Organization: South East Central Railway (SECR), Raipur Division
Post Exam Name: Apprentice (Trade Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961)
Notification No.: E/PB/R/Rectt/Act Appr./01/2025–26 (Dated: 03 March 2025)
Total Vacancies: 1003 Posts
- DRM Office, Raipur Division – 734 Posts
- Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur – 269 Posts
Official Website: secr.indianrailways.gov.in
Apply Online: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start Date: 03 March 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 02 April 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 02 April 2025
- Provisional Merit List Released: 10 July 2025
- Final Merit List Released: 02 August 2025
- Document Verification & Medical Exam: Schedule to be announced
- Exam Date / Admit Card (if applicable): Notify Soon
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹0/-
- SC / ST / Female Candidates: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet
Vacancy Details:
1. DRM Office, Raipur Division – 734 Posts
- Fitter – 188
- Electrician – 199
- Welder – 185
- Other Trades: Machinist, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Electronics Mechanic, Turner, Stenographer, Carpenter, Painter, etc.
2. Wagon Repair Shop, Raipur – 269 Posts
- Fitter – 110
- Welder – 110
- Electrician – 14
- Other Trades: COPA, Turner, Machinist, Stenographer
Total Posts: 1003
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- 10th Class (Matric) pass under 10+2 system with minimum 50% marks
- ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
- Both qualifications must be completed before 03 March 2025
- Age Limit (as on 03 March 2025):
- Minimum: 15 Years
- Maximum: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Years, OBC – 3 Years, PwBD & Ex-Servicemen – 10 Years
Selection Process:
- Merit-Based Selection: Average of 10th & ITI marks (equal weightage)
- No Written Exam or Interview
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for:
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection after successful DV & Medical Fitness
Apprenticeship Details:
- Training Period: 1 Year
- Stipend: As per Railway Board rules
- Note: Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment
Exam Pattern (If Conducted in Future):
- General Science – 25 Questions / 25 Marks
- Mathematics – 25 Questions / 25 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning – 30 Questions / 30 Marks
- General Awareness & Current Affairs – 20 Questions / 20 Marks
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for wrong answer
How to Check SECR Raipur Apprentice Final Merit List 2025:
- Visit the SECR RRC Official Website.
- Open the Provisional / Final Merit List 2025–26 link.
- Choose Raipur Division / Wagon Repair Shop list if applicable.
- Download the PDF Merit List.
- Search for your Roll Number using Ctrl + F.
- Verify Trade, Marks, and Category.
- Save and take a printout for Document Verification (DV).
Documents Required for Form Filling & DV:
- Recent passport-size photograph & scanned signature
- Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate
- ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate
- Caste / Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD / Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile / Income Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card or other valid ID proof
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
Important Instructions:
- Apply online only through the official apprenticeship portal
- Upload all scanned documents as per specifications
- Incomplete / false / incorrect forms will be rejected
- Keep a print copy of the submitted application for future use
Helpline & Office Address:
- Helpline Number: 7024149242 (Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
- Sr. Divisional Personnel Officer, DRM Office Complex, Near Waltiar Gate, Raipur (C.G.), PIN – 492008
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