Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4471 Posts
Posted: 31-Aug-2026, 03:09 PM
Southern Railway has released Notification No. 01/2026 for engagement of eligible candidates as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 4,471 Act Apprentice vacancies are available across various trades, Divisions, Workshops and Units under Southern Railway.
The online application process has started from 28 August 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications online up to 27 September 2026, 5:00 PM. Candidates should carefully check the trade-wise qualification, age limit, jurisdiction and other eligibility conditions before applying.
This recruitment is for apprenticeship training and does not constitute an offer of regular employment. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before submitting their application.
| Organization | Southern Railway |
| Total Vacancy | 4471 |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
Candidates applying for Southern Railway should note the following important dates for this recruitment:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Date | 28-Aug-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28-Aug-2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 27-Sep-2026 (Till 05:00 PM) |
| Tentative Shortlist for Document Verification | 15-Oct-2026 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 4471 vacancies are available under this recruitment, distributed as shown below:
| Post Name | No. of Vacancy |
|---|
| Act Apprentice – Fresher Category | 163 |
| Act Apprentice – Ex-ITI Category | 4308 |
| Total | 4471 |
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for these posts is as follows:
Minimum Age: 15 | Maximum Age: 24
Eligibility
Eligibility varies according to the trade and category. Candidates must satisfy the qualification requirements prescribed for the concerned trade.
- Fresher Category: Candidates must satisfy the prescribed 10th/12th qualification and minimum marks requirements applicable to the concerned trade.
- Ex-ITI Category: Candidates must have passed the prescribed educational qualification and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognised institution, wherever applicable.
- For most Ex-ITI trades, candidates should have passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% marks and possess the relevant ITI qualification.
- Electrician and Electronics Mechanic trades have additional prescribed Science/Mathematics requirements.
- Secretarial Assistant and Stenographer trades require the prescribed 12th Class qualification along with the relevant ITI qualification.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or who fall under the other excluded categories specified in the notification are not eligible.
The exact educational qualification depends on the trade. Candidates must refer to the official Southern Railway notification for the complete trade-wise eligibility conditions.
Selection Process
Selection for engagement as Act Apprentice is based on a merit list prepared according to the marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination and other criteria specified in the notification.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification. Candidates must produce the original documents and certificates required by Southern Railway during the verification process.
There is no regular employment guarantee after completion of apprenticeship training.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Southern Railway website.
- Go to News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information.
- Open Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification No. 01/2026.
- Read the complete notification and confirm your eligibility for the selected trade.
- Complete the online application with the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the prescribed documents and certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
- Verify all details carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Save/download the submitted application for future reference.
Application Period: 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 up to 05:00 PM.
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