The South Central Railway has released its latest official recruitment notification (Advt. No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26) to fill the 2801 Apprentice Posts. Candidates may get the details of On-line Application, Detailed Advertisement, General Instructions and apply Online on the official Web-site of the South Central Railway i.e. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/. The link for submission of On-line Application Form will remain active from 12.03.2026 to 11.04.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary work locations for these posts are All Over India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
SCR Current Notification 2026 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: South Central Railway |
| Notification No: SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 2801 Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 12.03.2026 |
| Last Date: 11.04.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Current SCR Job Openings:
- Trade Apprentice – 2801 Posts
Trade Wise Vacancies:
- AC Mechanic – 251 Posts
- Carpenter – 22 Posts
- COPA – 181 Posts
- Diesel Mechanic – 105 Posts
- Electrician – 1258 Posts
- Electronic Mechanic – 88 Posts
- Fitter – 539 Posts
- Industrial Electronics – 33 Posts
- Machinist – 54 Posts
- MMTM – 24 Posts
- Motor Mechanic – 12 Posts
- Painter – 32 Posts
- Welder – 202 Posts
SCR Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for SCR: (As on 11.04.2026)
- AC Mechanic – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Mechanic (R&AC) trade
- Carpenter – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Carpenter trade.
- COPA – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)” trade
- Diesel Mechanic – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Diesel Mechanic trade.
- Electrician – 10th/SSC Std with 50% (aggregate) marks + ITI Electrician trade.
- Electronic Mechanic – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Electronic Mechanic trade
- Fitter – 10th/SSC Std with 50% (aggregate) marks + ITI Fitter trade.
- Industrial Electronics – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Industrial Electronics trade
- Machinist – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Machinist trade.
- MMTM – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (MMTM) trade
- Motor Mechanic – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade
- Painter – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Painter trade.
- Welder – 10th/SSC with 50% (aggregate) marks plus ITI Welder trade.
Age Limit for SCR: (As on 11.04.2026)
- Candidates should be at least 15 years old and must not have completed 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- 5 Years for SC / ST
- 3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- By 10 Years for General (UR)
- By 13 Years for OBC (Non Creamy Layer)
- By 15 Years for SC / ST
Method of Selection for SCR:
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for SCR:
- For FemaleST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 12.03.2026 and 11.04.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the South Central Railway website http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening of online application portal: 12.03.2026
- Closing of online application portal: 11.04.2026
SCR Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of SCR: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for SCR: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for SCR: Click Here to Apply |
