The South Central Railway (SCR) has notified that the application deadline for RRC SCR apprentice recruitment 2026 will be today, April 11, 2026. The candidates applying for 2,801 Act Apprentice posts are advised to complete their registration on the official portal before 11:59 pm. The recruitment is being carried out under the Apprentice Act, 1961, to fill vacancies in various units of South Central Railway across several trades.
What is RRC SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of South Central Railway is conducting the recruitment drive for engaging apprentices in various trades. There are a total of 2,801 vacancies, which include electrician, fitter, COPA, welder, diesel mechanic and carpenter.
The positions are available in various divisions and workshops under SCR. The online application process was launched on March 12, 2026, after official notification was issued a day earlier.
What is the last date to apply for RRC SCR Apprentice 2026
The RRC SCR apprentice recruitment will close on April 11, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The candidates who have not applied yet are advised to complete the process as soon as possible.
It has been made very clear by the commission that no applications will be accepted after the deadline and there will be no extension of the application deadline.
What is the eligibility for SCR Apprentice recruitment
Candidates looking to apply for the recruitment must have passed Class 10 (SSC) with a minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate marks. Candidates must possess an ITI certificate in the designated trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
Candidates have to be between 15 and 24 years of age as of April 4, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen as per government norms.
What is the application fee and payment mode
The application fee of Rs 100 has to be paid by the General, OBC and EWS category candidates. But SC, ST, female, transgender and PwBD category candidates are exempt from paying the fee. The fee can be paid using online payment modes such as net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
How are candidates selected for RRC SCR Apprentice
There will not be any written examination for the selection of candidates. The candidates will be selected based on a merit list. The merit list will be prepared by averaging the Class 10 and ITI marks with equal weightage.
The candidates who are shortlisted through the procedure will be called for document verification and medical examination before their final selection.
Who can apply for SCR Apprentice posts
The candidates belonging to specific districts are allowed to apply for the posts. These districts include all the districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh (except Kurnool, Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Annamayya, Kakinada, Kadapa, Annamayya, Guntur and Kadapa), Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
The candidates have to fill the application form with correct details and be sure about their conditions of eligibility.
What should candidates do before deadline
The candidates who have not applied yet should go to the official South Central Railway website and register as soon as possible. The candidates should upload all the necessary documents, double-check their details and submit the application before the deadline.
Once it is submitted, the application form can not be altered. The next stage of the process is the merit list, which is expected to be published within the next few weeks.
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