Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 | Freshers | Apprentice | 3518 Posts | Last Date : 25th September 2025 |
Organization Name :- Southern Railway (SR)
Southern Railway (SR) is one of the eighteen zones of Indian Railways. It is headquartered at Chennai and operates across the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka , Andhra Pradesh and the union territory of Puducherry.
Position :- Apprentice
Job Location :- Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh etc.
Stipend :-
- Freshers (10th Pass): ₹6,000/- per month
- Freshers (12th Pass): ₹7,000/- per month
- Ex-ITI Candidates: ₹7,000/- per month
Qualification :-
Fresher Category (Fitter, Painter & Welder):
- Must have passed 10th Class (Matriculation) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system or its equivalent.
- Fresher Category (Medical Laboratory
Technician – Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology):
- Must have passed 12th Class under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Ex-ITI Category:
- Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Welder, Wireman, Plumber, etc.:
- Must have passed 10th Class with a minimum of 50% marks and possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the notified trade issued by NCVT/SCVT.
Electrician:
- Must have passed 10th Class with Science as a subject (min 50% marks) and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
Electronics Mechanic:
- Must have passed 10th Class with Science (Physics & Chemistry) and Mathematics (min 50% marks) and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
COPA/PASAA:
- Must have passed 10th Class (min 50% marks) and hold an NTC in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant” from NCVT.
Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English):
Must have passed the 12th class examination and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
Total Vacancies :- 3518 Posts
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Age Limit (as on 20 August 2025) :-
- Fresher & Ex-ITI Candidates: The candidate should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 22 years.
- MLT Candidates: The candidate should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years.
- Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates.
Selection Process :-
- The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in their qualifying examinations.
Application Fees :-
- Rs.100/- (Non-refundable)
No fee for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Women candidates. - Mode of Payment: By using Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/e-Wallets, etc.
Important Dates :-
- Opening Date : 25th August 2025
- Closing Date : 25th September 2025
How to Apply :-
- All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this position online on or 25th September 2025
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