Railway Vacancy 2026: No Exam—Railways Open Applications for 2,800+ Posts..

RRC SCR Railway Recruitment 2026: For candidates seeking excellent career opportunities within the railway sector, South Central Railway (SCR) has announced a new recruitment drive. The Railway Recruitment Cell is recruiting eligible candidates for positions across the Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Personnel, and S&T departments. Through this initiative, the Railway aims to fill 2,801 Apprentice vacancies across 13 trades—including AC Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Electrician, Painter, and Welder—without conducting a written examination. Candidates will be selected strictly on a merit basis.

South Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Details
**Recruiting Body:** South Central Railway (RRC SCR)
**Post:** Apprentice
**Total Vacancies:** 2,801
**Registration Start Date:** March 12, 2026 (from 5:00 PM onwards)
**Application Deadline:** April 11, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
**Official Website:** scr.onlineregister.org.in
**Selection Process:** Candidates will be selected based on merit, calculated by combining the marks obtained in both the 10th standard examination and the ITI course. No written examination will be conducted for this recruitment.
**Stipend:** As per applicable rules.

Who Can Apply for the Railway Apprentice Program?
**Educational Qualification:** Candidates must have passed the 10th standard examination (or an equivalent examination under the 10+2 system) from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. Additionally, candidates must possess an ITI certificate recognized by the NCVT/SCVT in the specific trade in which they wish to pursue their apprenticeship. It is mandatory to hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
**Age Limit:** As of April 11, 2026, applicants must have completed a minimum age of 15 years but must not have exceeded 24 years of age. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation in the upper age limit. A relaxation of 5 years will be granted to SC/ST candidates, and 3 years to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

How ​​to Apply for the Railway Apprentice Recruitment?

To apply for the Railway Apprenticeship, visit the official website of South Central Railway: scr.onlineregister.org.in.
Here, you will find an option to log in.
If you are not already registered, click on "New User."
Now, select your State and District, and upload your proof of address.
Enter your details—including your name, email ID, mobile number, and password—then click on the declaration to generate your registration number.

Now, log in using the registration number and password you received.
The complete application form will open before you. Carefully fill in the remaining details in the form.
In the document upload section, you will need to scan and upload documents such as your 10th-grade marksheet, birth certificate, ITI marksheet, RDAT registration, caste certificate, and medical certificate.
Once the form is filled out, pay the application fee, take a printout of the form, and keep it safe for your records.
For any further information regarding this Railway Apprenticeship recruitment, candidates may visit the official website of South Central Railway.

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