Summary
Southern Railway ने Act Apprentices Notification 01/2026 के तहत Apprentices Act, 1961 के अंतर्गत Fresher और Ex-ITI categories के लिए apprenticeship engagement शुरू किया है। कुल 4,471 training slots हैं, जिनमें 163 Fresher और 4,308 Ex-ITI slots शामिल हैं। Online application 28 August 2026 से शुरू हुआ है और 27 September 2026 शाम 5:00 बजे तक किया जा सकता है। Selection written examination से नहीं बल्कि qualifying examination marks के आधार पर Merit List से होगा। Candidates को अपनी trade qualification, age limit और Southern Railway geographical eligibility जरूर verify करनी चाहिए। यह apprenticeship training है, regular Railway employment नहीं।
Live Status
Recruitment Overview
Important Dates
| Application Start | 28 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 27 September 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Exam Date | Not Applicable |
| Admit Card | Not Applicable |
| Result Date | Tentatively 15 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category / Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher Act Apprentice | 163 | |
| Ex-ITI Act Apprentice | 4308 |
Educational Qualification
| Post / Level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Fresher – Fitter / Painter / Welder | Class 10th / Matriculation pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks. |
| Fresher – Medical Laboratory Technician | Class 12th with minimum 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Ex-ITI Apprentice | Class 10th with minimum 50% marks and recognized ITI / National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, as applicable. NCVT / SCVT qualification should be as prescribed for the selected trade. |
Age Limit
- Age As On: 28 August 2026
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation: Fresher candidates must have completed 15 years and must be below 22 years. Ex-ITI and Medical Laboratory Technician candidates must have completed 15 years and must be below 24 years as on 28 August 2026. OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years, SC/ST candidates 5 years and PwBD candidates 10 years upper-age relaxation as per the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Other Eligible Candidates | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| PwBD | ₹0 |
| Women Candidates | ₹0 |
Stipend / Pay Scale
| Post / Level | Stipend / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Fresher – Class 10th | ₹8,200 per month |
| Fresher – Class 12th / MLT | ₹9,600 per month |
| Ex-ITI Apprentice | ₹9,600 per month |
Selection Process
- Merit List based on qualifying examination marks → Document Verification → Medical Fitness → Apprenticeship Engagement.
- NOTE:There is no written examination or interview. Fresher merit is prepared from qualifying academic marks. Ex-ITI merit uses Matriculation and ITI marks as prescribed in the notification.
Additional Information
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 में 4,471 apprenticeship training slots हैं। Apply Online, qualification, age limit, fee, stipend, selection और last date देखें।
Southern Railway ने Apprentices Act, 1961 के तहत Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 के लिए Notification No. 01/2026 जारी किया है। इस भर्ती में 4,471 Apprentice training slots हैं, जिनमें 163 Freshers और 4,308 Ex-ITI seats शामिल हैं। Online application 28 August 2026 से शुरू है और 27 September 2026 शाम 5:00 बजे तक आवेदन किया जा सकता है।
इस भर्ती में Fitter, Welder, Electrician, COPA, Carpenter, Machinist, Turner, MLT सहित कई trades शामिल हैं। Selection written exam से नहीं, बल्कि notification में दिए गए merit-based process के अनुसार किया जाएगा।
Important: यह Apprenticeship Training है, regular Railway job नहीं। Training पूरी होने के बाद permanent employment की guarantee notification में नहीं दी गई है।
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Southern Railway |
| Recruitment | Act Apprentice Engagement 2026-27 |
| Notification No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Training Slots | 4,471 |
| Fresher Category | 163 |
| Ex-ITI Category | 4,308 |
| Application Start | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 September 2026, 05:00 PM |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection | Merit List |
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 September 2026 |
| Last Time | 05:00 PM |
| Tentative Shortlisted List for Document Verification | 15 October 2026 |
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
कुल 4,471 training slots हैं। Official vacancy tables में Fresher और Ex-ITI categories अलग दी गई हैं।
| Category | Total Slots |
|---|---|
| Fresher Category | 163 |
| Ex-ITI Category | 4,308 |
| Total | 4,471 |
Official vacancy tables में Fitter, Welder, Painter, Electrician, COPA, Carpenter, Machinist, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Draughtsman-Civil, MMTM, Structural Welder, Plumber, MLT आदि trades दिखाई गई हैं।
Unit-wise Total
| Area / Group | Ex-ITI Slots |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works and related units | 1,528 |
| Central Workshops, Ponmalai / Golden Rock Group | 1,292 |
| Signal & Telecommunication / Palakkad / Salem / Podanur / Trivandrum Group | 1,488 |
| Ex-ITI Grand Total | 4,308 |
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : कौन Apply कर सकता है?
