this recruitment. The educational qualifications are mandatory and must have already been obtained before the date of notification - candidates appearing in qualifying examinations or awaiting results are not eligible.
  • The minimum 10th class marks of 50% aggregate is mandatory and the fraction will be applied strictly (e.g., 49.9% will be treated as less than 50%).
  • ITI qualification must be in the relevant trade from a recognised institution. Candidates are not required to wait for their ITI marksheet if already passed - they must have the actual pass certificate in hand at the time of application. Council Registration (NCVT/SCVT) of the ITI is also required to be verified during document verification.
  • Educational Qualification:
  • Age Limit (as on 05.05.2026):
  • Age Relaxation:

SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Application Fee 2026-27

CategoryApplication Fee
All CategoriesNIL (No fee mentioned)
  • The official notification does not specify any application fee for this Act Apprentice recruitment. This is consistent with the standard practice for apprenticeship recruitment under the Apprentices Act-1961 conducted by Indian Railway divisions through the National Apprenticeship Training portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
  • No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates for any stage of this recruitment process, including document verification.

SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Selection Process 2026-27

ComponentWeightage
10th (Matriculation) Marks Percentage50%
ITI Marks Percentage50%
BasisAverage of both (equal weightage)
RequirementDetails
Medical ExaminationMedical 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
ContractSelected candidate (or guardian if minor) must enter into a contract of apprenticeship with the employer
Training Period1 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:

How to Apply for SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

  • 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

Important Instructions for Candidates

  • 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.

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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in SECR Raipur Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?

  • The South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division has announced a total of 1644 Act Apprentice vacancies, including 1363 posts in Raipur Division and 281 posts in Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur.

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

  • Passed 10th (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks Completed ITI in relevant trade Both qualifications must be obtained before 05 May 2026

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

  • As on 05 May 2026: Minimum Age: 15 years Maximum Age: 24 years (UR) Age relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD/Ex-Servicemen (10 years)

Q5. What is the selection process for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

  • Selection is based on a merit list, prepared by taking the average of 10th marks and ITI marks (equal weightage). There is no written exam.

Q6. Is there any application fee for SECR Raipur Apprentice Recruitment?

  • No, there is no application fee for any category as per the official notification.
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