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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification Out for 3518 Posts

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Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Southern Railway has announced a total of 3518 vacancies for Apprentice posts in various trades. The selection is based on merit lists prepared from academic qualifications. Online application window: 25 August 2025 to 25 September 2025.

Overview

Organization: Southern Railway Posts: Apprentice Advt. No.: 01/2025 Mode of application: Online Official site:

www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in

Highlights

Trade-wise vacancies across Divisions, Workshops, and Units. Eligibility depends on the trade (10th/12th/ITI). Selection based on marks in 10th/12th/ITI as applicable to the trade. Age limits apply as noted below. Stipend as per applicable norms.

Important Dates

Registration starts: 25 August 2025 Last date to apply: 25 September 2025 (up to 17:00 hrs) Tentative date for shortlisted list: 7 October 2025

Vacancy Details

A total of 3518 Apprentice posts are announced across Divisions, Workshops, and Units. Trade-wise and category-wise break-up is given in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should review the official notification to confirm their eligibility. Below is a summary based on the common categories:

Educational Qualification

Fresher Category : Fitter, Painter, Welder – 10th Pass with 50% marks; MLT (Radiology/Pathology/Cardiology) – 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and 50% marks. Ex-ITI Category : 10th Pass with 50% marks + ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised institute.

Age Limit

Freshers: 15 – 22 years Ex-ITI/MLT: 15 – 24 years Age relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years

Online Application

The application process is active at 25 August 2025 onward. Apply online at

www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in

before 25 September 2025.

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil Others: ₹100

Selection Process

Selection will be merit-based, based on marks obtained in 10th/12th/ITI as applicable to the trade. No written exam or interview will be conducted.

Stipend

Stipend as per Apprentices Act 1961: Freshers (10th Pass) ₹6000/month; Freshers (12th Pass) ₹7000/month; Ex-ITI ₹7000/month.

FAQs

Q1:

How many vacancies are announced?

A:

3518 vacancies for Apprentices across trades. Q2:

Last date to apply?

A:

25 September 2025 till 17:00 hrs. Q3:

What is the selection process?

A:

Merit-based on marks in 10th/12th/ITI, as applicable.

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