इस recruitment में हर state का candidate apply नहीं कर सकता। Official notification के अनुसार eligible area Southern Railway के specified geographical jurisdiction तक सीमित है।
Eligible areas:
Tamil Nadu का पूरा State
Puducherry का पूरा Union Territory
Kerala का पूरा State
Andaman & Nicobar Islands का पूरा Union Territory
Lakshadweep का पूरा Union Territory
Andhra Pradesh के केवल SPSR Nellore और Chittoor districts
Karnataka का केवल Dakshina Kannada district
यह condition form भरने से पहले जरूर check करें।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification
Fresher Category
Fitter, Painter और Welder:
10th Class pass होना चाहिए और minimum 50% aggregate marks होने चाहिए।
Medical Laboratory Technician:
12th Class में minimum 50% marks के साथ Physics, Chemistry और Biology subjects होने चाहिए।
Ex-ITI Category
Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder (G&E), Wireman, Advance Welder, Plumber, Draughtsman-Civil, Instrument Mechanic, Mechanic R&AC, Gas Cutter, MMTM और Structural Welder जैसे trades के लिए 10th में minimum 50% marks और relevant trade में recognized ITI qualification चाहिए। संबंधित NCVT/SCVT certificate भी जरूरी है।
Electrician: 10th में Science subject के साथ relevant ITI जरूरी है।
Electronics Mechanic: 10th में Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics के साथ relevant ITI चाहिए।
Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer (English): 12th pass + relevant ITI qualification मांगी गई है।
ICTSM: 10th pass + relevant ITI qualification।
COPA/PASSA: 10th में minimum 50% marks और National Trade Certificate in COPA required है।
SC/ST/PwBD candidates के लिए 10th में 50% marks वाली condition में official notification के अनुसार relaxation है।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Important Eligibility Note
जिन candidates के पास पहले से apprenticeship training या relevant qualification के बाद one year या उससे ज्यादा training/job experience है, वे Act Apprentice engagement के लिए eligible नहीं हैं, as stated in the notification.
Ex-ITI category में relevant ITI qualification application करते समय ही होना चाहिए।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit
Age की calculation notification date के हिसाब से है। Candidate ने minimum 15 years की age complete कर ली होनी चाहिए।
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Fresher | 15 Years to Below 22 Years |
| Ex-ITI | 15 Years to Below 24 Years |
| MLT | 15 Years to Below 24 Years |
Upper-age relaxation:
OBC-NCL: 3 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
PwBD के साथ OBC-NCL और SC/ST के लिए additional combined relaxation भी official notification में दी गई है।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Eligible Candidates | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
Processing fee ₹100/- non-refundable है और online mode से pay करनी है। SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates को fee exemption दी गई है।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process
इस recruitment में written exam नहीं है। Selection eligible candidates की Merit List से होगा।
Fresher Category: Matriculation marks को 200 marks में convert करके merit list तैयार होगी।
Ex-ITI Category: Matriculation से 100 marks + ITI से 100 marks, यानी total 200 marks के आधार पर merit बनेगी।
MLT: Higher Secondary marks को 200 marks में convert करके merit तैयार की जाएगी।
अगर दो candidates के marks बराबर होते हैं, तो older candidate को preference दी जाएगी। DOB भी same होने पर Matriculation पहले pass करने वाले candidate को preference दी जाएगी।
Merit के बाद Document Verification और Medical Fitness की requirement है।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Training Period
| Category / Trade | Training Period |
|---|---|
| Fresher – Welder | 1 Year 3 Months |
| Fresher – Fitter & Painter | 2 Years |
| Fresher – Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 Year 3 Months |
| Ex-ITI | As per Schedule-I of Apprentices Rules |
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Stipend
| Category | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Fresher – 10th | ₹8,200/- Per Month |
| Fresher – 12th | ₹9,600/- Per Month |
| Ex-ITI | ₹9,600/- Per Month |
Official notification में second year के prescribed minimum stipend पर 10% increase और third year में further 15% increase का provision दिया गया है।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Medical & Documents
Selected/shortlisted candidates को prescribed medical fitness requirements पूरी करनी होंगी। Medical certificate Government Authorized Doctor द्वारा prescribed format में होना चाहिए।
