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

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

The South Central Railway (SCR) has released the official notification for South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 for engagement of 2801 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1962.

Candidates who have passed 10th class with ITI in relevant trades can apply online for apprenticeship training in various railway workshops, divisions and units under SCR.

The online application process started on March 12, 2026 (5:00 PM) and interested candidates can submit their application forms until April 11, 2026 (11:59 PM) through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) – South Central Railway portal.

The recruitment offers apprenticeship training in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, AC Mechanic, COPA and other technical trades.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

South Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Trades

The recruitment includes various technical trades for apprenticeship training under South Central Railway.

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Trades include:

• AC Mechanic
• Carpenter
• COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant)
• Diesel Mechanic
• Electrician
• Electronic Mechanic
• Fitter
• Industrial Electronics
• Machinist
• MMTM (Machinist Machine Tool Maintenance)
• Motor Mechanic Vehicle
• Painter
• Welder

Apprentices will receive training at various railway divisions, workshops and sheds including:

• Secunderabad
• Hyderabad
• Vijayawada
• Guntakal
• Guntur
• Nanded
• Tirupati
• Lallaguda
• Rayanapadu

These training units belong to Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Personnel and Signal & Telecommunication departments under South Central Railway.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must have:

• 10th Class / SSC under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• ITI Certificate in relevant trade from an institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT.

The required qualification must be possessed before submitting the online application.

Note: Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible for this apprenticeship notification.

Age Limit

Age will be calculated as on 11 April 2026.

• Minimum Age: 15 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation as per government rules.

Residential Eligibility

Candidates applying for SCR Apprenticeship must belong to districts under the jurisdiction of South Central Railway.

Eligible regions include:

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 and Yavatmal
Karnataka: Balki, Bellari, Belgaum, Bidar, Gulbarga (Kalaburgi), Raichur and Yadgir
Tamil Nadu: Vellore district
Madhya Pradesh: Burhanpur and Khandwa districts

Applicants must provide valid residence proof during the document verification process.

Category Certificates

Candidates claiming reservation must produce valid certificates in the prescribed format.

• SC/ST: Central Government caste certificate
• OBC-NCL: Valid caste certificate with non-creamy layer declaration
• EWS: Income and Asset Certificate
• PwBD: Disability certificate showing at least 40% disability

All certificates must be submitted in the prescribed format during document verification.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based purely on merit.

Merit List

• The merit list will be prepared based on average marks obtained in 10th class and ITI.
• Both qualifications will be given equal weightage.

No Written Exam

There will be no written test or interview for this recruitment.

Tie-Breaking Rule

If two candidates obtain the same marks:

1. Candidate with higher age will be preferred.
2. If age is also the same, the candidate who passed matriculation earlier will be given preference.

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, where they must produce original certificates.

Medical Fitness

Candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate issued by a government authorised doctor at the time of verification.

Training & Stipend

Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training according to the Central Apprenticeship Council syllabus.

During training, apprentices will receive stipend as per the prescribed government rates.

It is important to note that apprenticeship training does not guarantee a permanent railway job after completion.

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South Central Railway Apprentice Application Fee

The fee can be paid through online payment methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

How to Apply for South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following the steps below:

1. Visit the official website: https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Navigate to About Us → RRC-SCR section.
3. Click on the link “Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26”.
4. Complete the registration process by entering personal details and verifying OTP.
5. Log in and fill the application form with educational and technical details.
6. Select preferred training units and trades.
7. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, 10th certificate, ITI certificate and other relevant documents.
8. Pay the application fee (if applicable).
9. Submit the form and download the final application confirmation page.

Candidates are advised to keep a printed copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.