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

South Central Railway (SCR), Railway Recruitment Cell, Secunderabad has officially released the Act Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2025-26 under Notification No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 dated 11 March 2026 for the engagement of 2,801 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1962.

Vacancies have been announced across 13 trades including Electrician, Fitter, Welder, AC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electronic Mechanic, Machinist, MMTM, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Painter, and Industrial Electronics across various Workshops, Divisions, and Sheds of South Central Railway.

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 (17:00 hrs) to 11 April 2026 (23:59 hrs) through the RRC/SCR page of the official website scr.indianrailways.gov.in.

Important: This is an Apprenticeship Training Programme only. Engagement as Act Apprentice under SCR does not guarantee any regular railway employment after completion of training.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Overview

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Notification PDF

All candidates must download and carefully read the official SCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Notification PDF before applying. The notification contains complete details about trade-wise vacancies, eligibility conditions, residential jurisdiction, age limit, stipend, selection process, document requirements, and online application instructions.

Download SCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Official Notification PDF (Link available in the Important Links section)

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Important Dates

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Trade-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 2,801 vacancies have been announced across 13 trades under SCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26. The complete trade-wise vacancy breakdown is as follows:

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 10th / SSC under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• Candidates must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant notified trade from an institute recognized by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) or SCVT (State Council for Vocational Training).
• Candidates must possess the required qualification as on the date of online application submission.
• Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible for this Act Apprentice notification — they are covered under a separate apprenticeship scheme.

2. Age Limit (as on 11 April 2026)

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years

Category-wise Date of Birth Range:

Age Relaxation Summary:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 10 years (up to length of defence service; no additional relaxation for their children)

3. Residential / Jurisdiction Eligibility

Candidates must reside in districts falling under South Central Railway jurisdiction and must provide valid proof of residence. Eligible districts are:

• 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 Certificate Requirements

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Application Fee

Fee must be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI via the payment gateway integrated with the application portal. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Stipend

Selected candidates will receive a stipend during the apprenticeship training period at rates prescribed as per extant instructions under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The exact stipend rates will be as specified in the official notification and Central Apprenticeship Council guidelines.

Note: There is no guarantee of regular railway employment after completion of the SCR Apprenticeship Training Programme.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Selection Process

1. Merit-Based Selection (No Written Test / Interview) Selection for SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26 is purely based on merit. The merit list will be prepared by taking the average of percentage marks in Class 10th and ITI, giving equal weightage to both.

• Class 10th minimum requirement: 50% aggregate marks
• Both 10th and ITI marks are given equal (50:50) weightage

2. Tie-Breaking Rule If two candidates have the same average percentage:

• The older candidate (higher age) will be preferred.
• If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be preferred.

3. Document Verification (DV) Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification where all original certificates must be produced, including:

• Educational certificates (10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate)
• RDAT / NAPS Registration Certificate
• Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a government-authorized Gazetted doctor (not below Assistant Surgeon rank)

 Candidates without a valid medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format will not be considered at Document Verification.

4. Training Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training as per the Central Apprenticeship Council syllabus at designated Workshops, Divisions, and Sheds of South Central Railway across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh.

