The South East Central Railway (SECR) has announced the recruitment of 1003 Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act 1961. This initiative aims to provide training opportunities across various trades in the Raipur Division and Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur.
Post Name:
The recruitment is for the position of Apprentice across multiple trades, including:
- Carpenter
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Draftsman (Civil)
- Electrician
- Electronic Mechanic
- Fitter
- Machinist
- Painter
- Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Stenographer (English and Hindi)
- Diesel Mechanic
- Turner
- Welder
- Wireman
- Chemical Laboratory Assistant
- Digital Photographer
Form Submission Dates:
- Start Date: March 3, 2025
- End Date: April 2, 2025, until 23:59 hrs
Candidates must ensure they complete and submit their applications within this timeframe.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
The application fee can be paid online through various modes such as debit card, credit card, or internet banking.
Selection Process:
The selection process comprises:
- Merit List Preparation:
- Based on the average percentage of marks obtained in both the 10th class examination and ITI course.
- Equal weightage is given to both qualifications.
- Document Verification:
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents, including educational certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and medical fitness certificates.
There is no written examination or interview for this recruitment; selection is purely based on merit.
Exam Pattern:
As the selection is merit-based, there is no examination pattern applicable for this recruitment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Online Registration:
- Visit the official website: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Complete the registration process by providing necessary details.
- Application Form:
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal and educational information.
- Document Upload:
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including:
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Signature.
- Educational certificates (10th and ITI).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including:
- Fee Payment:
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Final Submission:
- Review the application form for any errors.
- Submit the application.
- Print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Ensure that the application is submitted before April 2, 2025, to avoid any last-minute issues.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed the 10th class examination under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Should possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit (as of March 3, 2025):
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 10 years
Candidates must ensure they meet these criteria before applying.
Vacancy Details:
The total of 1003 vacancies is distributed across various trades as follows:
- Raipur Division (734 posts):
- Carpenter: 38
- COPA: 100
- Draftsman (Civil): 11
- Electrician: 182
- Electronic Mechanic: 5
- Fitter: 208
- Machinist: 4