For the Southern Railway Recruitment 2025, the application fee is ₹100/- for all candidates except SC, ST, PwBD, and Women applicants, who are exempted from paying any fee. The payment must be made online.
Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 for 3518 Posts
The Southern Railway officially announced the Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 on 26th August 2025. As a result, interested candidates can now apply online through the official website. Before applying, it is essential to review the official notification for complete details on eligibility, vacancies, selection process, age requirements, salary, and other important information.
Southern Railway Apprentices Job Vacancy
For 3518 Job Openings in Southern Railway on 26th August 2025 on the Southern Railway Careers official website page. Interested candidates who looking for Apprentices program should review the notification before applying.
Selected candidates will get a stipend: Fresher’s 10th – Rs.6000/-, Fresher’s 12th – Rs.7000/-, Ex-ITI – Rs.7000/- per month.
Southern Railway Job openings: Important Dates
Particulars |
Details |
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Recruitment Organization
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Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway
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Post Name
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Total Vacancies
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3518
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Application Mode
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Online
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Starting Date
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25 August 2025
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Closing Date
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25 September 2025
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Official Website
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Southern Railway Job openings: Important Dates
A total of 3518 vacancies have been announced for Southern Railway Apprentices Job Vacancy posts. Candidates from various categories can check the number of available positions in the table below to understand the distribution of posts under the Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025.
| Division / Trade Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresher Categories | ||||||
| Carriage & Wagon Workshop, Perambur | 10 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 60 |
| Signal & Tele Workshop Podanur, Coimbatore | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Railway Hospital / Perambur (MLT) | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Ex-ITI Category | ||||||
| Carriage & Wagon Works/ Perambur | 156 | 109 | 58 | 30 | 38 | 390 |
| Chennai Division Personnel Branch | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
| Chennai Division-Electrical / RS/ RPM | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Chennai Division-Electrical / RS/ AVD | 28 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 71 |
| Chennai Division-ELS/ RS/ AJJ | 26 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 65 |
| Chennai Division-DLS/ TNP | 27 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 69 |
| Chennai Division-Electrical / RS/ TBM | 25 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 59 |
| Chennai Division-Mechanical C&W | 129 | 86 | 48 | 23 | 33 | 319 |
| Electrical Workshop/ Perambur | 93 | 61 | 33 | 16 | 22 | 225 |
| EWS AJJ Division | 17 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 41 |
| Central Workshop / Ponmalai | 104 | 69 | 38 | 19 | 27 | 257 |
| Loco Works/ Perambur | 122 | 82 | 45 | 22 | 31 | 302 |
| Madurai Division | 63 | 41 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 154 |
| Salem Division | 63 | 42 | 23 | 12 | 16 | 156 |
| Palakkad Division | 83 | 57 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 208 |
| Signal & Tele Workshop Podanur, Coimbatore | 123 | 82 | 45 | 23 | 34 | 307 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Division | 142 | 96 | 53 | 26 | 38 | 355 |
| Trivandrum Division | 142 | 76 | 40 | 20 | 22 | 300 |
Southern Railway Apprentices Job Openings: Education Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% marks under the 10+2 system of education. For specific trades, a 12th Class pass in Science subjects is required, while Ex-ITI applicants must also possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
| Trade Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Fresher Category | |
| Fitter, Painter & Welder | Should 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) | Should have passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. |
| Ex-ITI Category | |
| Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, Wireman, MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology), Painter, Welder, PASAA, Refrigeration & Air Conditioner Mechanic | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system of education and also possess National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Electrician | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system of education with Science as one subject and also possess National Trade Certificate in Electrician trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Electronics Mechanic | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics & Chemistry) and Mathematics and also possess National Trade Certificate in Electronics Mechanic trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Secretarial Assistant & Stenography (English) | Should have passed 12th Class under 10+2 system of education (Commerce, Science or Arts) and also possess National Trade Certificate in Stenography (English) trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance | Should have passed 10th Class under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics & Chemistry) and Mathematics and also possess National Trade Certificate in ICTSM trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| COPA / PASAA | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system of education and also possess National Trade Certificate in COPA/PASAA trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
Note:
- Minimum 50% marks in X std is required except for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- A Course Completed Act Apprentice is NOT eligible to apply.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed 10th, 12th, or ITI from a recognized Board or University, as per the official notification.
Age Limit (as on 25-Aug-2025):
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- SC / ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD [OBC (NCL)]: 13 years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years
Southern Railway Apprentices Jobs 2025: Application Fee
Southern Railway Apprentices Jobs 2025: Selection Process:
The selection process for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 will be carried out based on a merit list prepared from the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations, followed by certificate verification of shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply for How to Apply for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2025
To apply for the RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025, candidates must follow these steps:
Visit the official website of Southern Railway: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Go to the recruitment section and click on RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate a unique registration number.
Log in with the registration credentials to access the application form.
Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates (caste, domicile, disability, if applicable).
Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3,518 apprentice positions available under RRC Southern Railway Recruitment 2025.
The online application process started on 25 August 2025 and will close on 25 September 2025.
Visit the official website sr.indianrailways.gov.in, navigate to the recruitment section, click on RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online, register with your email and mobile number, fill out the form, upload required documents, pay the fee, and submit before the deadline.
General / OBC / EWS candidates need to pay ₹100/-.
SC / ST / PwBD / Female candidates are exempted from the fee.
You must have passed 10th or 12th (with minimum 50%) or possess an ITI certificate in a relevant trade. The age limit is:
Freshers: 15 to 22 years
Ex-ITI / MLT: up to 24 years
Age relaxations apply as per government norms.
Selection is based on a merit list prepared from qualifying exam marks. For ITI-apprentices, both 10th and ITI marks are considered with equal weightage.
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