SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1191 Posts

South East Central Railway (SECR) has published the official notification for Bilaspur Division Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27. The aim of SECR Bilaspur Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is to appoint 1,191 Trade Apprentice in different trade sections under the Apprentices Act 1961. Those candidates who are eligible for the posts are invited to fill up the application form for this railway trade apprenticeship at one of the efficient zones in India. This employment is an opportunity for the ITI pass candidates to develop practical knowledge through the prescribed apprenticeship training in a proper railway environment. It is considered to be an important element of various Indian railways recruitments held across the Indian Railways and will provide the trainees a good platform to apply the academic knowledge. Aspirants should check the technical parameters to get selected in this apprenticeship training.

About South East Central Railway (SECR)

South East Central Railway with its headquarters at Bilaspur, is an important constituent of the Indian Railways. This railway has gained much fame on account of its huge cargo transportation activities in the industrial hub of Chhattisgarh that contributes immensely to the economic development of the country. The Bilaspur Division is dedicated to the promotion of technical excellence by implementing the “Skill India” program in association with apprenticeships for the youth. Such apprenticeships aim at equipping the youth with industry-specific technical skills.

Key Dates to Remember

• Online Application Commencement Date: May 12, 2026.
• Final Date for Application Submission: June 11, 2026 (until 23:59 hrs).
• Training Duration: The apprenticeship training will last for a period of one year for each trade.

Available Positions for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Qualification Criteria for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Age Limitations (as of June 11, 2026)

• Minimum: All candidates shall be more than 15 years and below 24 years of age.
• Maximum: All candidates shall be below 24 years of age.
• Age Relaxations:
  • SC/ST: Upper age limit of 05 years.
  • OBC: Relaxations of 03 years in maximum age limit can be provided.
  • PWD/Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of 10 years can be provided to these candidates.

Application Fee Details

• General / OBC / EWS: Candidates should check the portal for specific fee instructions.
• SC / ST / PWD: Generally exempt or subsidized as per government norms.

Remuneration Details

• Monthly Stipends: Selected apprentices will be given monthly stipends during the period of training.
• Conditions for disbursement of stipends: The stipend money will be paid to selected apprentices based on the conditions of Chhattisgarh State Govt.

Recruitment Procedure for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Process of selection on the basis of Merit: A selection for apprentices to SECR Bilaspur is made on the basis of the apprentice merit list 2026 where an average has been drawn from the matriculation marks as well as the ITI examination marks.
• Method of awarding weightage: The marks for matriculation and ITI have been given the equal weightage in order to ensure a proper selection to the government jobs in Chhattisgarh.
• Verification of Documents: All candidates selected for the job have to produce their testimonials and a mismatch in the information will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Health Criteria: Candidates who qualify at the final stage must possess a health fitness certificate endorsed by a Government authorized Doctor holding the post of Assistant Surgeon or above.

Preparation of SECR Apprentice Exam: Best Books

• Trade Theory: Use NIMI Pattern books which are tailor-made for your particular trade of ITI.
• Arithmetic: A good book is the “Fast track objective Arithmetic” by Rajesh Verma.
• General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge book for basics in science & history.

Benefits of Solving Previous Exam Papers

• Difficulty Analysis: Examining the trends of the past enables one to gauge the competitiveness of the merit cut-off.
• Topic Analysis: This will determine the consistent technical issues of your particular trade.
• Set Goals: Comparing your scores against last year’s tests you’ll be able to create realistic goals for yourself.

Apply Process for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website at https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/
• Go to Recruitment section, under this you will be able to access “Notification for Engagement of Act.Apprentice for the year of 2026-27” under the Bilaspur Division.
• Application process should be done fully by registration through apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
• Make sure to have an exact match in terms of names including the name of your father from your mark sheets 10th and Adhaar Card.
• Soft copies of colored photographs, signatures and educational/technical certificates need to be uploaded by applicants.
• All steps must be finalized before the closing date of June 11, 2026.

Official Links

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