Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway (RRC-SR) has officially released the recruitment notification 📢 for Apprentice Posts on its official website. A total of 4,471 Apprentice vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. 🔧👨🔧 Eligible candidates can submit their online application form from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026. 📝📅 The minimum age is 15 years, while the maximum age limit is 22–24 years, depending on the post, as on 28 August 2026. 🎓 Candidates are advised to carefully check the post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, selection process, and other important details before applying for the Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. ✅
Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway (RRC-SR) 🚆
Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Overview |
| 📌 Details | 📝 Information |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway (RRC-SR) 🚆 |
| 📢 Post Name | Apprentice Posts 🔧 |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 4,471 Posts |
| 💻 Application Mode | Online 🖥️ |
| 📅 Application Start Date | 28 August 2026 |
| ⏰ Last Date to Apply | 27 September 2026 |
| 🎂 Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| 🎯 Maximum Age | 22–24 Years, Post Wise |
| 📆 Age As On | 28 August 2026 |
| 🎓 Qualification | Check Post-Wise Eligibility 📚 |
| 🔍 Selection Process | As per RRC-SR Apprentice Rules ✅ |
| 🌐 Official Website | Southern Railway Official Website |
| ⚠️ Important | Check the official notification before applying 📄 |
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 28 August 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 27 September 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 27 September 2026
- Merit List : 15 October 2026
- Candidates are advised to confirm from the RRC SR official website.
Application Fee
- For General/ OBC/ EWS : ₹ 100/-
- For SC/ ST/ PH Female : ₹ 00/-
- Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Age Limits
- Minimum Age : 15 Year
- Maximum Age : 22 Year (Fresher Candidates)
- Maximum Age : 24 Year (Ex-IT/MLT)
- Railway provides age relaxation for the RRC SR Apprentice position as per their regulations.
Total Post
4471 Posts
| Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification |
| Trade Name | Eligibility |
| Fresher Category | |
| Fitter, Painter & Welder | Candidates must have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education or its equivalent. |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) | Candidates must have passed 12th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Ex.ITI Category | |
| Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder(G&E), Wireman, Advance Welder, Plumber, Draughtsman (Civil) & Mech.R&AC | Candidates must have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
| Electrician | Candidates must have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
| Electronics Mechanic | Candidates must have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
| Secretariat Assistant & Stenographer (English) | Candidates must have passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
| Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance | Candidates must have passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
| COPA/PASSA | Candidates must have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education & National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant” |
| i) Minimum 50% marks in X std is not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD Candidates.ii) Course Completed Act Apprentices, Engineering Graduate or Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate holder who had training or job experience for a period one year or more, after the attainment of these qualifications are NOT eligible for being engaged as trade apprentice under the Act Apprentice Rules 1992. | |
| How To Fill RRC SR Apprentice Online Form 2026 |
- Interested candidates who wish to apply for the RRC SR post can submit their application online before 27 September 2026.
- Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
- Alternatively, visit the official website of RRC SR to complete the application process online.
- Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 27 September 2026.
| 🔗 Important Links |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notice | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |