Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Online Application Form, 3518 Positions

Southern Railway has issued Notification-01/2025 for the recruitment of 3518 Act Apprentices in accordance with the Apprentices Act of 1961. This recruitment initiative seeks applications from qualified individuals for training in various trades. Interested applicants may submit their applications online via the Southern Railway Recruitment Portal from 25th August 2025 until 25th September 2025 (17:00 Hrs). Selection will be determined by a merit list and a medical examination. The Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification (No. 01/2025) will be accessible for download starting 25th August 2025. Candidates possessing 10th, 12th, or ITI qualifications are encouraged to examine the comprehensive notification and apply online. It is essential to ensure that all eligibility requirements are fulfilled prior to submitting applications.

Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Notification Overview

Post Name	Apprentice
Total Vacancies	3518
Age Limit	15–22/24 years (Freshers/Ex-ITI, MLT) as on 25/09/2025
Salary	Rs.6000 – Rs.7000/- per month
Educational Qualification	10th Pass / 12th Pass / ITI
Selection Process	Merit List / Medical Examination
Job Location	Southern Railway Divisions
Registration Dates	25/08/2025 to 25/09/2025 (5 PM)

Vacancy Details 2025:

Job Title	No of Posts
Apprentice (Fresher Category)	100
Apprentice (Ex-ITI Category)	3418

How to Apply:

Eligible applicants are required to submit their applications online via the Southern Railway Recruitment Portal between 25th August 2025 and 25th September 2025 (by 17:00 Hrs). During the application process, candidates must upload the following documents:

Required Documents:

1. Photograph
2. Signature
3. Self-attested copies of 10th/12th/ITI certificates
4. Medical certificate endorsed by a Gazetted Government Doctor
5. Category certificate (if applicable)

It is essential to ensure that all information is accurately completed prior to submission. The provisional list of candidates selected for document verification is expected to be released on 07th October 2025.

Educational Qualifications:

• 10th Pass / 12th Pass / ITI from a recognized Board or Institute.

Age Limit:

• 15–22 years for Freshers, 15–24 years for Ex-ITI/MLT as on 25/09/2025.
• Upper age relaxation: 3 years for OBC-(NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD.

Salary:

• Freshers (10th Pass): Rs.6000/- per month.
• Freshers (12th Pass): Rs.7000/- per month.
• Ex-ITI: Rs.7000/- per month.

Application Fee:

• Payment Mode: Online.
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: Nil.
• General/OBC & Other Candidates: Rs.100/- + Service Charge.

Important Links:

Southern Railway Apprentice Online Application Portal	Click Here
Southern Railway Apprentice Notification Pdf	Click Here

Important Dates:

Opening Date for Online Application	25/08/2025
Closing Date for Online Application	25/09/2025 (17:00 Hrs)
Tentative Date for Shortlisted List	07/10/2025