South East Central Railway Invites Applications To Fill Over 700 Apprentice Positions

The Indian Railways’ South East Central Railway zone’s (SECR) Bilaspur division has announced the availability of over 700 apprentice positions. The deadline for applications is April 12, 2024. These one-year apprenticeships are being offered by the Apprenticeship Act of 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules of 1962.

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Carpenter: 38

Cup: 100

Draftsman (Civil): 10

Electrician: 137

Electrician (Mechanical): 5

Fitter: 187

Machinist: 4

Painter: 42

Plumber: 25

Mechanic (Refrigerator): 15

SMW: 4

Steno English: 27

Steno Hindi: 19

Diesel Mechanic: 12

Turner: 4

Welder: 18

Wireman: 80

Chemical Lab Assistant: 4

Digital Photographer: 2

To be eligible for an apprenticeship with the South East-Central Railway, candidates must have completed 10th or 12th grade and hold an ITI certification in the relevant trade.

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and no more than 24 years old. However, there are age relaxations available: SC/ST candidates can receive up to 5 years of relaxation, OBC candidates up to 3 years, and ex-servicemen and individuals with disabilities up to 10 years of relaxation.

The Railway recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 733 Apprentice positions. The distribution of vacancies by category includes 296 for the unreserved or general category, 74 for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), 197 for the Other Backward Classes (OBC), 113 for the Scheduled Castes (SC), and 53 for the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Selection for the apprenticeship will depend equally on the scores achieved in both 10th grade and ITI. Applicants must have attained a minimum of 50% marks in their 10th-grade exams.

SECR Recruitment 2024: How to Apply

Step 1: Visit South East Central Railway’s official website.

Step 2: Go to the “Recruitment” or “Career” section on the homepage.

Step 3: Look for the notification on SECR Recruitment 2024 for Apprentices and click on it.

Step 4: Read the notification carefully and understand the eligibility criteria and job requirements.

Step 5: To proceed, click on the “Apply Online” link.

Step 6: Fill in all the essential details such as personal information, educational qualifications, and work experience.

Step 7: Upload the compulsory scanned documents as mentioned in the application form.

Step 8: Cross-check the information entered and submit the form as instructed.