RRC SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2801 Vacancies

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The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway (SCR) has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for the year 2026. 

This notification invites eligible candidates to apply for 2,801 Apprentice positions across various technical trades. This is a golden opportunity for ITI certificate holders looking to kickstart their careers with the Indian Railways.

Important Dates

Aspiring candidates should keep a close watch on the following timeline to ensure they don't miss out:

• Notification Date: March 11, 2026
• Application Start Date: March 12, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Last Date to Apply: April 11, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: April 11, 2026

Vacancy Details by Trade

The recruitment covers a wide range of technical disciplines. Below is the breakdown of the 2,801 available slots:

• Electrician -1,258
• Electronic Mechanic - 88
• Fitter - 539
• Machinist - 54
• AC Mechanic - 251
• Industrial Electronics - 33
• Welder - 202
• Painter - 32
• COPA - 181
• Carpenter - 22
• Diesel Mechanic - 105
• Others (MMTM, etc.) - 36

Educational Qualification

✅ Matriculation: Candidates must have passed the 10th class (SSC) or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.

✅ Technical: Must possess an ITI Certificate in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT or SCVT.

✅Note: Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are not eligible to apply under this specific notification.

Age Limit (as of April 11, 2026)

1️⃣ Minimum Age: 15 Years

2️⃣ Maximum Age: 24 Years (for UR/EWS)

3️⃣ Age Relaxation: * SC/ST: 5 years

4️⃣ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years

5️⃣ PwBD: 10 years

Selection Process

There is no written examination or viva-voce for this recruitment. The selection is purely merit-based:

• Merit List: Prepared by averaging the marks obtained in both 10th standard and ITI (50% weightage to each).
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification of original documents.
• Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to being found medically fit as per railway standards.

Application Fee

✔️ General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-

✔️ SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Nil (Exempted)

✔️ Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.

How to Apply

✅ Visit the official South Central Railway website: scr.indianrailways.gov.in.

✅ Navigate to the "About Us" section and click on "RRC-SCR".

✅ Click on the link for "Online Act Apprentice Application".

✅ Complete the registration by providing valid contact details and your Aadhaar number.

✅ Fill out the application form, upload the required scanned documents (Photo, Signature, Marksheets), and pay the fee.

✅ Print the final application form for future reference.

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