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SECR Recruitment 2026: 1644 Trade Apprentice Posts | South East Central Railway Raipur Division

Golden Opportunity for 10th Pass & ITI Candidates! The South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division, has announced a massive Latest Notification 2026 for 1644 Trade Apprentice positions. This is a prime Sarkari Naukri opportunity under the Apprentices Act 1961. Apply online for the SECR Raipur Division Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 before the last date.

Table of Contents

• Overview & Quick Summary
• Why Apply for SECR Apprentice?
• Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
• Eligibility Criteria
• How to Apply Online
• Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Summary Box

Why Apply for SECR Trade Apprentice?

Securing a spot in the Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers unparalleled benefits:

• Job Security: Experience the stability of Central Government Jobs.
• Stipend & Career Growth: Receive a stipend as per 7th CPC norms during training. Apprenticeship experience is highly valued for future Railway NTPC or Group D posts.
• Zero Application Fee: No fee is required for any category, making it accessible to all.
• Massive Vacancies: With 1644 openings, this is one of the largest Latest Government Jobs in Chhattisgarh for ITI holders.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for SECR Recruitment 2026

A total of 1644 vacancies are distributed across the Raipur Division and Wagon Repair Shop. The distribution includes horizontal reservations for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.

1. DRM Office, Raipur Division (1363 Vacancies)

2. Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur (281 Vacancies)

Eligibility Criteria for SECR Apprentice 2026

Candidates must check the South East Central Railway Eligibility carefully before applying.

Educational Qualification

• 10th Pass: Must have passed 10th standard (Matriculation) or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• ITI Certificate: Must possess ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT).
• Result Status: Candidates must have passed both qualifications on or before 05.05.2026.

Age Limit (as on 05.05.2026)

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years).

How to Apply Online for SECR Raipur Division Recruitment

Follow these steps to submit your application for the Apply Online for SECR Vacancy:

1. Visit the official portal: National Apprenticeship Training Portal.
2. Register yourself and log in with your credentials.
3. Select "South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division" from the search options.
4. Fill in the application form with accurate details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, and caste/EWS/PwBD certificate.
6. Verify all details and submit the application before 04 June 2026 (23:59 hrs).

Note: No physical copy of the application is required to be sent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, the official notification does not specify any application fee for any category.

The last date to apply online is 04 June 2026 till 23:59 hrs.

No, the selection is based purely on merit calculated from 10th and ITI marks.

The training duration is 1 year for each trade.

No, candidates must have passed the ITI examination on or before the notification date (05.05.2026).

The stipend is paid as per the rules of the Railway Board.

Training will be conducted at DRM Office, Raipur Division, and Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur.

The merit list is prepared by averaging the percentage marks of 10th and ITI exams with equal weightage.