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Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4471 Posts

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Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ने Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4471 Posts के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। इस भर्ती में 4471 पद विज्ञापित किए गए हैं।

योग्यता से जुड़ी शर्तें अधिसूचना के पात्रता अनुभाग में देखें। आवेदन करने की अंतिम तारीख 2026-09-27 निर्धारित की गई है। Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) द्वारा जारी आधिकारिक लिंक से ही आवेदन करें।

तैयारी के सुझाव

  • Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) द्वारा जारी अधिसूचना की सभी शर्तें पढ़ने के बाद ही आवेदन करें।
  • सभी ज़रूरी प्रमाणपत्र पहले से जुटा लें ताकि फॉर्म भरते समय रुकावट न आए।
  • पात्रता की शर्तें पूरी करने पर ही आवेदन करें।
  • अंतिम तिथि 2026-09-27 का इंतज़ार न करें — कुछ दिन पहले ही फॉर्म भर दें।
  • किसी भी संशोधन या तिथि परिवर्तन के लिए Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखते रहें।

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

इस भर्ती में कुल कितने पद हैं?
इस भर्ती में कुल 4471 पद हैं। पदवार विवरण आधिकारिक अधिसूचना में दिया गया है।
आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?
आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 2026-09-27 है। अंतिम दिन का इंतज़ार किए बिना आवेदन पूरा करें।
यह भर्ती कौन सी संस्था कर रही है?
यह भर्ती Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) द्वारा की जा रही है। आवेदन इसी संस्था के आधिकारिक पोर्टल से करें।

इस पृष्ठ की जानकारी आधिकारिक अधिसूचना से ली गई है। संस्था के नाम, तिथियाँ और अन्य विवरण मूल रूप में ही दिए गए हैं — किसी भी विसंगति की स्थिति में आधिकारिक अधिसूचना ही अंतिम प्रमाण है।

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Applications Open

Apply Start

28 Aug 2026

Last Date

27 Sept 2026

Vacancies

4,471

Application Fee

₹100

Salary

Fresher's - 10th Std: Rs. 8,200/-; Fresher's - 12th Std: Rs. 9,600/-; Ex-ITI: Rs. 9,600/-

Published 1 Sept 2026 Updated 22 Sept 2026 72 views 1 min read

Official Recruitment Overview

Official Source Verified
Organization
Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Location
National
Important Dates
  • Notification Date 28 Aug 2026
  • Online Application Start Date 28 Aug 2026
  • Online Application Last Date 27 Sept 2026
  • Tentative Publication of Shortlist for Document Verification 15 Oct 2026
Vacancy Details
Sr Discipline Vacancies
1 Fitter, Welder, Painter 80
2 Fitter, Welder (G&E) 43
3 Fitter 20
4 MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) 20
5 Perambur C&W, Chennai Division (multiple sections), Electrical Workshop Perambur, Engineering Workshop Arakkonam, Engineering HQ/SR, Loco Works Perambur, Railway Hospital Perambur 1528
6 Ponmalai, Madurai Division, Tiruchirappalli Division 1292
7 Palakkad Division, Salem Division, Podanur Workshop, Trivandrum Division 1488
Total Vacancies 4471
Application Fee
General Category ₹100

No separate category-wise fee was listed on the source notification — refer the official PDF for any category-specific concession.

Consolidated Remuneration

Contractual Monthly Honorarium / Pay

Fixed Monthly Remuneration ₹8,200 / month
Fixed consolidated stipend as stated in official notification. Central Pay Commission allowances (DA/HRA) do not apply to contractual positions.
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Recruitment Overview & Opportunity Analysis

Comprehensive cadre summary, conducting authority profile, and career significance

The Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4471 Posts has been formally declared by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). This notification announces 4,471 vacancies, offering qualified candidates an opportunity for structured career advancement in the public sector.

The notification states a pay scale of Fresher's - 10th Std: Rs. 8,200/-; Fresher's - 12th Std: Rs. 9,600/-; Ex-ITI: Rs. 9,600/-. Allowances, service conditions and posting are as set out in the official notification.

