๐ Jobs Overview Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – 3518 Apprentice Posts
Southern Railway has released the official notification No: CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI dated 25-08-2025 for the engagement of 3518 Apprentices across various units. The online application process is open from
25th August 2025 to
25th September 2025 (05:00 PM) at the official website
Southern Railway. Eligible candidates can apply online after carefully verifying the notification, eligibility criteria, and other details. This recruitment offers opportunities for both Fresher and Ex-ITI categories in multiple trades across Tamil Nadu and Kerala divisions.
๐ข Organization Details
| Organization | Southern Railway |
| Job Role | Apprentices |
| Job Location | Perambur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ponmalai, Madurai, Palakkad, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Trivandrum |
| Advertisement No | CPB/P1/98/Act/TP/Vol.XXI Date:25-08-2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 3518 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
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Important Dates
| Starting Date | 25.08.2025 |
| Last Date | 25.09.2025 (05:00 PM) |
๐ Vacancy Details
| Unit / Workshop | Total Vacancies |
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 1394 |
| Central Workshop, Golden Rock | 857 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop, Podanur | 1267 |
๐ Educational Qualification
- Fitter, Painter & Welder – 10th Pass (50% aggregate) under 10+2 system.
- Medical Lab Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) – 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
- Ex-ITI Trades (Fitter, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, etc.) – 10th Pass + ITI Certificate in relevant trade.
- Secretarial Assistant & Stenographer – 12th Pass + ITI Certificate.
- ICT System Maintenance – 10th Pass + ITI Certificate.
- FCOPA / PASSA – SSLC + National Trade Certificate (COPA).
Important Notes: Engineering graduates, Diploma holders, and candidates with prior job experience of one year or more are not eligible for Apprenticeship.
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๐ฐ Salary / Stipend
| Category | Stipend |
| Fresher (10th Pass) | ₹6,000/- per month |
| Fresher (12th Pass) | ₹7,000/- per month |
| Ex-ITI Candidates | ₹7,000/- per month |
๐ฏ Age Limit (As on 25.08.2025)
| Category | Age |
| Freshers / Ex-ITI | 15 – 22 years |
| MLT (Medical Lab Technician) | 15 – 24 years |
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 to 15 years as per category.
๐งช Selection Process
- Merit List (based on academic marks)
- Certificate Verification
๐ต Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| All Other Applicants | ₹100/- |
๐ How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates can follow the steps below:
- Go to the official website: https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/.
- Navigate to the “Apprentice Recruitment 2025” section.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link and complete registration with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application form before 25.09.2025 (05:00 PM).
- Download/Print the application confirmation page for future reference.