Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 4,471 Posts
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Southern Railway (SR), through the Office of the Chief Workshop Manager, Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur, has released Notification No. 01/2026, inviting online applications for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across trades in Divisions/Workshops/Units under its jurisdiction. A total of 4,471 vacancies are on offer — 163 Fresher and 4,308 Ex-ITI posts. Applications go online, running 28 August to 27 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
| Organization | Southern Railway (SR), Chief Workshop Manager, Perambur |
| Notification No. | 01/2026 (CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI) |
| Total Vacancies | 4,471 (163 Fresher + 4,308 Ex-ITI) |
| Age Limit | 15–22/24 years, as on the date of notification (28 August 2026) |
| Application Window | 28 August – 27 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Document Verification Shortlist | Tentatively 15 October 2026 |
Eligibility
- Fresher trades (Fitter, Welder, Painter) — 10th Class pass with minimum 50% aggregate.
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) — 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, minimum 50% aggregate.
- Ex-ITI trades — 10th pass (minimum 50%) plus an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT; some trades have additional subject requirements.
Geographical Eligibility
Only candidates residing in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh, and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka are eligible to apply.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil
Selection Process
No written exam — engagement is based on a Merit List and Document Verification. Fresher: 10th marks converted to 200 (minimum 50% in Matriculation). Ex-ITI: 10th marks (100) + ITI marks (100) = 200, with equal weightage. MLT: 12th (PCB) marks converted to 200.
How to Apply
- Visit sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Find the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification link.
- Register and fill in personal, educational, and trade preference details.
- Upload scanned documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit before 27 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Official Links
Official Website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 27 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q: How many vacancies are there?
A: 4,471 — 163 Fresher and 4,308 Ex-ITI posts.
Q: Is there a written exam?
A: No — selection is based on a Merit List (academic marks) and Document Verification.
Q: Does this apprenticeship guarantee a railway job?
A: No — this is a training engagement, not an employment offer, with no guarantee of employment on completion.
Final Word
Since eligibility here is restricted to residents of specific southern states and districts, confirm your exact residential eligibility against the listed geographical jurisdiction before applying, as candidates outside this zone are not eligible regardless of qualification.