Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 4308 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway, Office of the Chief Workshop Manager, Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai, has released the official recruitment notification (Notification No. 01/2026 dated 28-08-2026) for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Under this centralized recruitment drive, applications are invited from eligible candidates residing within the designated geographical jurisdiction of Southern Railway to fill 4,308 Ex-ITI vacancies (along with 163 Fresher training slots) across multiple Divisions, Workshops, and Production Units in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The online application process commenced on August 28, 2026, and will remain active until September 27, 2026 (17:00 Hrs).

Southern Railway Apprenticeship 2026-27  Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Education Details

• Ex-ITI Category (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Wireman, Plumber, Draughtsman Civil, MMTM, etc.): Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and possess an ITI Trade Certificate in the relevant designated trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.
• Electronics Mechanic / Electrician (Ex-ITI): 10th Class with Science and Mathematics (min. 50% marks) + relevant ITI Trade Certificate.
• COPA / PASAA (Ex-ITI): 10th Class pass (min. 50% marks) + National Trade Certificate in COPA issued by NCVT.
• Medical Laboratory Technician – Fresher Category: 12th Class pass (under 10+2 system) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• (Note: The minimum 50% aggregate requirement in Class 10 is relaxed for SC, ST, and PwBD applicants).
• (Engineering Graduates and Diploma holders who have already completed one year or more of training/job experience are not eligible).

Monthly Stipend

• Fresher Category (Class 10 Pass): ₹8,200/- per month
• Fresher Category (Class 12 Pass / MLT): ₹9,600/- per month
• Ex-ITI Category (All Trades): ₹9,600/- per month
• (During the second year of training, the stipend is increased by 10%, and in the third year, by an additional 15%).

Age Limit (As on 28.08.2026)

• Ex-ITI Candidates & MLT: Minimum 15 Years and Maximum 24 Years.
• Fresher Candidates: Minimum 15 Years and Maximum 22 Years.
• Upper Age Relaxations:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (up to 27 years)
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (up to 29 years)
  • PwBD (UR / EWS): 10 Years (up to 34 years)
  • PwBD + OBC (NCL): 13 Years
  • PwBD + SC / ST: 15 Years

Selection Process

• Ex-ITI Category Merit: Calculated by giving equal weightage to Matriculation and ITI scores: Class 10 marks converted to 100 marks + ITI marks converted to 100 marks (Total: 200 Marks).
• Fresher Category Merit: Calculated based on the aggregate marks secured in Matriculation (Class 10) converted to 200 marks.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): Calculated based on marks obtained in Higher Secondary (Class 12 PCB) converted to 200 marks.
• Tie-Breaking Rule: In case of identical aggregate marks, the older candidate will be placed higher in merit; if dates of birth are also identical, the candidate who passed the qualifying exam earlier will be preferred.
• Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification and must produce a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Government Assistant Surgeon.

Application Fee

How to Apply

• Visit the official Southern Railway website at www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
• Navigate to: News & Updates ➔ Personnel Branch Information ➔ Act Apprentices 2026-27.
• Click on the online application link and select your eligible category (Ex-ITI or Fresher).
• Choose your preferred Division, Workshop, and designated trade from the available vacancy list.
• Fill in your personal details, Aadhaar number, contact details, academic marks (Class 10/12), and ITI trade credentials accurately.
• Upload required scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, 10th marks memo, ITI trade certificate/mark sheet, and community/caste certificate (if applicable).
• Pay the processing fee of ₹100/- online (if applicable).
• Verify all details in the preview screen and submit the application on or before September 27, 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
• Download and print the finalized system-generated application acknowledgement receipt for document verification.

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