Editorial guide
Southern Railway RRC SR advertised 4,471 apprentice posts for 2026. Applications are listed from 28/08/2026 to 27/09/2026. Check the trade-wise notice for eligibility, age relaxation and full application instructions.
Southern Railway RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 advertises 4,471 Trade Apprentice posts. The listed application period is 28/08/2026 to 27/09/2026. Before taking action, check the official notification for the current application status and complete terms.
The listed post-wise breakdown identifies 163 Trade Apprentices for Freshers and 4,308 Trade Apprentices for Ex-ITI candidates. These are the categories shown in the breakdown; consult the notice for trade-wise details.
Freshers are listed as needing Class 10th or Class 12th with a minimum of 50% marks. Ex-ITI candidates are listed as needing Class 10 High School/Matric with ITI or an NCVT certificate in the related trade. Requirements can vary by trade, so check the notification before applying.
The minimum age is 15 years. The maximum age is 22 years for Freshers and 24 years for Ex-ITI candidates. Age relaxation is stated to be available under Southern Railway RRC SR Apprentice Rules 2026. Confirm the applicable calculation and relaxation rules in the notice.
The application instructions call for an Apprentices Registration Number. Keep your eligibility and identity documents, address and basic details ready, along with scanned photo, signature and ID proof. Preview the completed form before submission and retain a printout of the final submitted form.
The detailed syllabus and examination scheme are available in the official notification. The exam or merit schedule is listed as “As per Schedule”; do not treat that wording as a specific exam date. Use the notification and official links below to confirm the selection and schedule details. Practice questions or mock tests can support preparation, but no test requirement is stated here.
Vacancies
Advertised total: 4,471 posts.
Trade Apprentices – Freshers: 163.
Trade Apprentices – Ex ITI: 4,308.
Check the official notice for trade-wise vacancy details.
Important dates
Application start date: 28/08/2026.
Application end date: 27/09/2026.
Exam date/merit: As per Schedule.
The dates above are listed for this recruitment. Check the official notice for updates and application status before acting.
Eligibility criteria
Freshers: Class 10th or Class 12th with a minimum of 50% marks. Further eligibility details are in the notification.
Ex-ITI: Class 10 High School/Matric with ITI or an NCVT certificate in the related trade. Trade-wise eligibility must be checked in the notification.
Age limit
Minimum age: 15 years.
Maximum age for Freshers: 22 years.
Maximum age for Ex-ITI candidates: 24 years.
Age relaxation: Extra relaxation is stated to apply as per Southern Railway RRC SR Apprentice Rules 2026. Check the notification for the applicable rules.
Application fee
General: 100/-.
OBC: 100/-.
EWS: 100/-.
SC: 0/-.
ST: 0/-.
PH: 0/-.
The stated payment modes are online or offline. Check the official notice for payment instructions.
How to apply
Have your Apprentices Registration Number ready.
Read the recruitment notification before starting the form.
Gather eligibility documents, identity proof, address details and basic information.
Prepare scanned copies of your photograph, signature and ID proof.
Complete the online application during the listed application period.
Review the preview and check every field before submitting.
Print and keep a copy of the final submitted form.
Selection process
The detailed syllabus and examination scheme are stated to be available in the official notification. The exam or merit schedule is listed as “As per Schedule.” Read the notice for the complete selection process.
Official documents and links
Official website: https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/?lang=1
Apply online: https://sronline.etrpindia.com/rrcchennaiapprentice26/recruitmentIndex
Official notification: https://sronline.etrpindia.com/rrcchennaiapprentice26/notifications/Act%20Apprentices%20Notification%202026-27%20with%20enclosures.pdf
Check the official notice before taking action, particularly for trade-wise eligibility, age relaxation, payment instructions and schedule.