The South East Central Railway has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. SECR-NGP0PERS(GAEC)/27/2024-O/o Sr.DPO/NGP/SECR) to fill 1090 Apprentice vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this South East Central Railway i.e. https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 19.05.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 18.06.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 10th + ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Nagpur. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
- SECR Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link
- SECR Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link
SECR Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: South East Central Railway |
| Notification No: SECR-NGP0PERS(GAEC)/27/2024-O/o Sr.DPO/NGP/SECR |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 1090 Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: Nagpur |
| Starting Date: 19.05.2026 |
| Last Date: 18.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://secr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
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Current SECR Job Openings:
- For Nagpur Division
- Fitter – 90 Posts
- Carpenter – 41 Posts
- Welder – 22 Posts
- COPA – 158 Posts
- Electrician – 267
- Stenographer(English)/ Secretarial Assistant – 25 Posts
- Plumber – 33 Posts
- Painter – 44 Posts
- Wireman – 46 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 21 Posts
- Mechanic Diesel – 124 Posts
- Machinist – 17 Posts
- Turner – 05 Posts
- Dental Laboratory Technician – 01 Post
- Hospital waste management Technician – 03 Posts
- Health Sanitary Inspector – 05 Posts
- Stenographer(Hindi) – 11 Posts
- Cable Jointer – 21 Posts
- Digital Photographer – 02 Posts
- Driver – cum -Mechanic (Light Motor Vehicle) – 02 Posts
- Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance – 23 Posts
- Mason – 16 Posts
- For Workshop Motibagh
- Fitter – 44 Posts
- Welder – 06 Posts
- Carpenter – 10 Posts
- Painter – 04 Posts
- Turner – 04 Posts
- Steno (English) Secretarial Practice – 3 Posts
- Electrician – 18 Posts
- COPA – 13 Posts
SECR Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for SECR:
- Matriculation passed or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or Provisional Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training. The candidate must fill their 10th & ITI marks on the portal in the qualification section, otherwise their application will be automatically rejected. Do not fill any other higher qualification.
Age Limit for SECR: (As on 18.06.2026)
- Apprentice – Minimum 15 years. Maximum 24 Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay ScalStipende for SECR:
- The candidates undergoing training will be eligible for stipend as per prescribed rates.
Method of Selection for SECR:
- Short Listing
- Merit list
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 19.05.2026 and 18.06.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the South East Central Railway website https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 19.05.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 18.06.2026
SECR Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of SECR: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for SECR: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for SECR: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- What are the stages of recruitment process?
- Short Listing, Merit list
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Apprentices?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 18.06.2026.
