South East Central Railway (SECR) — Ministry of Railways
Cut-off Date: 11 Jun 2026 — Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 12 Jun 2002 to 11 Jun 2011 |
| EWS | 15 yrs | 24 yrs | — | 12 Jun 2002 to 11 Jun 2011 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 15 yrs | 27 yrs | +3 yrs | 12 Jun 1999 to 11 Jun 2011 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 12 Jun 1997 to 11 Jun 2011 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 15 yrs | 29 yrs | +5 yrs | 12 Jun 1997 to 11 Jun 2011 |
| PwD (General) | 15 yrs | 34 yrs | +10 yrs | 12 Jun 1992 to 11 Jun 2011 |
Prescribed Age: 15–24 Years (As on 11 Jun 2026)
The South East Central Railway (SECR) has issued an official recruitment notification for Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice), announcing a total of 1,191 vacancies located in Chhattisgarh. The online application window opens on 12 May 2026 and closes on 11 June 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold 10th Pass with 50% marks and ITI in relevant trade and be within the prescribed age limit of 15 to 24 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Stipend as per Chhattisgarh State Government Rules. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based (Average of 10th & ITI marks). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 12 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
11 Jun 2026
|
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1191 |
| Qualification | 10th Pass with 50% marks and ITI in relevant trade |
| Age Limit | 15 to 24 years |
| Salary | Stipend as per Chhattisgarh State Government Rules |
| Application Fee | No Fee Mentioned |
| Selection Process | Merit-based (Average of 10th & ITI marks) |
The South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Bilaspur Division has released an official notification for the engagement of 1191 Act Apprentices for the year 2026-27. This recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act 1961. Interested candidates who have completed their 10th and ITI in relevant trades are invited to apply online through the official apprenticeship portal.
A total of 1,191 vacancies are available across various technical trades. Below is the breakdown of the major trades:
The selection will be strictly based on a Merit List. There will be no written examination or interview. The merit list will be prepared by taking the average of the percentage marks obtained in both Matriculation (10th) and ITI, giving equal weightage to both qualifications.
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