SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026 Released for 2801 Act Apprentice Posts
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway (SCR), has officially released the Document Verification (DV) Notice and Merit List for the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 on 24 July 2026. A total of 6,940 candidates have been shortlisted across the Main List (2,604) and Standby List (4,336) for the 2,801 notified vacancies, with Document Verification scheduled from 10 to 14 August 2026.
Short Information
The South Central Railway (SCR) Act Apprentice recruitment drive originally notified 2,801 vacancies for various trades under the Apprentices Act. The online application window was open from 12 March 2026 to 11 April 2026. The merit list and DV notice were published on 24 July 2026 under Notice No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act.App/2025-26, calling 6,940 candidates for the verification stage.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount | Payment Modes |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Check Official Notification | Check Official Notification |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Check Official Notification | Check Official Notification |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy Count | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act Apprentice | 2,801 | As per Apprentices Act Rules | Class 10 / SSC + ITI Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) |
Note: Specific age limits (minimum/maximum) and relaxation details are governed by the Apprentices Act and Railway Board guidelines. Candidates should refer to the original advertisement for exact age criteria applicable to their trade and category.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection for SCR Act Apprentice posts follows a merit-based process without a written examination. The stages are:
- Merit List Preparation — Based on aggregate percentage of marks in Class 10 (Matriculation) and ITI Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT), normalized where applicable.
- Document Verification (DV) — Shortlisted candidates (Main List + Standby List) appear for verification of original certificates, community certificates, medical fitness, and other testimonials.
- Medical Examination — Candidates clearing DV must pass the prescribed medical fitness test as per Railway standards for the relevant trade.
Key Points:
- No Computer Based Test (CBT) or written exam is conducted for Act Apprentice selection.
- Final engagement is subject to merit position, document verification, and medical fitness.
- Standby List candidates are considered only if Main List candidates remain absent or are rejected during DV.
How to Apply Online
Since the application window has closed (11 April 2026), the following steps are for downloading the DV Call Letter and accessing the merit list:
- Visit the official South Central Railway website.
- Navigate to the "About Us" section and select "RRC-SCR".
- Click on the link for Act Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 / DV Call Letter.
- Log in using your registered email ID and password created during application.
- Download the call letter containing your DV venue, date, time, and medical certificate format.
- Separately open the DV Notice PDF (Annexure-I for Main List, Annexure-II for Standby List) to confirm your application number and name.
- Take a printout of the call letter and arrange all required documents before your scheduled DV date.
Required Documents for Document Verification
Candidates must carry original documents plus two self-attested photocopies of each:
- Class 10 / SSC Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth & Qualification)
- ITI Trade Certificate & Marks Memorandum (NCVT/SCVT)
- Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate issued by competent medical board, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (Original service/discharge certificate), if applicable
- Medical Certificate in the format prescribed with the call letter (Mandatory)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Important: Absence on the scheduled DV date leads to cancellation of candidature without a second chance. Training division/unit allotment is final and cannot be changed on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is the SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026 out?
Yes. The Railway Recruitment Cell, South Central Railway released the DV Notice and Merit List on 24 July 2026 under Notice No. SCR/P-HQ/RRC/111/Act.App/2025-26.
Q2. How many candidates are called for DV in the SCR Apprentice Merit List 2026?
A total of 6,940 candidates have been called — 2,604 in the Main List (Annexure-I) and 4,336 in the Standby List (Annexure-II).
Q3. What are the SCR Apprentice DV dates for 2026?
Document Verification for Main List candidates is scheduled from 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026 (forenoon sessions).
Q4. How do I check my name in the SCR Apprentice Merit List?
Open the official DV Notice PDF and search for your application number and name under Annexure-I (Main List) or Annexure-II (Standby List).
Q5. How do I download the SCR Apprentice DV call letter?
Log in to the RRC SCR portal using your registered email ID and password, then download the call letter which contains your DV venue, date, and time.
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Coming Soon |
| Official Website | Click Here |