AnyNearSouthern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Compiled by AnyNear.in Editorial Team · Posted 05 Sep 2026
Job Description & Details
Southern Railway has invited online applications for 4,471 Act Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The training will be provided in designated trades at various Divisions, Workshops and Units under Southern Railway.
Post Name
Act Apprentice – Fresher & Ex-ITI
Total Vacancies
4,471 Posts
Post-wise Vacancy
1. Act Apprentice – Fresher
Fitter, Painter, Welder
143 Posts
2. Act Apprentice – Fresher MLT
Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology
20 Posts
3. Act Apprentice – Ex-ITI
Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Turner, Machinist & other trades
4,308 Posts
Age Limit
Fresher – Fitter/Painter/Welder: 15–22 Years
Fresher – MLT: 15–24 Years
Ex-ITI: 15–24 Years
Age is reckoned as on the date of notification.
Age Relaxation
OBC (NCL): 3 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
PwBD + OBC: 13 Years
PwBD + SC/ST: 15 Years
Additional relaxation as applicable under Apprentices Rules.
Minimum Qualification
Fresher – Fitter/Painter/Welder
10th (Matric) Pass
Minimum 50% aggregate marks
Fresher – MLT
12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Minimum 50% aggregate marks
Ex-ITI – Various Trades
10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
NCVT/SCVT ITI certificate in the relevant trade
Trade-specific subject requirements apply.
Stipend
Fresher (10th Standard): ₹8,200 per month
Fresher (12th / MLT) & Ex-ITI: ₹9,600 per month
Selection Process
No Written Examination
Selection will be based on:
Merit List
Document Verification
Merit is prepared using qualifying examination marks after the prescribed conversion/weightage.
Important Point
This is an Apprenticeship/Training opportunity, not a regular permanent Railway employee appointment. Candidates are engaged for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act.
Eligible States / Areas
Candidates residing in the specified areas of:
Tamil Nadu
Puducherry
Kerala
Andaman & Nicobar
Lakshadweep
SPSR Nellore & Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh
Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka
are eligible to apply, as specified in the notification.
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
SC/ST/PwBD & All Female Candidates: No Fee
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: 28 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 27 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM
Tentative Shortlist for Document Verification: 15 October 2026
Job / Training Location
Southern Railway Units in:
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Puducherry
Andaman & Nicobar
How to Apply
Apply online through the Southern Railway/RRC recruitment portal.
Candidates need to:
Register online.
Fill in personal, educational and trade details.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria
Pay Scale & Salary Details
How to Apply — Step by Step
Documents You'll Likely Need
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