South East Central Railway (SECR) Bilaspur Division 

Engagement of Act Apprentices for the Year 2026-27 

Short Details of Notification 

Railway Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 12 May 2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 11 June 2026 upto 11:59 PM

Application Fee

  • General / OBC : No Fee
  • EWS : No Fee
  • SC / ST : No Fee
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 15 years and Maximum 24 years (as on 11 June 2026)
  • Selection Process: Merit Based on Average Percentage of Marks in 10th (Matriculation) and ITI (Equal Weightage) - No Written Exam

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 1191

Post NameTotal VacanciesEligibility/Details
Act Apprentice (Various Trades - Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Wireman, Carpenter, Painter, Plumber, Machinist, Turner, Steno, Diesel Mechanic, RAC Mechanic, Draftsman Civil, SMW, Chemical Lab Asst, Track Machine etc.) 1191Passed 10th Class with minimum 50% aggregate marks + ITI in relevant trade from recognized institution
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TradePosts
COPA350
Fitter223
Electrician206
Wireman125
Painter41
Mech (RAC)40
Carpenter38
Steno (English)36
Plumber30
Steno (Hindi)25
Welder20
Track Machine / BSP17
Draftsman (Civil)12
Diesel Mechanic08
Elect (Mech)04
Machinist04
SMW (Sheet Metal Worker)04
Turner04
Chemical Laboratory Assistant04

Stipend & Training Details

  • Act Apprentice: Stipend as per rules of State Government of Chhattisgarh (paid during training period)
    • 1-Year ITI Engineering Course Trades: ₹7,000/- per month
    • 2-Year ITI Engineering Course Trades: ₹8,050/- per month
  • Additional Benefits: Training under Apprentices Act 1961, Medical facilities during training, Railway employee benefits after successful completion
  • Job Security: SECR Railway Employee Benefits with opportunities for regular absorption based on performance
  • Career Growth: Regular promotions and career progression in Indian Railways after apprenticeship

Selection Pattern

  • The Selection Base: The ultimate selection list relies entirely on a standardized Merit List.
  • Weightage System: Calculated by taking the equal average (50:50 weightage) of the marks obtained by the candidate in their Class 10/Matriculation exams along with their ITI course trade examinations.
  • Ties Management: In cases where two applicants settle on an identical merit score average, the applicant who is older in age is placed higher on the preference list.
  • Final Screening: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to clear a Document Verification (DV) tier alongside an institutional Medical Evaluation check.

Application Centers

  • Online Application: Through Apprenticeship India Portal only
  • Center Allocation: Bilaspur Division, SECR - Training at various workshops and units under Bilaspur Division
  • Medical examination at authorized railway hospitals after selection

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