Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Southern Railway (SR) has announced its Recruitment 2026 drive for Apprentice posts with 4,471 vacancies in jurisdiction of Southern Railway. A student with a 10th or 12th Pass degree can apply for the SR Apprentice Recruitment drive 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can read more details below.
About Southern Railway:
Southern Railway (abbreviated SR) is one of the 19 zones of Indian Railways. It is headquartered in Chennai and operates across the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and the union territory of Puducherry. It maintains about 5,081 km (3,157 mi) of railway lines and operates 727 railway stations.
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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
| Organization Name | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Stipend | Rs. 8200- Rs. 9600/ Month* |
| Job Location | Southern Railway jurisdiction (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, SPSR Nellore & Chittoor (AP), Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka)) |
| JobType | Government Jobs |
| Qualification | 10th / 12th Pass (ITI Trade Certificate) |
| Vacancies | 4,471 Posts |
| Training Period | 1 Year – 2 Years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last date to apply | 27th Sep 2026 (5 PM) |
| Shortlist for Document Verification Date (Tentative) | 15 October 2026 |
| Website | www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment Job Openings 2026 – Educational Qualifications
Fresher Category:
- Fitter, Painter & Welder- Passed 10th Class under the 10+2 system or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate marks
- Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology)- Passed 12th Class under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Ex.ITI Category:
- Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder(G&E), Wireman, Advance Welder, Plumber, Draughtsman (Civil) Instrument Mechanic, Mech.R&AC, Gas Cutter, MMTM & Structural Welder- Passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under 10+2 System or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT certificate required.
- Electrician- Passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the Electrician trade from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT certificate required
- Electronics Mechanic- Passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the Electronics Mechanic trade from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT certificate required.
- Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer (English)- Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT certificate required
- Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system and passed ITI Course in the ICTSM trade from a recognized institute (NCVT/SCVT certificate required.
- COPA/PASSA- Passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system & National Trade Certificate issued NCVT in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant.
Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy Division
Fresher Category-
| Trade | No. of Post |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 80 |
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop/ Podanur, Coimbatore | 43 |
| Central Workshop, Ponmalai | 20 |
| Railway Hospital/ Perambur (Medical Laboratory Technician) | 20 |
| Total Post | 163 |
Ex-ITI Category Vacancies-
| Unit / Workshop | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | |
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 250 |
| Chennai Division | 846 |
| Electrical Workshop, Perambur | 135 |
| Engineering Workshop/ Arakkonam | 35 |
| Engineering/ HQ/ SR | 31 |
| Loco Works, Perambur | 228 |
| Railway Hospital/ Perambur | 3 |
| Central Workshops, Ponmalai | |
| Central Workshops, Ponmalai | 347 |
| Madurai Division | 383 |
| Tiruchirappalli Division | 562 |
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur | |
| Palakkad Division | 488 |
| Salem Division | 628 |
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop/ Podanur, Coimbatore | 83 |
| Trivandrum Division | 289 |
| Total | 4308 |
SR Jobs 2026 – Age Limit
- The candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should not have
completed 22/24 years for Freshers/Ex-ITI, MLT, respectively.
Age Relaxation:
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe – 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) – 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – 10 Years
- Persons affected by 1984 riots – 5 years
- Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried
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Apprentice Recruitment Stipend:
| Category | Stipend |
| Freshers (10th Pass) | Rs.8200/- (per month) |
| Freshers (12th Pass) | Rs.9600/- (per month) |
| Ex-ITI | Rs.9600/- (per month) |
Selection Process of Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment:
The selection will be on the basis of the Merit List prepared in respect of all the eligible candidates who apply against the Notification. The Merit List will be prepared by the Committee nominated for this purpose by following the procedure
- Merit List
- Document Verification
Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
- For General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- For SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Female Candidates: No Fee
- Mode of Payment: Online
How to Apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
To apply for this Off Campus Drive, interested candidates must follow the procedure outlined below:
- Click on the “Apply here” button provided below. You will be redirected to the official career page.
- Click on the “New Registration” or “Register” link. Fill in your basic details (such as name, email ID, and mobile number) to generate your unique Registration ID and password.
- Login: Return to the main portal page and log in using your newly created Registration ID and password.
- Complete the detailed online form with your personal, academic, and trade details. Ensure you select the correct category (Fresher or Ex-ITI) and PwBD sub-category (if applicable), as subsequent changes will not be allowed.
- Submit the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 100/- via the online payment gateway. SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates are exempt from this fee.
- Print the system-generated acknowledgement receipt immediately after payment and submission. You must bring this printout with you during the document verification stage.
- Ensure your application is fully submitted before the portal closes on September 27, 2026, at 17:00 Hrs.
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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment- Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the last date to submit the application?
The online application portal closes on September 27, 2026, at 17:00 Hrs.
2. Who is eligible to apply based on location?
Only candidates residing in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, two specific districts in Andhra Pradesh (SPSR Nellore and Chittoor), and one district in Karnataka (Dakshina Kannada) are eligible.
3. What is the application fee?
A non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 100/- must be paid online. SC, ST, PwBD, and women candidates are exempt from this fee.
4. How are candidates selected?
Selection is based purely on a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in Matriculation (10th class) and/or ITI/12th class, depending on the category. There is no written exam or interview.
5. Is there a minimum marks requirement in the 10th class?
Yes, general candidates must have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their 10th class. However, this 50% requirement is waived for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
6. What is the age limit to apply?
Candidates must be at least 15 years old. The upper age limit is 22 years for Freshers and 24 years for Ex-ITI/MLT candidates (as of the notification date).
7. What is the monthly stipend for selected apprentices?
Freshers who applied with a 10th-standard qualification will receive Rs. 8,200/- per month. Freshers with a 12th-standard qualification and Ex-ITI candidates will receive Rs. 9,600/- per month.
8. How long is the apprenticeship training period?
For Freshers, the training period is 2 years for Fitters and Painters, and 1 year 3 months for Welders and Medical Laboratory Technicians. Ex-ITI candidates will receive a rebate in training duration as per standard apprenticeship rules.
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