Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 4471 Posts
Southern Railway has issued the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 4471 posts. The recruitment is for Fresher / Ex-ITI Railway Apprentice positions, and applications are accepted in online mode.
Eligible candidates can submit the online form from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026. Candidates should check the official notification for detailed trade-wise eligibility, selection procedure, pay scale and other recruitment instructions before applying.
Application Start
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Last Date To Apply
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Recruitment Overview
Important Dates
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
SC / ST / PH | Rs. 0/- No Fee Required |
Age Limit
Vacancy and Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Fresher / Ex-ITI Railway Apprentice | 4471 Posts |
|
Category Wise 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 |
How to Apply
- Apply online between 28/08/2026 and 27/09/2026.
- Visit the Southern Railway official website or the online application portal.
- Open the Southern Railway Apprentices 2026 online application link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login using the registration ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload scanned documents such as photograph, signature and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee through online mode, if applicable.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
- Read the official notification before submitting the application form.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 27/09/2026.
When did the Southern Railway Apprentice 2026 online application start?
The online application process started on 28/08/2026.
How many Apprentice vacancies are available?
There are 4471 Apprentice posts mentioned for this recruitment.
What is the application fee for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026?
General / OBC / EWS candidates need to pay Rs. 100/-. SC / ST / PH candidates have no fee.
What is the age limit for this Apprentice recruitment?
As on 28/08/2026, the minimum age is 15 years. The maximum age is 22 years for Fresher candidates and 24 years for Ex-ITI candidates.
What educational qualification is required?
Candidates should have passed Matriculation from a recognized board. For Ex-ITI posts, ITI in the related trade is also required as per the notification.
Where can candidates apply online?
Candidates can apply through the Southern Railway Apprentice online portal linked in the Important Links section.