SECR Apprentice 2026 Notification Out – 1644 Railway Posts

South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division has released an official notification for 1644 Trade Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates who have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade should read the eligibility conditions carefully and apply online through the National Apprenticeship Portal before 4 June 2026.

Key Highlights

Organisation	South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division
Post Name	Trade Apprentice (Act Apprenticeship)
Total Vacancies	1644
Notification No.	E/PB/R/Rectt/Act Appr./01/2026-27
Training Duration	1 year
Application Mode	Online only (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
Application Start	05 May 2026
Application Last Date	04 June 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Age Limit (UR)	15–24 years (as on 05.05.2026)
Minimum Education	10th Pass (min. 50% marks) + ITI in relevant trade
Application Fee	Nil (no fee for any category)
Selection Basis	Merit list (10th + ITI marks, equal weightage)
Official Website	secr.indianrailways.gov.in

Vacancy Details

The notification covers two establishments under SECR, Raipur:

DRM Office, Raipur Division (Estt. No. E05202200048): 1363 posts
Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur (Estt. No. E11152200001): 281 posts
Total: 1644 posts

Vacancies are distributed across reservation categories: UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST. Horizontal reservation is also provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM). Trades with the highest seat count in the Raipur Division include Fitter, Electrician, and Welder. In the Wagon Repair Shop, Fitter and Welder trades account for the majority of posts. For the complete trade-wise and category-wise breakdown, candidates should refer to the official notification PDF linked at the end of this article.

If EWS category seats remain unfilled, they will be dealt with as per SECR/HQ clarification cited in the notification.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Must have passed Matriculation / 10th class under the 10+2 system (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
Both qualifications must be completed before the notification date of 05 May 2026. Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible.

Age Limit (as on 05.05.2026)

Minimum age: 15 years
Maximum age: 24 years (UR / EWS)
Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years (upper limit: 29 years); OBC — 3 years (upper limit: 27 years); PwBD and Ex-Servicemen — 10 years (upper limit: 34 years)

Candidates from reserved categories must produce valid caste or disability certificates in the prescribed Central Government format at the time of document verification. OBC certificates must not be older than one year from the notification closing date.

Stipend / Pay

Selected candidates will receive a stipend during the one-year training period as per the rules of Railway Board under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1962. The exact monthly stipend amount is not separately stated in the official notification; it will follow current Railway Board norms.

No TA/DA will be paid for any stage of the recruitment process, including document verification.

Selection Process

There is no written examination or interview for this recruitment. Selection is entirely merit-based:

Merit List Preparation: A merit list is prepared by averaging the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI examination, with equal weightage given to both, as per Railway Establishment Rule 201/2017.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of all original documents.
Medical Examination: Selected candidates must submit a medical certificate in the prescribed format under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The certificate must be signed by a Government Authorized Doctor (GAZ), not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central or State Hospital.
Contract Signing: Selected candidates (or their guardian, if a minor) will sign an apprenticeship contract with the employer before training begins.

Completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee a permanent job. The railway is not obligated to offer regular employment after training, nor is the apprentice bound to accept any offer made.

Important Dates

Notification Date	05 May 2026
Online Application Opens	05 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	04 June 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Document Verification / Merit List Date	Not mentioned in the official notification

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category. No payment of any kind is required during the online registration process.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online only through the National Apprenticeship Portal (NAPS). No physical application or postal submission is required or accepted.

Visit the official apprenticeship portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Register or log in using valid credentials. New users must create an account as a candidate/apprentice.
Search for SECR Raipur Division (Estt. No. E05202200048) or Wagon Repair Shop Raipur (Estt. No. E11152200001) and select the relevant trade.
Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, category, and trade details.
Upload scanned copies of all required documents (see Documents Required section below).
Review the completed form for accuracy before final submission.
Submit the application and save or print a copy of the submitted form for your records.

Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline of 04 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Documents Required

Class 10 / Matriculation marksheet and certificate (minimum 50% aggregate)
ITI certificate and marksheet in relevant trade from a recognized institution
Aadhaar card (for identity and address proof)
Recent passport-size colour photograph (scanned)
Scanned signature
Caste certificate (for OBC / SC / ST candidates) — in Central Government format; OBC certificate must be dated within one year of the notification closing date
EWS certificate (for EWS candidates) — in Central Government format
Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates) — in prescribed format
Ex-Serviceman discharge certificate (if applicable)
Medical certificate in the format prescribed under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 — required at the document verification stage, signed by a GAZ doctor of a Central or State Hospital

Offer and Notice Verification — Scam Warning

The only official channel for this recruitment is the National Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. The issuing authority is the Personnel Department, DRM Office, Raipur, SECR, and the notification carries the reference number E/PB/R/Rectt/Act Appr./01/2026-27 dated 05.05.2026.

SECR charges no application fee for this recruitment. If any individual, website, or Telegram/WhatsApp group asks you to pay any amount to apply or to secure a seat, treat it as a scam and do not pay.

Do not act on unofficial PDFs, screenshots, or links shared through social media. Always download the notification directly from the official SECR website (secr.indianrailways.gov.in) and apply only through apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. If in doubt about any communication, contact the DRM Office Raipur directly through the official SECR contact page.

Official Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available under SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1644 posts — 1363 under DRM Office, Raipur Division, and 281 under Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur.

2. Can candidates whose ITI or 10th results are awaited apply?

No. The official notification states that both Matriculation and ITI qualifications must be completed before the notification date of 05 May 2026. Candidates with pending results are not eligible.

3. Is there a written exam for SECR Trade Apprentice 2026?

No. Selection is based entirely on a merit list prepared from the average of percentage marks in Matriculation and ITI examination, with equal weightage to both. There is no written test or interview.

4. What is the application fee for SECR Apprentice 2026?

There is no application fee for any category. No payment is required at any stage of the online application.

5. Does completing the apprenticeship guarantee a permanent railway job?

No. The official notification explicitly states it is not obligatory for the Railway to offer regular employment after training, nor is the apprentice bound to accept any employment offer made. The apprenticeship is a one-year training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

6. Where should candidates apply, and is offline application accepted?

Applications must be submitted online only through the National Apprenticeship Portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. No physical or postal application will be accepted.