SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: South Central Railway (SCR) has released a notification under Advt. No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 for the recruitment of Act Apprentice posts. There are 2,801 vacancies available for these posts. The job location is Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur, Lallaguda, Rayanapadu, Tirupati, Secunderabad, Hyderabad etc. Candidates with a 10th pass and ITI qualification can apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 12 March to 11 April 2026. The selection process and detailed eligibility for SCR Apprentice vacancies are explained below.
Job Overview:
| Organization Name | South Central Railway (SCR) |
| Position | Act Apprentice |
| Job Location | Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur, Lallaguda, Rayanapadu, Tirupati, Secunderabad, Hyderabad etc. |
| Total Vacancies | 2,801 Posts |
| Last Date | 11 April 2026 |
Educational Qualification for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Matriculation passed under HSC system with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board.
- ITI in Machinist, MMTM, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Painter, Welder, AC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Industrial Electronics.
Total Vacancies for SCR Apprentice Vacancy 2026:
The SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes a total of 2,801 vacancies for Act Apprentice posts. Check the trade-wise vacancies below.
AC Mechanic: 251 Posts
- SC – 38 Posts
- ST – 19 Posts
- OBC – 67 Posts
- EWS – 25 Posts
- UR – 102 Posts
- PwBD – 10 Posts
- ExSM – 8 Posts
Carpenter: 22 Posts
- SC – 3 Posts
- ST – 2 Posts
- OBC – 6 Posts
- EWS – 2 Posts
- UR – 9 Posts
- PwBD – 1 Post
- ExSM – 1 Post
COPA: 181 Posts
- SC – 27 Posts
- ST – 14 Posts
- OBC – 49 Posts
- EWS – 18 Posts
- UR – 73 Posts
- PwBD – 7 Posts
- ExSM – 5 Posts
Diesel Mechanic: 105 Posts
- SC – 16 Posts
- ST – 8 Posts
- OBC – 28 Posts
- EWS – 10 Posts
- UR – 43 Posts
- PwBD – 4 Posts
- ExSM – 3 Posts
Electrician: 1258 Posts
- SC – 189 Posts
- ST – 95 Posts
- OBC – 339 Posts
- EWS – 124 Posts
- UR – 511 Posts
- PwBD – 51 Posts
- ExSM – 38 Posts
Electronic Mechanic: 88 Posts
- SC – 13 Posts
- ST – 7 Posts
- OBC – 24 Posts
- EWS – 8 Posts
- UR – 36 Posts
- PwBD – 4 Posts
- ExSM – 3 Posts
Fitter: 539 Posts
- SC – 81 Posts
- ST – 40 Posts
- OBC – 146 Posts
- EWS – 53 Posts
- UR – 219 Posts
- PwBD – 22 Posts
- ExSM – 16 Posts
Industrial Electronics: 33 Posts
- SC – 5 Posts
- ST – 2 Posts
- OBC – 9 Posts
- EWS – 3 Posts
- UR – 14 Posts
- PwBD – 1 Post
- ExSM – 1 Post
Machinist: 54 Posts
- SC – 8 Posts
- ST – 4 Posts
- OBC – 15 Posts
- EWS – 5 Posts
- UR – 22 Posts
- PwBD – 2 Posts
- ExSM – 2 Posts
MMTM: 24 Posts
- SC – 4 Posts
- ST – 2 Posts
- OBC – 6 Posts
- EWS – 2 Posts
- UR – 10 Posts
- PwBD – 1 Post
- ExSM – 1 Post
Motor Mechanic: 12 Posts
- SC – 2 Posts
- ST – 1 Post
- OBC – 3 Posts
- EWS – 1 Post
- UR – 5 Posts
- PwBD – 0 Posts
- ExSM – 0 Posts
Painter: 32 Posts
- SC – 5 Posts
- ST – 2 Posts
- OBC – 9 Posts
- EWS – 3 Posts
- UR – 13 Posts
- PwBD – 1 Post
- ExSM – 1 Post
Welder: 202 Posts
- SC – 30 Posts
- ST – 15 Posts
- OBC – 55 Posts
- EWS – 20 Posts
- UR – 82 Posts
- PwBD – 8 Posts
- ExSM – 6 Posts
Stipend:
The stipend details for Act Apprentice posts are as follows:
- Act Apprentice: As Per Government Norms
Age limit (as on 11 April 2026):
- Minimum Age Limit: 15 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 24 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC-NCL: 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 10 Years
Selection Process for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Candidates for the posts of Act Apprentice at South Central Railway (SCR) will be selected through a multi-stage selection process, including:
- Merit list
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Dates:
The important dates for the SCR Apprentice Vacancy 2026 are as follows:
- Notification released on the Official Website: 11 March 2026
- Opening Date of Online Application Form: 12 March 2026
- Closing Date of Online Application Form: 11 April 2026
How to Apply:
All eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website of South Central Railway (SCR) from 12 March to 11 April 2026.
SCR Apprentice Official Notification & Apply Link
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FAQs for SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Q.1 When was the SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification released?
Ans. The SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 11 March 2026 on the official website of South Central Railway (SCR).
Q.2 What are the positions available under SCR Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
Ans. The available position is Act Apprentice post.
Q.3 What are the opening and closing dates for SCR Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
Ans. The online application process will start on 12 March and the last date to apply is 11 April 2026.
Q.4 What are the educational qualifications for the SCR Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trades.
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