Southern
Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4,471 Posts
Southern Railway
has released Notification No. 01/2026 for engagement of 4,471 Act
Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The vacancies are available
under Fresher and Ex-ITI categories across various trades, workshops, divisions
and units of Southern Railway. The online application process started on 28
August 2026 and the last date to apply is 27 September 2026, up to 5:00
PM.
This is an apprenticeship
training engagement and not a direct permanent Railway appointment.
Candidates should check the trade-wise eligibility and residential requirements
before applying.
Southern Railway Act Apprentice
Recruitment 2026 – Overview
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Southern Railway |
|
Recruitment Name |
Southern Railway Act Apprentice
Recruitment 2026 |
|
Notification No. |
01/2026 |
|
Post Name |
Act Apprentice |
|
Total Vacancies |
4,471 |
|
Fresher Vacancies |
163 |
|
Ex-ITI Vacancies |
4,308 |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Application Start Date |
28 August 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
27 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
|
Job Type |
Railway Apprenticeship |
|
Job Location |
Southern Railway jurisdiction |
|
Selection Process |
Merit List and Document
Verification |
|
Exam Date |
Not Applicable |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Date |
28 August 2026 |
|
Online Application Starts |
28 August 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
27 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
|
Tentative Shortlist for Document
Verification |
15 October 2026 |
The tentative
date for publication of the shortlist for document verification is 15
October 2026.
Application Fee
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
General/OBC/EWS |
₹100 |
|
SC/ST/PwBD/Women |
Nil |
The application
fee is non-refundable. Candidates should follow the payment instructions given
in the official notification while submitting the online form.
Vacancy Details
Southern Railway
has notified 4,471 Act Apprentice vacancies, divided into Fresher and
Ex-ITI categories.
|
Category |
Vacancies |
|
Fresher |
163 |
|
Ex-ITI |
4,308 |
|
Total |
4,471 |
The vacancies
cover trades such as Fitter, Welder, Painter, Electrician, Electronics
Mechanic, Turner, Machinist, Carpenter, Plumber, COPA/PASAA, Wireman, Mechanic
Motor Vehicle, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Draughtsman (Civil),
Stenographer, Secretarial Assistant and Medical Laboratory Technician,
among others. Trade-wise vacancies should be checked in the official
notification before selecting a preference.
Eligibility / Educational
Qualification
The
qualification varies according to the category and trade.
Fresher Category
For Fitter,
Painter and Welder trades, candidates generally need to have passed Class
10th with at least 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system or its
equivalent.
For Medical
Laboratory Technician (MLT) trades, candidates need Class 12th with at least
50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Ex-ITI Category
Candidates
applying under the Ex-ITI category generally need:
·
Candidates must have passed Class 10th with a
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate under the 10+2 system or an equivalent
qualification.
·
Candidates must hold an ITI certificate in the
relevant trade issued by an NCVT/SCVT-recognized institution.
The 50%
requirement in Class 10th is subject to the relaxations specified in the
notification for eligible reserved categories.
Residential Eligibility
An important
condition is that candidates must reside within the geographical jurisdiction
specified by Southern Railway. This includes:
Candidates
should check the official notification for the detailed residential eligibility
conditions before applying.
Age Limit
The age limit
varies by category:
|
Category |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
|
Fresher |
15 Years |
22 Years |
|
Ex-ITI |
15 Years |
24 Years |
|
MLT |
15 Years |
24 Years |
Age relaxation
for eligible reserved and PwBD candidates is applicable according to the
recruitment rules.
Salary / Stipend
Selected
candidates will receive an apprenticeship stipend rather than a regular
Railway employee salary.
The reported
monthly stipend is:
|
Category |
Stipend |
|
Fresher – 10th standard |
₹8,200 per month |
|
Fresher – 12th standard/MLT |
₹9,600 per month |
|
Ex-ITI |
₹9,600 per month |
The stipend is
subject to the applicable apprenticeship rules and terms of engagement.
Selection Process
Southern Railway
Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 does not involve a regular written
examination. Candidates are shortlisted through a merit-based process using
the marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualifications and are
subsequently called for document verification.
The selection
process broadly includes:
Candidates
should refer to the notification for the exact trade-wise merit calculation and
document-verification requirements.
How to Apply Online
Candidates can
follow these steps to submit the Southern Railway Act Apprentice application
form:
Documents Required
Candidates
should keep the relevant documents ready before completing the application.
Depending on the category and trade, these may include:
Candidates
should ensure that the details entered in the application match their original
documents.
Important Links
|
Particular |
Link |
|
Official Website |
|
|
Official Recruitment Portal |
|
|
Official Notification |
Check the Act Apprentice 2026
notification under the official Southern Railway website |
|
Apply Online |
Use the application link provided
in the official Act Apprentice 2026 notification |
The Railway
Recruitment Cell website provides recruitment-related notifications and updates
for Southern Railway.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are available
in Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Southern Railway
has announced 4,471 Act Apprentice vacancies, including 163 Fresher and
4,308 Ex-ITI vacancies.
2. What is the last date to apply for
Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to
submit the online application is 27 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
3. What is the age limit for Southern
Railway Apprentice 2026?
The minimum age
is 15 years. The maximum age is 22 years for Fresher candidates and 24
years for Ex-ITI/MLT candidates, subject to applicable relaxations.
4. Is there any written exam for
Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No regular
written examination is prescribed for this apprenticeship selection. Candidates
are shortlisted through a merit-based process followed by document
verification.
5. What is the application fee for
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The application
fee is ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD and women
candidates are exempted from the fee.
6. What qualification is required for
Southern Railway Act Apprentice 2026?
The
qualification depends on the trade. Fresher candidates may require 10th or 12th
qualification, while Ex-ITI candidates generally require 10th with the
prescribed marks along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
7. Is Southern Railway Act Apprentice
a permanent Railway job?
No. The
notification is for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Completion of apprenticeship does not by itself guarantee permanent employment
in Indian Railways.
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Candidates
are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.