RRC South Central Railway
Act Apprentices 2025-26
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway (SCR), Secunderabad invites online applications from eligible candidates residing in SCR jurisdiction districts for engagement of 2,801 Act Apprentices across Divisions and Workshops under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Important Dates
Vacancy Details — Complete Breakdown
RRC South Central Railway has notified 2,801 Act Apprentice slots for the year 2025-26 under Notification No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act.App/2025-26. The vacancies are spread across 6 Divisions and multiple Workshops/Production Units within the SCR territorial zone. Each establishment has its own trade-wise quota, and candidates may apply to only one establishment at a time. The tables below give a full, structured breakdown of vacancies by establishment, trade, category, and training duration.
Overall Vacancy Summary — Establishment-wise
| # | Establishment | Type | Location / State | Total Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divisions — 6 Units | ||||
| 1 | Secunderabad Division (SC Divn) | Railway Division | Secunderabad, Telangana | ~420 |
| 2 | Hyderabad Division (HYB Divn) | Railway Division | Hyderabad, Telangana | ~310 |
| 3 | Vijayawada Division (BZA Divn) | Railway Division | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh | ~390 |
| 4 | Guntakal Division (GTL Divn) | Railway Division | Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh | ~360 |
| 5 | Guntur Division (GNT Divn) | Railway Division | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | ~280 |
| 6 | Nanded Division (NED Divn) | Railway Division | Nanded, Maharashtra | ~241 |
| Workshops & Other Units | ||||
| 7 | Lallaguda Loco Workshop (LLH) | Loco Workshop | Secunderabad, Telangana | ~380 |
| 8 | Moula Ali Carriage Workshop (MLAC) | C&W Workshop | Hyderabad, Telangana | ~270 |
| 9 | Tirupati Wagon Workshop | Wagon Workshop | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh | ~100 |
| 10 | Centralised Training Institute (CTI) | Training Unit | Secunderabad, Telangana | ~50 |
| Grand Total — All Establishments | 2,801 | |||
Trade-wise Vacancy Breakdown (All Establishments Combined)
| # | Trade Name | ITI Trade (NCVT/SCVT) | Training Duration | Approx. Vacancies | Stipend/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical / Engineering Trades | |||||
| 1 | Fitter | Fitter | 1 Year | ~580 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 2 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | Welder (G&E) | 1 Year | ~320 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 3 | Turner | Turner | 1 Year | ~180 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 4 | Machinist | Machinist | 1 Year | ~140 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 5 | Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanic | 1 Year | ~160 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 6 | Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | Mechanic MV | 1 Year | ~90 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 7 | Carpenter | Carpenter | 1 Year | ~95 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 8 | Painter (General) | Painter General | 1 Year | ~85 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 9 | PASSA (Painter, Surface Prep & Finishing) | PASSA / Painter | 1 Year | ~60 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| Electrical / Electronics Trades | |||||
| 10 | Electrician | Electrician | 1 Year | ~430 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 11 | Electronics Mechanic | Electronics Mechanic | 1 Year | ~120 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 12 | Wireman | Wireman | 1 Year | ~80 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 13 | Mechanic R&AC (Refrigeration & AC) | Mechanic R&AC | 1 Year | ~70 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| Civil / Infrastructure Trades | |||||
| 14 | Plumber | Plumber | 1 Year | ~65 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 15 | Pipe Fitter | Pipe Fitter | 1 Year | ~55 | ₹7,700 – ₹8,050 |
| 16 | Draftsman Civil | Draftsman Civil | 2 Years | ~40 | ₹7,700 (Yr1) / ₹8,050 (Yr2) |
| 17 | Draftsman Mechanical | Draftsman Mechanical | 2 Years | ~31 | ₹7,700 (Yr1) / ₹8,050 (Yr2) |
| Total — All Trades Combined | 2,801 | — | |||
Category-wise Reservation Breakdown
| Category | Abbreviation | Reservation % | Approx. Vacancies (of 2,801) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General | UR | 40% | ~1,120 | Open to all categories |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | OBC-NCL | 27% | ~756 | Valid OBC-NCL certificate required (current year) |
| Scheduled Caste | SC | 15% | ~420 | SC certificate from competent authority (GoI format) |
| Scheduled Tribe | ST | 7.5% | ~210 | ST certificate from competent authority (GoI format) |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | 10% | ~280 | EWS income & asset certificate (current financial year) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD | 4% (horizontal) | ~112 | Horizontal reservation across all categories |
| Ex-Servicemen | ExSM | As per rules | — | Age relaxation; reservation as per Railway rules |
| Total Notified Vacancies | 2,801 | — | ||
Important on OBC-NCL: The OBC certificate must be in the Central Government format with the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) clause and must be issued within the current financial year (2025-26). State-format OBC certificates without the NCL clause are not accepted. Candidates whose family income exceeds ₹8 lakh per annum are considered in the Creamy Layer and must apply under UR category.
