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About South Central Railway Recruitment 2026

South Central Railway has announced the South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 for engagement of 2,801 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1962. This massive recruitment drive offers opportunities in various trades including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, AC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic and many more technical positions. Eligible candidates who have completed their 10th standard with ITI certification from notified districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh can apply for these prestigious railway apprenticeship positions. The recruitment notification number is SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 dated 11.03.2026 and the training programme is designed for the year 2025-26 across various workshops, divisions and sheds under South Central Railway.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment covers multiple technical trades including AC Mechanic, Carpenter, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Industrial Electronics, Machinist, Multi Media Technology and Management (MMTM), Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Painter, and Welder. These apprenticeship positions will be distributed across various training units including workshops, divisions and sheds of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Personnel and Signal & Telecommunication departments under South Central Railway jurisdiction covering locations like Lallaguda, Rayanapadu, Tirupati, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur, Nanded and other important railway centers.

Eligibility

Qualification

• 10th class pass under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks
• ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute
• Candidates must belong to notified districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh

Age Limit

• Min: 15 years
• Max: 24 years (as on 11.04.2026)
• Upper age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules

The educational qualification requires candidates to have successfully completed their matriculation with good academic performance and possess relevant ITI training certification. The age criteria is specifically calculated as on the last date of application submission, and reserved category candidates can avail age relaxation benefits as per central government norms for railway recruitment.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	12 March 2026
Last Date	11 April 2026
Training Programme Year	2025-26

Candidates must note that the online application process will remain active for exactly one month, providing sufficient time for eligible applicants to complete their registration and submit all required documents. The apprenticeship training programme is scheduled to commence for the academic year 2025-26, and selected candidates will undergo comprehensive technical training in their respective trades.

Selection Process

The selection process for South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is based on merit list preparation. There will be no written examination or viva-voce interview for this recruitment. The merit list will be prepared based on the average of 10th class marks and ITI marks obtained by the candidates. This transparent and straightforward selection methodology ensures that candidates with strong academic foundation and technical training background get preference for apprenticeship positions. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical fitness as per railway standards.

Application Fee

The application fee structure is designed to provide relief to reserved categories and economically weaker sections. General category, OBC and EWS male candidates need to pay ₹100 as application fee. However, SC/ST candidates, female candidates, transgender applicants and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from paying any application fee. The fee payment can be made through online mode using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI payment methods.

How to Apply

1. Visit official website: scr.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Navigate to About Us section and click on RRC-SCR
3. Find the South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 notification
4. Read the official notification carefully and check eligibility criteria
5. Click on Apply Online link and register with valid mobile number and email ID
6. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and contact details
7. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, 10th certificate and ITI certificate
8. Pay application fee if applicable through online payment gateway
9. Submit the completed application form and take printout for future reference
10. Ensure submission before the last date of 11 April 2026

Candidates are advised to keep all their certificates and documents ready before starting the online application process. The application form must be filled carefully as no corrections will be allowed after final submission. It is recommended to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Required Documents

Candidates need to arrange the following documents for successful application submission: recent passport size photograph, signature sample, 10th standard mark sheet and certificate, ITI certificate and mark sheet from recognized institute, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate proving residence in notified districts, and Aadhar card for identity verification. All documents should be scanned in prescribed format and size as mentioned in the official notification.

Training Details

Selected apprentices will undergo comprehensive training in their respective trades across various South Central Railway units. The training programme is designed to provide practical knowledge and hands-on experience in railway operations, maintenance and technical procedures. Apprentices will be assigned to workshops, divisions and sheds of different departments including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Personnel and Signal & Telecommunication based on their trade specialization and training requirements.

Important Links

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates, clarifications and important announcements related to this recruitment. All communication regarding application status, merit list publication and further selection process will be made available through the official RRC-SCR webpage.

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