Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 4308 Apprentice Posts | Apply Online!

The Southern Railway has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI) to fill 4308 Apprentice vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Southern Railway i.e. https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 28.08.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 27.09.2026 at 05.00 PM.

Eligible candidates with qualifications 10th, 12th, ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Perambur,  Ponmalai, Coimbatore, Arakkonam, Palakkad, Trivandrum. Registered Applicants will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 8 days prior to the examination date.

Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link 

Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link 

Southern Railway Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]

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Current Southern Railway Job Openings:

1. Apprentice – 4308 Posts

Southern Railway Trade and Zone Wise Vacancy Details:

Southern Railway Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for Southern Railway:

• Fresher Category:-
  • Fitter, Painter & Welder – Should have passed 10th/SSLC Class (with a minimum of Fifty Percentage aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education or its equivalent.
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology ) – Should have passed 12th/HSC Class (with a minimum of Fifty Percentage aggregate marks) under 10, +2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Ex.ITI Category:-
  • Fitter, Machinist, Wireman, Advance Welder, Plumber, Draughtsman (Civil), MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder(G&E), Instrument Mechanic , Mech.R&AC , Gas Cutter, MMTM & Structural Welder – Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of Fifty Percentage aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade.
  • Electrician – Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of Fifty Percentage aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade.
  • Electronics – Mechanic Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of Fifty Percentage aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade.
  • Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer (English) – Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade.
  • Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance – Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade.
  • COPA/PASSA – Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of Fifty Percentage aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education & National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant”

Period Of Training:-

• Fresher Category
  • Welder – 1 Year 3 months 
  • Fitter, Painter –  2 Years 
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (Cardiology ,Radiology & Pathology) – 1 Year 3 months
• Ex.ITI Category: 
  • In respect of Ex.ITI Applicants, rebate in the duration of training will be given as per the Schedule-I of Apprentices Rules 1992, as amended time to time. 

Age Limit for Southern Railway: (As on 27.09.2026)

• The Applicants should have completed 15 years of age and should NOT have completed 22 years/24 years for FreshersCategory /Ex-ITI Category, MLT Category respectively.

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• +5 Years for ST/SC  
• +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
• Persons with Disabilities candidate:
  • +10 Years for UR  
  • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • +15 Years for ST/SC
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Stipend for Southern Railway:

• Fresher’s – X std Rs.8200/- (per month) 
• Fresher’s – 12th std Rs.9600/- (per month) 
• Ex-ITI – Rs.9600/- (per month)

Method of Selection for Southern Railway:

• Merit List 
• Certificate Verification 

Application Fee for Southern Railway:  

• For ST/SC/Women/PWD Applicants – Nil 
• For Other Applicants – Rs.100/- 
• Payment Mode: Online

How to Submit an Application:

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 28.08.2026 and 27.09.2026 at 05.00 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Southern Railway website https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Opening Date of online application portal: 28.08.2026 
• Closing Date of online application portal: 27.09.2026 at 05.00 PM 

Southern Railway Advertisement & Apply Link:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

• What is the last date to apply for Apprentice recruitment 2026? 
  • The last date to submit your online application for the Southern Railway positions is 27.09.2026 at 05.00 PM. The online application portal opened on 28.08.2026. 
• Where will the selected candidates be posted? 
  • The official place of posting for all the 4308 positions will be Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Perambur,  Ponmalai, Coimbatore, Arakkonam, Palakkad, Trivandrum. 
• What is the selection process for Southern Railway positions? 
  • The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Merit List, Certificate Verification 
• What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Apprentice?
  • The crucial date for reckoning age is 28.08.2026.