South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur has officially announced the Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) - Various Trades Recruitment 2026 with 1191 openings. The detailed notification was published on 12 May 2026 at secr.indianrailways.gov.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 15 to 24 years (relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen) and hold Matriculation (10th) certificate and ITI in the relevant trade can now submit their online applications from 12 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.
South East Central Railway SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur Division, South East Central Railway has officially released Notification No. P/विलासपुर/भर्ती/एक्ट अप्रेंटिस/2026-27/E-176508 dated 12-05-2026 for engagement of 1191 Act Apprentices in Bilaspur Division for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1962. The notification includes complete details on vacancies (trade-wise), eligibility, age limit, apprenticeship period, stipend, merit criteria, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the full notification before applying online. The notification is available on the official Apprenticeship India portal.
South East Central Railway SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager 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) |
| Apprenticeship Period | 1 Year for each trade |
| Stipend | As per rules of State Government of Chhattisgarh (paid during training period) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Merit List (average % marks of Matriculation + ITI with equal weightage to both) |
| Official Website | https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application | 12-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Age Calculated As On | 11-06-2026 |
SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 1191 vacancies have been announced trade-wise across UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST categories for Bilaspur Division. Ex-Servicemen reservation is 10% (horizontal, included in respective parent categories). PWD reservation is horizontal and included in overall vacancies. Track Machine/BSP total is 17 (all categories: 0 notified separately; included in total).
| Srl. No. | Trade | Total | Ex. SM | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpenter | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | COPA (325 Divn. + 25 HQ/Const) | 350 | 35 | 14 |
| 3 | Draftsman (Civil) | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Electrician | 206 | 21 | 8 |
| 5 | Elect (Mech) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Fitter | 223 | 22 | 9 |
| 7 | Machinist | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Painter | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | Plumber | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | Mech (RAC) | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | SMW | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Steno (Eng) (21 Divn. + 15 HQ/Const.) | 36 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | Steno (Hindi) (15 Divn. + 10HQ/Const.) | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | Diesel Mechanic | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Turner | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Welder | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Wireman | 125 | 12 | 5 |
| 18 | Chemical Laboratory Asstt. | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Track Machine/BSP | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1191 | 115 | 45 | |
SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of application, i.e. 11-06-2026. Only 10th and ITI marks should be filled in the qualification section on the portal — no other higher qualification should be filled, otherwise the application will be automatically rejected. If an applicant belongs to SC/ST/OBC community, they should upload a recent caste certificate issued by the competent authority on the portal.
Educational / Technical Qualification
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic | Must have passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent. |
| Technical | Must have passed ITI course in relevant trades from a recognized institution. |
SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
The candidate should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age as on 11-06-2026. Age relaxation is subject to submission of latest caste certificate. Date of birth community-wise is as under:
| Srl. No. | Community | Date of Birth (both dates inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UR | 11-06-2002 to 11-06-2011 |
| 2 | SC | 11-06-1997 to 11-06-2011 |
| 3 | ST | 11-06-1997 to 11-06-2011 |
| 4 | OBC | 11-06-1999 to 11-06-2011 |
| 5 | PWD / Ex-Servicemen | 11-06-1992 to 11-06-2011 |
Upper age limit is relaxable by 05 years for SC/ST candidates, 03 years for OBC, and 10 years for Ex-Servicemen and PWD.
SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained by candidates in both Matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both (Establishment Rule 201/2017). Candidates must fill their 10th and ITI marks on the portal in the qualification section; otherwise the application will be automatically rejected. No higher qualification should be filled. There is no written examination — selection is purely on merit basis.
| Merit Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Basis | Average of % marks in Matriculation (min. 50% aggregate) and ITI, with equal weightage to both |
| Medical | Selected candidates may be asked to bring a medical certificate at the time of document verification (signed by Government authorized Doctor Gazetted, not below rank of Asstt. Surgeon of Central/State Hospital) |
| Contract | Selected candidates (or guardian if minor) must enter into a contract of apprenticeship with the employer |
Apprenticeship Period & Stipend
| Apprenticeship Duration | 1 year for each trade |
| Stipend | As per rules of State Government of Chhattisgarh (paid during training period) |
| Post-Training Obligation | It is not obligatory for the employer to offer employment after training completion, nor for the apprentice to accept any employment, if offered. Training will be terminated after completion of apprenticeship. |
How to Apply for SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the website https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in from 12-05-2026 to 11-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs). No physical copy of the application is required to be sent to the office. Candidates must upload a soft/scanned copy of their present passport size color photograph and scanned signature along with necessary documents pertaining to educational/technical qualification on the website. Candidates are advised to apply online well before the closing date.
If the option of EWS/Ex-Serviceman is not available on the portal, candidates should apply on the portal from their actual category (e.g. UR, OBC, SC, ST) and send/submit the EWS/Ex-Serviceman certificate physically to this office.
Note: Applicants whose father’s name and applicant’s name in their 10th mark sheet, ITI mark sheet, Aadhar card and PAN card do not match, their application will be rejected at the time of document verification. In case of any doubt/contradiction, only the English format of the notification will be valid.
Apply Online at: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Important Instructions for SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Applications must be submitted online only on https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; no physical copy is required to be sent to this office.
- Candidates must fill only their 10th and ITI marks on the portal in the qualification section — do not fill any other higher qualification, otherwise the application will be automatically rejected.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC community must upload a recent caste certificate issued by the competent authority on the portal.
- PWD candidates must produce a disability certificate issued by a competent authority with not less than 40% of disability (Medical Board duly constituted by Central or State Government).
- Ex-Servicemen candidates selected under the 10% reservation will be placed in the appropriate category (UR/SC/ST/OBC) to which they belong.
- Candidature will be cancelled if the candidate fails to produce required original testimonials for verification or any discrepancy is noticed.
- If wrong/fake/false certificates are noticed, the railway administration reserves the right to discharge the candidate at any stage without notice, even after selection.
- Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
- No Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance shall be paid to the candidates.
- It is not obligatory for the employer to offer any employment to any apprentice after completion of training.
- The decision of the Railway administration in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications and mode of selection shall be final.
- No correspondence in respect of the applications submitted shall be entertained or replied by this office to any individual or organization.
- For any query, contact: Mo. No. 9752876639 during office hours 10:00 am to 18:00 pm (Monday to Friday, working days only).
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