Railway SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1,644 Trade Apprentice Posts, No Written Exam — Apply by June 4
South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division has officially released the notification for 1,644 Trade Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The vacancies are split across two establishments — 1,363 posts in DRM Office Raipur Division and 281 posts in Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur. Online applications are open from May 5 to June 4, 2026.
This is one of the largest railway apprenticeship drives in 2026 and a great opportunity for 10th pass and ITI-qualified candidates to enter the Indian Railways sector. The highlight — there is no written examination. Selection is purely merit-based on academic marks.
Eligibility: Candidates must have passed Class 10th with minimum 50% aggregate marks and hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade from a recognized institution. Trades include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Painter, Diesel Mechanic, and several others. Age limit is 15 to 24 years as on May 5, 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwD (10 years).
How to apply: Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in → Register as a new candidate → Search for SECR Raipur Division vacancies → Fill the application form → Upload documents (10th marksheet, ITI certificate, Aadhaar, photo, signature, caste certificate if applicable) → Pay Rs 100 fee (SC/ST/PwD/female exempted) → Submit and save confirmation slip. No physical documents need to be sent.
Selection process: A merit list will be prepared by averaging the percentage marks in Matriculation and ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification followed by medical examination. No written test or interview is conducted.
Selected apprentices undergo 1 year of training with a monthly stipend of approximately Rs 9,000 to Rs 15,100 depending on the trade. While apprenticeship completion does not guarantee permanent railway employment, it provides valuable hands-on experience and a government-recognized certificate that strengthens your profile for future railway and government recruitment drives.
Documents required: Class 10th marksheet and certificate, ITI marksheet and certificate, Aadhaar card, passport-size photograph, scanned signature, caste certificate in Central Government format (for SC/ST/OBC), domicile certificate, PwD certificate (if applicable), and a valid email ID and mobile number.
The apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal often experiences heavy traffic near the deadline. Apply within the first week to avoid last-minute technical glitches. The last date is June 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM — do not wait till the final day.
🎯Apply early to avoid portal congestion
The apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal often crashes near deadlines. Apply in the first week itself. Keep all documents scanned and ready before starting — 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, Aadhaar, photo, signature, and caste certificate if applicable.
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Published: 2026-05-09 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.