Organization: South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur Division
Post Exam Name: Engagement of Act Apprentices 2025–26
Total Posts: 835
Official Website: secr.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates:
- Notification Date: 25 February 2025
- Application Start Date: 25 February 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25 March 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Document Verification Starts: From 05 May 2025
- Provisional Merit List Released: 10 July 2025
- Application Status: Closed
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Passed Class 10th (Matric) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks
- ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
Age Limit (as on 25 March 2025):
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Date of Birth Range:
- UR: 25/03/2001 to 25/03/2010
- OBC: 25/03/1998 to 25/03/2010
- SC/ST: 25/03/1996 to 25/03/2010
- PwD/Ex-Servicemen: 25/03/1991 to 25/03/2010
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwD/Ex-Servicemen: 10 years (with valid certificate)
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹0/-
- SC/ST/Female: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: No fee required
Selection Process:
- Based on merit list prepared from 10th and ITI marks (equal weightage)
- No written test or interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Apprenticeship Training:
- Duration: 1 Year
- As per Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992
- Stipend: ₹7700/month (1-Year ITI trades), ₹8050/month (2-Year ITI trades)
Vacancy Details – Trade-wise (Total: 835):
| Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Ex-SM | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| COPA (Divn.+HQ/Const) | 40 | 10 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 100 | 10 | 4 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrician | 74 | 18 | 49 | 27 | 14 | 182 | 18 | 7 |
| Electrician (Mech) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fitter | 84 | 20 | 56 | 31 | 16 | 208 | 21 | 8 |
| Machinist | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Painter | 18 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 45 | 5 | 2 |
| Plumber | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| Mechanic (RAC) | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Worker (SMW) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stenographer (English) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 1 |
| Stenographer (Hindi) | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Turner | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Welder | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| Wireman | 36 | 9 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 90 | 9 | 4 |
| Chemical Lab Assistant | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Digital Photographer | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
How to Apply:
- Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in or www.secr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Go to “RRC SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025” section
- Register with valid email and mobile number
- Fill in personal, academic, and trade preference details
- Upload scanned documents
- Submit the application and take printout
Required Documents for DV:
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI Certificate and Marksheet
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhar Card
- Passport-sized Photographs
Benefits of Apprenticeship in SECR:
- Hands-on training in Railway workshops
- Government certified training
- Better career prospects in public and private sector
- National Apprenticeship Certificate awarded after successful completion
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