SECR Bilaspur Apprentice 2026 — Railway Trade Apprentice (1,191 Posts)

South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur Division has released the notification for engagement of 1,191 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2026-27. Trades include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, COPA, Carpenter and more. There is no application fee. Selection is purely on merit — a merit list based on the average of Matriculation and ITI marks (no written exam). Applications are through the NAPS portal.

Matriculation (10th) with at least 50% marks + ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade

15–24 years; relaxation per govt norms (OBC +3, SC/ST +5)

• Matriculation (10th pass) with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• ITI certificate in the relevant designated trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
• Age 15–24 years (relaxation per govt norms for reserved categories).
• Must not have completed apprenticeship training earlier in the same trade.

No application fee (zero for all categories)

Stipend as per Apprentices Act during training period

1. Register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (if not done).
2. Search for "South East Central Railway, Bilaspur Division" apprentice vacancies.
3. Click Apply, fill the form, upload documents (10th marksheet, ITI certificate, photo, signature, caste certificate if applicable).
4. Submit before 11 June 2026 (23:59 hrs). No fee required. Download confirmation.