The Southern Railway has released the Apprentices Recruitment 2025 notification for 3518 vacancies across various workshops and divisions. Below is a detailed summary including posts, eligibility, important dates, application fees, stipend, and application procedure.
Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Overview
- Organization: Southern Railway
- Advertisement No.: CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI
- Total Vacancies: 3518
- Post Name: Apprentices
- Educational Qualification: 10th Pass / 12th Pass (with Science) / ITI
- Age Limit: 15 to 22 years for Freshers; 24 years for Ex-ITI and MLT (as on 25 September 2025)
- Relaxations: Applicable as per government norms
- Application Fee: ₹100 (General/OBC); Nil for SC/ST/PwD/Female
- Stipend: ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per month depending on qualification
- Mode of Application: Online
- Application Start Date: 25th August 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25th September 2025
- Official Website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Vacancy Distribution
| Unit/Workshop | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 1394 |
| Central Workshop, Golden Rock | 857 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop Units, Podanur | 1267 |
| Total | 3518 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Freshers: Passed 10th or 12th with Science as compulsory subject from recognized board.
- Ex-ITI: Must possess relevant ITI certificate from a recognized institute.
- Age and category relaxations as per government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PWD / Female | Nil |
Selection Process
- Merit list preparation based on average marks in 10th and ITI (if applicable)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
How to Apply
- Visit the Southern Railway official website.
- Navigate to the Apprentices Recruitment 2025 section.
- Register and fill the online application form with all details.
- Upload required documents and pay application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
FAQs for Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Southern Railway Apprentices 2025?
A1: The last date to apply online is 25th September 2025.
Q2: How many apprentice vacancies are available?
A2: There are 3518 vacancies in various workshops and divisions.
Q3: What is the age limit for Southern Railway Apprentices?
A3: 15 to 22 years for Freshers; 24 years for Ex-ITI and MLT candidates.
Q4: What is the stipend for apprentices?
A4: ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 per month depending on qualification.
Q5: What is the selection process?
A5: Selection is based on merit list, document verification and medical examination.
Official Links
- Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment Official Website
- Southern Railway Apprentices Notification 2025 PDF (Check official notifications section)
- Direct apply link is available on the official Southern Railway website during application period.