Document Verification के समय qualifying examination का original Transfer Certificate भी produce करना है।
Reservation का benefit लेने वाले candidates को applicable SC/ST, OBC-NCL या Disability Certificate प्रस्तुत करना होगा।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : How To Apply
- Southern Railway की official website खोलें।
- News & Updates section में जाएँ।
- Personnel Branch Information खोलें।
- Act Apprentice Notification 01/2026 से संबंधित application link चुनें।
- अपनी category और trade के अनुसार form भरें।
- सभी details ध्यान से check करें।
- Applicable fee online pay करें।
- Application submit करें।
- Acknowledgement का print/save अपने पास रखें।
Official notification में online application के लिए यही route दिया गया है: sr.indianrailways.gov.in → News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Important Instructions
यह training engagement है, regular Railway appointment नहीं। Training complete होने के बाद employment की guarantee नहीं है।
Candidates को training शुरू होने से पहले Apprenticeship Contract execute करना होगा।
Selected candidates को अपना accommodation और other facilities खुद arrange करनी होंगी।
गलत declaration या false information मिलने पर candidate को training के दौरान भी disqualify/terminate किया जा सकता है।
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Important Links
| Important Link | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Southern Railway Official Website | Click Here |
| Document Verification / Selection Updates | Click Here |
| Result / Shortlisted List | Click Here |
ALSO CHECK:Railway RRB Group D Admit Card 2026
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : FAQ
How many seats are available in RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
इस recruitment में कुल 4,471 apprenticeship training slots हैं। इनमें 163 Fresher और 4,308 Ex-ITI slots हैं।
What is the last date for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Online application की last date 27 September 2026, शाम 5:00 बजे है।
What is the age limit for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Fresher candidates के लिए age 15 years to below 22 years और Ex-ITI/MLT candidates के लिए 15 years to below 24 years है।
What is the qualification for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026?
Qualification trade के अनुसार अलग है। Fresher के कुछ trades के लिए 10th/12th qualification है, जबकि Ex-ITI trades के लिए relevant ITI qualification जरूरी है।
Is there any written exam for RRC SR Apprentice 2026?
नहीं। Notification में selection Merit List के आधार पर बताया गया है। Written examination का stage नहीं दिया गया है।
What is the stipend for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026?
Fresher 10th category के लिए ₹8,200 per month, Fresher 12th और Ex-ITI candidates के लिए ₹9,600 per month stipend है।
Who can apply for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026?
केवल notification में बताए गए Southern Railway geographical jurisdiction के eligible candidates apply कर सकते हैं, जिसमें Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep और कुछ specified districts शामिल हैं।
Is Southern Railway Apprentice 2026 a permanent Railway job?
नहीं। यह Apprenticeship Training है। Notification में training complete होने के बाद employment की guarantee नहीं दी गई है।
Conclusion
Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 में 4,471 training slots के लिए application 28 August से 27 September 2026 तक है। Candidates को form भरने से पहले अपनी trade, qualification, age और eligible residential area जरूर check करना चाहिए।
यह recruitment apprenticeship training के लिए है, इसलिए इसे regular Railway job समझकर apply न करें।
Disclaimer
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How to Apply
- Southern Railway की official website खोलें → News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information → Act Apprentice Notification 01/2026 खोलें → online application link select करें। Fresher या Ex-ITI category तथा relevant trade carefully choose करें। Personal, educational, ITI और residence details भरें। Required documents upload करें और applicable ₹100 processing fee pay करें। SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates fee exemption instructions check करें। Final submission से पहले सभी details verify करें और acknowledgement save/print कर लें।
Important: Always follow the latest instructions on the official recruitment portal if they differ from the general steps above.