# Southern Railway recruits 4,471 apprentices across various trades

Southern Railway invites applications for 4,471 apprentice positions with a deadline of September 27, 2026.

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The Southern Railway has invited applications for 4,471 positions in various trades for training purposes. [^1]

Railway officials stated on Wednesday that the Thiruvananthapuram Division operated 180 special train services during the Onam festive season, carrying an additional 245,823 passengers. [^2]

Interested candidates can submit their applications online until 5:00 PM on September 27, 2026. [^3]

The list of selected candidates is scheduled to be released on October 15, 2026. [^4]

The Southern Railway clarified that this recruitment is for training purposes only and does not constitute permanent employment. [^5]

The Thiruvananthapuram Division recorded an overall punctuality of 94.67 per cent in August this year, compared to 91 per cent during the same month last year. [^6]

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Southern Railway at sr.indianrailways.gov.in. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Southern Railway has invited applications for 4,471 positions in various trades for training purposes. (Amar Ujala, News)
2. Railway officials stated on Wednesday that the Thiruvananthapuram Division operated 180 special train services during the Onam festive season, carrying an additional 245,823 passengers. (Hindustan Times, News)
3. Interested candidates can submit their applications online until 5:00 PM on September 27, 2026. (Amar Ujala, News)
4. The list of selected candidates is scheduled to be released on October 15, 2026. (Amar Ujala, News)
5. The Southern Railway clarified that this recruitment is for training purposes only and does not constitute permanent employment. (Amar Ujala, News)
6. The Thiruvananthapuram Division recorded an overall punctuality of 94.67 per cent in August this year, compared to 91 per cent during the same month last year. (Hindustan Times, News)
7. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Southern Railway at sr.indianrailways.gov.in. (Hindustan Times, News)

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