Railway RRC SECR Raipur Apprentice 2026 — 1,644 Posts, 10th+ITI Eligible, Apply by June 4
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur has released notification for 1,644 Apprentice posts across various trades under the Apprentices Act 1961.
| Detail | Information |
| Total Posts | 1,644 Apprentice |
| Organization | RRC SECR Raipur (Indian Railways) |
| Apply Start | May 6, 2026 |
| Last Date | June 4, 2026 |
| Eligibility | 10th pass + ITI in relevant trade |
| Age Limit | 15-24 years |
| Selection | Merit-based (10th + ITI marks) — NO exam |
| Trades | Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, etc. |
| Duration | 1 year apprenticeship |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act (~₹7,000-9,000/month) |
| Apply At | rfraipur.secr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Key advantage — no exam: Selection is purely on merit — your 10th and ITI marks decide everything. No written test, no interview. Higher marks = higher chance.
Trades available: Fitter, Electrician, Welder (Gas & Electric), Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Painter, Sheet Metal Worker, Mechanic (Diesel/Motor Vehicle/Refrigeration), Wireman, and more.
How to apply: Visit RRC SECR official website → Apprentice Recruitment 2026 → Register → Fill form → Upload 10th marksheet + ITI certificate + photo + signature → Submit before June 4.
Why Railway apprenticeship matters: After completing 1-year training, ex-apprentices get preference in future railway recruitment drives. Many RRB Group D and ALP recruitments give weightage to railway apprenticeship experience.
For railway exam preparation, check our RRB NTPC exam guide. For age relaxation details, see our age relaxation rules guide.
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💡No Exam — Merit Based
RRC SECR Raipur Apprentice selection is entirely on merit — 10th and ITI marks decide. No written test, no interview. Apply before June 4 at the SECR official website.
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Published: 2026-05-21 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.