Southern Railway Recruitment 2026: 4471 Vacancies for Act Apprentice and other posts, Apply by 27 Sep
The last date for this recruitment has passed. Check the official website for any extension or new notice.
Southern Railway, Indian Railways (Southern Railway) has announced 4471 vacancies for Act Apprentice and other posts. The application window runs from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026.
This page puts the key facts in one place: vacancies, pay, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the official links.
Southern Railway – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder) | 143 | ₹8,200 | Southern Railway jurisdiction |
| Act Apprentice (Fresher – Medical Laboratory Technician) | 20 | ₹9,600 | Southern Railway jurisdiction |
| Act Apprentice (Ex-ITI) | 4308 | ₹9,600 | Southern Railway jurisdiction |
| Total Vacancies: | 4471 |
Southern Railway Recruitment – Eligibility
Your certificates must meet the rule for the post you choose. Here is the qualification for each post as given in the notice.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder) | Class 10th (Matriculation) pass under the 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate marks |
| Act Apprentice (Fresher – Medical Laboratory Technician) | Class 12th pass under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) and minimum 50% marks |
| Act Apprentice (Ex-ITI) | Class 10th pass with minimum 50% marks and NCVT or SCVT National Trade Certificate (ITI) in the relevant trade |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder) | Min 15 to Max 22 years |
| Act Apprentice (Fresher – Medical Laboratory Technician) | Min 15 to Max 22 years |
| Act Apprentice (Ex-ITI) | Min 15 to Max 24 years |
The application fee depends on your category: General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹100. Pay it in the way the notification says, and keep the payment receipt.
Southern Railway will select candidates by merit List, document Verification, medical Fitness Test. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for Southern Railway Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online |
Open the official website or the apply link below, register, fill in the form, upload your photo, signature and documents, pay the fee if it applies, and submit before 27 September 2026. Save a copy of the confirmation page.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Apply online | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.