South Central Railway (SCR) Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2024

South Central Railway (SCR) invites applications from eligible candidates for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentice Act 1961. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on training and experience in various trades.

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About South Central Railway (SCR)

South Central Railway (SCR) is one of the zones of Indian Railways, known for its efficient and robust railway network. It is vital in connecting regions and facilitating trade and passenger services.

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024

South Central Railway has released a job notification to fill 4232 Electrician and Fitter vacancies across multiple locations, including Khandwa, Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official South Central Railway website: scr.indianrailways.gov.in. The last date to submit applications is January 27, 2025.

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024 Overview

Organization Name	South Central Railway (SCR)
Post Name	Act Apprentices
Educational Qualification	10th Class/SSC with 50% marks and ITI Certificate in the relevant trade
Age Limit	15-24 years
Number of Vacancies	4232
Application Start Date	December 28, 2024 (17:00 hrs)
Application End Date	January 27, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
Application Fee	₹100 (No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates)
Salary	Stipend as per Apprenticeship Act, 1961
Mode of Application	Online

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024 Vacancies

Trade	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
AC Mechanic	22	10	40	14	57	143
Air Conditioning	5	2	9	3	13	32
Carpenter	7	3	12	4	16	42
Diesel Mechanic	21	9	39	13	60	142
Electronic Mechanic	14	6	22	7	36	85
Electrician	158	79	286	107	423	1053
Fitter	263	133	469	175	702	1742
Welder	106	53	190	73	291	713
Other Trades Combined	39	22	76	27	57	221
Total	635	317	1143	423	1714	4232

(Note: Vacancy details are tentative and may change.)

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• 10th Class/SSC with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
• ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT-recognized institutes.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years (as of December 28, 2024)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: 10 years

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Merit-Based Selection:
   • Average marks in 10th Class and ITI will be considered, giving equal weightage to both.
2. Tie-Breaker Criteria:
   • Older candidates will be preferred.
   • If the date of birth is the same, candidates with earlier passing years in 10th Class will be considered.

Note: No written test or interview will be conducted.

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024 Salary & Compensation

• Stipend: As per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024 Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Female	No Fee

South Central Railway (SCR) Recruitment 2024 Application Process

1. Visit the official SCR website
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
3. Fill out the application form with accurate details and upload the necessary documents.
4. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
5. Apply and save a copy for future reference.

Reserved Category Applicants

• SC/ST/OBC applicants must upload valid caste/community certificates.
• PwBD candidates must upload a disability certificate with a minimum of 40% disability.

Important Notes

• Ensure that scanned documents are clear and readable.
• Preferences for units/trades are final once submitted and cannot be changed later.
• Candidates must carry original documents during the verification stage.

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