The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced an exciting opportunity for candidates to apply for 4232 Act Apprentice positions for the year 2025. This recruitment drive offers an excellent chance for individuals seeking to kickstart their careers in the Indian Railways. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date of January 27, 2025.
Overview of SCR Recruitment 2025 for Act Apprentices
Every year, SCR releases multiple recruitment notifications for various positions, offering a wide array of opportunities for both freshers and experienced candidates. The Act Apprentice positions are a part of the Railway Apprentice Training Scheme, which offers candidates the opportunity to undergo training in various trades under the apprenticeship act of 1961.
For the 2025 recruitment, SCR is offering 4232 positions across a variety of trades. Candidates who have passed their 10th grade and hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade are eligible to apply.
Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria
Vacancy Breakdown by Trade:
| Trade Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| AC Mechanic | 143 |
| Air Conditioning | 32 |
| Carpenter | 42 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 142 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 85 |
| Industrial Electronics | 10 |
| Electrician | 1053 |
| Electrical (S&T) (Electrician) | 10 |
| Power Maintenance (Electrician) | 34 |
| Train Lighting (Electrician) | 34 |
| Fitter | 1742 |
| Motor Mechanic Vehicle (MMV) | 8 |
| Machinist | 100 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (MMTM) | 10 |
| Painter | 74 |
| Welder | 713 |
- Total Vacancies: 4232
Age Criteria:
- The candidate’s age should be between 15 and 24 years as of the closing date of the application.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have completed their Matriculation (10th) with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Additionally, candidates should hold an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certification in the relevant trade.
Note: Specific eligibility criteria for each trade can be found in the official notification.
Important Dates to Remember
- Starting Date for Online Application: January 7, 2025
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: January 27, 2025
- Last Date for Payment of Fees: January 27, 2025
Candidates must ensure that they submit their application and payment before the deadline to avoid any complications.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Act Apprentice positions will be purely based on merit. The merit list will be prepared by calculating the average marks obtained in the following:
- Matriculation Examination (10th Class)
- ITI Examination (relevant trade)
Both the 10th Class and ITI exam marks will be given equal weightage in the calculation of merit. Candidates will not have to appear for any written test or interview.
The final merit list will be published on the official website after the application review is complete.
Fee Structure
The SCR Recruitment 2025 offers a fee structure that ensures fairness for all candidates:
- SC/ST Candidates: No application fee
- Female Candidates (All Communities): No application fee
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): No application fee
- All Other Candidates: ₹100
Candidates are encouraged to save a copy of the payment receipt for reference.
Salary and Pay Scale for Act Apprentices
The Act Apprentice positions at SCR offer a stipend as per the norms of the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The stipend is provided during the training period and is determined based on the relevant trade.
Once the candidates complete their apprenticeship training, they may be considered for permanent roles within the Indian Railways based on their performance during the training period.