Southern Railway has published a recruitment notification for Apprentice job vacancies. Southern Railway invited applications from eligible Job seekers.Those who are looking for Southern Railway Jobs in Chennai – Tamil Nadu can register & Apply Online before the last date 27-Sep-2026.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2026
| Organization Name | Southern Railway |
| Post Name(s) | Apprentice |
| No. of Posts | 4471 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Education Qualification | 10th, 12th |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 27-Sep-2026 |
Southern Railway Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No of Posts |
| Fresher Category (Fitter, Painter, Welder) | 143 |
| Fresher Category (Medical Laboratory Technician – Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | 20 |
| Ex-ITI Category (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Turner, Machinist) | 4308 |
Eligibility Criteria
Southern Railway Qualification Details
- Educational Qualification: As per Southern Railway official notification candidate should have completed 10th, 12th from any of the recognized board or University.
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Fresher Category (Fitter, Painter, Welder) | 10th |
| Fresher Category (Medical Laboratory Technician – Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | 12th |
| Ex-ITI Category (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Turner, Machinist) | 10th |
Southern Railway Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary (Per Month) |
| Fresher Category (Fitter, Painter, Welder) | Rs. 8,200/- |
| Fresher Category (Medical Laboratory Technician – Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | Rs. 9,600 |
| Ex-ITI Category (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, COPA, Turner, Machinist) |
Age Limit:
As per the Southern Railway Recruitment Notification, the candidate should have a minimum age of 15 years and a maximum of 24 years .
Application Fee:
- UR/ Gen/ OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process:
- Merit List Preparation (Based on 10th marks for Freshers, 12th marks for MLT, and combined 10th + ITI marks for Ex-ITI)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness Test
How to Apply Online for Southern Railway Vacancies
Candidates applications are required to be submitted in online mode only at the official website of Southern Railway i.e., sr.indianrailways.gov.in In the online Application Form, candidates are required to upload the scanned documents. For detailed instructions, please refer to the Official notification, attached below.
Important Dates:
- Start Date to Apply Online: 28-08-2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 27-Sep-2026
Southern Railway Notification Important Links
- Official Notification pdf: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in