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South East Central Railway invites online applications for Railway Recruitment Cell Raipur Apprentices across 1644 vacancies. Applications open 05 May 2026 and close on 04 June 2026. Candidates must be 15-24 years old and meet ITI/10th qualification criteria as specified.
Selection will be based on merit, document verification, and medical fitness. Apprenticeship training under DRM Office, Raipur Division offers hands-on exposure in multiple trades and adherence to Railway Apprenticeship rules.
South East Central Railway has released an official notification for the recruitment of Railway Recruitment Cell Raipur Apprentices posts. This recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 1,644 vacancies. The online application process has started from 05 May 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their application forms till 04 June 2026. The minimum age required is 15 years, while the maximum age limit is 24 years as on 05 May 2026. Candidates are advised to check the complete details of Railway RRC SECR Apprentices Recruitment 2026 given below.
Commission South East Central Railway
Post Railway Recruitment Cell Raipur Apprentices
Total Vacancy 1644
Application Fee
Age
Age Relaxation Different As Per The Post
Selection Process
Sl. No.
Trade
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
1 Welder 105 26 72 39 20 262
2 Turner 11 3 8 4 2 28
3 Fitter 162 41 112 61 30 406
4 Electrician 134 34 93 51 25 337
5 Stenographer (Hindi) 4 1 3 1 1 10
6 Stenographer (English) 4 1 3 2 1 11
7 Health & Sanitary Inspector 10 2 7 4 2 25
8 COPA 33 8 22 12 6 81
9 Machinist 6 1 4 2 1 14
10 Mechanic Diesel 38 10 27 15 7 97
11 Mech. Refrig. & Air Cond. 10 3 7 4 2 26
12 Blacksmith 1 0 1 0 0 2
13 Hammerman 1 0 0 0 0 1
14 Mason 1 0 1 0 0 2
15 Pipe Line Fitter 1 0 1 0 0 2
16 Carpenter 2 1 2 1 0 6
17 Painter 2 1 2 1 0 6
18 Electronics Mechanic 18 5 13 7 4 47
Total 543 137 378 204 101 1363
Sl. No.
Trade
UR
EWS
OBC
SC
ST
Total
1 Fitter 44 11 30 17 8 110
2 Welder 44 11 30 17 8 110
3 Machinist 7 2 5 3 1 18
4 Turner 6 2 4 2 1 15
5 Electrician 7 2 5 3 1 18
6 COPA 3 1 2 1 1 8
7 Stenographer (English) 1 0 0 0 0 1
8 Stenographer (Hindi) 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 113 29 76 43 20 281
Category
Vacancy
DRM Office, Raipur Division 1,363
Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur 281
Total Vacancy 1,644
Criteria
Details
Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks Candidates must have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks in Class 10th.
Technical Qualification Candidates must have passed ITI Course in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
Qualification Status Candidates must have already passed the required educational qualification on the date of notification release.
Not Eligible Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination or those whose results are awaited are not eligible to apply.
Stage
Selection Process
Details
1 Merit List Preparation The merit list will be prepared by taking the average percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination, giving equal weightage to both qualifications as per Railway Establishment Rule 201/2017.
2 Document Verification Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification to verify educational qualifications, identity proof, category certificates, and other required documents.
3 Medical Examination Candidates who clear document verification must undergo a prescribed medical examination to confirm fitness for apprenticeship training.
4 Final Selection Final selection will be made based on merit, successful document verification, and medical fitness.