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Post-Wise Job Profile & Service Framework

Notified positions, allocation breakdown, and administrative terms

Candidates appointed under this recruitment drive carry out operational, technical, or administrative responsibilities aligned with the departmental mandate of Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).

Notified Positions & Vacancy Breakdown

Cadre Slot 1 80 Posts

Fitter, Welder, Painter

A post notified by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Duties, posting and service conditions are as set out in the official notification.

Cadre Slot 2 43 Posts

Fitter, Welder (G&E)

A post notified by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Duties, posting and service conditions are as set out in the official notification.

Cadre Slot 3 20 Posts

Fitter

A post notified by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Duties, posting and service conditions are as set out in the official notification.

Cadre Slot 4 20 Posts

MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology)

A post notified by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Duties, posting and service conditions are as set out in the official notification.

Cadre Slot 5 1528 Posts

Perambur C&W, Chennai Division (multiple sections), Electrical Workshop Perambur, Engineering Workshop Arakkonam, Engineering HQ/SR, Loco Works Perambur, Railway Hospital Perambur

A post notified by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Duties, posting and service conditions are as set out in the official notification.

Cadre Slot 6 1292 Posts

Ponmalai, Madurai Division, Tiruchirappalli Division

A post notified by Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Duties, posting and service conditions are as set out in the official notification.

Employment Structure & Service Terms

Appointing Authority

Indian Railways / Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

Pay & Remuneration

Fresher's - 10th Std: Rs. 8,200/-; Fresher's - 12th Std: Rs. 9,600/-; Ex-ITI: Rs. 9,600/-

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Eligibility Framework & Educational Qualifications

Mandatory degree prerequisites, age bounds, and relaxation as notified

Educational Qualification

  • Whole State of Tamil Nadu
  • Whole Union Territory of Puducherry
  • Whole State of Kerala
  • Whole Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands
  • Only two districts of Andhra Pradesh: SPSR Nellore and Chittoor
  • Only one district of Karnataka: Dakshina Kannada

Age Requirement

Prescribed Range: 15 to 22 Years

Upper age relaxation for reserved categories, where the recruitment allows it, is specified in the official notification. Check the notification PDF for the limits that apply to your category.

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Selection Process

As stated in the official notification

  • Fresher Category: Matriculation marks converted to 200 (minimum 50% aggregate required, except SC/ST/PwBD).
  • Ex-ITI Category: Matriculation marks converted to 100 + ITI marks converted to 100 = 200 total, with equal weightage to both.
  • MLT Category: Higher Secondary marks (Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology) converted to
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Step-by-Step Online Application Walkthrough

Registration sequence, document upload specifications, and fee payment

This notification does not set out the application procedure. Follow the steps given in the official notification PDF via the links on this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Queries)

Essential applicant doubts regarding eligibility, examination mode, and selection criteria

What is the official educational criteria for Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4471 Posts?

• Whole State of Tamil Nadu • Whole Union Territory of Puducherry • Whole State of Kerala • Whole Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands • Only two districts of Andhra Pradesh: SPSR Nellore and Chittoor • Only one district of Karnataka: Dakshina Kannada

What is the age limit for applicants?

The age limit is 15 to 22 Years. Age relaxation for reserved categories, where it applies, is set out in the official notification — check the notification PDF for the exact limits that apply to you.

What is the pay scale or remuneration for this recruitment?

The notification states a pay scale of Fresher's - 10th Std: Rs. 8,200/-; Fresher's - 12th Std: Rs. 9,600/-; Ex-ITI: Rs. 9,600/-. Allowances are as set out in the official notification.

What is the selection process for Southern Railway Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 4471 Posts?

• Fresher Category: Matriculation marks converted to 200 (minimum 50% aggregate required, except SC/ST/PwBD). • Ex-ITI Category: Matriculation marks converted to 100 + ITI marks converted to 100 = 200 total, with equal weightage to both. • MLT Category: Higher Secondary marks (Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology) converted to 200.

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