Southern Railway Recruitment 2026 – Act Apprentice and other Posts – 4471 Vacancies

Southern Railway, Indian Railways (Southern Railway) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder). According to the notification, a total of 4471 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.

Online applications for the vacancies of Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder) will be accepted from 28 August 2026 to 27 September 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder) vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

Southern Railway Recruitment – Important Eligibility / Requirements

To be eligible for Southern Railway Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder), candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Southern Railway, Indian Railways. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.

Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Southern Railway, Indian Railways for Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder). The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.

The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.

The selection of candidates for Act Apprentice (Fresher – Fitter, Painter, Welder) will be carried out through the process specified in the official notification. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Southern Railway, Indian Railways. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.

The application for this recruitment of Southern Railway, Indian Railways is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from sr.indianrailways.gov.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 27 September 2026.