SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026 – Check Result & DV Schedule for 2,801 Posts

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The Railway Recruitment Cell, South Central Railway (RRC SCR) has conducted the engagement process for 2,801 Act Apprentice posts under Notification No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 for the training year 2025-26.

Selection is purely merit-based with no written test or interview — the merit list is prepared by averaging the percentage marks obtained in the 10th Class (minimum 50% aggregate required) and the ITI examination (equal 50:50 weightage).

Candidates who applied between 12 March and 11 April 2026 should regularly check the official website scr.

indianrailways.gov.in (About Us → RRC-SCR section) for the establishment-wise/trade-wise merit list, reject list, and Document Verification (DV) call letters.

This article covers the merit preparation formula, tie-breaking rules, how to download the list, DV process, eligibility, stipend details, and other important information for aspirants.

SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026 (2,801 Posts) — Complete Guide
South Central Railway Act Apprentice 2025-26 — Merit List, DV Schedule & Selection Process
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Railway Recruitment Cell, South Central Railway (RRC SCR), Secunderabad
Notification Number SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 dated 11.03.2026
Post Name Act Apprentice (Training under Apprentices Act, 1961)
Total Vacancies 2,801
Selection Basis Merit List — Average of 10th Class & ITI Marks (No Written Test/Interview)
Merit List Status   Released  
Training Departments Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, S&T Engineering, Personnel — across 66 Training Establishments
Official Website scr.indianrailways.gov.in

SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026 — What’s Happening Now
The Railway Recruitment Cell, South Central Railway (RRC SCR) invited online applications for 2,801 Act Apprentice posts under Notification No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act. App/2025-26 from 12 March 2026 to 11 April 2026. Since there is no written test or interview for this recruitment, RRC SCR is preparing/has been reported to prepare the Merit List and Document Verification (DV) shortlist purely on the basis of candidates’ academic scores. Candidates who applied should regularly track the official RRC SCR portal, since the merit list, reject list, and DV call letters are published directly there — no email or SMS notification is guaranteed for every applicant.

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Important Dates — SCR Act Apprentice 2025-26

  • Notification Release Date: 11 March 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 12 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
  • Online Application Last Date: 11 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Merit List / Shortlist for Document Verification: released on 24 july 2026
  • Document Verification (DV): To Be Notified Establishment-Wise via e-Call Letter
  • Medical Examination: After Document Verification, as Scheduled
  • Final Engagement/Training Commencement: To Be Announced

Important: The exact date of merit list publication was not uniformly confirmed across sources at the time of writing. Candidates should treat this as indicative and check scr.indianrailways.gov.in (About Us → RRC-SCR) directly and regularly for the authentic release date and PDF.

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How the SCR Apprentice Merit List Is Prepared

  • Selection is purely merit-based — there is no written test, no viva-voce, and no interview
  • Merit Formula: Merit Score = (10th Class Percentage + ITI Percentage) ÷ 2
  • Both 10th Class marks and ITI trade examination marks carry equal weightage (50:50)
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks in 10th Class (Matriculation/SSC) is mandatory to be considered
  • Candidates are ranked in descending order of their merit score to prepare the trade-wise and establishment-wise merit list

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Tie-Breaking Criteria

If two or more candidates secure the same merit score, ranking is resolved in this order:

  1. The older candidate (by Date of Birth) is given preference
  2. If Date of Birth is also identical, the candidate who passed Matriculation/10th Class earlier is given preference

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How to Check the SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026

  • Visit the official website — scr.indianrailways.gov.in
  • Navigate to “About Us” → “RRC-SCR” section
  • Look for the notice titled “Merit List / Shortlisted Candidates for Document Verification — Act Apprentice 2025-26”
  • Click the link to open/download the PDF (published establishment-wise or trade-wise)
  • Use Ctrl+F to search your Name, Registration Number, or Roll Number within the PDF
  • Download and save the list for reference — no individual scorecard is issued, only the trade/establishment-wise merit and DV lists
  • If shortlisted, watch for the e-Call Letter for Document Verification, typically made available for download about 3 days before the DV date

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Category-Wise Reservation Break-Up (2,801 Posts)
Category Approx. Vacancies
Unreserved (UR) 1,139
OBC 756
SC 421
ST 211
EWS 274
PwBD (within above categories, 4%) ~112
Ex-Servicemen (within above categories, 3%) ~85
Note: PwBD and Ex-Servicemen reservations are adjusted within the UR/SC/ST/OBC categories, not as separate additional vacancies.

