Southern Railway Invites Application for 4471 Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Fresher Category – 163 Vacancies

Ex-ITI Category – 4,308 Vacancies

• Note: Vacancies are tentative and subject to change. Detailed trade-wise break-up is available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Locations: Whole State of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala; Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep; SPSR Nellore & Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh; Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
• Age Limit (as on 28.08.2026): Minimum: 15 years Maximum: Fresher - 22 years; Ex-ITI/MLT - 24 years Relaxation: OBC(NCL) - 3 years; SC/ST - 5 years; PwBD - 10 years; PwBD+OBC - 13 years; PwBD+SC/ST - 15 years
• Educational Qualification: Fresher (Fitter, Painter, Welder): 10th Class pass (min. 50% aggregate) under 10+2 system. Fresher (MLT): 12th Class pass (min. 50% aggregate) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Ex-ITI: 10th Class pass (min. 50% aggregate) + ITI in relevant trade with NCVT/SCVT certificate. Note: 50% marks in 10th is not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Course Completed Act Apprentices, Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders, or Vocational Certificate holders with 1+ year of training/job experience are NOT eligible.

🎯 Selection Process

• Merit List: Fresher: Matriculation marks converted to 200 (minimum 50% required). Ex-ITI: Matriculation (converted to 100) + ITI marks (converted to 100) = Total 200. MLT: Higher Secondary marks (with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology) converted to 200.
• Tie-Breaking: Older candidate preferred; if DOB same, candidate who passed Matriculation earlier.
• No Written Exam or Interview.
• Tentative Date for Shortlist (Document Verification): 15 October 2026.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates must apply online through the Southern Railway website. Follow these steps:
• Visit Official Website: Go to www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
• Navigate to Notification: Click on "News & Updates" → "Personnel Branch Information".
• Read Notification: Download and read the official notification (No. CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI) carefully.
• Register: Click on the online application link and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill Application Form: Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
• Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and other required documents as per specifications.
• Pay Processing Fee: Pay the applicable fee online (₹100 for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women).
• Submit Form: Review all details carefully and submit the application.
• Save Copy: Take a printout of the application and fee payment acknowledgement for future reference.
• Meet Deadline: Ensure the application is submitted before 27 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
• Last Date: 27 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
• Important Note: All official communication, including document verification lists, will be published only on the Southern Railway website under the specified link.

• www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

📅 Important Dates

Key Instructions for Candidates

• Online Application Only: Applications are accepted only online through the Southern Railway website.
• Eligible Locations: Only candidates residing in specified locations within Southern Railway's jurisdiction are eligible.
• Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the educational qualification, age limit, and category requirements.
• No Guarantee of Employment: This is purely for apprenticeship training and does not guarantee employment. However, 20% of Direct Recruitment vacancies at Level 1 may give preference to Course Completed Act Apprentices with NAC.
• Document Verification: Candidates must produce all original certificates at the time of document verification.
• Processing Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
• Check Official Sources: Regularly check the Southern Railway website under "News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information" for updates.
• Ineligibility: Course Completed Act Apprentices, Engineering Graduates/Diploma holders, or Vocational Certificate holders with 1+ year of training/job experience are NOT eligible.

Application and notification links supplied by the source

• Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.