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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 4471 Act Apprentice Posts

🚂 Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Southern Railway has released notification for 4,471 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Online applications are open from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 (5:00 PM). This is apprenticeship training, not direct employment.

📢 Total Slots: 4,471
📝 Fresher: 163 🔧 Ex-ITI: 4,308 📅 Apply: 28 Aug – 27 Sept
📆 Important Dates
EventDate
Notification Date28 August 2026
Online Application Start28 August 2026
Last Date to Apply27 September 2026
Closing Time5:00 PM
Document VerificationTo be notified
Shortlisted List (tentative)15 October 2026
📊 Vacancy Distribution

Fresher Category: 163 slots

Ex-ITI Category: 4,308 slots

Trades include Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Painter, Carpenter, Machinist, Turner, COPA/PASAA, MLT, Draughtsman, and more. Check official notification for unit-wise and trade-wise details.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Fresher: 10th pass with 50% marks (Fitter, Welder, Painter). MLT: 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (50%).

Ex-ITI: 10th pass with 50% marks + relevant ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT).

Age Limit (as on notification date)

Minimum: 15 years. Fresher: not completed 22 years. Ex-ITI: not completed 24 years.

CategoryUpper Age Relaxation
OBC-NCL3 Years
SC/ST5 Years
PwBD10 Years
PwBD + OBC-NCL13 Years
PwBD + SC/ST15 Years

Note: 50% marks requirement not applicable to SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

₹ Application Fee

Processing Fee: ₹100 (non-refundable)

Exempted: SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates.

Payment via online mode. Keep acknowledgement safe for document verification.

📋 Selection Process (Merit-Based)

No written examination. Merit list is prepared as follows:

  • Fresher: Class 10 marks converted to 200 marks.
  • Ex-ITI: 10th marks (100) + ITI marks (100) = 200 marks.
  • MLT: 12th PCMB marks converted to 200 marks.

Tie-breaker: Older candidate preferred; if same DOB, earlier Matriculation pass.

💰 Stipend During Apprenticeship
CategoryMinimum Monthly Stipend
Fresher – 10th₹8,200/month
Fresher – 12th₹9,600/month
Ex-ITI₹9,600/month

Stipend increases by 10% in second year and additional 15% in third year where applicable.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many apprentice slots are available?
The notification lists 4,471 slots, including 163 Fresher and 4,308 Ex-ITI slots.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 27 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
What is the application fee?
The processing fee is ₹100. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempted.
Is there a written examination?
No. Selection is through a merit list based on academic and ITI marks.
Is this a permanent Railway job?
No. It is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There is no guarantee of employment after training.
What is the stipend?
₹8,200/month for Fresher 10th and ₹9,600/month for Fresher 12th and Ex-ITI candidates, subject to rules.