Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC Southern Railway) | 4,471 Openings
Massive opportunity for 10th pass and ITI candidates! Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway has released an official recruitment notification for 4,471 Act Apprentice posts across its various workshops, divisions, and signal units including Signal & Telecommunication Workshop (Podanur), Carriage & Wagon Works (Perambur), Central Workshop (Golden Rock), and Trivandrum/Palakkad/Madurai/Salem divisions. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications directly at sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Key Dates & Application Fee Details
| Important Timelines |
Application Fee Structure |
• Online Portal Opens: Active Now
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 September 2026
• Mode of Selection: Merit Based (No Exam / No Interview)
• Official Portal: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
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• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: NIL (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
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Eligibility Criteria & Trade-Wise Details
| Category |
Age Limit |
Educational Qualification Required |
| Ex-ITI Candidates |
15 - 24 Years |
Class 10th (Matriculation) under 10+2 system with min 50% marks + NCVT/SCVT National Trade Certificate (ITI) in relevant trade. |
| Freshers (Non-ITI) |
15 - 22 Years |
Class 10th or 12th passed with minimum 50% aggregate marks (Science & Maths compulsory for MLT streams). |
| Eligible Trades |
Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Electrician, Carpenter, Painter, PASAA, Turner, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Wireman, MLT (Pathology/Radiology). |
| Total Posts |
4,471 Vacancies across Signal & Telecom, Workshops, & Operating Divisions |
Selection Process & Stipend
- No Written Exam / Interview: Selection is based entirely on the Merit List prepared by taking the average percentage of marks obtained in Class 10th and ITI.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical fitness test.
- Monthly Stipend: Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from **₹6,000/- to ₹7,000/- per month** as per Railway Board directives.
How to Apply Online for Southern Railway Apprenticeship
- Visit the official Southern Railway website at sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Navigate to "News & Updates" → "Personnel Branch Information" → "Act Apprentice 2026".
- Click on "New Registration" and fill in personal details, Aadhaar number, and contact info.
- Upload scanned copy of 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, Community certificate, photo, and signature.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100/- (if applicable) and download the final submitted application form for future reference.
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