Southern Railway (RRC SR) has issued Notification No. 01/2026 (CPB/ P1/ 98/ Act/ TP/ Vol.XXI) for the engagement of 4,471 Act Apprentices across various divisions including Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Coimbatore, Arakkonam, Palakkad, and Thiruvananthapuram.
This recruitment drive is open to candidates who have passed 10th Class, 12th Class, or ITI. Selections will be made purely on a Merit Basis (No Written Exam or Interview) based on academic and trade marks.
1. Key Highlights & Overview
| Parameter | Specification |
| Recruiting Organization | Southern Railway (RRC SR) |
| Notification Number | 01/2026 (CPB/ P1/ 98/ Act/ TP/ Vol.XXI) |
| Post Name | Act Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 4,471 Posts (Ex-ITI: 4,308 |
| Selection Mode | Merit List (10th / ITI Marks Basis) + Document Verification |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹8,200 – ₹9,600 / month |
| Application Mode | Online via sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Application Start Date | 28th August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 27th September 2026 till 05:00 PM |
2. Vacancy Distribution
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| SOUTHERN RAILWAY VACANCIES |
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| Ex-ITI Category | 4,308 Posts |
| Freshers Category | 163 Posts |
| TOTAL SLOTS | 4,471 Posts |
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Ex-ITI Trade Breakdown (4,308 Vacancies):
- Fitter: 959
- Electrician: 576
- COPA: 404
- Welder (G&E): 342
- Draughtsman (Civil): 281
- MMTM (Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance): 200
- Structural Welder / Gas Cutter: 190 each
- Painter: 171
- Carpenter: 137
- Fitter (Mechanical): 129
- Electronics Mechanic: 123
- Diesel Mechanic: 105
- Other Trades (Wireman, R&AC, Machinist, PASAA, MMV, Turner, Stenographer, Plumber, ICTSM, Instrument Mechanic, Advance Welder): 391
Freshers Trade Breakdown (163 Vacancies):
- Fitter: 85
- Welder / Welder (G&E): 38
- Painter: 20
- MLT (Cardiology): 9
- MLT (Pathology): 8
- MLT (Radiology): 3
3. Qualification, Stipend & Training Duration
| Category / Post | Educational Qualification | Training Duration | Monthly Stipend |
| Freshers (10th Pass) | 10th Class / SSLC pass with at least 50% aggregate marks | Fitter/Painter: 2 Yrs Welder: 1 Yr 3 Months | ₹8,200 / month |
| Freshers (12th Pass MLT) | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (Min. 50% marks) | 1 Year 3 Months | ₹9,600 / month |
| Ex-ITI Category | 10th Class pass (Min. 50%) + NCVT / SCVT ITI Certificate in relevant trade | As per Apprenticeship Rules Schedule-I | ₹9,600 / month |
4. Age Limit & Relaxations (As on Cut-off Date)
- Freshers Category: 15 to 22 years
- Ex-ITI & MLT Category: 15 to 24 years
Upper Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST Candidates: Relaxation up to 5 years
- OBC Candidates: Relaxation up to 3 years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 to 15 years (Depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules
5. Application Fee & How to Apply
Application Fee:
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: NIL (FREE)
- All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS): ₹100/-
Step-by-Step Online Application Process:
- Go to the official Southern Railway website (
sr.indianrailways.gov.in). - Navigate to News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information.
- Click on the Act Apprentice 2026–27 Online Application Link.
- Complete your registration using a valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and trade details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of your 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate/MLT mark sheet, community certificate, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the ₹100 application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application and retain a printed copy of the confirmation page for document verification.
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| அதிகாரப்பூர்வ அறிவிப்பு | Notification PDF |
| ஆன்லைனில் விண்ணப்பிக்க | Apply Online |
| அதிகாரப்பூர்வ இணையதளம் | Visit Website |