The South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur Division has released a notification for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the year 2026‑27. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Apprenticeship India portal.
📌 Key Highlights
Notification Date: 12 May 2026
Application Start Date: 12 May 2026
Last Date to Apply: 11 June 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Mode of Application: Online via Apprenticeship India Portal
Total Vacancies: 1,191
Training Duration: 1 year
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act rules
📊 Vacancy Details – Bilaspur Division (Trade-wise)
Srl. No. | Trade | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Ex-SM | PwD |
1 | Carpenter | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 2 |
2 | COPA (325 Divn.+25 HQ/Const) | 142 | 35 | 94 | 53 | 26 | 350 | 35 | 14 |
3 | Draftsman (Civil) | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
4 | Electrician | 83 | 21 | 56 | 31 | 15 | 206 | 21 | 8 |
5 | Elect (Mech) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Fitter | 90 | 22 | 60 | 34 | 17 | 223 | 22 | 9 |
7 | Machinist | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Painter | 17 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 41 | 4 | 2 |
9 | Plumber | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 1 |
10 | Mech (RAC) | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 4 | 2 |
11 | SMW | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Steno (English) (21 Divn.+15 HQ/Const.) | 15 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 36 | 4 | 1 |
13 | Steno (Hindi) (15 Divn.+10 HQ/Const.) | 10 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
14 | Diesel Mechanic | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
15 | Turner | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Welder | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
17 | Wireman | 51 | 12 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 125 | 12 | 5 |
18 | Chemical Laboratory Assistant | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
– | Track Machine/BSP | – | – | – | – | – | 17 | – | – |
Total | – | 476 | 115 | 317 | 180 | 86 | 1191 | 115 | 45 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 15–24 years as on 11 June 2026.
SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: +10 years.
Educational Qualification:
Passed Matric (10th) with minimum 50% marks.
ITI Certificate in relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
⚖️ Selection Process
Merit list based on 10th marks (min 50%) + ITI marks (equal weightage).
Document verification & medical fitness required.
No written exam.
📥 Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): SECR Bilaspur Apprentice Notification 2026
Apply Online: Apprenticeship India Portal
🛠️ Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
Date Calculator: Calculate Dates
Photo Resizer/Editor: Resize Photos for Application
✨ Final Note
The SECR Bilaspur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 1,191 slots across multiple trades in Bilaspur Division. With a simple merit‑based selection, this is a great opportunity for ITI‑qualified candidates to gain hands‑on training in Indian Railways.
