Southern Railway has officially released a recruitment notification (Notification No: 01/2026 / CPB/ P1/ 98/ Act/ TP/ Vol.XXI) for 4,471 Apprentice vacancies across various divisions including Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Coimbatore, Arakkonam, Perambur, Podanur, Palakkad, and Thiruvananthapuram.
This drive is open to 10th Pass, 12th Pass, and ITI Certificate holders. Selection will be conducted purely on a Merit Basis (academic marks) with no written examination.
Key Job Details
Category
Details
Organization
Southern Railway (MHRD / Indian Railways)
Notification No.
01/2026 (CPB/ P1/ 98/ Act/ TP/ Vol.XXI)
Role Title
Act Apprentices
Total Vacancies
4,471 Posts (Ex-ITI: 4,308
Job Category
Central Government Apprentice Training
Locations
Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Perambur, Coimbatore, Arakkonam, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, etc.
Stipend Range
₹8,200 – ₹9,600 per month
Application Mode
Online Application
Application Start Date
August 28, 2026
Application Last Date
September 27, 2026 (until 5:00 PM IST)
Vacancy Breakdown by Trade
Ex-ITI Category (4,308 Vacancies)
Fitter: 959
Electrician: 576
COPA: 404
Welder (G&E): 342
Draughtsman (Civil): 281
MMTM (Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance): 200
Structural Welder: 190
Gas Cutter: 190
Painter: 171
Carpenter: 137
Fitter (Mechanical): 129
Electronics Mechanic: 123
Diesel Mechanic: 105
Fitter (Engineering): 68
Wireman: 62
Mechanic R&AC: 60
Machinist: 59
PASAA: 58
MMV (Motor Mechanic Vehicle): 35
Turner: 35
SSA (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant): 30
Plumber: 30
ICTSM: 20
Instrument Mechanic: 20
COPA / PASAA: 20
Advance Welder: 4
Fresher Category (163 Vacancies)
Fitter: 85
Welder / Welder (G&E): 38
Painter: 20
MLT (Cardiology): 9
MLT (Pathology): 8
MLT (Radiology): 3
Monthly Stipend
Freshers (10th Standard Passed): ₹8,200 / month
Freshers (12th Standard Passed): ₹9,600 / month
Ex-ITI Category Candidates: ₹9,600 / month
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
Fresher Category
Fitter, Painter & Welder: 10th Class Passed with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): 12th Class Passed (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing a minimum 50% aggregate score.
Ex-ITI Category
Standard Trades (Fitter, Wireman, Welder, Diesel Mechanic, Plumber, Turner, etc.): 10th Class Passed + relevant ITI Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT).
Electrician: 10th Class Passed with Science + ITI in Electrician trade (NCVT/SCVT).
Electronics Mechanic: 10th Class Passed with Physics, Chemistry & Math + ITI in Electronics Mechanic (NCVT/SCVT).
Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant: 12th Class Passed + ITI in Stenography/Secretarial practice.
COPA / PASAA: 10th Class Passed + National Trade Certificate in COPA.
Age Limit & Relaxations
Fresher Category: 15 to 22 Years
Ex-ITI & MLT Category: 15 to 24 Years
Upper Age Relaxation:
SC / ST: 5 Years
OBC: 3 Years
PwBD (General / EWS): 10 Years
PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Rules
Application Fee & Selection Process
Application Fee: ₹100 for General / OBC / EWS male candidates.
Fee Exemption:NO FEE for SC, ST, PwBD, and Female candidates.
Selection Process:
Merit List Generation (Based on 10th / 12th / ITI Marks)
Document Verification(No Written Examination or Interview required)
How to Apply
Visit the Southern Railway official website.
Navigate to News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information.
Open the Act Apprentice 2026-27 Notification.
Click on the Online Application Link.
Complete initial registration using a valid Mobile Number and Email ID.
Enter personal details, academic qualifications, and select preferred trade.
Upload required documents and certificates.
Pay the ₹100 application fee online (if applicable) and submit the application.
Download and retain a printout of the submitted confirmation form.
குறிப்பு: விண்ணப்பிப்பதற்கு முன்பு அதிகாரப்பூர்வ அறிவிப்பில் குறிப்பிடப்பட்டிருக்கும் தகுதி அனைத்தும் தங்களிடம் இருக்கிறதா என உறுதிப்படுத்திக் கொள்ளவும்.
