The South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division has announced a large recruitment drive for 1,644 Trade Apprentice posts for the year 2026–27. This is a great opportunity for ITI pass candidates who want to start their career in Indian Railways. The recruitment is being done under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the training will be provided in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The online application process started on 5 May 2026 and will continue until 4 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Interested candidates must apply through the official apprenticeship portal.
🔹 Key Highlights
- Organization: South East Central Railway (SECR)
- Division: Raipur Division
- Post Name: Trade Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 1,644
- Application Mode: Online
- Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Training Duration: 1 Year
- Selection Process: Merit-Based (No Exam)
📊 Vacancy Details
The total 1,644 vacancies are divided into two main units:
- DRM Office, Raipur Division: 1,363 posts
- Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur: 281 posts
Major trades include:
- Fitter – 516 posts
- Welder – 372 posts
- Electrician – 355 posts
- Mechanic Diesel – 97 posts
- COPA – 89 posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 47 posts
Other trades include Turner, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Stenographer, and more.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements:
✔️ Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10th class (minimum 50% marks)
- Must have ITI certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
👉 Important: Both 10th and ITI results must be declared on or before 5 May 2026
✔️ Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
✔️ Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 10 years
💰 Stipend Details
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the training period.
- Paid as per Railway Board rules
- Training duration is 1 year
- No additional benefits like housing or travel allowance
👉 Note: This is a training program, not a permanent job. There is no guarantee of employment after completion.
📝 Selection Process
The selection process is very simple and transparent:
- Merit List Preparation
- Based on average marks of:
- 10th percentage
- ITI percentage
- Based on average marks of:
- Document Verification
- Shortlisted candidates will be called
- Medical Examination
- Must be medically fit
- Apprenticeship Contract
- Final agreement signed before training starts
👉 No written exam, interview, or skill test is conducted.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 5 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 4 June 2026
- Age Calculation Date: 5 May 2026
📄 Required Documents
Keep the following documents ready before applying:
- 10th mark sheet
- ITI certificate and mark sheet
- Aadhaar card
- Caste/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photo
- Signature
🖥️ How to Apply Online
Follow these simple steps to apply:
- Visit the official website: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Register or login as a candidate
- Complete your profile and verify Aadhaar
- Search for:
- SECR Raipur Division
- Or Wagon Repair Shop Raipur
- Select your trade and apply
- Upload required documents
- Submit the application form
- Download and print the confirmation
👉 Important: Do not send any hard copy. Only online applications are accepted.
💵 Application Fee
- The official notification does not mention a fixed fee
- Most railway apprentice forms are free of cost
- Any fee (if applicable) will be shown on the portal
⭐ Why Apply for SECR Apprentice 2026?
- No exam or interview
- Direct merit-based selection
- Opportunity to work with Indian Railways
- Valuable technical experience
- Good option for ITI candidates
RRC SECR Apprentice 2026 — Important Links
- Download Official Notification (English) : https://files.govtjobsalert.in/2026/05/RRC-SECR-Apprentice-Recruitment-2026-Notice-In-English-5.pdf
- Download Official Notification (Hindi) : https://files.govtjobsalert.in/2026/05/RRC-SECR-Apprentice-Recruitment-2026-Notice-In-Hindi-5.pdf
- Apply Online for RRC SECR Apprentice 2026 : https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
- Visit Official SECR Recruitment Website : https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,2,1903,2196