🔔 Overview
- Exam/Recruitment Name: South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Conducting Body: South Central Railway
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 12 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 April 2026 |
📌 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed 10th (SSC) with minimum 50% marks
- Must have ITI certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
Nationality / Domicile
- Candidates must belong to districts under South Central Railway jurisdiction
Other Requirements
- Aadhaar number required
- Valid mobile number & email
- RDAT/NAPS registration mandatory
📊 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 2801 Posts
Category-wise Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 1139 |
| SC | 421 |
| ST | 211 |
| OBC | 756 |
| EWS | 274 |
| Total | 2801 |
(As per trade-wise summary table on page 4)
Trade-wise Major Vacancies
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 1258 |
| Fitter | 539 |
| Welder | 202 |
| COPA | 181 |
| AC Mechanic | 251 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 105 |
| Others | Remaining |
(Detailed table available on page 3–4 of notification)
💰 Pay Scale
- Stipend will be paid as per Apprenticeship Rules and Railway norms
📚 Exam Scheme
Selection Process
- No written exam
- No interview
Selection Method
- Merit list based on:
- 10th marks
- ITI marks (equal weightage)
Tie-Breaker
- Older candidate preferred
- If same DOB → earlier pass candidate selected
📝 Application Process
Follow these steps:
- Visit official website
- Click on “Act Apprentice Application 2026”
- Register with mobile & email
- Fill personal & educational details
- Upload documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates)
- Select training units preference
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download application form
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | No Fee |
📌 Key Instructions for Candidates
- Apply only through online mode
- Ensure correct trade selection
- Upload clear photo & documents
- No modification after submission
- Keep registration details safe
- Selection is purely merit-based
- No guarantee of railway job after training
- Training slots may change as per requirement
🎯 Selection Process Summary
- Merit List (10th + ITI marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness