South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager’s Office, Bilaspur SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Salary, SECR has released an official notification for the recruitment of Act Apprentices (Trade Apprentices) in various trades. A total of 1191 vacancies are available. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the SECR’s official website.
The application process for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has started from 12 May 2026, and applications can be made till 11 June 2026. The minimum age of the candidate should be 15 years and maximum age should be 24 years.
SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur : Short Details of Notification
Advt No. P/विलासपुर/भर्ती/एक्ट अप्रेंटिस/2026-27/E-176508 dated 12-05-2026 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 12 May 2026
- Application Start : 12 May 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 11 June 2026
- Last Date for fee Payment : 11 June 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- Check the official notification.
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Given Below
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
1191 Posts
Age Limit
| Community | Date of Birth (both dates inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR | 11-06-2002 to 11-06-2011 |
| SC | 11-06-1997 to 11-06-2011 |
| ST | 11-06-1997 to 11-06-2011 |
| OBC | 11-06-1999 to 11-06-2011 |
| PWD / Ex-Servicemen | 11-06-1992 to 11-06-2011 |
Vacancy Details
| 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 | |
Eligibility Criteria
| 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. |
- For more eligibility details check the official notification PDF.
Salary
- Pay Scale : As per rules of State Government of Chhattisgarh (paid during training period).
Selection Process
- Merit List (average % marks of Matriculation + ITI with equal weightage to both)
SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/) of SECR. Candidate Can Apply Between 12 May 2026 to 11 June 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |

SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026– Important Questions
What is the online application for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Start Date?
The online application for this recruitment has started 12 May 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 11 June 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 1191 vacancies.
What is the selection process for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidaes will be selected based on Merit List (average % marks of Matriculation + ITI with equal weightage to both).
What is the official website?
The Official Website is https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/.
