Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Apprentice Posts (3518 Vacancies)

1. Organisation & Nature of Job

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  Recruiting Body: Southern Railway (Indian Railways, Govt. of India)
  Job Type: Central Government
  Recruitment Type: Apprenticeship Training (Act Apprentices, under Apprentices Act 1961/1973)
  Post Name: Apprentice
  Vacancies: 3518
  Job Location: Kerala & Tamil Nadu (workshops/divisions under Southern Railway jurisdiction)
  Mode of Application: Online only
  Stipend: ₹6,000 – ₹7,000 per month (as per qualification category)



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• 2. Important Dates

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  Start of Application: 25 August 2025
  Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2025 (till 5:00 PM)

  
  


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3. Vacancy Distribution – Trade-wise (Total 3518 Seats)

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  Fitter: 1070
  Welder: 503
  Painter: 123
  MLT – Radiology: 3
  MLT – Pathology: 8
  MLT – Cardiology: 9
  Carpenter: 92
  MMV (Mechanic Motor Vehicle): 34
  PASAA (Programming & System Administration Assistant): 96
  MMTM: 20
  Machinist: 77
  Turner: 49
  Electrician: 711
  Advanced Welder: 2
  Electronics Mechanic: 124
  Diesel Mechanic: 117
  Mechanic Refrigeration & AC: 83
  Wireman: 55
  Trimmer: 15
  COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant): 137
  Plumber: 50
  Block Smith: 30
  ICTSM (Information & Communication Tech System Maintenance): 40
  SAA: 60
  Draughtsman (Civil): 10

  
  


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• 4. Eligibility Criteria

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  Age Limit:
  Minimum: 15 years
  Maximum: 22 years (Freshers), 24 years (Ex-ITI & MLT)
  Age Relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years
  Educational Qualification:
  Freshers (10th pass): Minimum 50% marks in SSLC/Matriculation.
  Freshers (12th pass for MLT trades): 50% marks in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
  Ex-ITI: 10th pass + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT approved).

  
  
  
  
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  • 5. Training & Stipend

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  Duration: 1 to 2 years depending on trade.
  Stipend:
  10th pass (Freshers): ₹6,000/month
  12th pass (MLT): ₹7,000/month
  Ex-ITI: ₹7,000/month

  
  6. Selection Procedure

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  Merit-based selection (no exam).
  Freshers: Based on 10th marks (converted to 200).
  Ex-ITI: 10th marks (100) + ITI marks (100) → Total 200.
  MLT: 12th marks converted to 200.
  Tie-breaking: Senior in age → Earlier passing year.

  
  
  
  
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  • 7. Application Process

Website: Southern Railway Official Site
Steps:
Register and fill the online application form.
Upload scanned documents (10th/12th/ITI certificates, caste/PwBD proof, photo & signature).
Pay application fee (if applicable).
Submit and keep acknowledgement for records.

8. Application Fee

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  General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 (non-refundable)
  SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted (no fee)

  
  


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9. Document Verification & Medical Fitness

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  Shortlisted candidates must produce originals & copies of all certificates.
  Medical fitness is mandatory before final selection.

  
  


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10. Key Notes

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  This is Apprenticeship training, not a permanent job.
  No travel allowance / boarding / lodging provided.
  False information leads to cancellation of candidature.
  Reservation as per Govt. of India rules.

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