🚆 Railway Apprentice 2026 (2800+ Posts)

🏢 Organization

• Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC)
• Zone: South Central Railway (SCR)

📊 Vacancy Details

• Total Posts: 2801 (≈ 2800+)
• Post Name: Act Apprentice (Various Trades)
• Trades include:
  • Fitter
  • Electrician
  • Welder
  • Mechanic
  • Carpenter
  • etc.

📅 Important Dates

• Application Start: 12 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 11 April 2026
• Fee Last Date: 11 April 2026
• Merit List: To be announced

💰 Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
• SC / ST / Female / PwD: ₹0 (No fee)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Educational Qualification

• 10th pass with minimum 50% marks
• ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade

🔹 Age Limit

• Minimum: 15 years
• Maximum: 24 years

👉 Age relaxation:

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC: +3 years
• PwD: +10 years

📝 Selection Process

✅ No Written Exam (Important!)

• Selection is based on:
  1. 10th Marks
  2. ITI Marks
     👉 Final merit list only (no CBT test)

📚 Syllabus / Exam

• ❌ No exam
• ❌ No syllabus

👉 This is a direct merit-based recruitment

🧾 Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• 10th Marksheet
• ITI Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photos

🖥️ How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit official RRC SCR website
2. Click on Apprentice Recruitment 2026
3. Register (email + mobile)
4. Fill details:
   • Personal info
   • Education
5. Upload documents
6. Pay fee (if applicable)
7. Submit form & download

⚙️ Training & Stipend

• Training duration: 1 year (approx.)
• Stipend:
  • ₹7,000 – ₹9,000/month (approx., trade-wise)

⚠️ Important Points

• ✔ No exam → easier selection
• ✔ Only ITI + 10th required
• ✔ High competition (merit-based)
• ✔ Apply before 11 April 2026

✅ Quick Summary

• Posts: 2801 (Railway Apprentice)
• Last Date: 11 April 2026
• Qualification: 10th + ITI
• Age: 15–24 years
• Selection: Merit only (No exam)

🔥 Pro Tip

• Try to have higher % in ITI + 10th (70%+)
• Choose less competitive trades/divisions to increase selection chances