South East Central Railway (SECR) 

Engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2026-27 (Nagpur Division & Motibagh Workshop) 

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 19-05-2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 18-06-2026 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 19-05-2026)
  • Selection Process: Merit List based on Matriculation (10th) marks + ITI marks followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 1079

Post NameTotal VacanciesEligibility/Details
Act Apprentice (Various Trades - 23 Trades in Nagpur Division & 8 Trades in Motibagh Workshop) 1079
  • 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks + ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade
  • Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th) with 50% marks and ITI in relevant trade

Stipend and Carreer Growth

  • 1-Year ITI Trades: ₹7,700/- per month
  • 2-Year ITI Trades: ₹8,050/- per month
  • Note: Flat training stipend. No HRA, DA, or extra railway allowances.
  • Career Growth: Completing this 1-year apprentice program gives candidates direct advantages in permanent Railway recruitments:
    • 20% Quota: 20% of total permanent vacancies in RRC Level-1 (Group D) posts (Trackman, Helper, Pointsman) are entirely reserved for course-completed apprentices.
    • 1/3rd Marks Weightage: 1/3rd of the final marks in the RRC Group D permanent exam are calculated directly from the candidate's NCVT apprentice exam score.
    • PET Exemption: Exempted from clearing the grueling Physical Efficiency Test (running with heavy weights) during permanent job screening.
    • Skill Certificate: Awarded the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), highly valued in PSU and private heavy engineering companies.

Exam Pattern

  • Exam Type: No Written Exam - Merit Based Selection
  • Total Questions: Not Applicable
  • Duration: Not Applicable
  • Negative Marking: Not Applicable

  • Selection is purely merit-based, calculating the exact 50:50 weightage average of your Class 10 marks and your ITI trade score.
  • Tie-Breaker Rule: If two scores match identically, the older applicant gets the priority rank. If the age matches too, the candidate who cleared their matriculation exam earlier takes the seat.

Application Centers

  • Nagpur Region: Nagpur Division & Motibagh Workshop, SECR
  • Center Allocation: Online Application through Apprenticeship Portal
  • Document Verification and Medical Examination will be conducted at designated centers in Nagpur

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