UPSC SCRA 2023 exam official notification will soon be released by the authorities. The exam is conducted mainly for Railway service recruitment. Aspiring candidates who are willing to work in the central government sector can take up the examination. The UPSC SCRA 2023 recruitment process is conducted in three stages. The first stage is a written exam.
UPSC SCRA stands for Union Public Service Commission Special Class Railway Apprentices. Union Public Service Commission is a central-level body that is a delegated authority for various recruitment exams for civil servants in India.
Candidates shortlisted based on the scores of the written exam will be able to attend Stage-2 which is the personality test. The final stage of the recruitment process is a Personal Interview. Candidates who successfully complete the process will be given offer letters.
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Table of Contents
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Notification
- About UPSC SCRA
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam Date
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Eligibility
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Registration
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Admit Card
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam Pattern
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Syllabus
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Results
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Recruitment
- UPSC SCRA 2023 Vacancies
UPSC SCRA 2023 Notification
The UPSC SCRA 2023 Notification is expected to be announced soon. The Union Public Service Commission of India releases an official notification for SCRA Exam. It will be available on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission.
Once the UPSC SRCA 2023 Notification is published, candidates will be able to check all the essential information about the UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam as the notification will include eligibility criteria, age limits, application form details along with the application process, and the number of vacancies for the year.
Candidates are advised to check the official website of UPSC to get regular updates. The UPSC SCRA 2023 Notification is expected to come out in October 2023.
About UPSC SCRA
It is a national level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Special Class Railway Apprentice exam is conducted by UPSC for selecting students for the undergraduate program in mechanical engineering at Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Jamalpur.
Some of the major exams conducted by UPSC are Civil Services, Engineering Services, CDS, and NDA. The candidate must have completed the 10+2 mode of education to be eligible to apply for the test. Candidates with a bachelor's degree from a recognized institute can also apply for this exam.
Union Public Service Commission is headquartered at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069. UPSC SCRA Exam is conducted to hire skilled graduates for the post of Class I officers in Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineering.
UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam Highlights
The table below shows important points about the UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam.
| Exam Name | Union Public Service Commission Special Class Railway Apprentice |
| Level of exam | National |
| Mode of Test | Offline |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Eligibility | Candidates should pass 10+2 Class from a recognized Board/University |
| Conducting Authority | UPSC |
| Total marks(Written Test) | 600 marks |
| Total marks(Personality Test) | 200 marks |
| Negative Marking | No Negative marks |
| Age Limit | 17-21 Years |
| Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam Dates
The dates have not been published on the official website. The exact dates will be updated once the official notification is released.
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Application form: Candidates can start filling the application form for UPSC SCRA official website after the registration portal is opened. Candidates should be very cautious about filling the application form before the last date of registration.
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Date of Examination: The UPSC Special Class Railway Apprentice 2023 examination will be conducted in offline mode i.e. Pen and Paper mode.
| Events | Dates |
| UPSC SCRA 2023 Notification release date | October 2023 |
| Online UPSC SCRA 2023 Available from | October 2023 |
| UPSC SCRA 2023 Last date | October 2023 |
| UPSC SCRA 2023 Admit Card release date | To be announced |
| UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam Date | To be announced |
| Declaration of UPSC SCRA 2023 Results | To be announced |
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UPSC SCRA 2023 Eligibility criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should pass 10+2 Class from a recognized Board/University
- Age Limit: The candidates must be between 17-21 years of age.
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UPSC SCRA 2023 Registration
Candidate needs to visit the official website of UPSC SCRA 2023 for filling the online application form. Candidates can pay the application fee through both online and offline modes.
For candidates belonging to General/OBC candidates fee is INR 100/-. SCRA application form is free for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Female categories.
Read more: UPSC SCRA 2023 Application Process
UPSC SCRA 2023 Admit Card
Candidates need to visit the official website of UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam to download UPSC SCRA Admit card 2023. The admit card will be released on the official website 15-20 days prior to the date of exam. The applicants will have to submit their application number, date of birth and security pin to download UPSC SCRA 2023 admit card.
Read more: UPSC SCRA 2023 Admit Card
UPSC SCRA 2023 Exam Pattern
UPSC SCRA 2023 will be conducted offline. The UPSC SCRA 2023 Paper will be set for a total of 600 marks and will have objective type questions. Candidates will be provided 6 hours to complete the test. Qualifying candidates will be called for a Personal interview.
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UPSC SCRA 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus includes General Ability Test, Physical Science Paper, Mathematics Paper.
Read more: UPSC SCRA 2023 Syllabus
UPSC SCRA 2023 Results
The results will be declared on the official website (www.upsc.gov.in). UPSC SCRA 2023 Results will be announced after two months of the examination. The date of result declaration has not been announced yet.
Read more: UPSC SCRA 2023 Results
UPSC SCRA 2023 Recruitment
UPSC SCRA 2023 recruits will be offered a pay scale in the range 9000-13,000 (as per the post). UPSC SCRA 2023 notification will be released on the official website soon.
UPSC SCRA 2023 Vacancy
UPSC SCRA is conducted for recruitment to the posts of Class I officers in Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineering. The total number of vacancies for posts offered through UPSC SCRA recruitment for the year 2023 is 42. Reservations will be applicable for SC/ST and OBC candidates.
FAQs
What is the application fee for UPSC SCRA?
The application fee for candidates belonging to General Category and OBC is INR 100. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD need not pay any application fee.
What is the age limit to apply for UPSC SCRA?
The age of the aspiring candidate should not be less than 17 years and not more than 21 years. UPSC specifies age relaxation of 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST. And an age relaxation of 3 years for candidates belonging to OBC.
What is the educational qualification required to be eligible to apply for UPSC SCRA?
Eligibility criteria specified by UPSC is as follows. Candidates should pass 10+2 Class from a recognized Board/University. Candidates should have Mathematics as one subject along with Physics/Chemistry as a compulsory subject. Candidates should have a minimum 2nd division in their 10+2 Class. Candidates should pass their first year of 3-year degree course with a minimum 2nd division. Candidates should pass their Pre-Engineering with a minimum 2nd division.
What is the exam pattern of UPSC SCRA?
The exam is conducted in 2 phases. Phase-1 will have a written test on physics, mathematics and general ability. Each section will have a duration of 2 hours and will be for 200 marks. Phase-2 is a personality test of a duration 2 hours and will be for 200 marks.
