SECR Act Apprentices Recruitment 2025: The South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur Division, has released a notification for the recruitment of 835 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 for the year 2025-26. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | February 25, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | March 25, 2025 (till 23:59 hrs) |
Vacancy Details (Trade-wise Distribution – 835 Posts)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination (10+2 system) or equivalent.
- Candidates must have completed ITI training in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
Age Limit (as of 25-03-2025)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC: 3 years; PWD/Ex-Servicemen: 10 years
Date of Birth Range (Inclusive of both dates)
| Category | Eligible DoB Range |
|---|---|
| UR | 25/03/2001 to 25/03/2010 |
| SC/ST | 25/03/1996 to 25/03/2010 |
| OBC | 25/03/1998 to 25/03/2010 |
| PWD/Ex-Servicemen | 25/03/1991 to 25/03/2010 |
Period of Apprenticeship & Stipend
- The training period for each Apprentice is 1 year.
- The stipend will be paid as per the State Government of Chhattisgarh.
- Training will be terminated upon completion of the apprenticeship period.
Selection Process
Merit-Based Selection: Selection will be based on a merit list prepared by considering:
- 50% weightage to Matriculation (10th) marks
- 50% weightage to ITI marks
Medical Examination
- Selected candidates must submit a medical certificate signed by a Government-authorized doctor (Assistant Surgeon or above) during document verification.
Contract Terms
- Selected candidates (or their guardians, if minors) must sign an apprenticeship contract with the employer.
- There is no guarantee of employment after the completion of training.
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only via https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Candidates must upload required documents, including:
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Candidates must produce original documents during verification.
Official Notification & Apply Online Links
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