Division-wise Trade Availability Matrix
The table below shows which trades are offered at each Division/Workshop. A ✔ indicates the trade is available at that establishment. The exact number of seats per trade per division is published in the official notification PDF. This matrix helps candidates identify the most suitable establishment for their ITI trade.
| Trade | SC Divn Secunderabad |
HYB Divn Hyderabad |
BZA Divn Vijayawada |
GTL Divn Guntakal |
GNT Divn Guntur |
NED Divn Nanded |
LLH Workshop |
MLAC Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Electrician | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Welder (G&E) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Turner | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Machinist | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Diesel Mechanic | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Mechanic MV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Carpenter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Painter (General) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| PASSA | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Electronics Mechanic | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Wireman | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Mechanic R&AC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ |
| Plumber | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — |
| Pipe Fitter | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | — |
| Draftsman Civil | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | — |
| Draftsman Mech | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Workshop-wise Detailed Vacancy Profile
Key trades at LLH: Fitter (~120), Electrician (~90), Turner (~40), Machinist (~35), Welder (~55), Carpenter (~20), Painter (~15), PASSA (~20), Draftsman Mechanical (~15), Pipe Fitter (~15) — total approximately ~380 slots.
Key trades at MLAC: Fitter (~80), Electrician (~60), Welder (~55), Carpenter (~30), Painter (~25), PASSA (~20), Turner (~25), Machinist (~20), Mechanic R&AC (~15), Draftsman Mechanical (~10) — total approximately ~270 slots.
Typical trades: Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Diesel Mechanic, Mechanic MV, Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Carpenter, Painter, Plumber, Mechanic R&AC, Draftsman Civil/Mech, Pipe Fitter — approximately ~420 total slots.
How to Choose the Right Establishment & Trade
| Consideration | What to Check / Do |
|---|---|
| Your ITI Trade Match | Only apply for the establishment offering your specific ITI-certified trade. Applying with a mismatched trade results in outright rejection at DV stage. |
| Your Residential District | Verify that your district is listed as eligible for the establishment you're targeting. Candidates from Maharashtra's Nanded district, for example, are best suited for Nanded Division. |
| Competition Intensity | Secunderabad, Vijayawada, and LLH Workshop are highly competitive due to larger populations and more candidates. Nanded Division and Tirupati Workshop tend to have fewer applicants. Consider this if your marks are borderline. |
| Your Merit Score | Calculate your average: (10th % + ITI %) ÷ 2. A score above 80% is generally competitive for any establishment. Between 70–80%, choosing a less-competitive establishment or trade significantly improves chances. |
| Training Location Preference | Consider proximity to home. Apprentices are not provided accommodation, so training at a distant establishment means arranging self-funded housing. Factor in this practical aspect before deciding. |
| Workshop vs Division | Workshop training (LLH, MLAC) provides heavier industry exposure and is better for technical skill-building. Divisional training provides broader exposure to real railway operations including field postings, signal, and P-way maintenance environments. |
Eligible Districts — Residential Requirement
Critical: Only candidates who are permanent residents of districts falling under South Central Railway jurisdiction may apply. This is strictly enforced during document verification. Candidates residing in ineligible districts will be disqualified even if shortlisted.
| State | Eligible Districts |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Telangana | All districts of Telangana state |
| 🟡 Andhra Pradesh | All districts except Manyam, Srikakulam, and Vijayanagaram districts |
| 🟠 Maharashtra | Nanded, Latur, Osmanabad (Dharashiv), Hingoli, Parbhani, Washim, and specified adjacent districts as per notification |
| 🔵 Karnataka | Raichur, Ballari (Bellary), Koppal, Yadgiri, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Bidar, and other specified districts under SCR jurisdiction |
| 🔴 Tamil Nadu | Vellore district only |
| 🟤 Madhya Pradesh | Burhanpur and Khandwa districts only |
Eligibility Criteria
ITI Certificate: National Trade Certificate (NTC) or State Trade Certificate (STC) from an NCVT or SCVT recognized institution in the relevant designated trade.
- Candidates with pending results are NOT eligible
- Engineering graduates and diploma holders are NOT eligible
- Failed ITI candidates are NOT eligible
OBC-NCL: +3 years → Max 27 years
SC / ST: +5 years → Max 29 years
PwBD (UR): +10 years → Max 34 years
PwBD (OBC): +13 years → Max 37 years
PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years → Max 39 years
Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation up to total service rendered + 3 years as per rules
- Reside in an eligible district under SCR jurisdiction
- Possess a valid Aadhaar number (mandatory)
- Have a valid personal mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP)
- Have a valid personal email ID — both to be maintained throughout the engagement process
- Engineering graduates and diploma holders are specifically excluded from this notification.
- Candidates whose 10th or ITI results are awaited or pending at the time of application.
- Candidates residing in districts outside the SCR territorial jurisdiction.
- Those who do not possess a valid Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under any organization.
- Candidates who secured 10th marks below 50% aggregate (regardless of ITI performance).
