The South Central Railway has released an official notification for 2,801 Apprentice vacancies. Candidates who have completed 10th pass along with ITI qualification are eligible to apply. The selection will be purely merit-based with no written exam. Check eligibility, important dates, and apply before the last date.
South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | South Central Railway |
| Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2801 |
| Qualification | 10th / ITI |
| Place of Posting | All Over India |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 12.03.2026 |
| Last Date | 11.04.2026 |
South Central Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Trade Wise
| Trade | Vacancies |
| Electrician | 1258 |
| Fitter | 539 |
| AC Mechanic | 251 |
| Welder | 202 |
| COPA | 181 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 105 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 88 |
| Machinist | 54 |
| Industrial Electronics | 33 |
| Painter | 32 |
| MMTM | 24 |
| Carpenter | 22 |
| Motor Mechanic | 12 |
| Total | 2801 |
South Central Railway Apprentice Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
10th Pass (SSC) with minimum 50% marks + ITI certificate in relevant trade from a recognized board/ institute.
Age Limit:
- 15 to 24 years (as on 11.04.2026)
Age Relaxation (as per govt rules):
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- PwBD (UR): +10 years
- PwBD (OBC): +13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
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Selection Process
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee
- Women / SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD – No Fee
- Other Candidates – Rs.100/-
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Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 12.03.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11.04.2026 |
How to Apply for South Central Railway Apprentice 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application through the official website of South Central Railway https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/ before the last date.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, including educational qualification, age limit, and trade requirements.
South Central Railway Apprentice Notification & Apply Link
- SCR Apprentice Notification PDF – Click here
- SCR Apprentice Online Application – Click here
- Official Website – http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/