The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has announced the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 notification drive, aiming to fill a total of 2438 vacancies across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This is a golden opportunity for those interested in working in Indian railways in a one-year apprenticeship position, providing valuable experience and a decent salary.
The Southern Railway Recruitment 2024 notification was released by the RRC board on July 18th, 2024. Online application registration began on July 22nd, and the application deadline is set for August 12th, 2024. Interested applicants are advised to visit the official website at sr.indianrailways.gov.in and apply for the SR apprentice online application before the deadline.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 Overview
The Southern Railway zonal headquarters is in Chennai and includes six divisions: Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Palghat, Salem, and Trivandrum. Candidates interested in working as apprentices in these divisions should review the detailed information about education qualifications, the selection process, age limits, and registration process provided below.
Recruitment Details
- Board: Railway Recruitment Cell
- Zone: Southern Railway
- Headquarters: Chennai
- Divisions: Chennai, Madurai, Palghat, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, and Trivandrum
- Name of Recruitment: SR Apprentices Recruitment 2024
- Total Vacancies: 2438 Posts
- Application Start Date: 22 July 2024
- Application End Date: 12 August 2024
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Process: Direct Merit List and Document Verification
- Official Website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Education Qualification
Freshers Category:
- Welder (Gas & Electric), Fitter: Candidates must have completed the 10th class with a minimum of 50% marks under the 10+2 System.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Applicants must have completed their 12th class in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized education board.
Ex-ITI Category Candidates:
- Turner, Machinist, Electrician, etc.: Applicants must have completed their 10th standard with 50% marks and possess an ITI Trade certificate in the relevant discipline from a recognized SCVT/NCVT institution.
Age Limit
The candidate’s minimum age limit is 15 years, and the maximum age varies between 22 and 24 years depending on the post. Age is calculated as of 22 July 2024. Additionally, there is an age relaxation of 3 years for OBC category candidates and 5 years for SC/ST category candidates.
Vacancy Details
The RRC Southern Railway Apprentice recruitment 2024 has a total of 2438 vacancies distributed across six divisions: Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Salem, Trivandrum, Chennai, and Palghat. The available positions include Fitter, Turner, Welder, Machinist, Electrician, COPA, Electronics Mechanic, Painter, Diesel Mechanic, Plumber, Wireman, and other posts. For more detailed information, please refer to the official notification PDF linked below.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply for the RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the Southern Railway official web portal at sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Find the Notification Section: Select the recruitment option under News & Updates and click on Personnel Branch Information.
- Click the Apprenticeship Link: Click on the “Act Apprentices 2024–25 Recruitment” option.
- Register the Application: Fill in your mobile number, email ID, and other details.
- Fill out the Application: Enter all required details correctly.
- Upload Documents: Upload your educational and other important certificates.
- Pay the Application Fee: Pay the registration fee through online payment.
- Preview and Submit: Check the entered information and then click the submit button.
- Print Out: Click the print-out option and download the application for future reference.