| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • 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 | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100/- • SC / ST / PWD / Female: Nil • Mode of Payment: Online |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 15-22 Years for Freshers and 15-24 Years for Ex-ITI / MLT • Age as on: 28/08/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 4471 Posts (163 Fresher + 4308 Ex-ITI) | ||
| 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 |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Carriage & Wagon Works / Personnel Branch, Perambur • Post Name: Act Apprentice (Fresher & Ex-ITI) |
| 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 |
| • 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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