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RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Online Form 2026

Recruitment Notification for 4471 Freshers & Ex-ITI Trade Apprentice Posts
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📌 Executive Summary

The Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway (RRC SR) has officially issued advertisement notification Advt No. CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI for the recruitment of 4,471 Trade Apprentices across Carriage & Wagon Works Perambur, Central Workshop Ponmalai, and Signal & Telecommunication Workshop Podanur. Applications are invited from both Freshers (10th/12th pass) and Ex-ITI certificate holders. Interested candidates can apply online from 28/08/2026 to 27/09/2026. Read on for factory/zone wise vacancy breakdown, merit list selection procedure, age relaxation, and direct application links.

📅 Important Dates
Application Begin: 28/08/2026
Apply Online Last Date: 27/09/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 27/09/2026
Exam / Merit List Date: As per Schedule
💳 Application Fee
Gen / OBC / EWS: ₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PH: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Pay the examination fee through online payment gateway or offline challan mode.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit (As on 28/08/2026)
Minimum Age: 15 Years
Maximum Age: 22 Years for Freshers & 24 Years for Ex-ITI candidates.
Fresher Eligibility: Class 10th High School or Class 12th passed with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
Ex-ITI Eligibility: Class 10th High School / Matriculation with ITI / NCVT / SCVT Certificate in relevant trade.
Age Relaxation: As per Southern Railway RRC SR Apprentice Rules 2026 (SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years).
Total Vacancy Count
4471 POSTS
Freshers: 163 Posts | Ex-ITI: 4308 Posts
Factory / Workshop / Zone Name Category Type Total Posts
Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur Fresher's 80
Central Workshop, Ponmalai Fresher's 43
Signal & Telecommunication Work Shop / Podanur, Coimbatore Fresher's 20
Railway Hospital / Perambur (Medical Laboratory Technician) Fresher's 20
Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur EX-ITI 1528
Central Workshops, Ponmalai EX-ITI 1292
Signal & Telecommunication Work Shop / Podanur, Coimbatore EX-ITI 1488
⚙️ Selection Process & Merit List Criteria

Selection for Southern Railway Apprentice training will be strictly based on a Merit List prepared by taking the average percentage of marks obtained in Class 10th and ITI examinations:

  1. No Written Exam: Selection is based purely on academic merit score (10th Marks + ITI Marks).
  2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from the merit list will be called for DV at designated workshops.
  3. Medical Examination: Candidates must clear the standard Railway Medical Fitness test.

⚠️ Instructions Before Filling Application Form:

  • Apprenticeship Registration: Candidates must have an active NCVT/Apprentice portal registration number before filling out the Southern Railway application.
  • Document Readiness: Keep scanned copies of 10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate/NCVT, Caste Certificate, Aadhaar Card, and recent Passport Size Photograph ready in prescribed size.
  • Single Application: Verify all workshop choices carefully during submission; multiple applications may lead to rejection.
🔗 Useful Important Online Links Link Options
Apply Online Click Here
Download Official Notification Click Here
Official Website Southern Railway Official
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Southern Railway Apprentice 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit online applications is 27/09/2026.
Q2: Will there be any written exam for this recruitment?
Ans: No, selection is based entirely on the academic merit list prepared from Class 10th and ITI marks.
Q3: Can fresh 10th pass candidates without ITI apply?
Ans: Yes, 163 posts are reserved for Fresher candidates who have passed 10th/12th with a minimum of 50% marks.

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