The South East Central Railway (SECR), Personnel Department, Bilaspur Division, has officially released the recruitment notification for 1191 Act Apprentice positions for the session 2026-27. This recruitment drive aims to engage young and motivated candidates across various trades such as Electrician, Fitter, COPA, and Wireman under the Apprentices Act 1961. Aspiring candidates who have completed their 10th class and hold a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible to apply for this prestigious railway training opportunity.

Key Highlights of SECR Recruitment 2026

The application process is exclusively online through the Apprenticeship India portal. Candidates must ensure they meet the age criteria of 15 to 24 years as of June 11, 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. Unlike typical government jobs, the selection for SECR Apprenticeship is purely based on a merit list prepared by taking the average of marks obtained in Matriculation and ITI. There is no written examination or viva-voce for these posts.

Important Application Guidelines

• Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of their photograph and signature.
• Ensure that the name on the 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, Aadhaar, and PAN card matches exactly to avoid rejection.
• The training period is strictly for one year, during which a stipend will be paid as per the Chhattisgarh State Government rules.
• Applying early is recommended to avoid last-minute portal congestion.