The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway (Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur, Chennai) has released official Notification No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 4,471 Act Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across Fresher (163 Posts) and Ex-ITI (4,308 Posts) categories in various divisions/workshops/units. Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs) through the official portal sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Important Dates
| Opening Date of Online Application | 28 August 2026 |
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| Closing Date of Online Application | 27 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
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| Tentative Date for Shortlisted List (DV) | 15 October 2026 |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Exempted |
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| Fee Payment Mode | Online |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
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| SC / ST Candidates | Upper age relaxed by 5 Years |
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| OBC Candidates | Upper age relaxed by 3 Years |
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| PwBD Candidates | Upper age relaxed by 10 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | As per Railway / Apprenticeship Rules. |
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Eligibility
| Fresher (10th Pass) | 10th Class examination under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks. |
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| Fresher (12th Pass / MLT) | 12th Pass (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology with minimum 50% marks. |
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| Ex-ITI Category | 10th Pass with min. 50% aggregate marks + National Trade Certificate (NTC) in relevant trade affiliated to NCVT / SCVT. |
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Monthly Stipend Structure
| Fresher’s (10th Std) | Rs. 8,200/- Per Month |
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| Fresher’s (12th Std / MLT) | Rs. 9,600/- Per Month |
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| Ex-ITI Category | Rs. 9,600/- Per Month |
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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| I. Fresher Category (Total: 163 Posts) |
| Unit Name | Designated Trades | Total Posts |
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | Fitter, Welder, Painter | 80 |
| Central Workshop, Ponmalai | Fitter, Welder (G&E) | 43 |
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur | Fitter | 20 |
| Railway Hospital, Perambur | MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | 20 |
| Fresher’s Sub-Total | 163 |
| II. Ex-ITI Category (Total: 4,308 Posts) |
| Group Name | Units Covered | Total Posts |
| CW Group | Carriage & Wagon Works Perambur, Chennai Division, Electrical Workshop, Engineering Workshop Arakkonam, HQ/SR, Loco Works, Railway Hospital | 1,528 |
| GOC Group | Central Workshops Ponmalai, Madurai Division, Tiruchirappalli Division | 1,292 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop Group | Palakkad Division, Salem Division, S&T Workshop Podanur, Trivandrum Division | 1,488 |
| Ex-ITI Sub-Total | 4,308 |
| Grand Total Vacancies | 4,471 |
How to Apply Online for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026
- Visit the official Southern Railway website: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Navigate to News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information → Act Apprentice 2026.
- Read the detailed notification and instructions carefully before applying.
- Click on the online application link and register with basic details.
- Select your category (Fresher or Ex-ITI) and preferred Division / Workshop / Unit.
- Fill in personal details, Aadhaar number, educational marks, and ITI trade details accurately.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, 10th mark sheet, ITI certificate, and category certificate (as applicable).
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 100/- online (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women).
- Submit the application before 27 September 2026 (17:00 Hrs).
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
