SECR Apprentice Recruitment 2025: It is not easy to find a proper government job opening, but South East Central Railway has simplified the task for budding candidates by initiating more than a thousand apprentice vacancies. If you are willing to start your railway career and possess minimum qualifications, now is the best opportunity to apply until registrations close. It is a perfect chance for 10th pass candidates with ITI qualification.
SECR Apprentice 2025 Vacancy Details
South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur Division, has published an official notification calling for applications against 1007 apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Vacancies are in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Stenographer, Machinist, Turner, Wireman, Plumber, and others. The vacancy is open only to candidates who have cleared Class 10 and possess an appropriate ITI certificate in the trade they are applying for.
Important Dates and Application Process
The online application process for SECR Apprentice recruitment has started on 2 April 2025 and will remain open until 1 May 2025. Online applications can be submitted through the official website www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. There will be no written test. The process will be through a merit list drawn from marks scored in Class 10 and ITI. No application fee is to be paid, so the process is absolutely free for the applicants.
Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria
Applicants’ age should range between 15 to 24 years as on 2 April 2025. Candidates in reserved categories shall get age relaxation as per rules of the government. Candidates, who have cleared Class 10 with the 10+2 pattern and also have an ITI certificate related to the desired trade, alone can apply for it. Applicants also need to ascertain that they are medically sound as per apprentice requirements.
Training Duration and Benefits
Shortlisted apprentices will be given one-year training. They will be paid a stipend in accordance with the norms of apprenticeship. This recruitment is not a guarantee for a permanent posting after training but gives industry-level experience in Indian Railways that increases future employment prospects manifold.
How to Prepare for Railway Apprenticeship
Candidates can improve prospects by studying fundamental concepts from their ITI trade, refreshing Class 10 topics, and studying about Indian Railways operations. Having documents ready, i.e., educational certificates and identification, will ease the application process.
