Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 3518 Posts
The Southern Railway has published the official notification for recruitment of 3518 Apprentices across various workshops and units. Eligible candidates with 10th / 12th / ITI qualifications (as per trade) can apply online from 25 August 2025 to 25 September 2025 via the Southern Railway recruitment portal. Check the notification for trade-wise eligibility, stipend, age limit and selection process.
📑 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details (3518)
- Eligibility & Age
- Application Fee & Stipend
- Important Dates
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
- FAQs
🔎 Overview
The Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF has been released on 25-08-2025 at sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Check the complete job details, vacancy, age limit, application fee, selection process and how to apply from the article.
| Recruiting Body | Southern Railway (Indian Railways) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Apprentices 2025 (Advt. No. as per official notice) |
| Total Vacancies | 3518 |
| Apply Mode | Online (Southern Railway recruitment portal) |
| Job/Training Location | Perambur (Carriage & Wagon Works), Golden Rock (Central Workshop), Podanur (Signal & Telecom Workshop Units) |
| Official Site | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
📌 Vacancy Details (3518)
The Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 for 3518 posts of Apprentices has been released, in which Candidates with ITI, 12th, 10th Educational Qualification Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 25-08-2025, and closes on 25-09-2025. The candidate shall apply online through Southern Railway website, sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Trade / unit wise distribution as per the notification:
| Unit / Workshop | No. of Apprentices |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 1394 |
| Central Workshop, Golden Rock | 857 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop Units, Podanur | 1267 |
| Total | 3518 |
🎓 Eligibility & Age
- Essential Qualifications: As per trade — typically 10th, 12th or ITI (NCVT/SCVT) depending on the apprenticeship trade. Check the notification for trade-wise qualification.
- Age Limit: Generally Minimum 15 years; upper age varies by category/trade (e.g., 22/24 years for fresher/Ex-ITI). Age relaxations as per government norms.
- Nationality: Indian citizen as per notification requirements.
💲 Application Fee & Stipend
- Application Fee: ₹100 for General / OBC / Others; Nil for Female / SC / ST / PwD applicants (as per summary).
- Training Stipend (Indicative): Fresher 10th — ₹6,000/month; Fresher 12th — ₹7,000/month; Ex-ITI — ₹7,000/month (check official notice for exact stipend matrix).
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 25-08-2025 |
| Apply Online Start | 25-08-2025 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 25-09-2025 |
Make sure you upload documents (photo, signature, educational certificates, NCVT/SCVT certificate if Ex-ITI) in the prescribed format described in the official PDF.
📝 Selection Process
- Shortlisting & selection as per the Apprentices Act rules and southern railway procedures.
- Merit list based on qualification (and trade-specific criteria) and document verification.
- Medical examination/verification before engagement as apprentice.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the Southern Railway recruitment portal / sronline site (link below).
- Read the official notification PDF carefully for trade-wise eligibility and instructions.
- Click Apply Online, register with a valid email & mobile number, fill the form and upload required documents.
- Pay the fee (if applicable) and submit. Download/print the confirmation for your records.
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Southern Railway Portal) | Apply / Registration Portal |
| Notification PDF (Official) | Download Notification PDF |
| Southern Railway Official Site | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
❓ FAQs — Southern Railway Apprentices 2025
- When does the online application start for Southern Railway Apprentices 2025?
Online applications for Southern Railway Apprentices 2025 start on 25 August 2025. - What is the last date to apply for Southern Railway Apprentices 2025?
The last date for Southern Railway Apprentices 2025 online application is 25 September 2025. - How many vacancies are there under Southern Railway Apprentices 2025?
Total 3518 apprentices across multiple units. - Who can apply for Southern Railway Apprentices 2025?
Candidates meeting trade-wise educational qualifications (10th/12th/ITI) and age criteria described in the official notification. - Where to apply for Southern Railway Apprentices 2025?
Apply via the Southern Railway online portal: sronline.etrpindia.com.
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Disclaimer: Details (vacancy, dates, eligibility, fees) are summarised from the Southern Railway notification and trusted job portals. Always verify the official notification / portal before applying.
