Southern Railway has invited online applications from eligible candidates for engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, vide Notification No. 01/2026. Training will be imparted in designated trades at various Divisions, Workshops and Units under Southern Railway.
The Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is for 4,471 Fresher and Ex-ITI posts. Online registration opened on 28th August 2026 and will close on 27th September 2026 (17:00 hrs). This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, stipend, selection process, application fee, official notification and the apply-online link.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 4471 Posts
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Post Name |
Act Apprentices (Fresher & Ex-ITI) |
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| Total Vacancies |
4471 Posts |
| Age Limit |
15–22 years (Fresher) / 15–24 years (Ex-ITI & MLT) as on date of notification |
| Stipend |
₹8,200 / ₹9,600 per month (category-wise) |
| Minimum Qualification |
10th / 12th (PCB) with 50% marks + ITI in relevant trade (for Ex-ITI) |
| Application Fee |
₹100 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | Nil for SC/ST/PwBD and all female candidates |
| Selection Process |
Merit List + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
Southern Railway Units (TN, Kerala, AP, Karnataka, Puducherry & A&N) |
| Last Date |
27 September 2026 (upto 17:00 hrs) |
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Post Wise List:
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Post Name |
No. of Vacancies |
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Act Apprentices – Fresher (Fitter, Painter, Welder) |
143 |
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Act Apprentices – Fresher MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) |
20 |
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Act Apprentices – Ex-ITI (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Turner, Machinist & other trades) |
4308 |
- Only candidates residing in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh, and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka are eligible to apply.
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Category |
Age Limit |
Qualification |
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Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder |
15–22 years |
10th (Matric) pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks |
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Fresher – MLT (Radiology / Pathology / Cardiology) |
15–24 years |
12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and minimum 50% aggregate marks |
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Ex-ITI – Various Trades |
15–24 years |
10th pass with minimum 50% marks + NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in the relevant trade (trade-wise subject conditions as per notification) |
Age is reckoned as on the date of notification. Upper age relaxation: OBC (NCL) – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years (13 years for PwBD+OBC and 15 years for PwBD+SC/ST). Training period is 2 years for Fresher Fitter/Painter, 1 year 3 months for Welder and MLT, and as per Apprentices Rules rebate for Ex-ITI candidates.
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice 2026 Selection Process:
There is no written exam. Engagement will be based on a merit list and document verification:
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Fresher: 10th marks converted to 200 (minimum 50% in Matriculation)
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Ex-ITI: 10th marks (100) + ITI marks (100) = 200, with equal weightage
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MLT: 12th (PCB) marks converted to 200 (minimum 50% in Matriculation)
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Document Verification of shortlisted candidates
The tentative date for publishing the shortlisted list for document verification is 15 October 2026.
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice 2026 Stipend & Application Fee:
- Fresher (10th standard): ₹8,200 per month
- Fresher (12th standard / MLT) and Ex-ITI: ₹9,600 per month
- Application Fee: ₹100 for General / OBC / EWS; Nil for SC / ST / PwBD and all female candidates. Payment is online only.
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Opening Date of Online Application |
28 August 2026 |
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Closing Date of Online Application |
27 September 2026 (upto 17:00 hrs) |
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Tentative Shortlist for Document Verification |
15 October 2026 |
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice 2026 Important Links:
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Southern Railway Apprentice Official Notification PDF |
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Southern Railway Apprentice Apply Online |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates living in the notified Southern Railway jurisdiction must apply online only through the official portal. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Step 1: Open the apply-online link and complete new registration with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Step 2: Fill personal, educational and trade details carefully. Select the correct Fresher / Ex-ITI / MLT category.
- Step 3: Upload photograph, signature and required certificates as specified in the notification.
- Step 4: Pay the application fee online, if applicable (SC/ST/PwBD and all female candidates are exempted).
- Step 5: Submit the form before 27 September 2026, 17:00 hrs and take a printout for document verification.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
4,471 Act Apprentice posts (143 Fresher trades, 20 MLT and 4,308 Ex-ITI).
What is the age limit for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026?
Minimum 15 years. Maximum 22 years for Freshers and 24 years for Ex-ITI and MLT, as on the date of notification, plus category-wise relaxation.
What is the stipend for Southern Railway Act Apprentices 2026?
₹8,200 per month for 10th-pass Freshers and ₹9,600 per month for 12th-pass Freshers / MLT and Ex-ITI candidates.
What is the selection process for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Merit list based on 10th / 12th / ITI marks, followed by Document Verification. There is no written examination.
Who can apply for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026?
Only residents of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Nellore, Chittoor and Dakshina Kannada who meet the 10th/12th/ITI norms.
What is the last date for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
27 September 2026 up to 17:00 hrs.