Opportunity to Secure a Job in the Railways Without an Exam, Recruitment for 1,644 Apprentice Posts—Get the Details Here..

South East Central Railway (SECR) has released the recruitment notification for Trade Apprentices for the year 2026-27. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 1,644 candidates will be selected for various positions. A key highlight of this recruitment process is that there will be no written examination or interview of any kind; candidates will be selected directly based on a merit list. Applications have been invited for various trades across the Raipur Division and the Wagon Repair Shop. Interested candidates can apply online. The application process has already commenced, and the deadline for submission has been set for June 4, 2026.

**SECR Announces Recruitment for 1,644 Trade Apprentices**
South East Central Railway (SECR) has invited applications for the recruitment of Trade Apprentices across various disciplines. This recruitment drive covers a wide range of trades, including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant), Machinist, Mechanic, and Stenographer (Hindi/English). The recruitment is being conducted specifically for the Raipur Division and the Wagon Repair Shop. This opportunity is being hailed as a significant chance for the youth to secure employment within the Railways without having to appear for an examination.

**Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit**
Candidates applying for these positions must have passed their 10th-grade examination from a recognized board. Additionally, they are required to have secured a minimum aggregate score of 50 percent. Furthermore, possession of an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate in the relevant trade—recognized by either the NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or the SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training)—is mandatory.

The minimum age limit for candidates has been set at 15 years, while the maximum age limit is 24 years. The age of the candidates will be calculated as of May 5, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation in accordance with prevailing government regulations.

**Selection Process: No Examination Required**
In this recruitment process, candidates will not be required to undergo any written examination or interview. Selection will be based entirely on a merit list. While preparing the merit list, equal weightage will be assigned to the marks obtained in the 10th-grade examination and the ITI course. The final merit list will be compiled based on the average percentage secured in both these examinations. Selected candidates will subsequently be called for document verification and a medical examination. 

How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by visiting the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal. First, they must register; then, they need to search for SECR Raipur and apply for the relevant trade. During the application process, it is mandatory to upload the Class 10th marksheet, ITI certificate, Aadhaar card, photograph, and signature. The deadline for applications is June 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

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