Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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The Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been announced by Railway Recruitment Cell Southern Railway ( RRC SR). Candidates also search it as Southern Railway Apprentice Bharti 2026. Apply online for Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2026 via www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in. Applicants who want to apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Notification 2026 should check out the complete details which mention below.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Short Overview
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Cell Southern Railway ( RRC SR) |
| Name of the Posts | Apprentice |
| Number of vacancy | 4471 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Job Location | All India |
| Who Can Apply | All India |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th or ITI |
| Age Limit | Minimum Age : 15 Years
Maximum Age : 24 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 5
OBC – 3 |
| Salary | Check Below |
| Selection Mode | Merit |
| Application Fees | Gen/OBC : Rs. 100/- ST / SC / PWD / Female : No Fee |
| Official Website | www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Starting Date to Submit Application Form | 28/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application Form | 27/09/2026 |
Vacancy Details :
| Post Name | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
| Fresher | 68 | 43 | 14 | 24 | 13 | 163 |
| Ex-ITI | 1744 | 1444 | 394 | 628 | 319 | 4308 |
Qualification Details :
Fresher Post:
- For Fitter & Welder (Gas & Electric): Candidates Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system of Education. OR
- For MLT Post: Candidates Should have passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of Education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks).
Ex-ITI Post:
- Candidates Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system of Education and Passed ITI Course in Relevant Trades issued by NCVT / SCVT.
Age Limit As On 01/01/2027 :
Minimum Age : 15 Years
Maximum Age : 22-24 Years (Post Wise)
Age Relaxation Extra as per Southern Railway RRC SR Apprentice Rules.
Application Fee :
Application fee is Rs. 100.
No fee for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women Candidates.
Payment Mode: Online mode.
Selection Process :
Selection of the eligible Applicants for imparting training under the Apprentice Act, 1961 will be based on the merit list which would be prepared taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the Applicants in both Matriculation [with minimum 50% (aggregate) marks] and ITI examination giving equal weightage to both.
Important Dates :
Starting Date to Submit Application Form – 28/08/2026
Last Date to Submit Application Form – 27/09/2026
10th marks 74+ITI marks=70