South Central Railway, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement of 2801 Act Apprentices in various trades for one-year training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Interested candidates must apply online within the prescribed dates mentioned in the official notification.

Total Vacancies:

2801 Posts

Post-wise Vacancies (Trades):

AC Mechanic – 251

Carpenter – 22

COPA – 181

Diesel Mechanic – 105

Electrician – 1258

Electronic Mechanic – 88

Fitter – 539

Industrial Electronics – 33

Machinist – 54

MMTM – 24

Motor Mechanic – 12

Painter – 32

Welder – 202

Educational Qualification:

10th Pass (minimum 50% marks)

ITI Certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

Age Limit:

15 – 24 years (as on 11 April 2026)

Age relaxation:SC/ST: 5 years

OBC: 3 years

PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: As per rules

Stipend:

As per Apprentices Act, 1961

Application Fee:

₹100 (General/OBC/EWS)

SC/ST/Female/Transgender/PwBD: Nil

Payment Mode: Online

Selection Process:

Merit List (based on 10th + ITI marks)

Document Verification

Medical Fitness Test

Job Location:

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Madhya Pradesh

Important Dates:

Application Start Date: 12 March 2026

Last Date to Apply: 11 April 2026 (23:59 Hours)

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