SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Southern Railway (SR) has released new notification to fill the vacancies of 4308 Apprentice Jobs, All interested and eligible candidates can use this job opportunity to apply for these posts before the last date of application. Candidates who have completed their 10th, 12th, ITI can apply for the SR Apprentice Notification 2026. The Selection Process for SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be Merit List, Certificate Verification. The online application will start from 28.08.2026 and remain open till 27.09.2026 through the official website.
Check below education details, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and how to apply for SR Apprentice Online Application Form 2026.
SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| SR Eligibility & Vacancy 2026 details |
| Organization Name |
Southern Railway |
| Vacancy |
4308 |
| Post name |
Apprentice |
| Starting date |
28.08.2026 |
| Ending date |
27.09.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Qualification |
10th, 12th, ITI |
| Salary |
Rs.8200/- to Rs.9600/- per month |
| Job Location |
Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem, Perambur, Ponmalai, Coimbatore, Arakkonam, Palakkad, Trivandrum |
| Apply Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Vacancy details for SR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
No. of Posts |
| Apprentice |
4308 |
| Total |
4308 Posts |
Eligibility details for SR Recruitment 2026
Qualification details for SR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Qualification |
| Fresher Category (Fitter, Painter & Welder) |
10th/SSLC with minimum 50% aggregate marks under 10+2 system. |
| Fresher Category (Medical Laboratory Technician - Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) |
12th/HSC with minimum 50% aggregate marks under 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Ex.ITI Category (Fitter, Machinist, Wireman, Advance Welder, Plumber, Draughtsman (Civil), MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder(G&E), Instrument Mechanic, Mech.R&AC, Gas Cutter, MMTM & Structural Welder) |
10th Class (with min 50% aggregate marks) + ITI Course in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). |
| Ex.ITI Category (Electrician) |
10th Class (with min 50% aggregate marks with Science) + ITI Course in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). |
| Ex.ITI Category (Electronics Mechanic) |
10th Class (with min 50% aggregate marks with Science & Maths) + ITI Course in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). |
| Ex.ITI Category (Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer - English) |
12th Class under 10+2 system + ITI Course in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). |
| Ex.ITI Category (Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance) |
10th Class under 10+2 system + ITI Course in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT). |
| Ex.ITI Category (COPA/PASSA) |
10th Class (with min 50% aggregate marks) + National Trade Certificate in COPA. |
Age limits for SR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Age limit |
| Fresher Category |
15 to 22 years (As on 27.09.2026) |
| Ex-ITI Category |
15 to 24 years (As on 27.09.2026) |
| MLT Category |
15 to 24 years (As on 27.09.2026) |
Salary details for SR Recruitment 2026
| Name of the Posts |
Salary Details |
| Fresher's – X std |
Rs.8200/- (per month) |
| Fresher's – 12th std |
Rs.9600/- (per month) |
| Ex-ITI |
Rs.9600/- (per month) |
SR Recruitment 2026 Selection process
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
SR Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS |
Rs.100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women |
Nil |
Important Dates for the SR Notification 2026:
| Notification Published |
30.08.2026 |
| Application Start Date |
28.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
27.09.2026 at 05.00 PM |
Notification PDF and Application form, details
FAQs – SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification Details
Candidates must have passed 10th, 12th, or ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized board or institute.
Age Limit
15 to 22/24 years as on 27.09.2026 with upper age relaxations for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), and PWD (10-15 yrs).
How to Apply Online for SR Apprentice 2026)
Visit the official Southern Railway website https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/, go to the Careers page, fill in the online application form, pay the fee if applicable, and submit before 27.09.2026.
