Southern Railway is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the engagement of 3518 Apprentices under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 for the year 2025-26. A large number of Apprentice seats are available in various trades including Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Plumber, Diesel Mechanic, COPA and Medical Lab Technician in various departments and workshops like Perambur, Ponmalai, Madurai, Palakkad, Salem, Trichy and Trivandrum. This recruitment is open to fresh (10th/12th pass) and ex-ITI candidates. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in from 25th August 2025 to 25th September 2025.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Southern Railway
- Advertisement No: 01/2025
- Posts Name: Apprentice
- Total Vacancy: 3518 Posts
- Qualification: 10th/12th/ITI
- Age Limit: 15-24 years
- Stipend: Rs. 6000-7000/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 25.08.2025
- Apply Last Date: 25.09.2025
- Official Website: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Vacancy Details for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025
Southern Railway has published the Recruitment 2025 drive for filling up 3518 Apprentice posts in different trades across its various Divisions, Workshops, and Units. The vacancies are distributed trade-wise and category-wise, and full details of the break-up are available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment
Educational Qualification:
Freshers:
- Fitter, Painter, Welder - 10th Pass (50% marks)
- MLT (Radiology/Pathology/Cardiology) - 12th Pass with PCB (50% marks)
Ex-ITI:
- Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder(G&E), Wireman, Advance Welder, Plumber, Draughtsman (Civil) & Mech.R&AC - 10th Pass (50%) + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT certified).
- Electrician - 10th + Science + ITI.
- Electronics Mechanic - 10th + Science & Maths + ITI.
- COPA/PASAA - 10th + ITI in COPA.
- Stenographer/Secretarial Assistant - 12th + ITI in relevant trade.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 22 years (Freshers)
- Maximum Age: 24 years (Ex-ITI)
Age Relaxation:-
- OBC-(NCL) - 3 years
- SC/ST - 5 years
- PwBD - 10 years
- PwBD + OBC (NCL) - 13 Years (10 years for PwBD + 3 years for OBC)
- PwBD + SC/ST - 15 Years (10 years for PwBD + 5 years for SC/ST)
Stipend Details for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025
- Freshers (10th Pass): Rs.6,000/- per month
- Freshers (12th Pass): Rs.7,000/- per month
- Ex-ITI: Rs.7,000/- per month
Application Fee for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025
- All Other Category: Rs. 100/- (Non-Refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Category: No Fee
- Payment Mode: Online Mode.
Selection Process for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025
- Selection will be made on the basis of merit list of eligible candidates. For this purpose, the nominated committee will prepare the merit list by following the following procedure:
- Fresher Category: Marks of Class 10th will be taken (converted to 200) with at least 50% required.
- Ex-ITI category: both Class 10th (100 marks) and ITI (100 marks) scores will be considered, giving equal weightage for a total of 200 marks.
- MLT Trades: Class 12th marks (with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology) will be converted to 200, also requiring a minimum of 50% in Class 10th.
- No written exam or interview will be held.
Application Process for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025
Eligible and interested candidates need to follow the steps below to apply for Southern Railway Recruitment:
- Visit the official website of Southern Railway - www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Go to - News & Updates - Personnel Branch Information
- Fill the online application form
- Upload required documents (10th/12th/ITI certificates, community certificate, PwBD certificate if applicable, photo, signature etc.)
- Pay the fee online (if applicable)
- Submit & take a printout of the acknowledgment.
Important Dates for SR Railway Recruitment 2025
- Date of Notification: 25.08.2025
- Start Date of Online Application: 25.08.2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 25.09.2025
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Apply Online Link
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is this recruitment about?
- Answer: It is for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in Southern Railway workshops and divisions. It is not a job, only training.
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
- Answer: Thousands of seats are available across different trades such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Carpenter, Painter, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, COPA, Plumber, and MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology).
Q3. Who can apply?
- Answer: Candidates who are residents of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, SPSR Nellore & Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh, and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
Q4. What is the age limit?
- Answer: Minimum 15 years. Maximum 22 years for Freshers and 24 years for Ex-ITI/MLT. Age relaxation: OBC - 3 yrs, SC/ST - 5 yrs, PwBD - 10 yrs.
Q5. How to apply?
- Answer: Apply online at www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
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