Southern Railway Act Apprentice – 4471 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 4,471 Vacancies | Apply Online
🚂 Southern Railway
Act Apprentice
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- Vacancies4,471 (Fresher 163 + Ex-ITI 4,308, as stated in notification)
- QualificationITI
- Application FeeSee notification
- Last Date27-09-2026
Southern Railway has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Act Apprentice. A total of 4,471 (Fresher 163 + Ex-ITI 4,308, as stated in notification) vacancies have been announced for this railway recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed ITI from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 27-09-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Southern Railway recruitment.
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📋 Recruitment Overview
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter, Welder, Painter | 80 |
| Fitter, Welder (G&E) | 43 |
| Fitter | 20 |
| MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | 20 |
| Perambur C&W, Chennai Division (multiple sections), Electrical Workshop Perambur, Engineering Workshop Arakkonam, Engineering HQ/SR, Loco Works Perambur, Railway Hospital Perambur | 1,528 |
| Ponmalai, Madurai Division, Tiruchirappalli Division | 1,292 |
| Palakkad Division, Salem Division, Podanur Workshop, Trivandrum Division | 1,488 |
| Total | 4,471 (Fresher 163 + Ex-ITI 4,308, as stated in notification) |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
ITI
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 27-09-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Act Apprentice. Direct Apply Link.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Southern Railway, C&W Works, Perambur |
| Notification No. | 01/2026 (CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date To Apply | 27-09-2026, till 17:00 Hrs |
| Official Website | www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 28-08-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28-08-2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 27-09-2026 (till 17:00 Hrs) |
| Tentative Publication Of Shortlist For Document Verification | 15-10-2026 |
| Unit | Trades Covered |
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | Fitter, Welder, Painter |
| Central Workshop, Ponmalai | Fitter, Welder (G&E) |
| S&T Workshop, Podanur, Coimbatore | Fitter |
| Railway Hospital, Perambur | MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) |
| Fresher’S Grand Total | 163 |
| Group | Units Covered |
| Carriage & Wagon Works Group | Perambur C&W, Chennai Division (multiple sections), Electrical Workshop Perambur, Engineering Workshop Arakkonam, Engineering HQ/SR, Loco Works Perambur, Railway Hospital Perambur |
| Central Workshops, Ponmalai Group | Ponmalai, Madurai Division, Tiruchirappalli Division |
| S&T Workshop Podanur Group | Palakkad Division, Salem Division, Podanur Workshop, Trivandrum Division |
| Ex-Iti Grand Total | 4,308 |
| Category | Stipend (per month) |
| Fresher’S – 10Th Std | Rs. 8,200/- |
| Fresher’S – 12Th Std | Rs. 9,600/- |
| Ex-Iti | Rs. 9,600/- |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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