Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – For 4471 Posts

Southern Railway has released Notification No. 01/2026, opening up the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive for eligible Indian candidates. This recruitment is a part of the Southern Railway Act Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 to provide training in identified trades for the Divisions, Workshops and Units under Southern Railway. The eligible candidates may submit their applications online from August 28, 2026 to September 27, 2026 up to 5:00 PM and the candidates must be residing in the mentioned geographical zones. This is a wonderful opportunity included in the list of Indian Railway Recruitment, where the candidates can get hands-on technical training without any guarantee of employment after completion. Eligibility conditions must be carefully reviewed prior to applying. Eligible candidates can download the notification and apply as per the given date.

Understanding Southern Railway and Its Role

This battle is a part of the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 project which provides training in identified trades in different Divisions, Workshops and Units of Southern Railway. The last date for the online submission of applications is September 27, 2026 till 5 pm and the candidates should hold residence in the given geographical areas. This post is also beneficial for those who want to avail of Indian Railway Jobs in India.

Important Dates for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Notification Release Date: August 28, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: August 28, 2026
• Online Application Closing Date: September 27, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Tentative Shortlist Date for Document Verification: October 15, 2026

Division-Wise Apprentice Openings

Fresher Category

Ex-ITI Category

Trade Eligibility for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Age Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum Age: 15 years.
• Freshers Maximum Age: 22 years.
• Maximum Age: 24 years.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
• OBC: 3 years relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation.
• PwBD + OBC: 13 years relaxation.
• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years relaxation.

Stipend Structure

• Fresher – Class 10th: Rs. 8,200/- per month.
• Fresher – Class 12th: Rs. 9,600/- per month.
• Ex-ITI: Rs. 9,600/- per month.
• Second Year: 10% increase in prescribed minimum stipend.
• Third Year: 15% increase in prescribed minimum stipend.

Fee and Payment Details

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100/-
• SC/ST, PwBD and Women: No Fee.
• Payment Mode: Online; fee is non-refundable.

Merit List Criteria for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

There will be no written examination for this recruitment. Southern Railway will prepare merit list based on the candidates’ academic marks. Candidates are advised to concentrate on fulfilling the educational criteria and ensure their documents are ready for the subsequent level.

Apprentice Selection Framework

• All eligible candidates who apply against this notification will be prepared in a merit list by Southern Railway.
• If Matriculation marks are given in 100-mark scale, then for candidates in Fresher category, this will be converted into 200-mark scale with at least 50% aggregate.
• The marks of Matriculation and ITI will be added together with equal weightage for Ex-ITI category candidates with converted marks in both the papers being 100 each.
• The marks secured by the candidates of the MLT category in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology will be converted to 200 marks in Higher Secondary.
• The criterion of 50% is relaxed for SC, ST and PwBD candidates for Matriculation.
• If the marks are tied, the senior candidate will be preferred and in the event of the two candidates having the same Date of Birth, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier will be preferred.
• The selected candidates will be appointed as Government Jobs in Tamil Nadu to the Unit of their choice subject to availability of vacancies and administrative requirement.

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

• 4% reservation is given across five categories of Benchmark disabilities as per Government of India rules: Physical Disability, Blindness/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities.
• Reservation/relaxation benefits are only available to candidates whose level of relevant disability is not less than the 40% level of the relevant benchmark.
• The candidate who filled the application should choose the right sub-category (LD, HI, VI, MD) while applying, No change will be allowed after applying.
• A certificate of disability shall be issued in Form V, VI or VII as prescribed by a Medical Board established by the Central or State Government.

Recommended Study Resources for Aspirants

Why Previous Papers Still Matter

• Exam Pattern: Candidates can get an idea about the question pattern and level through Previous papers.
• Important Topics: They indicate subjects that are often asked and important concepts.
• Time management: Practice makes faster and helps candidates to manage examination time.
• Self-Assessment: The strengths and weaknesses of the candidates will be known by solving the previous year’s papers.
• Improved Preparation: The candidates will get an opportunity to prepare themselves and solve previous year’s papers.
• Preparation for the Examination: By continuous preparation, the candidate will gain confidence regarding the pattern of Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Examination.

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Complete Application Submission Guide

• Go to the official website of the Southern Railway www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
• On the homepage in the ‘News & Updates‘ section, choose ‘Personnel Branch Information‘.
• Click on the advertisement “ENGAGEMENT OF ACT APPRENTICES UNDER APPRENTICES ACT 1961 NOTIFICATION-01/2026“.
• Read the entire notification carefully before applying and ensure you are eligible for all of the requirements
• Registration for the Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is to be started by clicking the link of the online application.
• Please register with a valid cell phone number and email.
• Complete the information in the application form in a precise manner with respect to personal, academic information and categories.
• Submit the necessary documents, including a photograph, signature and educational certificates, in the proper format
• Use online payment facility if any to pay the processing fee Rs. 100/-, SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted.
• Carefully check all entries before submission
• Apply before the deadline and print a confirmation to keep for your records.

Important Resources for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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