The Railway Recruitment Cell of South Central Railway has published the official notification for RRC SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 to fill act apprentice posts in different trades across railway workshops and divisions. There are about 2801 posts for the applicants who have completed the 10th class exams with at least a minimum of 50 percent marks and should also have an ITI certificate in a similar trade. The registration process has already started through their official website on 12/March/2026 at 17:00 which will remain open until 11/April/2026. The applicants who lie in the districts under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway are eligible to apply for these opportunities. Through the merit-based selection process the recruitment will be conducted where the applicants will be selected on the basis of their Class 10th exam score and ITI examination score. There will be no written examination or any kind of interview for the recruitment.
- 1 Overview of Recruitment:
- 2 Important Dates:
- 3 Post Details:
- 4 Eligibility Criteria:
- 5 Fee Details:
- 6 Process of Selection:
- 7 Steps for Application:
- 8 Frequently Asked Questions:
- 9 1- What is the total number of vacancies that are available for all the eligible applicants under the 2026 recruitment?
- 10 2- What is the due date for all the interested applicants to submit the registration form online for the recruitment of 2026?
- 11 3- What is the procedure for the selection of all the candidates for these apprentice opportunities under Recruitment 2026?
- 12 Important Links:
Overview of Recruitment:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Head | RRC SCR |
| Name of the Post | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2801 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Article Category | RECRUITMENT |
| Official Website | https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Important Dates:
The applicants are advised to note all the important details given below:
| Programme | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 12/March/2026 |
| Start Date | 12/March/2026 |
| Last Date | 11/April/2026 |
| Merit List Release | To be announced |
Post Details:
There are 2801 apprenticeship vacancies released by South Central Railway in different technical trades.
| Trade | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| AC Mechanic | 251 |
| Carpenter | 22 |
| COPA | 181 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 105 |
| Electrician | 1258 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 88 |
| Fitter | 541 |
| Industrial Electronics | 33 |
| Machinist | 54 |
| MMTM | 24 |
| Motor Mechanic | 12 |
| Painter | 32 |
| Welder | 202 |
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicants who are interested in apprenticeship training should meet all the eligibility criteria given below:
1. All the interested candidates should have passed the 10th class or SSC examination with at least 50 per cent marks.
2. The interested applicants must have an ITI certificate in a similar trade from any institute which should be recognised by the NCVT or SCVT.
3. The candidates who have an engineering degree and diploma are not eligible to apply for this apprenticeship event.
4. The interested candidates must be the locals of the areas that fall under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway.
5. All the interested candidates have to be at least the age of 15 years; the maximum age is 24 years.
6. The SC and ST candidates have 5 years of age relaxation and the OBC candidates have 3 years of age relaxation.
7. The PwBD candidates have age relaxation up to 10 years and the ex-servicemen also have some age relaxation according to the rules.
Fee Details:
The eligible applicants have to pay the registration fee while submitting the online application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General-OBC-EWS | ₹100 |
| SC-ST-PwBD-Women-Transgender | No Fee |
Process of Selection:
The recruitment process for these opportunities has no written exams.
1. The preparation of the merit list is based on scores which are obtained in 10th class and ITI.
2. The verification of documents of the selected applicants.
3. The final selection of the candidates will be based on the verification of eligibility.
Steps for Application:
- Go to the official website of South Central Railway https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/ – then go to the Railway Recruitment Cell section.
- Tap on the link for the online apprentice registration – then register using your valid email address and mobile number.
- After the registration- fill out the online application form with all the necessary personal and educational details.
- Upload all the required documents which include a photograph- signature and certificates; pay the registration fee through the online mode and submit the form.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1- What is the total number of vacancies that are available for all the eligible applicants under the 2026 recruitment?
Ans- There are 2801 positions for all the eligible or interested candidates that are available in the Recruitment 2026.
2- What is the due date for all the interested applicants to submit the registration form online for the recruitment of 2026?
Ans – The due date is 11/April/2026 for all the interested candidates to submit their online registration form under Recruitment 2026.
3- What is the procedure for the selection of all the candidates for these apprentice opportunities under Recruitment 2026?
Ans- The selection of all the candidates will be based on a merit list- which will be prepared from the scores obtained in the 10th class and ITI examinations.
Important Links:
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | RRC SCR Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF |
| Official Website | https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |