Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 for 3510+ Apprentice, 10th Pass, 12th Pass, ITI and Other Posts at sr.indianrailways.gov.in

Latest Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 notification updated for various vacancies at Southern Railway. The Southern Railway is one of the 18 railway zones in India headquartered at Chennai.

While the headquarter is in Chennai, the zone itself has the following six divisions including Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad. Get all recruitment and sarkari job alerts for SR here on this page with fastest updates in India. You can also access the current jobs and download required forms on the official website at www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in – Below is the complete list of all Southern Railway recruitment for the current year where you can find information on how you can apply and register for various opportunities. Learn eligibility criteria including education, qualification, salary information, exam admit card, Southern Railway sarkari result and other requirements here.

Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3518 Posts | Last Date: 25th September 2025

Southern Railway has announced a massive recruitment drive through Notification No. 01/2025 for the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. A total of 3518 vacancies have been released for both Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates in different trades across Southern Railway divisions. Candidates with 10th, 12th, or ITI qualifications are eligible to apply for these apprentice positions. The application process is fully online, starting from 25th August 2025 and closing on 25th September 2025 (up to 17:00 hrs). Selection will be done on the basis of a merit list followed by a medical examination.

Name of OrganizationSouthern Railway
Post NamesAct Apprentice (Freshers, Ex-ITI, MLT)
Education10th Pass / 12th Pass / ITI from recognized Board/Institute
Total Vacancies3518
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationSouthern Railway Divisions
Last Date To Apply25th September 2025 (17:00 Hrs)

Candidates must have passed 10th, 12th, or possess an ITI certificate from a recognized board or institute. Freshers can apply for certain trades, while Ex-ITI candidates must have trade certificates from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions.

Southern Railway 2025 Apprentice Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Apprentice (Freshers)10010th/12th Pass
Apprentice (Ex-ITI)3418ITI in relevant trade
Apprentice (MLT – included in Ex-ITI)Various12th with Science + MLT course

Salary / Stipend

  • Freshers (10th Std): ₹6000 per month
  • Freshers (12th Std): ₹7000 per month
  • Ex-ITI Candidates: ₹7000 per month

Age Limit

As on 25th September 2025:
• 15–22 years for Freshers
• 15–24 years for Ex-ITI/MLT
Relaxation: 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD candidates

Application Fee

• General/OBC & Others: ₹100 + Service Charges
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Payment Mode: Online

Selection Process

Selection will be purely on the basis of a merit list prepared from academic qualification marks, followed by a medical examination.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the Southern Railway Recruitment Portal.
  2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
  3. Fill the online application form with personal and academic details.
  4. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, certificates, and medical fitness certificate.
  5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
  6. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

Opening Date for Online Application25th August 2025
Closing Date for Online Application25th September 2025 (17:00 Hrs)
Tentative Shortlisted List Publication7th October 2025

Application form, details & registration


Southern Railway Recruitment 2022 for Sports Quota Posts at Railway Recruitment Cell [CLOSED]

Southern Railway Recruitment 2022: The Railway Recruitment Cell Southern Railway is inviting applications from eligible sports persons for Sports Quota Vacancies. Required education, salary information, application fee and age limit requirement are as following. Interested candidates must have completed 12th Std / Degree from recognized university to apply. Eligible candidates must submit applications on or before 13th June 2022. See the notification below to see vacancies/positions available, eligibility criteria and other requirements.

Southern Railway Recruitment for Sports Quota Posts at Railway Recruitment Cell

Name of Organization:Railway Recruitment Cell Southern Railway
Title:Sports Quota
Education:12th Std / Degree from recognized university
Total Vacancies:05+
Job Location:India
Start Date:14th May 2022
Last Date To Apply:13th June 2022

Name of Posts, Qualifications & Eligibility

PostQualification
Sports Quota (05)Applicants should pass 12th Std / Degree from recognized university. Applicants must be a Sports Person

Age Limit:

Lower Age Limit: 18 Years
Upper Age Limit: 25 Years

Salary Information:

Please see notification for details.

Application Fee:

Selection Process:

RRC Southern Railway will recruit the candidates on the basis of performance during the trial and interview.

Application form, details & registration:


Southern Railway Recruitment 2020 for 3585+ Act/Trade Apprentice Vacancies [CLOSED]

Great job opportunity for class 10/12th pass outs as the Southern Railway has released an official recruitment notification inviting eligible and interested candidates for 3585+ Act/Trade Apprentice Vacancies at https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in – Interested candidates can visit the official website of the board or check the details of the recruitment process mentioned below. While the board has released the official notification for the recruitment on the website, the application process for the same will start on 01 December 2019 and end on 31 December 2019.

Name of Organization:Southern Railway
Total Vacancies:3585+
Job Location:Tamil Nadu
Start Date:01 December 2019
Last Date To Apply:31 December 2019

Name of Posts, Qualifications & Eligibility

PostQualification
Act/Trade Apprentices in Various Trade / Workshop (3585)10th Class and ITI course in the relevant trade OR 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Age Limit:

Lower Age Limit: 15 Years
Upper Age Limit: 24 Years

Salary Information

Please see notification for details

Application Fee:

For Gen /OBC: 100/-
For SC/ST/PWD/Women candidate: No fee

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected based on Written Exam / Interview.

Application form, details & registration:

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NotificationCarriage Works, Perambur || Central Workshop Golden Rock || S & T Workshop, Podanur
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