SECR Nagpur 1079 Apprentice Online Form 2026 2026
This notification announces the recruitment of 1079 Act Apprentice positions under South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division for the year 2026‑27.
Short Information
Organisation: South East Central Railway (SECR), Divisional Office, Personnel Department, Kingsway, Nagpur.
Total Vacancies: 1079 Act Apprentice posts.
Last Date to Apply: 18 June 2026 (till 23:59 hrs).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Payment Mode |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹0 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 |
| Payment modes | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act Apprentice | 1079 | 15–24 years (as on 19‑05‑2026) | Passed Matriculation or equivalent with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board and National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT, or Provisional Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
- Merit list based on Matriculation percentage + ITI marks
- Document verification
- Medical examination
How to Apply Online
- Apply online only through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal.
- Fill 10th and ITI marks carefully on the portal in the qualification section.
- Choose either Nagpur Division or Motibagh Workshop at the time of application.
- Save/note the unique registration number issued during online submission.
Required Documents
- Matriculation / 10th Standard Mark Sheet and Certificate (original)
- ITI National Trade Certificate (NTC) or Provisional Certificate from NCVT/SCVT
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PWBD certificate in central format (if applicable)
- Discharge Certificate (for Ex‑Servicemen) or Armed Forces serving certificate (for children of Armed Forces personnel)
- Disability Certificate issued by a competent authority (for PWBD candidates) as per Annexure III/IV/V/VI
- Medical Certificate at the time of joining in prescribed proforma (signed by a Government Authorized Gazetted Doctor, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of Central/State Hospital)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by South East Central Railway, Nagpur Division, for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 for the year 2026‑27. A total of 1,079 Act Apprentice slots are notified for various trades in Nagpur Division and Motibagh Workshop, purely for training purposes and not for regular railway employment.
How many vacancies are there in SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and how are they distributed?
There are 1,079 Act Apprentice vacancies in total, out of which 977 slots are in Nagpur Division (Establishment Code: E05202702695) and 102 slots are in Motibagh Workshop, Nagpur (Establishment Code: E05202702494). These seats are distributed trade‑wise and category‑wise among UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories, with separate provisions for PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen as per railway rules.
What are the important dates for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification (No. P/NGP/SAS/2024/16) is dated 18‑05‑2026, and the online application window on the Apprenticeship India (NAPS) portal is open from 19‑05‑2026 to 18‑06‑2026 up to 23:59 hrs. The dates for document verification and medical examination will be notified separately by SECR Nagpur through official channels.
What is the eligibility criteria (education and age) for SECR Nagpur Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation/10th class or its equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board and must possess an ITI National Trade Certificate in the relevant notified trade issued by NCVT, or a provisional certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT. The age of the applicant should be between 15 and 24 years as on 19‑05‑2026, with relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen, subject to valid central‑format certificates.
What is the selection process for SECR Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be done purely on the basis of a merit list prepared from the average of percentage marks obtained in Matriculation (with minimum 50% marks) and ITI in the relevant trade. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination, and only those who qualify both will be considered for final engagement as Act Apprentices.