South East Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Application Form: 3914 Apprentice Positions

South East Central Railway invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 in the Nagpur Division and Workshop Motibagh/ Nagpur of South East Central Railway.

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:

Apprentices: 1079 Positions

For Nagpur Division: 977 Positions

Fitter: 90 Positions
Carpenter: 41 Positions
Welder: 22 Positions
COPA: 158 Positions
Electrician: 267 Positions
Stenographer (English)/ Secretarial Assistant: 25 Positions
Plumber: 33 Positions
Painter: 44 Positions
Wireman: 46 Positions
Electronics Mechanic: 21 Positions
Mechanic Diesel: 124 Positions
Machinist: 17 Positions
Turner: 05 Positions
Dental Laboratory Technician: 01 Position
Hospital Waste Management Technician: 03 Positions
Health Sanitary Inspector: 05 Positions
Stenographer (Hindi): 11 Positions
Cable Jointer: 21 Positions
Digital Photographer: 02 Positions
Driver - cum -Mechanic (Light Motor Vehicle): 02 Positions
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance: 23 Positions
Mason: 16 Positions

For Workshop Motibagh: 102 Positions

Fitter: 44 Positions
Welder: 06 Positions
Carpenter: 10 Positions
Painter: 04 Positions
Turner: 04 Positions
Steno (English) Secretarial Practice: 03 Positions
Electrician: 18 Positions
COPA: 13 Positions

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 19-05-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 18-06-2026

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed Matriculation passed or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

Candidates must possess National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or Provisional Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training/ State Council for Vocational Training. 

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 15 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 24 years as on 19-05-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable per government rules.

Selection Process: Candidates are selected on the basis of the average of the percentage marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation with minimum 50% marks and ITI examination giving equal weightage to both.

Period of Apprenticeship: 01 year

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the South East Central Railway at https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of the South East Central Railway at https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/Apprentices-Notification

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South East Central Railway invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 in the Bilaspur Division of South East Central Railway.

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:

Apprentices: 1191 Positions

Carpenter: 38 Positions
COPA: 350 Positions
Draftsman (Civil): 12 Positions
Electrician: 206 Positions
Elect (Mech): 04 Positions
Fitter: 223 Positions
Machinist: 04 Positions
Painter: 41 Positions
Plumber: 30 Positions
Mech (RAC): 40 Positions
SMW: 04 Positions
Steno (Eng): 36 Positions
Steno (Hindi): 25 Positions
Diesel Mechanic: 08 Positions
Turner: 04 Positions
Welder: 20 Positions
Wireman: 125 Positions
Chemical Laboratory Asstt.: 04 Positions
Track Machine/BSP: 17 Positions

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 12-05-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 11-06-2026

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.

Candidates must have passed the ITI course in relevant trades from a recognized institution.

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 15 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 24 years as on 11-06-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable per government rules.

Selection Process: Candidates are selected on the basis of the average of the percentage marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation with minimum 50% marks and ITI examination giving equal weightage to both.

Period of Apprenticeship: 01 year

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the South East Central Railway at https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of South East Central Railway at https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/act-apprentice-notification.

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South East Central Railway invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 in the Bilaspur Division of South East Central Railway.

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies Advertised:

Apprentices: 1644 Positions

DRM Office, Raipur Division: 1363 Positions

Welder (Gas & Elect.): 262 Positions
Turner: 28 Positions
Fitter: 406 Positions
Electrician: 337 Positions
Stenographer (Hindi): 10 Positions
Stenographer (English): 11 Positions
Health & Sanitary Insp.: 25 Positions
COPA: 81 Positions
Machinist: 14 Positions
Mechanic Diesel: 97 Positions
Mechanic Ref.& AC: 26 Positions
Blacksmith: 02 Positions
Hammerman: 01 Positions
Mason: 02 Positions
Pipe Line Fitter: 02 Positions
Carpenter: 06 Positions
Painter: 06 Positions
Electronics Mechanic: 47 Positions

Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur: 281 Positions

Fitter: 110 Positions
Welder: 110 Positions
Machinist: 18 Positions
Turner: 15 Positions
Electrician: 18 Positions
COPA: 08 Positions
Stenographer (English): 01 Position
Stenographer (Hindi): 01 Position

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 05-05-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 04-06-2026

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must have passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent with minimum 50% (aggregate) marks.

Candidates must have passed the ITI course in relevant trades from a recognized institution.

Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 15 years and must not have crossed the maximum age of 24 years as on 05-05-2026. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable per government rules.

Selection Process: Candidates are selected on the basis of the average of the percentage marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation with minimum 50% marks and ITI examination giving equal weightage to both.

Period of Apprenticeship: 01 year

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the South East Central Railway at https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in