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South Central Railway SCR RRC Various Trade Apprentices 2025 Apply Online for 4232 Post

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South Central Railway (SCR) has invited applications for South Central Railway SCR RRC Various Trade Apprentices 2025 (4,232 posts). Online applications are open from 28 Dec 2024 to 27 Jan 2025. Eligibility: Class 10 High School / Matric with 50% Marks ITI Certificate in Related Trade. Age limit: 15 to 24 years as on 28 Dec 2024. Fee: Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.

Organisation:
South Central Railway (SCR)
Total posts:
4,232
Apply from:
28 Dec 2024
Last date:
27 Jan 2025
Age limit:
15 to 24 years as on 28 Dec 2024
Qualification:
Class 10 High School / Matric with 50% Marks ITI Certificate in Related Trade
Fee:
Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted
Mode:
Online

South Central Railway has invited applications for various Trade Apprentice posts under its Railway Recruitment Cell, with 4232 vacancies on offer across a number of trades. The drive covers workshops and divisions where apprentices will be trained in specific trades before being assessed against the notified vacancy numbers.

Applications opened on 28 December 2024 and the online form, along with the exam fee payment, closes on 27 January 2025. The fee is 100 rupees for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PH candidates and women from all categories are not required to pay anything. Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age. On the trade side, Fitter carries the largest share with 1742 posts, followed by Electrician at 1053, AC Mechanic at 143, Machinist at 100, Electronic Mechanic at 85, Painter at 74, Power Maintenance Electrician at 34 and Carpenter at 42. The basic entry requirement is a Class 10 pass with 50 percent marks along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

The exam fee can only be paid online, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI, so candidates should keep a payment method ready before starting the form. Trade-wise eligibility differs, so applicants should check the notification for the exact requirement tied to the trade they are choosing.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
Pay Exam Fee Last Date

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
Gen / OBC / EWS₹100
SC / ST / PHFree
All Category FemaleFree

Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Minimum Age15 Years
Maximum Age24 Years

Vacancy Details

Total: 4232 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
RRC West Central Railway WCR Various Trade Apprentices 20243,317Class 10 High School / Matric with 50% Marks ITI Certificate in Related Trade. for Trade Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification.
Trade NameTotal PostTrade Name
AC Mechanic143Air Conditioning
Carpenter42Diesel Mechanic
Electronic Mechanic85Industrial Electronics
Electrician1,053Electrical S&T Electrician
Power Maintenance Electrician34Train Lightning Electrician
Fitter1,742Motor Mechanic Vehicle MMV
Machinist100Mechanic Machine Tools Maintenance MMTM
Painter74Welder

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit, and the full breakdown of all 4232 posts in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to South Central Railway (SCR)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.
  9. 9Applications close on 27 Jan 2025, so don't leave this for the last day. Portals slow down and sometimes fail under heavy traffic right before a deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by South Central Railway (SCR). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application window closes on 27 Jan 2025. It's best to submit well before this date, since portals often slow down under heavy traffic close to the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?

South Central Railway (SCR) has announced a total of 4,232 posts under this recruitment. See the Vacancy Details section on this page for the post-wise and category-wise breakup.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 15 to 24 years, as on the date specified in the official notification.

Is there an application fee?

Gen / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100 (Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.); SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted.

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility varies by post. For example: Class 10 High School / Matric with 50% Marks ITI Certificate in Related Trade. for Trade Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification.. Check the Vacancy Details section on this page or the official notification for the full post-wise eligibility.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to South Central Railway (SCR)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

Quick Facts

Organization
South Central Railway (SCR)
Posted
01 Jan 2025
Total Posts
4,232