South Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Recruitment :  Good new for Govt Jobs aspirants.The South Central Railway (SCR) has released a new recruitment notification for Act Apprentice posts in 2026. This recruitment is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed 10th class and ITI and want to start a career in the railway sector. Through this recruitment drive, the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of South Central Railway will fill 2801 apprentice vacancies in different trades such as Electrician, Fitter, Welder, COPA, AC Mechanic, and other technical fields.This is a training-based opportunity and candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the training period as per government rules. Those who are interested in railway jobs should carefully read the eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, and application procedure before applying.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026


South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Event

Date

Recruitment  Name

South Central Railway 2026

No.of vacancies

2801

Post Name

Apprentice

How to Apply

Online

Starts to apply online

12th-March-2026

Closing date

11th-April-2026

Official Website

https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in


South Central Railway Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details

The South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Railway Recruitment Cell. According to the notification, the organization is inviting online applications for 2801 Act Apprentice training posts in multiple trades. The application process is conducted online and candidates must submit their forms within the specified time period. This recruitment is aimed at providing technical training to eligible candidates under the Apprentices Act 1961.

Trade

Total

AC Mechanic

251

Carpenter

22

COPA

181

Diesel Mechanic

105

Electrician

1258

Electronic Mechanic

88

Fitter

539

Industrial Electronics

33

Machinist

54

MMTM

24

Motor Mechanic

12

Painter

32

Welder

202

TOTAL

2801


South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Education :
  • Candidate must passed 10th or its equivalent with minimum 50% marks from recognized organization.

  • Possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.

Age Limit:
  • Age should be 15-24 years. 
Age relaxation

BC

3 Years

SC/ST

5 Years

PWD

10 Years

Gen-PH

10 Years

BC-PH

13 Years

SC/ST-PH

15 Years




Application Fee and Payment

Candidate have to pay the fee through the Following ways :
  1.  Pay Through Credit / Debit card.
  2.  Net Banking.

Category

Fee

General/OBC

Rs.100/-

SC/ST/PWD/ Female

No Fee



South Central Railway ApprenticeRecruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event

Date

Notification Issue

11th-March 2026

Starts to apply online

12th-March 2026

Last date for Apply Online

11th-April 2026



How to Apply Online for South Central Railway Apprentice 2026

Before going to apply for South Central Railway Apprentice candidate must know the instructions carefully by visiting the official website .Eligible candidate should be apply online only ,there is no other mode to apply.Follow the step by step process to complete" Apply Online" successufuly

1.Visit the official Railway Recruitment Cell website.

2. Register using your email ID and mobile number.

3. Fill in the online application form with correct details.

4. Upload the required documents and photograph.

5. Pay the application fee if applicable.

6. Submit the application form and keep a printout for future reference.


South Central Railway Recruitment 2026 Selection Process


The selection process for SCR Apprentice recruitment generally includes:

1.Preparation of merit list based on 10th and ITI marks

2. Document Verification

3. Medical Examination

There is usually no written exam, and selection depends mainly on academic merit.


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Notification

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Website

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