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

Applications must be submitted through online mode only. No offline forms will be accepted. Follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official website – Go to scr.indianrailways.gov.in → About Us → RRC-SCR and click on the Online Act Apprentice Application link.
2. Read the notification – Download and thoroughly read the official notification PDF before proceeding to ensure you meet all eligibility and residential jurisdiction requirements.
3. Complete RDAT/NAPS Registration – Before filling the application, ensure you have completed registration at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and obtained your RDAT / NAPS registration number, as this is mandatory.
4. Register on the portal – Select your state and district, upload address proof, enter your valid mobile number and email ID, create a password, and verify the OTPs sent to your mobile and email.
5. Fill the application form – Log in and carefully fill in all personal details (name, date of birth, category) and educational/technical details (10th marks, ITI trade, ITI marks, RDAT registration number).
6. Select training unit preference – Select your priority/preference of training units (Divisions/Workshops/Sheds) for the eligible trade only. Preferences once submitted cannot be changed.
7. Upload required documents – Upload the following in the prescribed format and size:
   • Recent colour photograph (JPEG, max 1 MB, not older than 3 months)
   • Signature (JPEG, max 1 MB)
   • 10th Marksheet and Certificate (PDF, max 2 MB)
   • ITI Certificate (PDF, max 2 MB)
   • RDAT/NAPS Registration Form (PDF)
   • Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable, PDF)
   • Medical Fitness Certificate in prescribed format (PDF)
   • Address proof (PDF)
8. Preview and verify – Check all details carefully on the Preview page. After clicking Submit, no modifications will be allowed.
9. Pay the application fee – Pay Rs. 100/- (if applicable) through the online payment gateway using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Generate and save the e-receipt.
10. Download and print – Download and print the final submitted application form along with the fee receipt and keep them safely for Document Verification.Candidates with ITI in more than one trade may submit separate applications for each eligible trade. Last date: 11 April 2026 (23:59 hrs).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is South Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? South Central Railway (SCR), Railway Recruitment Cell, Secunderabad has released an official notification for the engagement of 2,801 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the training year 2025-26. Eligible 10th pass + ITI candidates from notified districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh can apply online from 12 March to 11 April 2026 at scr.indianrailways.gov.in.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in SCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? A total of 2,801 vacancies have been announced across 13 trades including Electrician (1,258), Fitter (539), Welder (202), AC Mechanic (251), COPA (181), Diesel Mechanic (105), and others.

Q3. Which trades are available in SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? The following 13 trades are available — AC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Industrial Electronics, Machinist, MMTM, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Painter, and Welder.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? Candidates must have passed Class 10th / SSC with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant notified trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute. Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible for this notification.

Q5. What is the age limit for SCR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? The age limit is 15 to 24 years as on 11 April 2026. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, and 10 years (up to length of defence service) for Ex-Servicemen is applicable as per rules.

Q6. Can candidates from all states apply for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? No. Only candidates residing in districts falling under South Central Railway’s jurisdiction in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh (except Manyam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram), selected districts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu (Vellore), and Madhya Pradesh (Burhanpur, Khandwa) are eligible. Valid address/residence proof is mandatory.

Q7. What is the selection process for SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26? Selection is based purely on merit — the average of percentage marks in Class 10th and ITI (equal 50:50 weightage). There is no written examination or interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate from a government-authorized doctor.

Q8. What is the application fee for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? The application fee is Rs. 100/- for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates. SC/ST, Female, Transgender, and PwBD candidates are exempted from fee payment. Fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

Q9. Is RDAT/NAPS registration mandatory for SCR Apprentice 2025-26? Yes. Candidates must complete their registration on www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and obtain their RDAT/NAPS registration number before filling the SCR Apprentice application form. This registration number is mandatory for the application.

Q10. Can I apply for more than one trade in SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26? Yes. Candidates who hold ITI certificates in more than one eligible trade can submit separate applications for each trade. A separate application fee (if applicable) must also be paid for each application.

Q11. What documents are required for SCR Act Apprentice Document Verification? Candidates must produce original documents including 10th Marksheet and Certificate, ITI Certificate, RDAT/NAPS Registration Certificate, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable), Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (if applicable), address proof, and a Medical Fitness Certificate from a government-authorized Gazetted doctor (not below Assistant Surgeon). Candidates without the medical certificate will not be considered.

Q12. Will I get a permanent railway job after completing SCR Apprenticeship? No. SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26 is a training programme only under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee any regular employment in South Central Railway or any other railway organization. However, having an apprenticeship certificate from Indian Railways is a valuable credential that can be useful in future government and private sector job applications.

Q13. What stipend will I receive during SCR Apprenticeship Training? Selected candidates will receive a stipend at prescribed rates as per Central Apprenticeship Council guidelines and extant instructions under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The exact stipend amount for each trade and year of training will be as specified in the official notification.

Q14. Where will the apprenticeship training be conducted? Training will be conducted at Workshops, Divisions, and Sheds of South Central Railway across various training units including Lallaguda, Rayanapadu, Tirupati, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur, Nanded, and others under the Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Personnel, and S&T Departments of SCR.

Q15. Can I change my training unit preference after submitting the application? No. Training unit preferences once submitted cannot be changed or modified under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully select and verify their preferred training unit/division/workshop before clicking Submit on the application form.

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