Southern Railway has officially released the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification for a massive 3518 vacancies across multiple trades under Fresher and Ex-ITI categories. The recruitment is being conducted for various Divisions, Workshops, and Units of Southern Railway. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in from 25th August 2025 to 25th September 2025.
Southern Railway Apprentice Notification 2025 – Overview
The Southern Railway Notification No. 01/2025 has been published inviting online applications for Apprentice posts. Selection will be done purely on a merit basis, without any written exam or interview.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Southern Railway |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | 01/2025 |
| Vacancies | 3518 |
| Categories | Fresher, Ex-ITI |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 25th August – 25th September 2025 |
| Qualification | 10th/12th/ITI |
| Age Limit | 15–22 years (Freshers), 15–24 years (Ex-ITI/MLT) |
| Selection Criteria | Merit-based (10th/12th/ITI marks) |
| Stipend | ₹6000 – ₹7000 per month |
| Official Website | www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
Candidates must take note of the important dates before applying:
- Notification Release Date: 25th August 2025
- Online Registration Starts: 25th August 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25th September 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
- Tentative Merit List Date: 7th October 2025
Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Through this recruitment drive, a total of 3518 Apprentice posts will be filled across Southern Railway’s various Divisions, Workshops, and Units. The detailed trade-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.
Southern Railway Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2025
Before applying online, candidates should ensure that they meet the required eligibility criteria.
Educational Qualification
Fresher Category:
- Fitter, Painter, Welder: 10th Pass with at least 50% marks
- MLT (Radiology/Pathology/Cardiology): 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and at least 50% marks
Ex-ITI Category:
- 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks + ITI certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
Age Limit (as on 25th August 2025)
- Freshers: 15 – 22 years
- Ex-ITI/MLT: 15 – 24 years
- Age Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years
Southern Railway Apprentice Application Fee 2025
The application fee for different categories is as follows:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
- Others: ₹100/-
Southern Railway Apprentice Selection Process 2025
The selection process is merit-based. A merit list will be prepared by considering the marks obtained in 10th/12th/ITI depending on the trade.
👉 No written exam or interview will be conducted.
Southern Railway Apprentice Stipend 2025
The stipend for selected apprentices will be provided as per the Apprentices Act 1961:
- Freshers (10th Pass): ₹6000/- per month
- Freshers (12th Pass): ₹7000/- per month
- Ex-ITI: ₹7000/- per month
How to Apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official website – www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Click on the Recruitment → Apprentice Recruitment 2025 link.
- Register yourself by filling in basic details.
- Fill out the online application form with academic and personal details.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and download the application form for future reference.
👉 Direct Link to Apply Online for Southern Railway Apprentice 2025
Conclusion
The Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 offers a golden opportunity for 10th/12th/ITI passed candidates to begin their careers in the Indian Railways. With 3518 vacancies and a merit-based selection process, this recruitment drive is expected to attract a large number of applicants. Interested candidates are advised to apply well before the 25th September 2025 deadline.