The South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Bilaspur Division has officially released its recruitment notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices for the 2026–27 training session.The notification opens up a massive opportunity with 1,191 vacancies across 19 different ITI trades. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online; there is no application fee for any category.
Organization
South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Divisional Railway Manager Office, Bilaspur
Educational Requirement: Candidates must have cleared their Class 10th/ Matriculation under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Technical Requirement: A valid ITI National Trade Certificate in the respective trade issued by NCVT or SCVT is mandatory.
Selection Base: Purely merit-calculated based on a 50:50 weightage of your 10th and ITI marks.No exam will be scheduled.
Important: Do not enter any higher educational qualifications in the portal section. The official notification explicitly states that entering unrequired higher degrees can lead to automatic application rejection.
Age Limit : SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum Age
15 Years
Maximum Age
24 Years
Age Relaxations
SC / ST gets 5 years upper age relaxation; OBC gets 3 years.
Stipend & Selection Process : SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Stipend
Selection Process
Selected candidates will undergo 1 year of continuous apprenticeship training. During this period, the monthly stipend is paid as per the standard provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended rules):
Estimated Monthly Stipend:₹7,000/- to ₹8,050/- per month (depending on whether the ITI trade course completed was a 1-year or 2-year duration).
No Extra Allowances:
There is no written examination or interview for this recruitment drive. The final selection list is generated strictly on a merit basis, calculated using an equal weightage system:
50% weightage of marks obtained in Class 10.
50% weightage of marks obtained in the ITI Trade examination.
Complete Your Profile: Log in and build your complete candidate profile. Update your permanent address, parental details, and exact marks percentages for both 10th and ITI.
Search for SECR Opportunities: Navigate to the ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’ tab. In the search box, look up “RRC SECR Bilaspur” or “South East Central Railway Bilaspur”.
Apply for Specific Trade & Submit: Locate the specific trade link that matches your ITI specialization (e.g., COPA, Fitter, Electrician). Click Apply, upload clear copies of your certificates, and final submit the form. Keep a printout or screenshot of your application confirmation.
