Apply today and secure tomorrow’s career success. Here in Railway, getting a job has become easier than before because with the launch of Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Southern Railway has announced 3518 seats aiming to empower Indian youth through practical training. Through this job you can make your career in the railway line, so apply soon. The starting date of application has begun from 25/08/2025 and the last date has been fixed as 25/09/2025. Candidates applying can apply online through the medium. This recruitment is a golden chance for the youth of South India. In the job post, applicants can apply from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Andaman-Nicobar, Chittoor and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh, and Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, and more states.

In Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025, now both Freshers and Ex-ITI category candidates have the chance to apply. Now 10th pass students can also apply and can apply in Fitter, Welder, Painter trades, and for Medical Lab Technician (MLT) trade the candidate must have Biology in 12th, and along with that ITI candidates must have completed ITI certificate. Apply soon.

For applying, the maximum age for Freshers candidates has been kept at 22, and for Ex-ITI and MLT category candidates it has been kept at 24 years, in which reserved category candidates will be given relaxation in age.

On selection of the candidate, they will be given salary according to their post and eligibility. 10th pass candidates will be given Rs. 6000/- per month, and 12th or ITI candidates will be given Rs. 7000/- per month salary. The selection of candidates will be based on their merit list, in which there will be no written exam and no interview.

Application fee for General / OBC applicants is Rs- 100, and for ( SC / ST / Female / PWD ) applying fee Rs- 00 no fee has been kept. Now getting a job in Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will be even easier. information read all the details given below carefully and apply new Southern Railway Apprentices today.

Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025: Overview

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 3518 Apprentice vacancies across various trades. Both Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates are eligible to apply. Interested applicants can check all details regarding eligibility, age, application fees, important dates, selection process, and how to apply below.

Department Name	Southern Railway (Indian Railways)
Post Name	Apprentice (Various Trades)
Total Vacancies	3518
Application Start Date	August 25, 2025
Application Deadline	September 25, 2025
Mode of Application	Online
Age Limit	Freshers –22 years + Ex-ITI/MLT- 24 years
Educational Qualification	10th + 12th with Biology + ITI Certificate required
Salary / Stipend	Rs- 6,000 per month (10th pass Freshers) Rs- 7,000 per month (12th/ITI candidates)
Selection Process	Merit-based (No written exam, No interview)
Application Fee	General / OBC – ₹100; SC / ST / Female / PwD – No Fee
Official Website	sr.indianrailways.gov.in

Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Application Fees

Category	Application Fees
General / OBC	Rs- 100/-
SC / ST / Female / PwD	Rs- 0/- (No Fee)
Payment	Online Mode any type

Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	25 August 2025
Application Last Date	25 September 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	25 September 2025
Merit List Release Date	To be announced soon

Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Age Limit

For Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025, the minimum and maximum age of the applicants has been fixed as follows. The age will be calculated as on 22/08/2025.

Minimum Age	15 Years
Maximum Age (Freshers)	22 Years
Maximum Age (Ex-ITI & MLT)	24 Years
As On	22/08/2025

Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Age Relaxation

Applicants for starting age 15 years old. The maximum age limit is 22 years for Freshers and 24 years for Ex-ITI & MLT category candidates. The age will be calculated as on 22/08/2025. Age relaxation give to applicable as per govt role.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	+5 Years
OBC	+3 Years
PwBD	+10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	Up to 10 Years (plus additional 3 years if minimum 6 months service completed)

Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Qualification & Vacancy Details

Post Name

Total Posts

Qualification Required

Apprentice (Fresher & Ex-ITI across various divisions/workshops/units in Southern Railway)

3518

Fresher Category:
10th Pass with minimum 50% marks (for most trades);
12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (for MLT trades only).

Ex-ITI Category:
10th Pass with 50% + valid ITI Certificate in

relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.

Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process

The selection of candidates for Southern Railway Apprentice Posts 2025-26 will be done purely on a merit basis. Candidates will be shortlisted directly on merit 10th marks for Freshers and 10th plus ITI results for Ex-ITI applicants. No exam or interview is required.

•Candidate Submit online application form on the official portal.

•Upload required right documents (10th, ITI, caste, PwBD etc.).

•Candidate selection on your Merit list prepared based on marks ( .10th +12th + ITI. certificate).

•Document verification and final apprenticeship allotment.

•Last Selection Trades and units assigned as per merit list & seat availability.

Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – Salary / Stipend in Hand

Candidates selected under the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, and rules of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India. The stipend amount will vary depending on the trade and training duration. For the Freshers candidate 10^th pass out- Rs- 6,000 per month and 12th student or ITI Trade Apprentices candidate Rs- 7,000/- to Rs- 9,000/- per month.

Step-by-Step Application Process: Southern Railway Apprentice 2025

1.Candidate official Southern Railway website- https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in

2.Go to the Apprentice Recruitment 2025 section and read the official notification carefully.

3.Fill in all personal details as per your Matriculation / ITI certificate records.

4.Apply candidate select your right category UR / SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD.

5.Candidate select your preferred trade and training unit under Southern Railway ( Chennai, Trivandrum, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Palakkad, Signal & Telecom Workshop Polaner).

6.Enter a active mobile No. and email id for all future communication for a selection.

7.Upload required scanned documents, including-(Passport size photograph, Signature,10th class mark sheet , ITI certificate (for ITI applicants),Caste / PwBD certificate (if applicable)

8.Verify all details submission any errors will be the candidate responsibility.

9.Complete all application submission and keep hard copy save for your records.

Important Link

Apply Link	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Southern Railway Official Website	Click Here

Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – FAQs

Q. What are the application dates for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Ans. Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 July 2025 to 28 August 2025 through the official website.

Q. candidate age starting age limit Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Ans. Applying to candidate sating age 15 years old and not more than 24 years as on 29 July 2025. Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST (+5 years), OBC (+3 years) PwBD (+10 years) and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.

Q. candidate applying to Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 qualification.
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10th Class under 10+2 system with at least 50% marks and must also possess an ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade.

Q. What is the selection process for Southern Railway Apprentice 2025?
Ans. The selection will be done based on a merit list, prepared from marks obtained in 10th Class and ITI certificate. Candidate No written exam and no interview will be conducted.

Q. What is the official website of Southern Railway?
Ans. The official website for updates and application submission is https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in.

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