Southern Railway (C&W Works, Perambur) has released Notification No. 01/2026 for engagement of 4,471 Act Apprentices (Fresher 163 + Ex-ITI 4,308) across its jurisdiction. Applications are accepted online between 28-08-2026 and 27-09-2026 (till 17:00 Hrs). Eligibility is limited to residents of the Southern Railway jurisdiction (including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, SPSR Nellore & Chittoor districts of AP, and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka). Selection is by merit (marks-based conversion) with document verification and medical fitness; stipends range from Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 9,600 per month. A processing fee of Rs.100 applies except for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
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Vacancy Details
- Fresher Category (Act Apprentice): 163 vacancies
Qualification: Passed 10th Class (min. 50%). MLT requires 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (min. 50%).- UR: 68
- OBC: 43
- SC: 24
- ST: 13
- EWS: 14
- Ex-ITI Category (Act Apprentice): 4308 vacancies
Qualification: Passed 10th Class (min. 50%) + ITI in the relevant trade with NCVT/SCVT certificate. Additional subject requirements for some trades as per notification.- UR: 1744
- OBC: 1144
- SC: 628
- ST: 319
- EWS: 394
- Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur (Fresher unit-wise): 80 vacancies
Qualification: Fitter, Welder, Painter – 10th pass - Central Workshop, Ponmalai (Fresher unit-wise): 43 vacancies
Qualification: Fitter, Welder (G&E) – 10th pass - S&T Workshop, Podanur (Fresher unit-wise): 20 vacancies
Qualification: Fitter – 10th pass - Railway Hospital, Perambur (Fresher unit-wise – MLT): 20 vacancies
Qualification: MLT (Radiology/Pathology/Cardiology) – 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Biology - Carriage & Wagon Works group (Ex-ITI group-wise): 1528 vacancies
Qualification: Ex-ITI trades – ITI in relevant trade with NCVT/SCVT - Central Workshops, Ponmalai group (Ex-ITI group-wise): 1292 vacancies
Qualification: Ex-ITI trades – ITI in relevant trade with NCVT/SCVT - S&T Workshop Podanur group (Ex-ITI group-wise): 1488 vacancies
Qualification: Ex-ITI trades – ITI in relevant trade with NCVT/SCVT
Qualification Requirements
Fresher Category: For trades like Fitter, Painter, Welder – passed 10th Class with minimum 50% aggregate. MLT (Radiology/Pathology/Cardiology) – passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate. Ex-ITI Category: Passed 10th Class (min. 50%) plus relevant ITI course with NCVT/SCVT certificate for most trades; additional subject requirements apply for Electrician and Electronics Mechanic; certain posts require 12th + ITI (e.g., Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer). Minimum 50% in 10th does not apply to SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs), engineering graduates/diploma holders or vocational holders with one year or more training/job experience after those qualifications are not eligible.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Application Fees
- General / Others: ₹100
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: ₹0
Selection Process
- Merit list preparation – Fresher category: Merit list is prepared using Matriculation (10th) marks converted to a 200-point scale. Minimum 50% aggregate in 10th is required except for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Merit list preparation – Ex-ITI category: Merit list is prepared by adding Matriculation marks converted to 100 and ITI marks converted to 100 for a total of 200, giving equal weightage to both.
- Merit list preparation – MLT category: Higher Secondary marks (Physics, Chemistry, Math & Biology) are converted to 200 to prepare the merit list for MLT posts.
- Tie-breaking: If there is a tie in marks, the older candidate is preferred. If date of birth is also the same, the candidate who passed Matriculation earlier is preferred.
- Document verification & medical fitness: Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification; medical fitness under Schedule-II of Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 must be confirmed via a government-authorized doctor’s certificate at document verification.
How to Apply
- Visit www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Navigate to News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information
- Complete and submit the online application in all respects before the closing date.
- Submit the application between 28-08-2026 and 27-09-2026 (till 17:00 Hrs).
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF – Southern Railway Act Apprentice Notification 2026-27 (with enclosures)
- Direct Link to Apply for Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Official Website – Southern Railway
- Apply Online (Alternate link shown in Important Links)
- Official Website (Alternate)
- Join Arattai Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Sarkari Result (FreeJobAlert link)
- Download Mobile App (FreeJobAlert)
Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
- Tentative Publication of Shortlist for Document Verification:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility / qualification criteria for these apprenticeships?
Fresher trades (e.g., Fitter, Welder, Painter) require passing 10th Class with minimum 50% aggregate; MLT requires 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum 50% aggregate. Ex-ITI trades require 10th pass (min. 50%) plus an ITI in the relevant trade with NCVT/SCVT certificate; some trades have additional subject requirements.
How do I apply for the Southern Railway Act Apprentice recruitment?
Apply online via the official application link between 28-08-2026 and 27-09-2026 (till 17:00 Hrs). Visit www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in → News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information and complete the online application before the closing date.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 27-09-2026 (till 17:00 Hrs).
What is the selection process for apprentices?
Selection is based on merit lists prepared from converted marks: Fresher category uses Matriculation marks converted to 200; Ex-ITI uses Matriculation (converted to 100) + ITI marks (converted to 100) = 200; MLT uses Higher Secondary marks converted to 200. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and medical fitness checks.
What stipend / pay scale will apprentices receive?
Fresher (10th Std) apprentices receive Rs. 8,200/- per month; Fresher (12th Std) and Ex-ITI apprentices receive Rs. 9,600/- per month. The stipend increases by 10% in the second year and by a further 15% in the third year over the prescribed minimum.
