UPSC SCRA 2026 (Special Class Railway Apprentices)
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission
Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026Application ClosedTentative
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
30 April 2026
Closed
Tentative
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Age limit
17-21 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹25, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
Dates marked as tentative are based on expected schedules. Please verify from the official website before applying.
About This Exam
Special Class Railway Apprentices exam for recruitment to Mechanical Department of Indian Railways, leading to Class-I Gazetted Officer rank.
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies
10
Exam Mode
offline
Duration
2 hours per paper
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Date
15 January 2026
Application End Date
30 April 2026
Written Exam Date
15 July 2026
Eligibility Criteria
12th pass with Physics and Mathematics; age 17-21 years
Age limit
17-21 years
17-21 years
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
12th Standard with Physics & Mathematics from a recognised Board
Number of Attempts
1 (exam held once a year)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹25, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Mode
offline
Duration
2 hours per paper
Negative Marking
1/3 marks deducted per wrong answer
Selection Process
Written Exam → Personality Test → Medical Examination → Final Merit List
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Range: ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500
Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) after appointment as JA Grade Officer
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Railway Pass, Medical, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Special Class Apprentice (Railways), leading to Junior Scale Officer (Mechanical)
Career Growth & Promotions
Junior Scale → Senior Scale → Junior Administrative Grade → Senior Administrative Grade.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹25, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Nil
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