Southern Railway Act Apprentices 2025–26 — Apply Online (ITI Trades)
Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Railway (SR) has invited applications for training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across multiple workshops/divisions. Selection is on a merit basis from Class 10th and ITI marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness. This is a training engagement (not a permanent Government job).
🧾 Recruitment: Quick Overview
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway |
| Engagement | Act Apprentices (various ITI trades) under Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Training Locations | Multiple SR divisions/workshops (Carriage & Wagon, Loco Works, etc.) |
| Selection Method | Merit list from 10th & ITI marks → Document Verification → Medical Fitness |
| Status | Online application window active during notified dates (see Block 9) |
🧮 Vacancy Overview
| Unit / Workshop | Total Slots |
|---|---|
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 1,394 |
| Central Workshop, Golden Rock | 857 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop Units, Podanur | 1,267 |
| Grand Total | 3,518 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- 10th Class / SSLC (10+2 system) with at least 50% marks (aggregate).
- ITI (NCVT/SCVT) certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.
- Note: Engineering graduates/diploma holders are not eligible for trade apprentice seats under this notification.
- Originals must be produced during Document Verification. Trade mapping should match the notified slots.
📅 Age Limit (as on cut-off date)
| Minimum Age | 15 years |
| Maximum Age | 24 years (General/EWS) |
| Relaxations | SC/ST: +5 yrs • OBC (NCL): +3 yrs • PwBD: +10 yrs (where applicable) • Ex-Servicemen: as per rules |
Exact date cut-off and category relaxations as per the official notification.
💳 Application Fee
- ₹100 — for UR/OBC/EWS candidates.
- Nil — for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
- Bank/portal charges (if any) are extra and non-refundable. Payment is online only.
✅ Selection Process
- Merit List based on 10th and ITI marks (trade-wise, unit-wise).
- Document Verification at the allotted unit/workshop for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Fitness as per Railway standards before executing the apprenticeship contract.
No written exam/interview is generally conducted for trade apprentices unless specifically notified.
💼 Stipend & Training
| Category | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|
| Fresher — 10th Std (X) | ₹6,000 |
| Fresher — 12th Std | ₹7,000 |
| Ex-ITI | ₹7,000 |
- During the 2nd year of apprenticeship, the prescribed minimum stipend increases by 10%; during the 3rd year, it increases by an additional 15%.
- Any training already undergone in a school/other institution recognized by the National/State Council will be considered while determining the minimum payable stipend.
- Stipend is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 and applicable rules/board rates.
ℹ️ Apprentice Engagement — Not a Permanent Job
Engagement is purely for training. It does not confer any right to absorption in Railways or claim for Government service. After successful training, a National Apprenticeship Certificate is awarded. (In future Railway Level-1 recruitments, course-completed Act Apprentices may get reservation benefits as per extant rules.)
📅 Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 25-08-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25-09-2025 |
| Shortlisted List for Document Verification (Tentative) | 07-10-2025 |
Apply early to avoid last-minute server issues. All official communications (including DV lists) will be published on the notified link only.
