SECR Raipur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1644 Posts

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 South East Central Railway (SECR) is one of the 18 railway zones under Indian Railways, headquartered in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The Raipur Division of SECR is a major operational unit managing rail traffic across central and eastern India. The Wagon Repair Shop in Raipur is a key maintenance facility that handles freight wagon upkeep and technical operations. Every year, SECR invites young and skilled ITI holders to join as Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This program gives candidates hands-on technical training in a real railway environment, helping them build a strong career foundation in the engineering and industrial sector. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Office, Raipur has officially released Notification No. E/PB/R/Rectt/Act Appr./01/2026-27 dated 05.05.2026. Through this notification, SECR is inviting online applications from eligible Indian candidates for engagement as Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act-1961 and Apprenticeship Rules-1962. The apprenticeship will be carried out at two establishments — the DRM Office, Raipur Division, and the Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur. A total of 1,644 vacancies have been announced across various ITI trades. This is a central government training engagement and is a great opportunity for young ITI-qualified candidates who want to gain practical experience within the Indian Railways ecosystem. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 ▸ DRM Office, Raipur Division Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric), Turner, Fitter, Electrician, Stenographer (Hindi), Stenographer (English), Health & Sanitary Inspector, COPA, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Ref. & AC, Blacksmith, Hammerman, Mason, Pipe Line Fitter, Carpenter, Painter, Electronics Mechanic ▸ Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur Posts: Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Electrician, COPA, Stenographer (English), Stenographer (Hindi) 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 1. DRM Office, Raipur Division – Total: 1,363 Welder (Gas & Elect.) – 262 Fitter – 406 Electrician – 337 Mechanic Diesel – 97 COPA – 81 Electronics Mechanic – 47 Mechanic Ref. & AC – 26 Turner – 28 Machinist – 14 Health & Sanitary Insp. – 25 Stenographer (Hindi) – 10 Stenographer (English) – 11 Carpenter – 6 Painter – 6 Blacksmith – 2 Hammerman – 1 Mason – 2 Pipe Line Fitter – 2 2. Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur – Total: 281 Fitter– 110 Welder – 110 Machinist – 18 Electrician – 18 Turner – 15 COPA – 8 Stenographer (Hindi) – 1 Stenographer (English) – 1 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 Notification Date : 05 May 2026 Application Start Date : 05 May 2026 Application Last Date : 04 June 2026 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 Educational Qualification: ▸ Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination (under the 10+2 system of education or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. ▸ Candidates must have completed an ITI course in the relevant trade from a government-recognized institution. Important: Both qualifications — 10th and ITI — must be completed before the date of this notification (05.05.2026). Candidates who are currently appearing in their final exams or are awaiting results are not eligible to apply. Age Limit (as on 05.05.2026): ▸ Minimum Age : 15 years ▸ Maximum Age : 24 years Age Relaxation: SC / ST candidates : 5 years relaxation (up to 29 years) OBC candidates : 3 years relaxation (up to 27 years) Ex-Servicemen / PwBD : 10 years relaxation (up to 34 years) Date of Birth Eligibility (both dates inclusive): UR : 05-05-2002 to 05-05-2011 SC / ST : 05-05-1997 to 05-05-2011 OBC : 05-05-1999 to 05-05-2011 PwBD/Ex-SM : 05-05-1992 to 05-05-2011 Note: Age relaxation for reserved categories is valid only if the candidate submits a recent, valid caste certificate in the prescribed Central Government format. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 - No application fee 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Indian Railways is one of the largest employers in the world and manages a vast network of operations that keeps the country moving. Apprenticeship programs under SECR are not just training opportunities — they are the first step toward a structured and respected career in the technical and engineering domain. For youth in Chhattisgarh and nearby states, this is a rare chance to train within a central government organization and gain certified practical experience. The apprenticeship certificate issued after completion of training is nationally recognized and adds significant value to a candidate's resume. It boosts prospects for future government job applications, including Group C and D railway recruitment where practical experience and ITI qualifications are given preference.

📝 Selection Process Merit-based shortlisting. No written examination or interview is conducted for this apprenticeship. The selection is purely based on the academic performance of the candidate. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1 – Online Application: Submit your application through https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in within the deadline. Step 2 – Merit List Preparation: A merit list will be prepared based on the average percentage marks obtained by the candidate in both the Matriculation (10th) exam and the ITI exam. Equal weightage is given to both. This is in accordance with Railway Establishment Rule 201/2017. Step 3 – Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Candidates must bring all original certificates and a valid medical fitness certificate signed by a Government-authorized Doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon at a Central/State Hospital). Step 4 – Medical Examination: A medical certificate in the prescribed format as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rule, 1992 will be required at the time of document verification. Step 5 – Contract Signing: Selected candidates (or their guardian, if the candidate is a minor) will need to sign a contract of apprenticeship with the employer before beginning training. Step 6 – Commencement of Training: After completing all formalities, the candidate begins their 1-year apprenticeship training at the allotted establishment.