SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
APPRENTICE
Tamil Nadu, Kerala
3518
10th, 12th, ITI
Limited Period
Online
25 September 2025
Short Note
Southern Railway has released the recruitment notification No: CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI Date:25-08-2025 to fill the 3518 Apprentices Posts. This online facility will be available on the Official website @ https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ from 25.08.2025 to 25.09.2025 at 05.00 PM. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the Southern Railway Apprentice 2025 notification and verify their eligibility.
Current Notification in detail:
Southern Railway Apprentice Notification - Overview
Employer Name: | Southern Railway |
Notification No: | CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI Date:25-08-2025 |
Job Title: | Apprentices Training |
Vacancies: | 3518 Apprentices Posts |
Job Category: | |
Job Location: | Perambur, Coimbatore, Chennai, Ponmalai, Madurai, Palakkad, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Trivandrum |
Starting Date: | 25.08.2025 |
Last Date: | 25.09.2025 at 05.00 PM |
Apply Mode: | Online |
Job Type: | Limited Period |
Official Website: |
Job Title & Vacancy Details:
1. Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 1394 Posts |
2. Central Workshop, Golden Rock | 857 Posts |
3. Signal and Telecom Workshop Units, Podanur | 1267 Posts |
Trade/Units Wise Vacancy Details:
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Fresher Category:-
1. Fitter, Painter & Welder | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education or its equivalent. |
2. Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) Trades | Should have passed 12th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
Ex.ITI Category:-
1. Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder(G&E), Wireman, Advance Welder, Plumber, Draughtsman (Civil) & Mech.R&AC | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
2. Electrician | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
3. Electronics Mechanic | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
4. Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer (English) | Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
5. Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance | Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI and should possess certificate issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training in the respective trade. |
6. FCOPA/PASSA | Should have passed SSLC/10th Class (with a min of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education & National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in “Computer Operator & Programming Assistant” |
Note:
i) Minimum 50% marks in 10th/X std is not applicable for ST/SC/PwBD Candidates.
ii) Course Completed Act Apprentices, Engineering Graduate or Diploma in Engineering or Vocational Certificate holder who had training or job experience for a period one year or more, after the attainment of these qualifications are NOT eligible for being engaged as trade apprentice under the Act Apprentice Rules 1992.
Period Of Training:-
Fresher Category:-
1. Welder | 1 Year 3 months |
2. Fitter & Painter | 2 Years |
3. Medical Lab Technician (Cardiology, Radiology & Pathology) | 1 Year 3 months |
Ex.ITI Category:
In respect of Ex.ITI candidates, rebate in the duration of training will be given as per the Schedule-I of Apprentices Rules 1992, as amended time to time. |
Age Limit: (As on 25.08.2025)
The Applicants should have completed Minimum 15 years of age and should NOT have completed Maximum 22/24 years for Freshers/Ex-ITI, MLT respectively. |
Age Relaxation:
For SC/ ST Applicants: | 5 years |
For OBC Applicants: | 3 years |
For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: | 10 years |
For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: | 15 years |
For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: | 13 years |
Stipend:
Fresher’s | X std Rs.6000/- (per month) |
Fresher’s | 12th std Rs.7000/- (per month) |
Ex-ITI | Rs.7000/- (per month) |
Selection Method:
1. Merit List |
2. Certificate Verification |
Application Fee:
For Female/ST/SC/PWD Applicants | Nil |
For Other Applicants | Rs.100/- |
Payment Mode: | Online |
How to Apply?
Interested and qualified to apply, candidates must go to the Southern Railway website (https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/) and complete the online form. Online registration will open on 25.08.2025 and end on 25.09.2025 at 05.00 PM.
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Submission of Application: | 25.08.2025 |
Last date for Submission of Application: | 25.09.2025 at 05.00 PM |
Official Notification & Online Application form:
Official Career Page of Southern Railway: | |
Advertisement for Southern Railway: | |
Online Application Form for Southern Railway: |
About the Employer
Southern Railway is one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways, serving a vast and culturally rich area in the southern part of the country.1 It is a vital transportation network for millions of people.
History
Foundation: Southern Railway was the first railway zone to be created in independent India.2 It was formed on April 14, 1951, by merging three state railway systems: the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway, the South Indian Railway Company, and the Mysore State Railway.3
Early Beginnings: The history of the railway system in this region dates back even further, with the first railway line in India operating in Madras (now Chennai) as early as 1836.4
Headquarters: Its headquarters are located in an administrative building in Chennai, which is a notable Indo-Saracenic structure completed in 1921.5
Jurisdiction and Divisions
Southern Railway's network extends over a large area, covering the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, as well as a small portion of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.6
The zone is divided into six administrative divisions, each headed by a Divisional Railway Manager:7
Chennai Division: Covers parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.8 It is a major hub for both passenger and suburban services.
Tiruchchirappalli Division: The second-largest division, serving central Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.9
Madurai Division: Covers southern Tamil Nadu.
Palakkad Division: Operates across parts of Kerala and Karnataka.10
Salem Division: Established in 2007, it covers a significant portion of the rail network in Tamil Nadu.
Thiruvananthapuram Division: Manages the rail network in Kerala and a portion of southern Tamil Nadu.11
Services and Operations
Southern Railway operates a wide range of services, including:
Passenger Trains: It operates a large number of passenger trains, from long-distance express and superfast trains (including Vande Bharat Express and Tejas Express) to short-distance passenger and suburban services.12
Suburban Rail: The Chennai Suburban Railway is one of the most extensive and busiest suburban networks in the country, carrying a huge volume of daily commuters.13
Freight: While passenger traffic is its primary focus, Southern Railway also plays a significant role in freight transportation, carrying commodities like coal, cement, and food grains.14
Heritage Site: The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, which falls under Southern Railway's jurisdiction, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
*source: google gemini