Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 4471 Posts, Apply Online
Southern Railway has released the official notification for Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 4,471 Act Apprentice slots are...
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Southern Railway has released the official notification for Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 4,471 Act Apprentice slots are available across various Divisions, Workshops and Units of Southern Railway. The recruitment includes 163 slots under the Fresher category and 4,308 slots under the Ex-ITI category. The online application process started on 28th August 2026 and the last date to apply is 27th September 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Check the complete basic information for this apprenticeship recruitment such as organisation, designation, number of vacancies, stipend, age limit, qualification requirements, important dates, application fee, selection process and important links. Candidates should carefully check the official notification before submitting the online application.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by Southern Railway for the Act Apprentice engagement.
| Advertisement No. | CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI |
| Advertisement Date | 28 Aug 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 including organisation name, apprenticeship designation, total slots, stipend, qualification requirements, and age limit.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell |
| Designation | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 4,471 |
| Salary | N/A |
| Qualifications | Passed 10th Class |
| Age Limit | 15 - 24 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
Check all important dates for the Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including the notification date and online application period. Other dates such as admit card, answer key, examination and result are not prescribed in this apprenticeship notification.
| Notification Date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 Sep 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
Southern Railway has announced 4,471 Act Apprentice slots, consisting of 163 slots under the Fresher category and 4,308 slots under the Ex-ITI category. The vacancies are distributed across different workshops, divisions and railway units and are tentative as per the official notification.
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Fresher Category | 163 |
| Ex-ITI Category | 4,308 |
| Total | 4,471 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the educational, technical and age requirements prescribed for the respective Fresher or Ex-ITI category. The eligibility conditions vary according to the trade.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Fresher – Fitter, Painter & Welder | Candidates should have passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. |
| Fresher – Medical Laboratory Technician | Candidates should have passed 12th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Ex-ITI – Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic & Other Trades | Candidates should have passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and passed the relevant ITI course from a Government-recognized ITI with the applicable NCVT or SCVT certificate. |
| Ex-ITI – Electrician | Candidates should have passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system with Science as one of the subjects and passed the relevant ITI course from a Government-recognized ITI with NCVT or SCVT certification. |
| Ex-ITI – Electronics Mechanic / COPA-PASSA | Candidates must fulfill the trade-specific educational and ITI requirements prescribed in the official notification. For Electronics Mechanic, 10th Class with Science including Physics and Chemistry and Mathematics plus the relevant ITI qualification is required. COPA/PASSA candidates must fulfill the prescribed 10th Class and National Trade Certificate requirements. |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed non-refundable processing fee through online mode. SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of the processing fee.
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 100/- |
| SC Category | No Fee |
| ST Category | No Fee |
| Payment Mode |
The processing fee must be paid through online mode as prescribed in the application system.
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Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted through a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. The notification does not prescribe a written examination for selection.
- Merit List Preparation
- Fresher Category: Matriculation marks converted to 200 marks
- Ex-ITI Category: Matriculation 100 marks + ITI 100 marks
- MLT Category: Higher Secondary marks converted to 200 marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination / Physical Fitness Requirements
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links including the official notification and online application link for Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Official communication and selection-related updates will be published through the Southern Railway website.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Candidates should complete the online application carefully and submit it before the closing date and time mentioned in the notification.
- Visit the official Southern Railway website
- Go to News & Updates and Personnel Branch Information
- Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 online application
- Register and enter the required personal, educational and technical details
- Upload the required documents and certificates
- Pay the applicable processing fee through online mode
- Submit the application before 27th September 2026 up to 5:00 PM and keep the acknowledgement for document verification
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates should upload and provide the documents prescribed in the official notification. The notification does not specify the sample photograph, signature and marksheet file-size limits shown in the template. Candidates should therefore follow the document and certificate requirements displayed in the official online application system.
| Educational Certificates | Required qualifying examination certificates and marksheets |
| ITI Certificate | Relevant NCVT / SCVT certificate for Ex-ITI candidates |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD certificate, wherever applicable |
| Transfer Certificate | Original transfer certificate for completion of qualifying examination to be produced at Document Verification |
| Medical Certificate | Prescribed medical certificate to be produced at Document Verification |
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