🚆 South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2801 Posts
The South Central Railway (SCR) has officially released the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Notification for 2801 vacancies. This is a great opportunity for 10th pass + ITI candidates to get apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 March 2026 to 11 April 2026 through the official website of Indian Railways.
📌 Overview
- Organization: South Central Railway (SCR)
- Post Name: Act Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 2801
- Application Mode: Online
- Training Year: 2025-26
- Job Location: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Release: 11 March 2026
- Start Date: 12 March 2026 (5 PM)
- Last Date: 11 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Age Cut-off Date: 11 April 2026
🧑🔧 Trade-wise Vacancy Details
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 1258 |
| Fitter | 539 |
| AC Mechanic | 251 |
| Welder | 202 |
| COPA | 181 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 105 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 88 |
| Machinist | 54 |
| Painter | 32 |
| Industrial Electronics | 33 |
| Carpenter | 22 |
| MMTM | 24 |
| Motor Mechanic | 12 |
| Total | 2801 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10th class (SSC) with at least 50% marks
- Must hold ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
- Qualification must be completed before applying
❌ Note: Engineering graduates/diploma holders are not eligible
🎯 Age Limit (as on 11 April 2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
👉 Age relaxation applicable as per government rules for:
- SC/ST
- OBC-NCL
- PwBD
- Ex-Servicemen
💰 Application Fee
- ₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS (Male)
- No Fee for:
- SC/ST
- Female candidates
- PwBD
- Transgender
📊 Selection Process
- Selection will be based on Merit List
- Merit calculated using:
- 10th Marks
- ITI Marks
- ❌ No written exam
- ❌ No interview
🏢 Training Locations
Apprentices will be trained in various units such as:
- Secunderabad
- Hyderabad
- Vijayawada
- Guntakal
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nanded
- Lallaguda Workshop
🌐 How to Apply
- Visit the official website:
👉 https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in - Go to RRC-SCR Recruitment Section
- Register with valid details
- Fill the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take printout
📄 Required Documents
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport size photo
- Signature