South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 2801 Act Apprentice Posts

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 notification released for 2801 Act Apprentice posts. Apply online from 12 March to 11 April 2026 at scr.indianrailways.gov.in for SCR Act Apprentice Training 2025-26.

South Central Railway has released the South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 notification for engagement of 2,801 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1962 in various trades like Fitter, Electrician, Welder, AC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic and more. Eligible 10th pass ITI candidates belonging to the notified districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh can apply online for SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26 from 12 March 2026 to 11 April 2026 through the RRC/SC page of scr.indianrailways.gov.in.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Notification PDF

Notification PDF for South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 is available on the RRC/SCR page of the South Central Railway website under the title “NOTIFICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF ACT APPRENTICES (2025-26) UNDER APPRENTICE ACT, 1961” with file number SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 dated 11.03.2026.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Vacancy Details 

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 - Important Dates

Eligibility criteria - South Central Railway Act Apprentice 2025-26

1) Educational qualification​

• 10th class/SSC passed under the 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.

• ITI certificate in the relevant notified trade from an institute recognised by NCVT/SCVT (trade-wise: AC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Industrial Electronics, Machinist, MMTM, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Painter, Welder).

• Candidate must possess the required qualification as of the date of online application submission.

• Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible for this Act Apprentice notification (covered under a separate scheme).

2) Age limit (as on 11.04.2026)​

• Minimum age: 15 years.

• Maximum age: 24 years.

Category-wise permissible date of birth range:

Relaxations included in the above ranges:

• SC/ST: +5 years.

• OBC-NCL: +3 years.

• PwBD: +10 years.

• Ex-Servicemen: +10 years up to the length of service in the Defence Forces (no extra relaxation for their children).

3) Residential / jurisdiction eligibility​
Candidates must reside in districts under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway and provide valid proof of residence. Eligible areas:

• Telangana: all districts.

• Andhra Pradesh: all districts except Manyam, Srikakulam, and Vizianagaram.

• Maharashtra: Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Chandrapur, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Nasik, Parbhani, Washim, Yavatmal.

• Karnataka: Balki, Bellari, Belgaum, Bidar, Gulbarga/Kalaburgi, Raichur, Yadgir.

• Tamil Nadu: Vellore.

• Madhya Pradesh: Burhanpur, Khandwa.

4) Category certificates (for reservation)​

• SC/ST: Central Government format caste certificate (Annexure-B).

• OBC-NCL: caste + NCL certificate (issued within 3 years) in Central format (Annexure-C) + self-declaration (Annexure-D).

• EWS: valid Income & Asset certificate (Annexure-E).

• PwBD: disability ≥40% in prescribed format (Annexure-G/H).

5) Salary/Stipend

• You will be given a stipend during the apprenticeship at the prescribed rates according to the instructions.

SCR Apprentice Selection Process 2025-26

• Merit List Basis: Selection for SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26 will be done purely on merit, by taking the average of percentage marks in 10th (minimum 50% aggregate) and ITI marks, giving equal weightage to both.

• No Exam / Interview: There will be no written test or viva-voce for South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26.

• Tie-breaking: If two candidates have the same aggregate percentage, the older candidate (higher age) will be preferred; if DOB is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be preferred.

• Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for DV, where all original certificates (education, ITI, caste, EWS, PwBD, ExSM, RDAT registration, and medical fitness) will be verified.

• Medical Fitness: Candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate from a government-authorised doctor (Gazetted, not below Asst. Surgeon) in the prescribed format at DV; without this, they will not be considered.

• Training & Stipend: Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training as per the Central Apprenticeship Council syllabus and receive a stipend at prescribed rates during training.

• No Job Guarantee: SCR apprenticeship 2025-26 provides training only; there is no guarantee of a regular railway job after completion of the apprenticeship.

South Central Railway Apprentice Application Form 2026

• Application Mode: Online only via RRC/SCR portal; no offline forms will be accepted.

• Application Dates: SCR Apprentice online form 2026 is available from 12 March 2026 (17:00 hrs) to 11 April 2026 (23:59 hrs).

• Fee: ₹100 for applicable categories; SC/ST, female/Transgender and PwBD candidates are exempt from fee payment.

• Multiple Trades: Candidates with ITI in more than one trade can submit a separate SCR Apprentice application 2026 for each trade.

• Communication: All updates regarding the SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26 application form, merit list and DV will be sent via registered email/SMS and uploaded on the RRC-SCR webpage only.

How to Apply for South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26

1. Visit the official South Central Railway website: https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in and go to About Us → RRC-SCR to open the ONLINE ACT APPRENTICE APPLICATION link.

2. Read the detailed SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26 notification carefully and ensure you belong to the eligible states/districts and possess the required 10th + ITI qualification.

3. Complete Registration: select state and district, upload address proof, enter a valid mobile number and email ID, create a password and verify OTPs sent to mobile and email.

4. Log in as a registered candidate and fill in personal details (name, DOB, category, etc.) and educational/technical details (10th marks, ITI trade, ITI marks, RDAT registration number).

5. Select your priority/preference of training units (Divisions/Workshops/Sheds) only for trades you are eligible for; options once submitted cannot be changed.

6. Upload a recent colour photograph (JPEG, ≤1 MB, not older than 3 months), signature image (≤1 MB) and required certificates (10th, ITI, RDAT form, caste, EWS, PwBD, ExSM, medical certificate) in PDF format (≤2 MB).

7. Ensure you have completed RDAT/NAPS registration at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and obtained a registration number before filling the SCR apprentice application.

8. Check all details in the Preview page carefully; after clicking Submit, no modifications will be allowed.

9. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through an online payment gateway (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) and generate an e-receipt.

10. Download/print the final submitted SCR Apprentice application form 2026 and keep it along with the fee receipt and uploaded documents for Document Verification.

SCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here

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South Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the starting date to apply for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

The starting date to apply is 12-03-2026.

Q2. What is the last application date for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

Last apply date is 11-04-2026.

Q3. What is the Eligibility to apply for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

10th Class with minimum 50% aggregate marks + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT).

Q4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

24 Years (as on 11-04-2026).

Q5. How many vacancies are being recruited by the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

Total 2801 Vacancies.

Q6. What is the application fee for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

₹100 (exempted for SC/ST, Female, Transgender & PwBD candidates).

Q7. Is there any written examination for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

No written test or viva voce. Selection is purely merit-based.

Q8. What is the stipend for the selected SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

Stipend paid at prescribed rates as per extant Railway Board instructions.

Q9. Can wards of railway employees apply for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

Yes, wards/dependents may apply online directly as per Pass Rules.

Q10. Where to register for RDAT before applying for the SCR Act Apprentice 2026?

On the official website www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in under NAPS.