RRC SR Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4,471 Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancies

RRC SR Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by Southern Railway for the engagement of 4,471 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment includes Fresher and Ex-ITI categories across various railway divisions, workshops and units. Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 August to 27 September 2026.

RRC SR Recruitment 2026

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RRC SR Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

The notification states that the shortlisted list for document verification is tentatively scheduled to be published on 15 October 2026.

Application Fee

The Rs 100 processing fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. SC/ST, PwBD and women candidates are exempt from the fee.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on the date of notification.

Age Relaxation

• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• PwBD + OBC-NCL: 13 years
• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment has 4,471 apprentice slots, including 163 Fresher and 4,308 Ex-ITI vacancies. The notification states that vacancies are tentative and may change.

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Major Trades

Candidates can find vacancies in trades such as:

• Fitter
• Welder
• Painter
• Electrician
• Carpenter
• Machinist
• Turner
• Diesel Mechanic
• Wireman
• COPA/PASAA
• Draughtsman (Civil)
• Electronics Mechanic
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Mechanic R&AC
• Plumber
• Structural Welder
• Other designated trades

The vacancy tables in the notification provide unit-wise and trade-wise distribution. For example, Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur has 80 Fresher vacancies, while the Ex-ITI category has vacancies across several divisions and workshops.

Educational Qualification

Fresher Category

For Fitter, Painter and Welder, candidates must have passed 10th Class with at least 50% aggregate marks.

For Medical Laboratory Technician, candidates must have passed 12th Class with at least 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Ex-ITI Category

Candidates generally need:

• 10th Class with minimum 50% aggregate marks, and
• ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a Government-recognized ITI.
• The required NCVT/SCVT certificate must be available.

For Electrician, Science must be one of the subjects. Different trades have specific qualification requirements.

Important: The 50% requirement in 10th is not applicable to SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as stated in the notification.

Southern Railway Apprentice Selection Process

There is no written examination for this apprentice engagement.

Selection will be made through a merit list prepared from the academic marks of eligible applicants.

Fresher Category

Matriculation marks will be converted to 200 marks, and the merit list will be prepared based on these marks.

A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Matriculation is required, subject to the applicable relaxation.

Ex-ITI Category

The merit will be calculated using:

• 100 marks from Matriculation
• 100 marks from ITI

Both components receive equal weightage, making a total of 200 marks.

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.

Candidates must produce original educational, caste, disability and other required documents.

RRC SR Apprentice Stipend / Salary

This recruitment is for apprenticeship training, not a regular government job.

The notification states that the prescribed minimum stipend increases by 10% during the second year and by a further 15% during the third year.

Training Duration

Eligible Areas for RRC SR Recruitment

Candidates must fulfil the residence/geographical eligibility condition mentioned in the notification.

Eligible areas include:

• Entire Tamil Nadu
• Entire Puducherry
• Entire Kerala
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Lakshadweep
• SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh
• Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka

How to Apply for RRC SR Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official RRC Southern Railway website.
2. Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Read the eligibility and trade-wise vacancy details.
4. Complete the online registration.
5. Enter personal and educational information.
6. Select the eligible trade and unit.
7. Upload the required documents.
8. Pay the applicable Rs 100 processing fee, if required.
9. Check all details carefully.
10. Submit the application before the deadline.
11. Download the acknowledgement/application form.
12. Keep it safely for document verification.

The official RRC Southern Railway website provides recruitment and notification information.

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FAQs – RRC SR Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in RRC SR Recruitment 2026?

A total of 4,471 Act Apprentice vacancies are available, including 163 Fresher and 4,308 Ex-ITI vacancies.

2. What is the last date for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 27 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

3. What is the age limit for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must have completed 15 years. The maximum age is 22 years for Freshers and 24 years for Ex-ITI/MLT candidates, with applicable relaxation.

4. What is the stipend for Southern Railway Apprentices?

The monthly stipend is Rs 8,200 for Fresher 10th-pass candidates and Rs 9,600 for Fresher 12th-pass and Ex-ITI candidates.

5. Is there an exam for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No written examination is mentioned. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from educational/ITI marks, followed by document verification.