Southern Railway (SR) has officially released the notification for Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025. A total of 3518 vacancies have been announced for different trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for candidates who have completed 10th, 12th, or ITI and are looking to start a career in the Indian Railways.
If you want to secure a stable government job with Southern Railway, this is your chance. In this article, we will cover vacancy details, eligibility, salary, selection process, important dates, and the online application procedure for Southern Railway Apprentice Jobs 2025.
Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Overview
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Organization Name: Southern Railway (SR)
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Post Name: Act Apprentices
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Total Vacancies: 3518
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Job Category: Indian Railway Jobs 2025
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Application Mode: Online
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Training Location: Southern Railway Divisions & Workshops
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Stipend: As per Apprenticeship Rules
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Official Website: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – Post/Trade Wise Distribution
Southern Railway has released vacancies for various trades across different divisions and workshops.
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Fitter
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Welder
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Electrician
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Carpenter
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Painter
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Wireman
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Diesel Mechanic
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Machinist
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Plumber
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Electronic Mechanic
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Refrigeration and AC Mechanic
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Medical Lab Technician (Pathology / Radiology / Cardiology)
Total Vacancies: 3518
(Note: The exact trade-wise vacancy list will be available in the official notification.)
Eligibility Criteria for Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025
Candidates must meet the educational qualifications and age limit criteria to apply.
Educational Qualification
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Candidate must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks.
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Must have ITI certificate in relevant trade from a recognized institute.
Age Limit
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Minimum Age: 15 years
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Maximum Age: 24 years (as on 31st March 2025)
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Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC: 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years
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Application Fee
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General/OBC Candidates: ₹100/-
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SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: No Fee
Payment can be made through online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
Southern Railway Apprentice Salary (Stipend)
The selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the training period as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
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ITI Holders: ₹9,000 – ₹12,000 per month
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Non-ITI Candidates (10th/12th): ₹7,000 – ₹9,000 per month
Selection Process – Southern Railway Apprentices Jobs 2025
The selection will be made based on merit list. There will be no written exam or interview.
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Merit List Preparation – Based on marks obtained in 10th Class and ITI examination.
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Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates will be called for certificate verification.
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Medical Examination – Candidates must be medically fit for apprenticeship training.
Documents Required for Online Application
Applicants must keep the following documents ready in scanned format:
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Recent passport-size photograph
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Signature
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10th/12th marksheet
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ITI certificate
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Caste certificate (if applicable)
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Aadhaar card / Voter ID / PAN for identity proof
How to Apply Online for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Follow these steps to apply online:
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Visit the official website: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
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Go to the Recruitment/Apprentice Notification section.
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Click on Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 link.
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Register with valid email ID and mobile number.
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Fill in the online application form carefully.
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Upload the required documents, photo, and signature.
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Pay the application fee online.
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Submit the application and take a printout for future use.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 Important Dates:
- Application Starting Date for Apply Online: 25-08-2025
- Application Last Date for Apply Online: 25-09-2025
| Official Jobs Notice | PDF HERE |
| Online Application | APPLY HERE |
| Official Website | https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
