South East Central Railway Bilaspur Division Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: South East Central Railway, SECR Bilaspur Division has invited applications from candidates to apply for Trade Apprentice posts through the official website at secr.indianrailways.gov.in. The Online registration for SECR Recruitment begins on 12 May 2026. The last date to apply for the above posts is 11 June 2026 (23:59 Hrs). Through this recruitment drive, a total of 1191 vacant posts will be filled. Candidates can check educational qualifications, vacancies, and other details here.
SECR Recruitment 2026: Highlights
Online application through the website: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in from 12 May 2026 to 11 June 2026 (23:59 Hrs) are invited from the eligible candidates for engagement as Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 in Bilaspur Division of South East Central Railway against the following designated trades:-
| SECR Notification 2026 Details | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organization | South East Central Railway (SECR) |
| Advertisement Number | |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Number of Vacancies | 1191 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Job Location | Bilaspur |
| Starting Date for Applications | 12 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Applications | 11 June 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Selection Process | Merit list, Medical Exam & Certificate Verification |
| Official Website | secr.indianrailways.gov.in |
SECR Notification 2026: Vacancy Details
A total 1191 jobs are mentioned in SECR Notification
| # | Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Ex-SM | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpenter | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | COPA (325 Divn.+25 HQ/Const.) | 142 | 35 | 94 | 53 | 26 | 350 | 35 | 14 |
| 3 | Draftsman (Civil) | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Electrician | 83 | 21 | 56 | 31 | 15 | 206 | 21 | 8 |
| 5 | Elect. (Mech) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Fitter | 90 | 22 | 60 | 34 | 17 | 223 | 22 | 9 |
| 7 | Machinist | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Painter | 17 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | Plumber | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | Mech. (RAC) | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | SMW (Sheet Metal Worker) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Steno (Eng) (21 Divn.+15 HQ/Const.) | 15 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | Steno (Hindi) (15 Divn.+10 HQ/Const.) | 10 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | Diesel Mechanic | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | Turner | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Welder | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Wireman | 51 | 12 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 125 | 12 | 5 |
| 18 | Chemical Laboratory Asst. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Track Machine / BSP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| कुल (Total) | 476 | 115 | 317 | 180 | 86 | 1191 | 115 | 45 | |
SECR Apprentice Jobs: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must pass 10th and ITI from a recognized Organization/Board.
Age Limit
As of 12.04.2026, the candidate must be at least 15 and, at most, 24. Age relaxation will be provided for reserved category candidates as per government norms.
| Category | Date of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive) | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 11-06-2002 to 11-06-2011 | — |
| SC | 11-06-1997 to 11-06-2011 | +5 Years |
| ST | 11-06-1997 to 11-06-2011 | +5 Years |
| OBC | 11-06-1999 to 11-06-2011 | +3 Years |
| PWD / Ex-Servicemen | 11-06-1992 to 11-06-2011 | +10 Years |
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a stipend in accordance with the organization’s rules.
Selection Process
The candidates will be selected based on a Merit List, Medical Exam & Certificate Verification.
Application Fee
Refer Official Notification
How to Apply
- First of all open the official website i.e., secr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Click on the Recruitment/ Press Release/ News>> Recruitment >> Bilaspur>> Engagement of Act Apprentices for 2026-25 section.
- Fill the Online form.
- Pay the application fee, if Required.
- Click on the submit button after Complete Verification.
- Save and take printouts for future use.
Important Dates
| Starting Date of Application Form | 12 May 2026 |
| Closing Date of Submission of Application | 11 June 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
Important Links
| SECR Bilaspur Official Notification | Download Here |
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
