Southern Railway (SR) has issued a notification for Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for 2024-25 period. A total of 2,438 apprentice positions are available across various Divisions, Workshops, and Units within Southern Railway. The online application process begins on 22nd July 2024 at 10:00 hrs and will close on 12th August 2024 at 17:00 hrs and applications must be submitted through the Southern Railway website.
Southern Railway Apprentices Recruitment 2024 – An Overview
| Name of Recruiter | Southern Railway |
| Name of Post(s) | Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 2,438 |
| Selection Process | Based on merit (marks in 10th/ ITI) |
| Starting Date | 22nd July 2024 |
| Closing Date | 12th August 2024 |
Location/ Division wise Posts
| Sr. No. | Location/ Division/ Workshop | Freshers Category | Ex-ITI Category |
| 1 | Signal & Telecommunication Workshop/Podanur, Coimbatore | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Carriage & Wagon Works/Perambur | 47 | 350 |
| 3 | Railway Hospital/Perambur (Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)) | 20 | – |
| 4 | Thiruvananthapuram Division | – | 145 |
| 5 | Palakkad Division | – | 285 |
| 6 | Salem Division | – | 222 |
| 7 | Loco Works/Perambur | – | 228 |
| 8 | Electrical Workshop/Perambur | – | 130 |
| 9 | Engineering Workshop/Arakkonam | – | 48 |
| 10 | Chennai Division/Personnel Branch | – | 24 |
| 11 | Chennai Division-Electrical/Rolling Stock/Arakkonam | – | 65 |
| 12 | Chennai Division-Electrical/Rolling Stock/Avadi | – | 65 |
| 13 | Chennai Division-Electrical/Rolling Stock/Tambaram | – | 55 |
| 14 | Chennai Division-Electrical/Rolling Stock/Royapuram | – | 30 |
| 15 | Chennai Division-Mechanical (Diesel) | – | 22 |
| 16 | Chennai Division-Mechanical (Carriage & Wagon) | – | 250 |
| 17 | Chennai Division-Railway Hospital (Perambur) | – | 03 |
| 18 | Central Workshops, Ponmalai | – | 201 |
| 19 | Tiruchchirappalli Division | – | 94 |
| 20 | Madurai Division | – | 84 |
Educational Qualifications
- For Freshers:
- Fitter: Candidate must have passed 10th Class with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Welder (Gas & Electrical): Candidate must have passed 10th Class with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- Medical Laboratory Technicians: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with at least 50% aggregate marks.
- For Ex-ITI Category:
- 10th Class pass with at least 50% aggregate marks and an ITI course in the relevant trade and a certificate in the relevant trade from National/State Council for Vocational Training.
Age Limit (as on 12.08.2024)
- Minimum Age: 15 years
- Maximum Age: Should not have completed 22 years for Freshers, 24 years for Ex-ITI/MLT
- Upper age is relaxable by 03 years for OBC, 05 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD).
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Stipend
The stipend will be as per Railway Board’s circular RBE 202/2019 and the Notification of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship of dated 25th September 2019.
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay application fee of ₹100 (non-refundable) plus applicable service charges. No fee charges for Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ PwBD and Women Candidates.
Selection Process
A merit list will be prepared based on the average percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation (having minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examinations. Candidates selected for apprentices have to present a Medical Certificate during document verification.
How to Apply
Candidates should register and get a registration number from the Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Guindy/ Chennai official website https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
When attending the apprenticeship verification process with Railways, candidates must bring the following documents:
- SSLC Mark Sheet
- NCVT/SCVT Certificate
- Community Certificate
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate in the prescribed format (as detailed in the Annexures)
Important Dates to Remember
| Starting Date for Online Application | 22.07.2024 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 12.08.2024 |
| Detailed Notification | View Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Online |