Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Southern Railway has released Act Apprentices Notification 01/2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for engagement of apprentices in various trades across different divisions, workshops and units. A total of 4471 Apprentice vacancies are available, including 163 Fresher and 4308 Ex-ITI vacancies. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Southern Railway |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Vacancies | 4471 |
| Salary | Read Notice |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 September 2026 |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Category | Apprentice Jobs |
| Job Location | Southern Railway Jurisdiction |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Group | Join Telelegram |
Online Form Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | ₹100/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/Female | Rs. 0/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 September 2026 |
| Merit List Date | Updated Soon |
Age Limit Detail
Age will be calculated as on 28 August 2026, the date of notification.
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age – Fresher: Below 22 Years
- Maximum Age – Ex-ITI: Below 24 Years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Fresher Category (Fitter, Painter, Welder) | 143 | 10th Pass |
| Fresher Category (Medical Laboratory Technician – Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | 20 | 12th Pass with PCB |
| Ex-ITI Category (Various Trades like Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Turner, Machinist, etc.) | 4308 | 10th Pass + ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Merit List Preparation (Based on 10th marks for Freshers, 12th marks for MLT, and combined 10th + ITI marks for Ex-ITI)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness Test
How To Apply For Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Check the eligibility from the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2026
- Click on the Apply Online Link given below or visit the website
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the required documents
- Pay Fees if required
- Print the Application Form
Important Links
| Apply Last Date: 27 September 2026 |
| Join Our Whatsapp Group |
| Officail Notification Download |
| Apply Online Form |
| Southern Railway Official Website |
| Check Other Govt. Jobs |
What is the start date of the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
28 August 2026
What is the last date of the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
27 September 2026
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