South East Central Railway dropped Notification No. P/विलासपुर/भर्ती/एक्ट अप्रेंटिस/2026-27/E-176508 on 12 May 2026 for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1962.
Applications Open from 12 May till 11 June 2026 at 11:59 PM for Bilaspur Division. With zero application fee, one year training with stipend as per Chhattisgarh State Government rules.
Candiadates have 15 to 24 years old as on 11 June 2026 also 10th pass certificate with minimum 50% aggregate and an ITI can Apply Online now at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Selection is purely on average of your 10th marks and ITI marks with equal weightage and zero written exam.
Total 1191 posts across19 trades. COPA leads at 350. Fitter at 223. Electrician at 206. Wireman at 125. One critical rule — fill only 10th and ITI marks on the portal. Do not fill any other higher qualification. One wrong entry and your application gets auto-rejected.
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- SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates — SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Vacancy Details — SECR Apprentice 2026
- Eligibility Criteria — SECR Apprentice 2026
- Age Limit — SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Application Fee — SECR Apprentice 2026
- Selection Process — SECR Apprentice 2026
- How to Apply — SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- SECR Apprentice Previous Year Papers — Download Links
- Final Words
SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Dept, DRM Office, Bilaspur |
| Notification No. | P/विलासपुर/भर्ती/एक्ट अप्रेंटिस/2026-27/E-176508 dated 12-05-2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) — Various Trades |
| Act / Rules | Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1962 |
| Total Vacancies | 1191 (including 115 Ex-SM and 45 PWD horizontal) |
| Training Period | 1 Year per trade |
| Stipend | As per Chhattisgarh State Government rules |
| Application Mode | Online only — apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Selection Mode | Merit list — average % of Matriculation + ITI with equal weightage |
| Application Fee | NIL — Zero fee |
| Official Website | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
Important Dates — SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | 12 May 2026 | Live Now |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 June 2026 (till 23:59 hrs) | Upcoming |
| Age Calculated As On | 11 June 2026 | — |
11 June 2026 at midnight — hard cutoff. Portal closes, no extensions. Apply now.
Vacancy Details — SECR Apprentice 2026
| Sl. No. | Trade | Total | Ex-SM | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COPA | 350 | 35 | 14 |
| 2 | Fitter | 223 | 22 | 09 |
| 3 | Electrician | 206 | 21 | 08 |
| 4 | Wireman | 125 | 12 | 05 |
| 5 | Painter | 41 | 04 | 02 |
| 6 | Mech (RAC) | 40 | 04 | 02 |
| 7 | Carpenter | 38 | 04 | 02 |
| 8 | Steno (English) | 36 | 04 | 01 |
| 9 | Plumber | 30 | 03 | 01 |
| 10 | Steno (Hindi) | 25 | 02 | 01 |
| 11 | Welder | 20 | 02 | 00 |
| 12 | Track Machine/BSP | 17 | 00 | 00 |
| 13 | Draftsman (Civil) | 12 | 01 | 00 |
| 14 | Diesel Mechanic | 08 | 01 | 00 |
| 15 | Chemical Laboratory Asstt. | 04 | 00 | 00 |
| 16 | Elect (Mech) | 04 | 00 | 00 |
| 17 | Machinist | 04 | 00 | 00 |
| 18 | SMW | 04 | 00 | 00 |
| 19 | Turner | 04 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 1191 | 115 | 45 |
Eligibility Criteria — SECR Apprentice 2026
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic | 10th class pass under 10+2 system — minimum 50% aggregate marks |
| Technical | ITI in relevant trade from a recognized institution |
| Portal Rule | Fill only 10th and ITI marks — no other higher qualification. Auto-rejection if violated. |
Age Limit — SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Age 15 to 24 years as on 11 June 2026.
| Community | Date of Birth (Both Dates Inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR | 11-06-2002 to 11-06-2011 |
| OBC | 11-06-1999 to 11-06-2011 |
| SC / ST | 11-06-1997 to 11-06-2011 |
| PWD / Ex-Servicemen | 11-06-1992 to 11-06-2011 |
Application Fee — SECR Apprentice 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | NIL — Zero fee |
Completely free at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. No payment step.
Selection Process — SECR Apprentice 2026
No written exam. Pure merit on marks.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Basis | Average of % marks in Matriculation (min 50%) and ITI — equal weightage to both |
| Written Exam | None |
| Medical | Selected candidates may need medical certificate from Government authorized doctor not below rank of Assistant Surgeon |
| Contract | Selected candidates must enter apprenticeship contract with employer |
| Post Training | No obligation on employer to offer employment after training |
How to Apply — SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Online only. apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. No physical copies required.
- Go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in — register as a candidate.
- Fill 10th and ITI marks only in qualification section — nothing else.
- Upload scanned passport photo, signature, educational certificates.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates upload recent caste certificate from competent authority.
- EWS/Ex-Serviceman candidates — apply under actual category on portal and submit EWS/Ex-SM certificate physically to SECR office if portal option unavailable.
- Submit before 11 June 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
Names on 10th marksheet, ITI marksheet, Aadhaar and PAN must all match. Any mismatch leads to rejection at document verification. Fix discrepancies before applying.
Queries: Mo. 9752876639 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday working days only.
Apply Online Now at: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
SECR Apprentice Previous Year Papers — Download Links
Preparing for Railway Apprentice merit interviews or document verification? Solving previous year apprentice papers helps you understand trade-specific questions and Railway GK.
Trade-wise Previous Papers — Verified Download Links
| Trade | Paper Type | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | RRB ALP CBT 2 — Electrician Trade 2019 | ExamMix |
| Fitter | RRB ALP CBT 2 — Fitter Trade 2019 | ExamMix |
| Electronics Mechanic | RRB ALP CBT 2 — Electronics Mechanic 2019 | ExamMix |
| Diesel Mechanic | RRB ALP CBT 2 — Diesel Mechanic 2019 | ExamMix |
| COPA | Railway COPA Trade Paper | SSCAdda |
| Welder / Turner / Machinist | Railway ITI Trade Papers | CareerPower |
| All Trades — General | 10th Level Railway Apprentice Questions | Testbook |
| All Trades — Mock Test | Railway Apprentice Practice Set 2026 | Adda247 |
Final Words
SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 1191 posts across 19 trades in Bilaspur Division South East Central Railway, zero fee, no written exam, pure merit on 10th and ITI marks, and apprenticeshipindia.gov.in stays open only till 11 June 2026 at midnight — fill only 10th and ITI marks on the portal, names must match across all documents, and if your 10th aggregate is 50% or above and ITI is NCVT approved there is nothing left to think about.
Also check HAL Hyderabad ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 205 posts walk-in from 28 May to 01 June at Balanagar Hyderabad — and Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 1644 posts open till 04 June at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
For more Railway and ITI apprentice jobs visit Railway Apprentice Jobs 2026 and ITI Govt Jobs 2026 — updated daily.
Disclaimer
This article SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is for informational purposes only. All details based on official SECR Notification No. P/विलासपुर/भर्ती/एक्ट अप्रेंटिस/2026-27/E-176508. Always verify from apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before applying.