Southern Railway Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 - Act Apprentice

Southern Railway has released an official notification for the recruitment of Act Apprentice posts (4471 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 27 Sep 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

Southern Railway Act Apprentice - Overview

Organization	Southern Railway
Post Name	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	4471
Advertisement No.	CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI
Qualification	ITI
Location	Puducherry,Lakshadweep,Andaman and Nicobar Island,Thiruvananthapuram,Chennai,Chittoor,Dakshina Kannada, Andhra Pradesh,Karnataka,Kerala,Tamil Nadu,Lakshadweep,Puducherry,Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Salary	Rs. 8,200 - Rs. 9,600 per MONTH
Job Type	Temporary
Application Start Date	28 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 Sep 2026
Official Website	sr.indianrailways.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for Southern Railway Act Apprentice recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: ITI. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

The age of the candidate should be between 15 years and 22 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Please refer to the official notification for details.

Application Fee

The application fee for Southern Railway Act Apprentice recruitment is: Rs. 100/- (non-refundable); waived for SC/ST/PwBD/Women. Please refer to the official notification for category-wise fee details and payment methods.

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the Act Apprentice position at Southern Railway will receive a salary of Rs. 8,200 - Rs. 9,600 per MONTH. Additional allowances may apply as per government norms.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	28 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 Sep 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for Southern Railway Act Apprentice recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Look for the Act Apprentice recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Pay the application fee as applicable
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	sr.indianrailways.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is Southern Railway's engagement of candidates as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training in designated trades across its Divisions/Workshops/Units (Notification No. 01/2026).

How many vacancies are available?

The notification states 4,471 total posts (163 Fresher + 4,308 Ex-ITI); note the category-wise figures in the source table sum to slightly different totals (162 and 4,229 respectively) – this discrepancy should be verified before publishing.

What is the last date to apply?

27 September 2026, till 5:00 PM, online only.

What is the qualification required?

It varies by trade and category – ranging from 10th pass with 50% marks (Fresher trades like Fitter/Painter/Welder) to 10th/12th pass plus a relevant ITI certificate (Ex-ITI trades).

What is the age limit for this recruitment?

15 to 22 years (24 years for MLT), as on the notification date, with relaxations for OBC-NCL, SC/ST, and PwBD candidates.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, Rs. 100/- non-refundable, waived for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.

How can I apply online?

Through www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in → News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information, between 28-08-2026 and 27-09-2026.

What is the selection process?

A merit list based on Matriculation marks (plus ITI marks for Ex-ITI candidates, or Higher Secondary marks for MLT candidates).

What is the stipend for Act Apprentices?

Rs. 8,200/month (Fresher–10th std), Rs. 9,600/month (Fresher–12th std and Ex-ITI), increasing in years 2 and 3 of training.

Who can apply for this recruitment?

Only candidates residing within Southern Railway's specified jurisdiction – the whole of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala; the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep UTs; SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh; and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.