Southern Railway has officially released the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification for 3518 Apprentice vacancies. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking Central Government jobs in the Indian Railways sector.
The online application process will begin on 25th August 2025 and will remain open till 25th September 2025 at the official website sr.indianrailways.gov.in. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025
The key highlights of the recruitment are provided below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Southern Railway |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 3518 |
| Location | All India |
| Selection Process | Merit List, Document Verification & Medical Exam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 25-08-2025 |
| Last Date | 25-09-2025 |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Southern Railway Vacancy 2025 – Post-Wise Details
The Apprentice vacancies have been announced across different workshop units:
| Workshop Unit | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 1394 |
| Central Workshop, Golden Rock | 857 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop, Podanur | 1267 |
| Total | 3518 |
Southern Railway Apprentice Salary 2025
The monthly stipend for apprentices varies as per qualification:
| Category | Stipend (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Freshers – 10th Std | ₹6,000/- |
| Freshers – 12th Std | ₹7,000/- |
| Ex-ITI Apprentices | ₹7,000/- |
Eligibility Criteria for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and age limits as mentioned below:
Educational Qualification
Fresher Category
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Fitter, Painter & Welder – Passed 10th Class (50% marks) under 10+2 system.
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Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) – Passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (50% marks).
Ex-ITI Category
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General Trades (Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder, etc.) – 10th Class with ITI in relevant trade + NCVT/SCVT certificate.
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Electrician – 10th with Science + ITI in Electrician trade + NCVT/SCVT certificate.
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Electronics Mechanic – 10th with Science & Maths + ITI + NCVT/SCVT certificate.
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Secretarial Assistant / Stenographer – 12th + ITI + NCVT/SCVT certificate.
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Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance – 10th + ITI + NCVT/SCVT certificate.
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COPA/PASS – 10th (50% marks) + National Trade Certificate in COPA from NCVT.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age (Freshers) | 22 Years |
| Maximum Age (Ex-ITI/MLT) | 24 Years |
Age Relaxation:
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OBC – 3 Years
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SC/ST – 5 Years
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PwBD – 10 Years
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on:
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Merit List (prepared on marks in 10th/12th/ITI as applicable)
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Nil |
| All Other Candidates | ₹100/- |
How to Apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website. The steps are as follows:
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Visit the official website sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
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Download and read the official notification carefully.
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Fill out the online application form without mistakes.
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Upload required documents and certificates.
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Pay the application fee (if applicable).
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Submit the application before 25th September 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 25-08-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25-09-2025 |
Important Links
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Southern Railway Apprentice Notification – PDF
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Apply Online – Click Here
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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment – Click Here
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