The South East Central Railway (SECR), Nagpur Division & Motibagh Workshop 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: 18 May 2026
Application Start Date: 19 May 2026
Last Date to Apply: 18 June 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Mode of Application: Online via Apprenticeship India Portal
Total Vacancies: 1,079 (Nagpur Division – 977, Motibagh Workshop – 102)
Training Duration: 1 year
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act rules
Vacancy Details – Nagpur Division (977 Slots)
Trade | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | PH | Ex-Servicemen |
Fitter | 36 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 9 | 90 | 4 | 9 |
Carpenter | 17 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 4 |
Welder | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 2 |
COPA | 63 | 24 | 12 | 43 | 16 | 158 | 6 | 16 |
Electrician | 107 | 40 | 20 | 73 | 27 | 267 | 11 | 27 |
Stenographer (English) | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
Plumber | 14 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 3 |
Painter | 18 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 44 | 2 | 4 |
Wireman | 19 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 46 | 2 | 5 |
Electronic Mechanic | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
Mechanic Diesel | 50 | 19 | 9 | 34 | 12 | 124 | 5 | 12 |
Machinist | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
Turner | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Dental Lab Technician | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Hospital Management Technician | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Health Sanitary Inspector | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Stenographer (Hindi) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Cable Jointer | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
Digital Photographer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Driver cum Mechanic (LMV) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
Mason (Building Constructor) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
Total | 394 | 148 | 72 | 266 | 97 | 977 | 39 | 97 |
Vacancy Details – Motibagh Workshop (102 Slots)
Trade | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | PH | Ex-Servicemen |
Fitter | 18 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 44 | 2 | 4 |
Welder | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Carpenter | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Painter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Turner | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Stenographer (English) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Electrician | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
COPA | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 41 | 18 | 6 | 28 | 9 | 102 | 4 | 9 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 15–24 years as on 19 May 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.
Document verification & medical fitness required.
No written exam.
Official Links
Download Official Notification (PDF): SECR Apprentice Notification 2026
Apply Online: Apprenticeship India Portal
Helpful Tools for Candidates
Age Calculator: Check Age Eligibility
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✨ The SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 1,079 slots across multiple trades in Nagpur Division and Motibagh Workshop. With a simple merit‑based selection, this is a great opportunity for ITI‑qualified candidates to gain hands‑on training in Indian Railways. ✨
