RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Online Form 2026
RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Online Form 2026
RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Online Form 2026 Apply Online for 4471 Post
RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Southern Railway, through the Office of the Chief Workshop Manager, Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur, has released Notification No. 01/2026 for engagement of 4,471 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The vacancies include 163 Fresher and 4,308 Ex-ITI slots across various workshops, divisions and units. Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Depending on the category/trade, candidates can apply with 10th, 12th or relevant ITI qualifications. Selection is based on merit followed by document verification and medical fitness; there is no written examination. Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 September 2026 |
| Tentative Shortlist for Document Verification | 15 October 2026 |
| Document Verification | To Be Announced |
| Medical Examination | To Be Announced |
| Merit List | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹100 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 |
| PwBD | ₹0 |
| Female Candidates | ₹0 |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age – Fresher: 22 Years
- Maximum Age – Ex-ITI / MLT: 24 Years
- Age Calculation: As prescribed in Notification No. 01/2026
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
| Category / Post | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher Act Apprentice | 163 | 10th Class under 10+2 system with minimum 50% aggregate, as prescribed for the relevant trade. |
| Ex-ITI Act Apprentice | 4308 | 10th Class with minimum 50% aggregate and relevant ITI / National Trade Certificate qualification. |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Included in Fresher vacancies | 12th/Higher Secondary with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with the prescribed marks requirement. |
| Total | 4471 | Act Apprentice Engagement |
Major Trades
Vacancies are available in various trades including Fitter, Welder, Painter, Electrician, Turner, Machinist, COPA/PASAA, Carpenter, Plumber, Diesel Mechanic, Draughtsman (Civil), Wireman, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and other prescribed trades. The exact trade availability varies by workshop/unit.
For Ex-ITI candidates, the relevant ITI qualification must correspond to the designated trade. Candidates with higher qualifications such as certain Diploma/Degree qualifications are not automatically eligible; the notification's trade-specific eligibility must be followed.
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Fresher | Ex-ITI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 68 | 1744 | 1812 |
| OBC | 43 | 1144 | 1187 |
| SC | 24 | 628 | 652 |
| ST | 13 | 319 | 332 |
| EWS | 14 | 394 | 408 |
| Total | 163 | 4308 | 4471 |
Major Unit-wise Vacancy Summary
| Unit / Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur – Fresher | 80 |
| Central Workshop, Ponmalai – Fresher | 43 |
| S&T Workshop, Podanur – Fresher | 20 |
| Railway Hospital, Perambur – MLT | 20 |
| Carriage & Wagon Works Group – Ex-ITI | 1528 |
| Central Workshops, Ponmalai Group – Ex-ITI | 1292 |
| S&T Workshop Podanur Group – Ex-ITI | 1488 |
| Total | 4471 |
How to Apply
Candidates should first read the complete Southern Railway Apprentice Notification No. 01/2026 and confirm that they satisfy the age, educational qualification, trade and geographical eligibility requirements. Visit the prescribed Southern Railway/RRC online application portal and complete the registration process. Enter personal and educational details carefully and select the eligible workshop/unit and trade according to the notification. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates/documents in the prescribed format. Pay the applicable ₹100 fee if required; eligible SC/ST, PwBD and female candidates are exempt. Submit the application before 27 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. After final submission, download or print the acknowledgement/application form and keep it safely for document verification and future reference. Selection will be made on merit, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Required Documents
- 10th Class Mark Sheet and Certificate
- 12th Certificate/Mark Sheet, where applicable
- ITI Certificate / National Trade Certificate, for Ex-ITI candidates
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
- Caste Certificate, if applicable
- EWS Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- Relevant Trade Certificate
- Other documents specified in the official notification
Important Eligibility: Railway Jurisdiction
Candidates must satisfy the residence/geographical jurisdiction requirement specified in the notification. The eligible area covers the whole of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, along with SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. Candidates outside the prescribed jurisdiction should carefully check the notification before applying.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Official Notification 01/2026 | Click Here |
| Southern Railway Official Website | Click Here |
| Result | To Be Announced |
Important: This is an Act Apprenticeship training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and should not be treated as direct permanent employment in Indian Railways. The notification states that completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment.