RRC SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: South Central Railway notification for 2,801 Act Apprentice vacancies under Apprentice Act 1961 is reaching its last date today. The recruitment drive covers various trades including Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Welder and Diesel Mechanic in 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 12 March 2026, will close on 11 April 2026.The notification, dated March 11, 2026, clarifies that the online application process will begin on March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM and close on April 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should apply through the official SCR website within the stipulated period and ensure the eligibility conditions before submitting.Application Window and Eligibility ConditionsApplicants must have passed SSC or Class 10 examination with minimum 50% aggregate marks along with ITI certificate in relevant trade recognized by NCVT or SCVT. Age limit as on 4 April 2026 is fixed between 15 and 24 years, with relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and ex-servicemen as per rules.Important Dates and Application FeeThe application fee for General, OBC and EWS candidates is Rs 100, while SC, ST, Women, Transgender and Persons with Benchmark Disability are exempted from payment. The application process started on 12 March 2026 at 5:00 PM and will be active till 11 April 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 distribution of tradeSelection is based on merit list prepared with equal weightage from SSC and ITI average marks, followed by document verification and medical examination. Vacancies cover all South Central Railway units like Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Welder, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter and others. Candidates from eligible districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh except certain regions, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh are eligible to apply online through official SCR website after completing registration with valid Aadhaar, mobile number and email verification. Candidates have to submit the applications through the official South Central Railway portal by filling the registration details, uploading the documents, paying the fee where applicable and submitting the form before the closing date, after which the merit list will be published for further stages of recruitment and no changes will be allowed after submission strictly as per official rules.
