South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2801 ITI Apprentice Posts

The South Central Railway has released a new notification for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 2801 ITI Apprentice vacancies are available for candidates who have completed 10th pass and ITI in relevant trades.

Eligible candidates from specified districts can apply online before the last date. Selection will be done purely on merit basis without any written examination.

This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, selection process, stipend, application fee, and how to apply online.

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South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	South Central Railway
Post Name	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	2801
Qualification	10th Pass + ITI
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Merit List
Application Start Date	12 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	11 April 2026
Official Website	scr.indianrailways.gov.in

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South Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026

A total of 2801 apprentice posts are available across multiple ITI trades.

Trade Wise Vacancy

Trade	Vacancies
Electrician	1258
Fitter	539
Welder	202
COPA	181
AC Mechanic	251
Diesel Mechanic	105
Electronic Mechanic	88
Machinist	54
Industrial Electronics	33
Carpenter	22
MMTM	24
Painter	32
Motor Mechanic	12

Electrician trade has the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Passed 10th / SSC with minimum 50% marks

• ITI Certificate in the relevant trade

• ITI must be from NCVT or SCVT recognized institute

Engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible.

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Age Limit

Candidates must be:

• Minimum Age: 15 Years

• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age will be calculated as on 11 April 2026.

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules

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Selection Process

Selection will be based on merit list.

The merit list will be prepared by calculating the average marks of:

• 10th Class marks

• ITI marks

Both marks will have equal weightage.

Important points:

• No written exam

• No interview

• Older candidate gets preference in case of tie

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Stipend During Apprenticeship

Selected candidates will receive monthly stipend as per Government apprenticeship rules during training.

The training will be conducted according to the standards of the Central Apprenticeship Council.

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Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹100
SC / ST	No Fee
Female Candidates	No Fee
PwBD Candidates	No Fee

Payment can be made through:

• Net Banking

• Debit Card

• Credit Card

• UPI

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Required Documents

Candidates need to upload the following documents:

• 10th marksheet

• ITI marksheet and certificate

• Aadhaar card

• Passport size photo

• Signature

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• EWS certificate (if applicable)

• Disability certificate (if applicable)

• RDAT registration form

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start	12 March 2026
Last Date to Apply	11 April 2026

Candidates are advised to apply before the last date to avoid server issues.

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How to Apply Online for South Central Railway Apprentice 2026

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of South Central Railway

2. Go to RRC-SCR Apprentice Recruitment section

3. Click on Online Act Apprentice Application

4. Register using mobile number and email ID

5. Fill personal and educational details

6. Upload photo, signature and documents

7. Pay the application fee (if applicable)

8. Submit the form and print the application

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Important Note for Candidates

• Only candidates from specified districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh can apply.

• Candidates must register on NAPS portal before submitting the application.

• Apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent railway job.

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Important Links

• Official Notification: Click here
• Official Website: Click here

Conclusion

The South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for ITI pass candidates to gain practical training in Indian Railways. With 2801 vacancies and no written exam, this recruitment offers a good chance for candidates to start their technical career.

Interested candidates should apply online before 11 April 2026.