SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification released for 1079 Railway Apprentice posts. Apply online till 18 June 2026 for Nagpur Division and Motibagh Workshop vacancies, 10th + ITI eligible, zero fee, no exam at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in//
South East Central Railway Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division released Notification No. P/NGP/SAS/2024/16 on 18 May 2026 for 1079 Act Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act 1961. Applications are open from 19 May 2026 to 18 June 2026 at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in —with zero application fee.
Candidates with 10th pass with minimum 50% marks and ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT in relevant trade can apply. Age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 19 May 2026.
977 slots are in Nagpur Division and 102 slots in Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur. Electrician leads at 267 in Nagpur Division. Selection is purely merit-based on 10th and ITI marks — no written exam, no interview.
Important Rule: Fill only 10th and ITI marks on the NAPS portal. Any other qualification entered means auto-rejection. Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are not eligible under this notification.
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- South East Central Railway Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
- Vacancy Details — SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur — 102 Posts
- Eligibility Criteria — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
- Age Limit — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
- Application Fee — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
- Selection Process — SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- How to Apply for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Documents Required at Document Verification for SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
- Final Words
SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | South East Central Railway, Divisional Office, Kingsway, Nagpur-440001 |
| Notification No. | P/NGP/SAS/2024/16 dated 18/05/2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) |
| Under Act | Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rule 1992 |
| Units | Nagpur Division (977) + Motibagh Workshop Nagpur (102) |
| Total Vacancies | 1079 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Stipend | As per Central Apprenticeship Council norms |
| Application Mode | Online only — apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Selection Mode | Merit List — Matriculation % + ITI Marks |
| Application Fee | NIL |
| Official Website | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
Important Dates — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 May 2026 | Published |
| Application Opens | 19 May 2026 | Live Now |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) | Upcoming |
| Age Calculated As On | 19 May 2026 | — |
| Document Verification / Medical | To be notified separately | Awaited |
18 June 2026 at midnight — hard cutoff. No extensions. Apply now.
Vacancy Details — SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Nagpur Division — 977 Posts BreakDown
| Sl. No. | Trade | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | 267 |
| 2 | Mechanic Diesel | 124 |
| 3 | COPA | 158 |
| 4 | Fitter | 90 |
| 5 | Wireman | 46 |
| 6 | Painter | 44 |
| 7 | Carpenter | 41 |
| 8 | Plumber | 33 |
| 9 | Stenographer (English) | 25 |
| 10 | Welder | 22 |
| 11 | Cable Jointer | 21 |
| 12 | Electronics Mechanic | 21 |
| 13 | Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 23 |
| 14 | Machinist | 17 |
| 15 | Mason (Building Constructor) | 16 |
| 16 | Stenographer (Hindi) | 11 |
| 17 | Turner | 05 |
| 18 | Health Sanitary Inspector | 05 |
| 19 | Hospital Waste Management | 03 |
| 20 | Digital Photographer | 02 |
| 21 | Driver cum Mechanic (LMV) | 02 |
| 22 | Dental Laboratory Technician | 01 |
| 23 | Gas Cutter | 00 |
| Total | 977 |
Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur — 102 Posts
| Sl. No. | Trade | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter | 44 |
| 2 | Electrician | 18 |
| 3 | COPA | 13 |
| 4 | Carpenter | 10 |
| 5 | Welder | 06 |
| 6 | Painter | 04 |
| 7 | Turner | 04 |
| 8 | Stenographer (English) | 03 |
| Total | 102 |
Candidates must choose either Nagpur Division or Motibagh Workshop at time of application — cannot apply for both.
Also check — SECR Bilaspur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has 1191 posts open till 11 June at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. HAL Hyderabad ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has 205 posts — walk-in from 28 May to 01 June at Balanagar Hyderabad.
Eligibility Criteria — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic | 10th / Matriculation with minimum 50% aggregate marks from recognized board |
| Technical | ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) in relevant trade from NCVT or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT |
| Portal Rule | Fill only 10th and ITI marks — no other higher qualification. Auto-rejection if violated |
| Not Eligible | Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders — governed under separate scheme |
| Not Eligible | Candidates who have already done apprenticeship in any organization |
Age Limit — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
Age: 15 to 24 years as on 19 May 2026
| Community | Date of Birth (Both Dates Inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR | 19-05-2002 to 19-05-2011 |
| OBC | 19-05-1999 to 19-05-2011 |
| SC / ST | 19-05-1997 to 19-05-2011 |
| PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | 19-05-1992 to 19-05-2011 |
Application Fee — SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | NIL — Zero fee |
Completely free at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Selection Process — SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Basis | Average of % marks in Matriculation (min 50%) + ITI marks — equal weightage |
| Grade-based Boards | Midpoint of grade range treated as marks out of 100 (AP and Kerala boards) |
| Written Exam | None |
| Medical | Medical certificate required at time of joining from Government Gazetted Doctor not below rank of Assistant Surgeon |
Tie-Breaking Rules
| Priority | Rule |
|---|---|
| 1st | Candidate with older age preferred |
| 2nd | Candidate who passed Matriculation earlier (if DOB same) |
How to Apply for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow These Steps:
- Go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Register or login as candidate
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Search by Establishment Code:
- E05202702695 for Nagpur Division
- E05202702494 for Motibagh Workshop
- Fill 10th and ITI marks only in qualification section — nothing else
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Upload required documents:
- Photo
- Signature
- Marksheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- SC/ST/OBC — upload recent caste certificate in central format
- EWS/Ex-Servicemen — if option not available on portal, apply under actual category and submit certificate physically to SECR Nagpur office
- Submit before 18 June 2026 at 23:59 hrs
- Note your unique registration number
Names on 10th marksheet, ITI certificate and Aadhaar must all match. Any mismatch leads to rejection at document verification.
Documents Required at Document Verification for SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026
- Matriculation/10th Marksheet and Certificate (original)
- ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD Certificate in central format if applicable
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen
- Disability Certificate from competent authority for PwBD candidates
- Medical Certificate in prescribed format at time of joining
No TA, DA or conveyance allowance for document verification. No Railway accommodation for apprentices.
Final Words
SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 brings 1079 Railway Apprentice posts for ITI candidates in Nagpur Division and Motibagh Workshop with zero application fee, no written exam, and pure merit-based selection on 10th + ITI marks.
Last Date: 18 June 2026
Fee: NIL
Selection: Merit Only
Mode: Online
Portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Important: Fill only 10th and ITI marks, select the correct establishment code, and ensure all document names match exactly.
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Disclaimer
Details based on official SECR Notification No. P/NGP/SAS/2024/16 dated 18-05-2026. Always verify from Official Apprentice Portal before applying for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026.