The South East Central Railway has released the official notification for Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act 1961. A total of 1644 vacancies have been announced for various ITI trades in the Raipur Division and Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur.
This is a great opportunity for 10th pass + ITI candidates to get apprenticeship training in Indian Railways.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed 10th Class under the 10+2 system with at least 50% marks
- ITI certificate in relevant trade from a recognized institute
Age Limit (as on 05 May 2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 10 Years |
Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026-Vacancy Details
DRM Office, Raipur Division (Total: 1363 Vacancies):
| S.No. | Trade | Total | PwBD | Ex.SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welder (Gas & Elect.) | 262 | 10 | 26 |
| 2 | Turner | 28 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Fitter | 406 | 16 | 41 |
| 4 | Electrician | 337 | 13 | 34 |
| 5 | Stenographer (Hindi) | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Stenographer (English) | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Health & Sanitary Inspector | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | COPA | 81 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | Machinist | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Mechanic Diesel | 97 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | Mechanic Ref. & AC | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Blacksmith | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Hammerman | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Mason | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Pipe Line Fitter | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Carpenter | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Painter | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Electronics Mechanic | 47 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 1363 | 52 | 137 |
2. Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur (Total: 281 Vacancies):
| S.No. | Trade | Total | PwBD | Ex.SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitter | 110 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | Welder | 110 | 4 | 11 |
| 3 | Machinist | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Turner | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Electrician | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | COPA | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Stenographer (English) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Stenographer (Hindi) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 281 | 11 | 29 |
Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Fee |
Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Salary
- Stipend will be paid as per Apprenticeship Rules & Railway norms
- Apprentices will receive training for 1 year in respective trades
Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026-Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 04 June 2026 |
| Merit List / DV | To be announced |
Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 -Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Merit List (10th + ITI Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
👉 No written examination or interview will be conducted.
Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026- How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the Apprenticeship India portal
- Register as Apprentice candidate
- Search for SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit the application form
👉 No hard copy needs to be sent.
Railway RRC SECR Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 -Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apprenticeship Portal | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
