Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 â 4,471 Vacancies
Southern Railway, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has invited online applications for 4,471 Act Apprentice training positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
4,471 Act Apprentice vacancies are available across various workshops, divisions and units of Southern Railway.
đ Recruitment Details
| Organization | Southern Railway â Indian Railways |
| Post | Act Apprentice â Fresher & Ex-ITI |
| Total Vacancies | 4,471 |
| Fresher Category | 163 |
| Ex-ITI Category | 4,308 |
| Experience | Fresher / No regular work experience required |
| Application Mode | Online |
đ Educational Qualification
Fresher Category:
- 10th Class / Matriculation with at least 50% marks for applicable trades.
- For MLT-related posts, candidates must meet the specified 12th-standard qualification requirements.
Ex-ITI Category:
- 10th Class / Matriculation with at least 50% marks.
- Relevant ITI / National Trade Certificate in the applicable trade.
- Trade requirements vary depending on the post.
đ§ Major Trades
Fitter, Welder, Painter, Electrician, Machinist, Turner, Carpenter, Plumber, Diesel Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, COPA/PASAA, Wireman, Draughtsman (Civil), Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic and other designated trades.
Fresher opportunities also include selected Fitter, Welder, Painter and MLT positions.
đ Job / Training Location
Training will be conducted at various workshops, divisions and units under Southern Railway.
Candidates must fall within the geographical jurisdiction specified by Southern Railway.
- Entire Tamil Nadu
- Entire Puducherry
- Entire Kerala
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Lakshadweep Islands
- Andhra Pradesh: Only SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts
- Karnataka: Only Dakshina Kannada district
đ° Stipend
- Fresher â applicable trades: approximately âš8,200/month
- MLT Fresher: approximately âš9,600/month
- Ex-ITI: approximately âš9,600/month
Stipend is subject to the applicable apprenticeship rules and notification conditions.
đ Age Limit
Minimum Age: 15 years
The maximum age varies according to the applicable category/trade and relaxations are available for eligible reserved categories as per Government rules. Candidates should check the official notification before applying.
đ Selection Process
Selection is based on a merit list prepared according to the marks/qualification prescribed in the notification, followed by document verification and the required medical fitness process.
No regular written examination or interview is conducted for this apprenticeship selection.
This is an Apprenticeship Training opportunity, not a direct permanent Railway job. Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment with Southern Railway.
đ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 September 2026 â 5:00 PM |
| Tentative Document Verification Shortlist | 15 October 2026 |
đŗ Application Fee
âš100 for applicable candidates. SC/ST/PwBD and women candidates are exempted from the fee, subject to the notification conditions.
đ Important Links
đ Apply Online â Southern Railway Apprentice Portal
đ Official RRC Chennai Website â Notification & Updates
đ Southern Railway Official Website
One of the biggest current apprenticeship opportunities, with 4,471 seats across multiple trades. Particularly useful for 10th-pass and ITI candidates.
Andhra Pradesh eligibility is restricted to SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts. Candidates from other AP districts should not assume they are eligible.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. Candidates must read the official Southern Railway notification carefully and verify eligibility, geographical jurisdiction, trade requirements, age, fee, documents, stipend and other conditions before applying.