South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26: Golden Opportunity for 2,801 Act Apprentice Posts

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for South Central Railway Recruitment 2026

• As per the official notification, the trade-wise vacancy distribution for SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26 is as follows:

1. Educational Qualification

• Passed 10th class (SSC) with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
• Must possess ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
• Not Eligible: Engineering graduates/diploma holders (covered under separate schemes).

2. Age Limit (as on 11-04-2026)

• Minimum: 15 years
• Maximum: 24 years
• Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (+5 years), OBC-NCL (+3 years), PwBD (+10 years), Ex-Servicemen (+10 years).

3. Residential Eligibility

• Candidates must reside in districts under SCR jurisdiction: Telangana (all districts), Andhra Pradesh (except Manyam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram), Maharashtra (specific districts), Karnataka (specific districts), Tamil Nadu (Vellore), Madhya Pradesh (Burhanpur, Khandwa).

How to Apply Online for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website: scr.indianrailways.gov.in → About Us → RRC-SCR.
• Click on "Online Act Apprentice Application 2025-26" link.
• Register by selecting state/district, uploading address proof, and verifying OTP via mobile/email.
• Fill personal details, educational qualifications (10th & ITI marks), and RDAT registration number.
• Select preferred training units (Divisions/Workshops/Sheds) for eligible trades.
• Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates (PDF format ≤2 MB).
• Ensure RDAT/NAPS registration at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in is completed.
• Review application, submit, and pay fee (₹100 for UR/OBC/EWS males; exempt for SC/ST, females, PwBD).
• Download/print the submitted application form for future reference.

• scr.indianrailways.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

🎯 Selection Process

• Merit-Based: Selection is based on average percentage of 10th and ITI marks (equal weightage).
• No Written Exam/Interview: Direct merit list generation.
• Tie-Breaking: Older candidate preferred; if DOB same, earlier matriculation pass date considered.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates (education, ITI, caste, EWS, PwBD, ExSM, medical fitness).
• Medical Fitness: Certificate from government gazetted doctor (Asst. Surgeon or above) mandatory.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official PDF: Download Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.