Railway recruitment
South Central Railway Announces 2801 Apprentice Vacancies; Apply by April 11
Summary
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website — scr.indianrailways.gov.in — on or before April 11, 2026
Selection for training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 will be based on a merit list, prepared by taking the average of marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI examinations, with equal weightage given to both
The South Central Railway has invited applications for Apprentice posts, opening a major recruitment drive for 2,801 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website — scr.indianrailways.gov.in — on or before April 11, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have:
- Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent under the 10+2 system with at least 50% aggregate marks
- A valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institute recognized by NCVT/SCVT
Applicants must be between:
- 15 years (minimum) and
- 24 years (maximum) as on April 11, 2026
Selection for training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 will be based on a merit list, prepared by taking the average of marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI examinations, with equal weightage given to both.
SCR Recruitment 2026: Steps to Apply
Candidates can apply by visiting the official portal:
- Go to scr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 link
- Register and fill out the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Last updated on 20 Mar 2026