Category-wise Age Limit (as on 11 April 2026)
Application Fee
Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card / UPI
All female candidates regardless of category
Selection Process — Merit Based (No Written Exam)
No written examination or interview is conducted. Selection is based entirely on a merit list prepared using the simple average of marks obtained in Matriculation (10th) and ITI. This makes it crucial to have strong marks in both qualifications.
Merit List Preparation
A merit list is prepared trade-wise and establishment-wise using the simple average formula: (% marks in 10th + % marks in ITI) ÷ 2. For 10th, all subjects are considered. For ITI, the average marks from the consolidated statement across all semesters are used. This straightforward formula means higher scores in both exams directly translate to better ranking.
Tie-Breaking Criteria
If two or more candidates have identical average marks: Step 1 — The candidate with the older date of birth (senior in age) is ranked higher. Step 2 — If dates of birth are also identical, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier (older pass year) is preferred. These rules apply uniformly across all categories.
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted through the merit list are called for document verification. All original certificates must be produced — 10th Marksheet, ITI NTC/STC, Aadhaar, Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL, if applicable), PwBD certificate, EWS certificate (if applicable), Domicile/Residence proof from eligible district, Date of Birth proof, and 2 passport-size photographs.
Medical Fitness Examination
Shortlisted candidates undergo a medical fitness examination as per Railway medical standards applicable to apprentices. Candidates must be physically and medically fit to perform the duties associated with their trade. Those who fail the medical examination will not be engaged.
Engagement & Commencement of Training
After successful document verification and medical fitness, selected candidates receive an Offer of Engagement for apprenticeship training. Training commences at the assigned Division/Workshop under experienced Railway mentors. The training period is typically one year (two years for Draftsman trade). Stipend is paid monthly as per Apprentices Act, 1961 guidelines.
Stipend & Training Details
Why Apply — Benefits of RRC SCR Apprenticeship
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting your application. All scanned documents must be in JPG or PDF format. Photo and Signature: max 1 MB each. Certificates: max 2 MB each. Ensure clarity and legibility.
| Document | Format | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 📷 Recent Passport-size Photograph (colour) | JPG, max 1 MB | Identity |
| ✍️ Signature (on white paper, black/blue ink) | JPG, max 1 MB | Identity |
| 🆔 Aadhaar Card (front & back) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Identity / OTP verification |
| 📝 10th / SSC Marksheet & Certificate | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Academic eligibility |
| 🔧 ITI National/State Trade Certificate (NTC/STC) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Technical eligibility |
| 📊 ITI Consolidated Marks Memo (all semesters) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Merit list calculation |
| 📍 Domicile / Residence Certificate (eligible district) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Residency verification |
| 🗂️ Caste Certificate — SC/ST (GoI format) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Category reservation |
| 🗂️ OBC-NCL Certificate (current year, valid GoI format) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Category reservation |
| 🗂️ EWS Income & Asset Certificate | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | EWS reservation |
| ♿ PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Disability reservation |
| 🎖️ Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book (if applicable) | PDF/JPG, max 2 MB | Age relaxation |
How to Apply Online — Step-by-Step Guide
Visit the Official Portal
Open the official RRC SCR apprenticeship portal at scr.onlineregister.org.in. Read the complete notification carefully before proceeding. Download the official PDF for detailed trade-wise and establishment-wise vacancy details.
New Registration
Click "New Registration" and enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. An OTP will be sent for verification. Create your login credentials (user ID and password) after OTP verification. Use your personal email and mobile number — these will be used for all official communications.
Fill Personal & Address Details
Enter your full name (as per Aadhaar), date of birth, gender, category (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD), father's name, and permanent residential address in the eligible district. Double-check your name spelling and date of birth — corrections are NOT allowed after submission.
Enter Academic & ITI Details
Fill in your 10th/SSC exam details: Board name, Roll Number, Year of Passing, and aggregate percentage. Then enter ITI trade details: Institute name, NCVT/SCVT affiliation, Trade name, NTC/STC Roll Number, Year of Passing, and consolidated marks. Accuracy here directly affects your merit ranking.
Select Trade & Establishment Preference
Choose your preferred trade and the specific Division or Workshop where you wish to undergo training. Only ONE establishment preference is allowed per application. Choose carefully based on vacancy availability in your trade and your proximity to the establishment. This choice cannot be changed after submission.
Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of all required documents in specified formats (JPG/PDF). Photo and Signature: max 1 MB. Certificates: max 2 MB. Ensure all documents are legible, clearly scanned, and self-attested. Blurry or unreadable uploads will result in rejection during document verification.
Pay Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI through the secure payment gateway. SC / ST / PwBD and all women candidates pay ₹0. Note the payment transaction ID. Fee is non-refundable.
Final Review, Submit & Save
Review every field carefully before clicking "Final Submit". Once submitted, no modification is possible. After successful submission, a unique Registration Number is generated — save it for all future correspondence. Download and print the application form. Apply well before 11 April 2026, 23:59 HRS to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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+Can candidates from outside SCR jurisdiction apply?
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+Will completing this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent Railway job?
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