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Southern Railway has released Apprentice Notification 2025 (Advt. No.01/2025) for 3900+ Act Apprentice posts in various trades. Apply online from 25th Aug to 25th Sept 2025. Check eligibility, age limit, stipend, and how to apply here.
Southern Railway Apprentice Notification 2025 | Apply Online for 3115 Act Apprentice Vacancies
Key Dates:
Opening Date of Online Application: 25-08-2025
Closing Date: 25-09-2025 (till 17:00 hrs)
Tentative Shortlist Date: 07-10-2025
Apply through: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in → News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information
Eligibility Criteria
Geographical Jurisdiction
Only candidates residing in the following areas are eligible:
Tamil Nadu (whole state)
Puducherry (UT)
Kerala (whole state)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands
Andhra Pradesh (only SPSR Nellore & Chittoor districts)
Karnataka (only Dakshina Kannada district)
Age Limit (as on 25-08-2025)
Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age:
Freshers: 22 years
Ex-ITI / MLT: 24 years
Relaxations:
OBC (NCL): +3 years
SC/ST: +5 years
PwBD: +10 years
Educational Qualification
Fresher Category
Fitter, Painter, Welder → 10th Pass (50% marks)
MLT (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology) → 12th Pass with PCB (50% marks)
Ex-ITI Category
10th Pass (50% marks) + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT certificate required).
Electrician: 10th + Science + ITI (Electrician).
Electronics Mechanic: 10th + Science & Maths + ITI (Electronics).
Stenographer/Secretarial Assistant: 12th + ITI.
COPA/PASAA: 10th + National Trade Certificate in COPA.
Training Period
Fresher (Welder, MLT) → 1 year 3 months
Fresher (Fitter, Painter) → 2 years
Ex-ITI → As per Apprenticeship Rules (rebate in duration depending on ITI trade).
Stipend
Freshers (10th Pass): ₹6,000/month
Freshers (12th Pass): ₹7,000/month
Ex-ITI: ₹7,000/month
Increment: +10% in 2nd year & +15% in 3rd year.
Selection Process
Merit Based (No Exam).
Fresher: Based on 10th marks.
Ex-ITI: Based on 10th (100 marks) + ITI (100 marks).
MLT: Based on 12th (PCB) marks.
Tie-breaking: Older candidate preferred.
Application Fee
Fee: ₹100 (Online Payment Only)
Exempted: SC/ST, PwBD & Women candidates.
Important Notes
This is training only – No Job Guarantee.
However, 20% vacancies in future Level-1 recruitments may be reserved for Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs) with NAC certificate.
Candidates must arrange their own accommodation.
Wrong information may lead to disqualification.
Trade-Wise Vacancies (Highlights):
Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur: Fitter, Welder, Painter, Carpenter, Machinist, Turner, PASAA, MMV, MMTM.
Chennai Division: Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Welder, Electronics Mechanic.
Electrical Workshop, Perambur: Electrician, Mechanic (R&AC), Wireman, Electronics Mechanic, PASAA.
Central Workshops, Ponmalai: Fitter, Welder, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Painter, COPA.
Divisions (Salem, Madurai, Palakkad, Trichy, Trivandrum): Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Plumber, COPA, ICTSM, SSA, Draughtsman.
Total 3900+ Apprenticeship Slots across multiple trades.
How to Apply
1. Visit: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Go to News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information
3. Fill online application carefully.
4. Pay the processing fee (if applicable).
5. Take a printout of the acknowledgment for Document Verification.
Important Dates at a Glance
Application Start: 25-08-2025
Application End: 25-09-2025 (5:00 PM)
Shortlist Publication: 07-10-2025
This notification is a great opportunity for ITI and 10th/12th pass candidates to gain practical training with Indian Railways. Interested candidates should apply online before the last date to avoid last-minute rush
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