Southern Railway Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 4,471+ Act Apprentice Posts | Eligibility, Stipend & Last Date

Southern Railway Recruitment 2026: Southern Railway has released the job notification regarding filling of Act Apprentice Job Vacancies. The Government organization invites Online application from eligible candidates have required qualifications. These 4471+ Act Apprentice Posts are Across India. The eligible candidates can apply for the post through Online from 28.08.2026 to 27.09.2026.

Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 - Highlights

• Organization Name : Southern Railway
• Post Name : Act Apprentice
• Job Type : Central Govt
• Recruitment Type : Direct
• Adv No : 01/2026
• Vacancies : 4471+
• Job Location : Across India
• Salary : Rs.8,200 - Rs.9,600 (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Online
• Application Start : 28.08.2026
• Last Date : 27.09.2026

Job Details Descriptions

Important Dates : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date to Apply : 28 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply : 27 September 2026
• Tentative Date for Shortlist Publication : 15 October 2026

Vacancy Details : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

Fresher Category (Total Slots: 163)

• Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur: 80 slots (Fitter: 40, Welder: 20, Painter: 20)
• Central Workshop, Ponmalai: 43 slots (Fitter: 25, Welder G&E: 18)
• Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur: 20 slots (Fitter: 20)
• Railway Hospital, Perambur: 20 slots (MLT Radiology: 3, Pathology: 8, Cardiology: 9)

Ex-ITI Category (Total Slots: 4,308)

• Carriage & Wagon Works, (Perambur C&W, Chennai Division (multiple sections), Electrical Workshop Perambur, Engineering Workshop Arakkonam, Engineering HQ/SR, Loco Works Perambur, Railway Hospital Perambur) : Sub-Total 1,528 slots
• Central Workshops, Ponmalai (Ponmalai, Madurai Division, Tiruchirappalli Division) Sub-Total : 1,292 slots
• Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur (Palakkad Division, Salem Division, Podanur Workshop, Trivandrum Division) Sub-Total : 1,488 slots

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Salary Details (Stipend) : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

• Fresher's - 10th Std : Rs.8,200/- (Per Month)
• Fresher's - 12th Std : Rs.9,600/- (Per Month)
• Ex-ITI : Rs.9,600/- (Per Month)

Age Limit : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

• Freshers : 15 to 22 years
• Ex-ITI / MLT : 15 to 24 years

Relaxation : SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years

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Qualification : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

A. Fresher Category:

• Fitter, Painter, Welder - Passed 10th Class (minimum 50% aggregate) under the 10+2 system or equivalent.
• Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology/Pathology/Cardiology) - Passed 12th Class (minimum 50% aggregate) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

B. Ex-ITI Category:

• Most trades (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 (min. 50%) + ITI course in the relevant trade with an NCVT/SCVT certificate.
• Electrician - Same as above, with Science as a subject in 10th.
• Electronics Mechanic - Same as above, with Science (Physics & Chemistry) and Mathematics.
• Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer (English) - Passed 12th Class + ITI course with NCVT/SCVT certificate.
• ICTSM - Passed 10th Class + ITI course with NCVT/SCVT certificate.
• COPA/PASAA - Passed 10th Class (min. 50%) + National Trade Certificate in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant.

Note: The minimum 50% requirement in 10th standard does not apply to SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs), Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders, or Vocational Certificate holders with one year or more of training/job experience after these qualifications are not eligible.

Application Fee : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

• Rs.100 (Non-refundable). SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempt.

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Selection Process : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

• Purely merit-based calculated on matriculation/higher secondary and ITI marks. No written exam

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How to Apply : Southern Railway Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Act Apprentice,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply Online from 28 Aug 2026 to 27 Sep 2026.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
• Find the Act Apprentice Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Southern Railway requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the last date to apply online for Southern Railway Apprenticeship 2026?

• The online application window closes on 27-09-2026 at 17:00 Hrs.

2. Can candidates outside South India apply for these slots?

• No, only residents of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, SPSR Nellore & Chittoor (AP), and Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka) are eligible.

3. Is there an exam or interview for the selection process?

• No, selection is conducted strictly based on a merit list calculated from 10th/12th standard and ITI marks.

4. Does this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job in Indian Railways?

• No, it is purely a training program. However, 20% of vacancies in Level 1 Direct Recruitment are reserved for Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs) holding an NAC.

5. What is the monthly stipend provided during training?

• ₹8,200 for 10th pass freshers, and ₹9,600 for 12th pass MLT and Ex-ITI candidates.

6. What is the application fee for female or SC/ST candidates?

• SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates are completely exempted from paying the application fee.

7. Is 50% marks in 10th standard compulsory for all categories?

• No, the minimum 50% mark requirement in 10th standard is exempted for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

8. Where will the document verification list be published?

• All official updates will be published on www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in under "News & Updates"  "Personnel Branch Information".

9. What are the age limits for Ex-ITI candidates?

• Candidates must have completed 15 years and not crossed 24 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.

10. Are Engineering Graduates or Diploma holders eligible to apply?

• No, Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders, or candidates with over one year of work experience/training after qualification are NOT eligible.

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