Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 – Apprentice Vacancies Full Details
Indian Railways is the largest public transport system in our country, and every year it provides thousands of job opportunities to youth. In 2025, Southern Railway has released a notification for the recruitment of Apprentice posts. Applications are invited online from eligible candidates across India for thousands of vacancies.
In this article, you will get vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, stipend, selection process, application procedure, fee, and important dates explained in detail. Candidates interested in Railway jobs must read this carefully.
🔹 Name of Post & Vacancies
- Post : Apprentice
- Total Vacancies : 3518
- Job Location : Across India in Railway workshops/divisions
🔹 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed at least one of the following:
- 10th Standard
- 12th Standard (PUC/Intermediate)
- ITI (Industrial Training Institute) in relevant trades
👉 The requirement varies according to the trade.
🔹 Age Limit (As on 25 August 2025)
- Minimum : 15 years
- Maximum :
- Freshers (10th/12th) – 22 years
- ITI / MLT candidates – 24 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST : 5 years
- OBC : 3 years
- PWD : 10 years
🔹 Stipend (Monthly Pay During Training)
| Category | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|
| Freshers – 10th Pass | ₹6,000/- |
| Freshers – 12th Pass | ₹7,000/- |
| ITI Pass Candidates | ₹7,000/- |
🔹 Available Trades
Apprentices will be recruited in the following trades:
- Welder
- Carpenter
- Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
- Diesel Mechanic
- Draftsman (Civil)
- Electrician
- Electronic Mechanic
- Fitter
- Machinist
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle
- Plumber
- Painter
- Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant
- Turner
- Wireman
- Mechanic – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- ICT System Maintenance, etc.
🔹 Selection Process
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on marks obtained in educational qualification.
- A Merit List will be prepared.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
- No written test/interview.
🔹 Application Fee
- SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates : No Fee
- All other candidates : ₹100
👉 Fee should be paid online.
🔹 How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Read the official Southern Railway notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the official website or click the Apply Online link.
- Fill in all required details correctly (Name, Qualification, Address, Mobile number, etc.).
- Upload scanned copies of documents if required (Certificates, Photo, Signature).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
🔹 Important Dates
- Start Date for Application : 25th August 2025
- Last Date for Application : 25th September 2025
🔹 Important Links
- 👉 Notification – [Click Here]
- 👉 Apply Online – [Click Here]
APPLICATION FORM
✨ Final Words
The Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for youth aspiring to work in Railways. Since the selection is based only on educational marks and no written exam, the chances of selection are higher. Interested candidates must not miss this chance to start their career in Indian Railways.
