Southern Railway Recruitment 2025: Southern Railway has released a notification to engage 3518 Trade Apprentices at Carriage Works (Perambur), Loco Works (Perambur), and Electrical Workshop (Perambur) in Chennai and Trichy. Eligible candidates must apply online at https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ from 25.08.2025 to 25.09.2025. The selection process involves a Merit List and Interview (verify via official notification for Document Verification). Check the official notification at https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ for eligibility, application form (Annexure A), and instructions.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Quick Summary
| Organization Name | Southern Railway |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| Employment Type | Apprentices Training |
| Duration | 1 Year (verify via official notification) |
| Total Vacancies | 3518 (verify via official notification) |
| Job Location | Chennai, Trichy |
| Salary | Rs. 7,000–7,700/month (1st year), Rs. 8,000–9,000/month (2nd year onwards, depending on trade) |
| Start Date | 25.08.2025 |
| Last Date | 25.09.2025 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
| Carriage Works, Perambur | 1394 |
| Loco Works, Perambur | 857 |
| Electrical Workshop, Perambur | 1267 |
| Total | 3518 |
- Note: Vacancy numbers (3518) are as per the provided input. Other sources report 2860 (web:0, web:7), 2438 (web:2, web:16), or 3154 (web:15) posts. Verify via official notification.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | 10th pass (10+2 system) with minimum 50% marks and ITI certificate in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized) |
| Age Limit (as on 25.08.2025) | 15–24 years (SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, PwBD: +10 years, per Govt. norms) |
- Note: Candidates must submit self-attested copies of 10th marksheet, ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT), date of birth proof, and Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD if applicable) during online application.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Salary
| Trade Apprentice | 1st Year: Rs. 7,000–7,700/month 2nd Year onwards: Rs. 8,000–9,000/month (depending on trade) |
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
- Merit List: Based on marks in 10th and ITI examinations (equal weightage, e.g., (70% 10th + 80% ITI)/2 = 75%).
- Interview: As per provided input (verify via official notification, as some sources mention Document Verification instead).
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
How to Apply for Southern Railway Recruitment 2025
- Download the notification PDF and Annexure A from https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ under News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information and confirm eligibility: 10th pass (10+2 system, 50% marks), ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT), age 15–24 years (with relaxations).
- Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org/ to obtain a registration number, as required for Trade Apprentices.
- Visit https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/, navigate to News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information, and click the Trade Apprentice application link (available from 25.08.2025).
- Fill Annexure A online with accurate details (name, post applied, date of birth, address, 10th and ITI marks). Upload self-attested copies of 10th marksheet, ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT), date of birth proof, Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD if applicable), and NAPS registration confirmation.
- Pay Rs. 100/- (General/OBC/EWS) via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women.
- Submit the application by 25.09.2025. Take a printout of the application for future reference.
- Monitor https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ for Merit List and Interview/Document Verification schedules.
Crucial Dates
- Start Date for Submission of Application: 25.08.2025
- Last Date for Submission of Application: 25.09.2025
About Southern Railway
- Southern Railway, established in 1951, is a major railway zone covering Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Pondicherry, headquartered in Chennai. It invites applications for 3518 Trade Apprentice posts for 1-year training at Carriage Works, Loco Works, and Electrical Workshop in Perambur (Chennai) and Trichy, with stipends of Rs. 7,000–9,000/month. Apply online at https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/ by 25.09.2025.
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