RRC SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 2801 Posts | Apply Online
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway (SCR) has released the official notification for the engagement of 2801 Act Apprentices for the training year 2025-26 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates from specified districts under SCR jurisdiction can apply online through the official website.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 12 March 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 April 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Merit List | To be announced |
Trade Wise & Community Wise Vacancy Break-up (SCR Apprentice 2025-26)
| S.No | Trade | SC (15%) | ST (7.5%) | OBC (27%) | EWS (10%) | UR | Total | PwBD (4%) | ExSM (3%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AC Mechanic | 38 | 19 | 67 | 25 | 102 | 251 | 10 | 8 |
| 2 | Carpenter | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | COPA | 27 | 14 | 49 | 18 | 73 | 181 | 7 | 5 |
| 4 | Diesel Mechanic | 16 | 8 | 28 | 10 | 43 | 105 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | Electrician | 189 | 95 | 339 | 124 | 511 | 1258 | 51 | 38 |
| 6 | Electronic Mechanic | 13 | 7 | 24 | 8 | 36 | 88 | 4 | 3 |
| 7 | Fitter | 81 | 40 | 146 | 53 | 219 | 539 | 22 | 16 |
| 8 | Industrial Electronics | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Machinist | 8 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 54 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | MMTM | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Motor Mechanic | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Painter | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Welder | 30 | 15 | 55 | 20 | 82 | 202 | 8 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 421 | 211 | 756 | 274 | 1139 | 2801 | 112 | 85 | |
Trade Wise & Department Wise Vacancy Break-up (SCR Apprentice 2025-26)
| S.No | Trade | Civil | Electrical | Mechanical | Personnel | S&T | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AC Mechanic | 0 | 234 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 251 |
| 2 | Carpenter | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 3 | COPA | 0 | 88 | 47 | 31 | 15 | 181 |
| 4 | Diesel Mechanic | 28 | 30 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| 5 | Electrician | 12 | 1127 | 107 | 0 | 12 | 1258 |
| 6 | Electronic Mechanic | 0 | 76 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 7 | Fitter | 54 | 221 | 248 | 0 | 16 | 539 |
| 8 | Industrial Electronics | 12 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 9 | Machinist | 0 | 25 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 54 |
| 10 | MMTM | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 11 | Motor Mechanic | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 12 | Painter | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 32 |
| 13 | Welder | 14 | 47 | 129 | 0 | 12 | 202 |
| TOTAL | 120 | 1882 | 693 | 31 | 75 | 2801 | |
DISCIPLINE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Passed 10th Class (Matriculation) or equivalent under 10+2 system
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate
- Must hold ITI Certificate in relevant trade
- ITI must be recognized by NCVT or SCVT
Trade Qualification Examples
| Trade | Qualification |
|---|---|
| AC Mechanic | 10th + ITI in Mechanic (R&AC) |
| Carpenter | 10th + ITI Carpenter |
| COPA | 10th + ITI COPA |
| Diesel Mechanic | 10th + ITI Diesel Mechanic |
| Electrician | 10th + ITI Electrician |
| Electronic Mechanic | 10th + ITI Electronic Mechanic |
| Fitter | 10th + ITI Fitter |
| Machinist | 10th + ITI Machinist |
| Painter | 10th + ITI Painter |
| Welder | 10th + ITI Welder |
Note: Engineering graduates or diploma holders are not eligible for this apprenticeship scheme.
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
- Candidates must have at least 50% aggregate marks in 10th class.
- ITI certificate in the relevant trade is mandatory.
AGE LIMIT
As on 11 April 2026
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 10 years (as per rules)
ELIGIBLE STATES / DISTRICTS
Candidates must belong to districts under SCR jurisdiction.
States Covered
- Telangana (All districts)
- Andhra Pradesh (Except Manyam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram)
- Maharashtra (selected districts)
- Karnataka (selected districts)
- Tamil Nadu (Vellore)
- Madhya Pradesh (Burhanpur & Khandwa)
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will be done purely on merit basis.
Steps:
- Merit list prepared from average marks of 10th and ITI
- Equal weightage to both marks
- No written exam
- No interview
- Document verification
Tie-breaking rule:
- Older candidate will get preference.
TRAINING & STIPEND
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training under Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Stipend will be paid as per government apprenticeship rules.
Note: Apprenticeship does not guarantee railway job after completion.
APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| Female Candidates | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
Payment Mode
- Net Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
MEDICAL FITNESS
Candidates must submit medical certificate issued by a government doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Applicants must upload:
- 10th Marksheet
- Date of Birth Proof
- ITI Certificate
- National Trade Certificate
- RDAT Registration Form
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- OBC NCL Certificate
- EWS Certificate
- Disability Certificate (PwBD)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
Original documents must be produced during document verification.
HOW TO APPLY
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of South Central Railway
- Click RRC-SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register with email ID and mobile number
- Fill personal and educational details
- Upload photo, signature, and documents
- Select training unit preference
- Pay application fee
- Submit and download application form

GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Applications must be submitted online only.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Candidates must provide correct information and documents.
- Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
- Selected candidates will be trained only in the allotted trade.
- No travel allowance will be paid for document verification.
FAQ: RRC SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Advertisement No. | SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 |
| Total Vacancies | 2801 |
| Job Type | Apprentice |
| Apply Date | 12 Mar 2026 — 11 Apr 2026 Live · 27 days left |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Office Address | Headquarters Office, Personnel Branch, 4th Floor, Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad- 500 003 |
