South Central Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2,801
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination or its equivalent (under the 10+2 examination system) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board and must also possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institute recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 15 to 24 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- AC Mechanic – SCR 251 Vacancies
- Carpenter – SCR 22 Vacancies
- COMPUTER OPERATOR AND PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT (COPA) – SCR 181 Vacancies
- Diesel Mechanic – SCR 105 Vacancies
- Electrician – SCR 1258 Vacancies
- Electronic Mechanic – SCR 88 Vacancies
- Fitter – SCR 539 Vacancies
- Industrial Electronics – SCR 33 Vacancies
- Machinist – SCR 54 Vacancies
- MECHANIC MACHINE TOOL MAINTENANCE (MMTM) – SCR 24 Vacancies
- MOTOR MECHANIC VEHICLE (MMV) – SCR 12 Vacancies
- Painter – SCR 32 Vacancies
- Welder – SCR 202 Vacancies
South Central Railway (SCR) invites online applications for the engagement of 2,801 Act Apprentices for the 2025-26 training program. This government recruitment drive offers a valuable opportunity for eligible candidates residing in specified districts across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh. Candidates with 10th pass and ITI certificates in relevant trades can apply online for various positions, gaining practical experience and a stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- South Central Railway (SCR) is recruiting 2,801 Act Apprentices for the 2025-26 training program.
- Candidates with 10th pass and ITI certificates in notified trades are eligible to apply for these government jobs.
- The application process is entirely online, with a deadline of April 11, 2026.
- Apprentices will receive a stipend and valuable training experience in various railway establishments.
- Reservations are applicable for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories as per government norms.
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Additional Salary Information
Selected candidates will be paid a stipend during the apprenticeship at the prescribed rates as per extant instructions.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Merit list based on average of 10th Class/Matriculation marks (min 50% aggregate) and ITI examination marks, with equal weightage.
No written test or viva-voce.
Preference given to older candidates in case of tie in marks. If DOB also same, preference to candidate who passed 10th/Matriculation earlier.
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender: Nil
Reservation
4% reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in identified trades (1% each for VI, HI, LD, MD categories), adjusted within UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL categories.
3% reservation for Ex-Servicemen and children of serving soldiers/officers, adjusted within UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL categories.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, and 10 years for Ex-Servicemen (up to service rendered).
EWS reservation requires a valid Income and Asset Certificate. Non-compliance will result in consideration under UR category if eligible.
How to Apply
- Visit the South Central Railway (SCR) website at www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Click on the 'ONLINE ACT APPRENTICE APPLICATION' link.
- Read instructions, download detailed notification, and click on the registration link.
- Select state and district, upload address proof, enter mobile number and email ID, and create a password. Verify with OTPs.
- Fill in personal details, educational/technical qualifications, and upload a recent color photograph (JPEG, max 1 MB, not older than 3 months) and specimen signature (max 1 MB).
- Complete NAPS registration at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in to obtain a Registration Number and furnish it in the application.
- Upload required educational certificates and the RDAT registration form in PDF format (max 2 MB).
- Select priority/preference for Railway Establishments for training. Options selected are final.
- Preview the application to verify all details before final submission. Once submitted, data cannot be rectified.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or SBI UPI.
- Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selection is based on a merit list prepared by averaging the percentage marks obtained in the 10th Class/Matriculation examination (minimum 50% aggregate) and the ITI examination, with equal weightage to both. There will be no written test or viva-voce.
No, engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible to apply for apprenticeships under this notification, as they are covered under a separate apprenticeship scheme.
Candidates should be between 15 and 24 years of age as of April 11, 2026. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and Ex-Servicemen (10 years up to service rendered).
