Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026/ RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Chief Workshop Manager Office, Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur, Southern Railway has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice. This engagement drive is conducted under Notification No. 01/2026 for various designated trades across ITI and Fresher categories, filling a total of 4,471 slots (163 Freshers + 4,308 Ex-ITI). The Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 28-08-2026. Candidates residing within the geographical jurisdiction of Southern Railway can fill out the online application starting from 28-08-2026 until the last date to apply, which is 27-09-2026 (till 17.00 Hrs).
This recruitment offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking apprenticeship training in railway workshops and divisions across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and select districts of Andhra Pradesh (SPSR Nellore, Chittoor) and Karnataka (Dakshina Kannada). While this training does not guarantee direct permanent employment, Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs) with a National Apprenticeship Certificate get a 20% preference in Level-1 direct recruitment posts. Make sure to review the eligibility criteria and trade requirements before submitting your online form.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Southern Railway (Indian Railways) |
| Department Name | Carriage & Wagon Works / Personnel Branch, Perambur |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Fresher & Ex-ITI) |
| Advt. No. | Notification-01/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 4471 Posts (163 Fresher + 4308 Ex-ITI) |
| Notification Date | 28-08-2026 |
| Category | Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 28-08-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28-08-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27-09-2026 (till 17:00 Hrs) |
| Tentative Date for DV Shortlist Publication | 15-10-2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 15-22 Years for Freshers and 15-24 Years for Ex-ITI / MLT. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 28.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Fresher Category (Fitter, Painter, Welder) | 143 | 10th Pass (Min 50% Marks) |
| Fresher Category (Medical Laboratory Technician – Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | 20 | 12th Pass with PCB (Min 50% Marks) |
| Ex-ITI Category (Various Trades like Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Turner, Machinist, etc.) | 4308 | 10th Pass (Min 50% Marks) + ITI Certificate in Relevant Trade |
Monthly Stipend Rates
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Fresher (10th Std Passed) | Rs. 8,200/- |
| Fresher (12th Std Passed) | Rs. 9,600/- |
| Ex-ITI Category | Rs. 9,600/- |
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- 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
Follow these steps to apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Go to the official portal at www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Navigate to News & Updates -> Personnel Branch Information.
- Select the online application link for Act Apprentice Notification 01/2026.
- Fill in basic details to complete registration and obtain login credentials.
- Choose your applicant category (Fresher or Ex-ITI), unit preference, and trade.
- Enter educational and technical marks, then upload required certificates and photo/signature.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 100/- via online mode (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the generated system acknowledgement slip for future reference.
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