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Eligible Districts (SCR Jurisdiction)

  • Telangana: All Districts
  • Andhra Pradesh: All Districts (except Manyam, Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram)
  • Maharashtra: Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Chandrapur, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Nasik, Parbhani, Washim, Yavatmal
  • Karnataka: Specified districts within SCR jurisdiction
  • Tamil Nadu: Vellore district only
  • Madhya Pradesh: Burhanpur & Khandwa districts only

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed 10th Class/SSC with minimum 50% aggregate marks
  • ITI Certificate in a relevant notified trade from an institute recognised by NCVT/SCVT (AC Mechanic, Carpenter, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Fitter, Industrial Electronics, Machinist, MMTM, Motor Mechanic Vehicle, Painter, Welder)
  • Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders are NOT eligible under this notification
  • Candidate must belong to one of the eligible districts listed above
  • Age: 15 to 24 years as on the closing date (11 April 2026), with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and Ex-Servicemen as per rules
  • Valid Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, and Email ID required — to be maintained till completion of the engagement process
  • Prior RDAT/NAPS portal registration required before applying on the RRC SCR portal

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Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹100/- (Non-Refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender Exempted (No Fee)

Stipend & Training Duration

  • Stipend is paid at prescribed rates as per extant Railway Board instructions/Apprentices Act, 1961 guidelines — reported in the range of approximately ₹9,600 per month as per some reports; candidates should confirm the exact current rate in the official notification
  • Training period follows the standard duration prescribed for the respective ITI trade under the Apprentices Act, 1961
  • Important: Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee a permanent railway job. However, it does provide relevant hands-on industry experience, and successful apprentices become eligible for a 20% quota in Level-1 (Group D) railway recruitment along with exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) in that recruitment, as per extant railway rules

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Document Verification (DV) — What to Expect

  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for DV at Secunderabad or the respective division/establishment, as per the finalized schedule
  • The e-Call Letter for DV will be made available for download approximately 3 days before the scheduled DV date
  • Candidates must carry original certificates along with two sets of self-attested photocopies, including:
    • 10th Class Marksheet & Certificate
    • ITI Certificate/Consolidated Marks (NCVT/SCVT)
    • Provisional NTC (National Trade Certificate), where applicable
    • Aadhaar Card
    • Caste/Community Certificate — OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates must produce an original certificate not older than 3 years, in the prescribed format
    • EWS Certificate, if applicable
    • PwBD Certificate, issued by a competent medical board, if applicable
    • Ex-Servicemen discharge/service certificate, if applicable
    • RDAT/NAPS Registration proof
    • Passport-size colour photograph (recent, under 3 months old) and signature scan
  • A Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government-authorised doctor (Gazetted, not below Assistant Surgeon rank), in the prescribed format, is mandatory at the time of DV — without it, candidature may not be finalized

What to Do If Your Name Is Not in the Merit List

  • Check whether a separate “Reject List” has been published, along with the reason for rejection (e.g. incomplete application, non-matching eligibility, document mismatch) — RRC SCR typically publishes this alongside the merit list
  • Since the merit list is prepared purely on 10th and ITI marks, candidates with a lower average percentage than the last selected candidate in their category/trade will not appear in the initial shortlist
  • Watch for any subsequent additional/supplementary lists released to fill unfilled vacancies against particular trades or categories
  • For any grievance, candidates should use the official contact/grievance channel listed on the RRC SCR website rather than relying on unofficial sources

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How is the SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026 prepared?
Purely on merit — by taking the average of the candidate’s 10th Class percentage and ITI trade examination percentage (50:50 weightage). There is no written test or interview.

Q2. Where can I check the SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026?
On the official website scr.indianrailways.gov.in, under About Us → RRC-SCR, where the establishment-wise/trade-wise shortlist PDF is published.

Q3. How many total vacancies are there in this cycle?
2,801 Act Apprentice vacancies across 13 ITI trades and 66 training establishments under South Central Railway.

Q4. What happens after my name appears in the merit list?
You will need to appear for Document Verification (DV) with all original certificates and a medical fitness certificate, as per the e-Call Letter issued about 3 days before the DV date.

Q5. If two candidates have the same merit score, who gets preference?
The older candidate (by date of birth) is preferred; if the DOB is also the same, the one who passed 10th Class earlier is preferred.

Q6. Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a railway job?
No, it does not guarantee employment. However, successful apprentices become eligible for a 20% quota in Level-1 (Group D) railway recruitment and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) in that recruitment.

Q7. Are engineering graduates or diploma holders eligible for this apprenticeship?
No, engineering graduates and diploma holders are not eligible under this notification — only 10th pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) candidates can apply.

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