Introduction
The South East Central Railway, Divisional Office, Personnel Department, Kingsway, Nagpur, has announced 179 vacancies under SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This recruitment will fill the apprentice jobs at Nagpur Division and Motibagh Workshop for the year 2026-27. The official notification includes 977 slots and 102 slots for the Nagpur division and the Motibagh workshop, respectively. These vacancies are for various designated trades at both job locations. Candidates aged between 15 and 24, who have completed 10th and ITI with a minimum of 50% marks, can now apply online from May 19th to June 18th, 2026, at the official website.
Key Points from SECR Recruitment Nagpur Division Notification
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | South East Central Railway (SECR), Divisional Office, Kingsway, Nagpur-440001 |
| Notification No. | P/NGP/SAS/2024/16 dated 18/05/2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Trade Apprentice) |
| Under Act | Apprentices Act 1961 & Apprenticeship Rule 1992 |
| Unit | Nagpur Division (Estt. Code: E05202702695) & Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur (Estt. Code: E05202702494) |
| Total Vacancies | 1079 (977 – Nagpur Division + 102 – Motibagh Workshop) |
| Stipend | As per prescribed rates (Central Apprenticeship Council norms) |
| Training Duration | 1 (One) Year |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Mode | Merit List based on Matriculation % + ITI Marks |
| Date of Notification | 18/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 19-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 18-06-2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Age Calculated As On | 19-05-2026 |
| Document Verification / Medical Examination Date | To be notified separately |
Vacancies for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Nagpur Division
| Trade | Vacancies Open |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 90 |
| Carpenter | 41 |
| Welder | 22 |
| COPA | 158 |
| Electrician | 267 |
| Stenographer (English) / Secretarial Assistant | 25 |
| Plumber | 33 |
Vacancies for SECR Apprentice Jobs at Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur
| Trade | Vacancies Open |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 44 |
| Welder | 6 |
| Carpenter | 10 |
| Painter | 4 |
| Turner | 4 |
| Stenographer (English) / Secretarial Practice | 3 |
| Electrician | 18 |
Eligibility Criteria for SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates must fulfill all the qualifications as of May 19th, 2026, before submitting their applications. Candidates with higher education, such as an engineering degree or diploma, are not eligible for this apprentice recruitment at the SECR Nagpur division. Also, candidates with already past experience of apprenticeship will not be eligible for the Railway apprentice vacancy at the Nagpur Division. Educational Qualification: - Candidate must have passed matriculation or an equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized board. - National Trade Certificate (NTC) to be filed in the notified trade by NCVT or a provisional certificate by NCVT / SCVT. - Candidate must fill their 10th & ITI marks on the portal in the qualification section. Without the educational qualification, the application will be rejected automatically. - No higher education beyond 10th & ITI is required at SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 at the Nagpur Division. Age Limit: - Candidate must be between 15 and 24 years of age as of May 19th, 2026. - Age relaxation is applicable as follows: 1. SC / ST - 5 years 2. OBC - 3 years 3. PWBD - 10 years 4. Ex-Serviceman - 10 years (plus 3 years if continuous service of 6 months) The age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST is subject to the submission of the latest caste certificate in the central format.
Application Process for SECR Apprentice ITI Govt. Jobs
- Applications will be only accepted through online portal at the official website through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
- The online portal will be open from May 19th to June 06th 2026.
- Candidate must fill 10th and ITI marks in the qualification section, if these details do not appear in the downloaded Excel file, candidature will be rejected.
- No need to fill any other higher qualification.
- A unique registration number will be issued to each applicant after submission of application form. Applicants are advised to save that number for future reference.
- Option for EWS/Ex-serviceman is not available on the portal. For such candidates, they can submit their application through their actual category and submit the physical copy to the office while document verification.
- The official notification of SECR Nagpur Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 does not mention any application fee for any category or applicants.
Selection Process for SECR Apprentice Vacancy
- 1
The selection process will be based on the merit list prepared for all the candidates.
- 2
The merit list will be based on the matriculation marks (minimum of 50%) and ITI marks.
- 3
Shortlisted candidates are subjected to document verification and must bring original documents and testimonials.
What are the Tie-Breaking Rules for Railway Apprentice Jobs?
- 1st Tie Break Rule: Candidate with older age shall be preferred. - 2nd Tie Break Rule: Candidate who passed matriculation earlier shall be considered first.
Important Instructions for Applicants of SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- After selection, requests to change the unit or devision will not be entertained.
- No accomodation will be provided to selected candidates, that arrangement must be done by the candidates only.
- No daily allowance, conveyance allowance or travel allowance will be paid to candidates called for document verification.
- The decision of the authority regarding the eligibility and selection will be final.
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