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

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Job Description

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Secunderabad, has invited online applications for 2,801 Act Apprentice positions for the training year 2025-26. This is a “Merit-Based” selection with no written exam or interview.

Recruitment Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationSouth Central Railway (SCR)
Total Vacancies2,801 Posts
Application StartMarch 12, 2026
Last Date to ApplyApril 11, 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Selection ModeMerit List (10th % + ITI %)
Application Fee₹100 (General/OBC/EWS Male); Others: Exempted

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26

Recruitment NameSouth Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26
OrganizationSouth Central Railway (SCR), Railway Recruitment Cell, Secunderabad
Notification NumberNo. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 dated 11.03.2026
Post NameAct Apprentice (various trades under Apprentices Act, 1961)
Total Vacancies2801 Act Apprentice posts
TradesAC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Industrial Electronics, Machinist, MMTM, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Painter, Welder
Training UnitsWorkshops, Divisions and Sheds of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Personnel and S&T Departments under SCR (e.g., Lallaguda, Rayanapadu, Tirupati, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur, Nanded etc.)
Training YearApprenticeship Training Programme for the year 2025-26
Educational Qualification10th class (10+2 system) with minimum 50% aggregate marks and ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute
Age Limit15 to 24 years as on 11.04.2026 (upper age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules)
Selection ProcessMerit list based on average of 10th marks and ITI marks, no written test or viva-voce
Application ModeOnline only through RRC/SC webpage
Application Fee₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS males; No fee for SC/ST, female/Transgender and PwBD candidates
Official Websitehttps://scr.indianrailways.gov.in → About Us → RRC-SCR

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Educational Qualification:
    • 10th Class (SSC): Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
    • ITI Certificate: Must be in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized).
  2. Age Limit (as of 11.04.2026):
    • Minimum: 15 Years | Maximum: 24 Years.
    • Relaxations: SC/ST (+5 years), OBC (+3 years), PwBD/Ex-SM (+10 years).
  3. Mandatory Registration: Candidates must be registered on the NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) before applying.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Vacancy Details 

TradeTotal
AC Mechanic251
Carpenter22
COPA181
Diesel Mechanic105
Electrician1258
Electronic Mechanic88
Fitter539
Industrial Electronics33
Machinist54
MMTM24
Motor Mechanic12
Painter32
Welder202
TOTAL2801

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Important Dates

Notification Release Date11 March 2026
Online Application Start Date12 March 2026, 17:00 hrs
Last Date to Apply Online11 April 2026, 23:59 hrs
Cut-off Date for Age Calculation11 April 2026
SCR Apprentice Merit List & Document Verification DatesTo be notified on RRC/SCR website

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official SCR website: scr.indianrailways.gov.in.
  2. Navigate to About Us → RRC-SCR.
  3. Register using your mobile number and email.
  4. Priority Preference: You must select your preferred training units (e.g., Secunderabad, Vijayawada, Lallaguda Workshop).
  5. Upload documents (Photo, Signature, 10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate, Caste Certificate).
  6. Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit.
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