R.R.C. SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: : South Central Railway’s notification for the engagement of 2,801 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentice Act 1961 reaches its closing date today. The recruitment drive covers multiple trades, including Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Welder and Diesel Mechanic, across various SCR units. Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official Railway Recruitment Cell portal before 11:59 pm, as the online registration window, which opened on March 12, 2026, closes on April 11, 2026.The notification, dated March 11, 2026, specifies that the online application process begins on March 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm and closes on April 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Candidates must apply through the official SCR website within the stipulated period and ensure eligibility conditions before submission.Application window and eligibility conditionsApplicants must have passed SSC or Class 10 examination with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks along with ITI certificate in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT or SCVT. The age limit is set between 15 and 24 years as on April 4, 2026, with relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and Ex-servicemen as per rules.Important dates and application feesApplication fee for General, OBC and EWS candidates is 100 rupees, while SC, ST, female, transgender and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are exempted from payment. The application process opened on March 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm and will remain active until April 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Payment can be made through net banking, debit card, credit card or SBI UPI.• Read the official notification here• Direct link to apply onlineSelection process and trade distributionSelection is based on a merit list prepared from the average marks of SSC and ITI with equal weightage, followed by document verification and medical examination. Vacancies cover trades such as Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Welder, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter and others across South Central Railway units. Candidates from eligible districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh excluding specified areas, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh are eligible to apply online through the official SCR website after completing registration with valid Aadhaar, mobile number and email verification. Candidates must submit applications through the official South Central Railway portal by filling registration details, uploading documents, paying fee where applicable and submitting the form before the closing date, after which a merit list will be published for further recruitment stages and no changes will be allowed once submitted strictly as per official rules.
