Southern Railway Recruitment 2025: Notification Out for 3518 Apprentice Posts, Apply Online
The Southern Railway has released the official Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification on 25th August 2025 at sr.indianrailways.gov.in. This recruitment drive offers a massive 3518 vacancies for Apprentices across various workshops and divisions. Eligible candidates with 10th, 12th, or ITI qualifications can now apply online before the deadline.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Southern Railway |
| Advertisement No. | CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI |
| Post Name | Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 3518 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Application Dates | 25th Aug – 25th Sept 2025 |
Vacancy Details
Southern Railway has announced 3518 Apprentice vacancies distributed across major divisions:
| Division / Workshop | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 1394 |
| Central Workshop, Golden Rock | 857 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop Units, Podanur | 1267 |
| Total | 3518 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 25-09-2025)
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Minimum Age: 15 Years
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Maximum Age:
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22 Years (Freshers)
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24 Years (Ex-ITI & MLT)
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Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules
Educational Qualification
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10th Pass (with minimum 50% marks)
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12th Pass (Science Stream for MLT Apprentices)
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ITI Certificate in relevant trade
Application Fee
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SC/ST/PwD/Women Candidates: Nil
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All Other Candidates: ₹100/-
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Payment Mode: Online
Stipend
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Freshers (10th Pass): ₹6,000/- per month
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Freshers (12th Pass): ₹7,000/- per month
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Ex-ITI Apprentices: ₹7,000/- per month
Selection Process
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Selection will be Merit Based.
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The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in 10th, 12th, and ITI (as applicable).
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No written examination will be conducted.
How to Apply for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025
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Visit the official website – sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
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Navigate to the Recruitment section.
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Click on Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Apply Online.
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Complete registration and fill out the application form.
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Upload the required documents and pay the fee.
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Submit the form and download the confirmation for future reference.
Key Dates
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Start of Online Application: 25th August 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 25th September 2025
Conclusion
The Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for candidates who wish to begin their careers with Indian Railways. With 3518 apprentice positions across different divisions, eligible aspirants must not miss this chance.