South East Central Railway (SECR) has opened 1,644 Act Apprentice seats across its Raipur Division — 1,363 at the DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) Office and 281 at the Wagon Repair Shop. If you have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade, you can apply at no cost by 4 June 2026. The application is entirely online through the National Apprenticeship Training portal.
Railway apprenticeships are not just a training certificate — they're a direct entry point into the railway ecosystem. Apprentices who complete their training here get preference in future Railway Group D and technician recruitment under ex-apprentice quota. That's a meaningful advantage when competing against lakhs of applicants in open railway exams.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| RRC SECR Raipur — Various Trade Apprentices 2026 | 1,644 | Class 10 / Matric with minimum 50% marks + ITI Certificate in relevant trade. For trade-wise eligibility, read the official notification. |
Division-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Division / Unit | Posts | Division / Unit | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRM Office, Raipur Division | 1,363 | Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur | 281 |
| Trade-wise vacancy split: refer to the official SECR notification at secr.indianrailways.gov.in | Total: 1,644 | ||
Eligibility — Who Can Apply
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Class 10 / Matriculation with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board |
| Trade Certificate | ITI (National Trade Certificate / NCVT) in the relevant trade |
| Age (as on 05/05/2026) | Minimum 15 years — Maximum 24 years |
| Age Relaxation | OBC +3 years | SC/ST +5 years | PwD +10 years (as per Railway rules) |
Application Fee
Zero — No application fee for any category. You only need internet access and a registered account at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in to apply. No demand draft, no challan, no UPI payment required.
Stipend During Training
Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend during the training period as per NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) rates. For a 10th+ITI qualified trade apprentice, the stipend is approximately ₹8,000–9,000/month. The exact rate depends on the trade category and the minimum wage applicable in Chhattisgarh. This is a training stipend — not a permanent government salary — but it covers living costs during training.
Selection Process
There is no written exam for Railway SECR Apprentice selection. Candidates are shortlisted purely on the basis of:
- Class 10 marks percentage — higher marks = better merit rank
- ITI marks percentage — typically both are averaged or weighted
- Document verification — Class 10 certificate, ITI certificate/NCVT marksheet, domicile proof, caste certificate if applicable
Why Railway Apprenticeship Matters Beyond Training
Completing a Railway apprenticeship isn't just a certificate. Here's the real value:
- Ex-apprentice quota in Railway recruitment: RRB and RRC recruitment for Technician and Group D posts reserve a quota for ex-Railway apprentices — you get direct preference over fresh applicants in open competition
- Work experience in Railway environment: Working at DRM Office or Wagon Repair Shop teaches you procedures, safety standards, and technical skills that directly align with Railway Technician/Group C exam content
- Network and familiarity: Apprentices who perform well are remembered at their unit when future Group D or Technician vacancies are filled internally
How to Apply — Step by Step
Applications are accepted only through the National Apprenticeship portal. Read the full SECR notification before applying — trade preferences and age certificates must match exactly.
- Go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in → click "Candidate" → Register with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number (if you haven't already)
- Log in to your candidate dashboard → click "Search Establishment"
- Search "SECR Raipur" or "South East Central Railway" → select the relevant unit (DRM Office Raipur or Wagon Repair Shop depending on your preferred posting)
- Choose your trade — make sure your ITI trade matches one of the trades advertised in the SECR notification
- Fill the application form — personal details, Class 10 percentage (enter exactly as on your marksheet), ITI details, preferred trade
- Upload documents:
- Class 10 / Matric marksheet and certificate
- ITI NCVT/SCVT certificate and marksheet
- Aadhaar card
- Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC — if applicable)
- Date of birth proof (if not on marksheet)
- No fee required — submit directly without any payment
- Review all entries carefully before final submission — your Class 10 percentage is your merit score, so any error here can cost you a seat
- Take a printout of the submitted application confirmation — keep it for document verification
📌 Last Date: 04 June 2026. Apply well before the deadline — the portal can slow down or face technical issues in the final days due to heavy traffic.