Railway RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 3518 Posts
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway has officially announced the Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification for 3518 vacancies. Candidates who have passed Class 10th, Class 12th, or possess ITI/NCVT certification in relevant trades can apply. The online application window is open from 25 August 2025 to 25 September 2025. Selection will be based on merit, without any written examination, making this a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a stable career in Indian Railways.
Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully go through the eligibility criteria, application process, and important dates. The official notification provides complete trade-wise vacancy details, which you can download from the link given below.
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Southern Railway (SR) |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Freshers & Ex-ITI) |
| Total Vacancies | 3518 |
| Application Start Date | 25 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 September 2025 |
| Merit List Release | 07 October 2025 |
Application Fees
| General / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | No Fee |
| All Female Candidates | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) |
Eligibility Criteria
| For Freshers | Class 10th / Class 12th with minimum 50% marks |
| For Ex-ITI | Class 10th with ITI / NCVT certificate in relevant trade |
| Age Limit | Minimum: 15 Years Maximum: 22-24 Years (as per trade) Age calculated as on 25.08.2025 Extra relaxation as per rules |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 3518
Freshers Vacancy
| Workshop/Division | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Carriage Work, Perambur | 60 |
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur | 20 |
| Railway Hospital, Perambur (MLT) | 20 |
Ex-ITI Vacancy
| Workshop/Division | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur | 95 |
| Thiruvananthapuram Division | 300 |
| Palakkad Division | 410 |
| Salem Division | 442 |
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 390 |
| Loco Works, Perambur | 228 |
| Electrical Workshop, Perambur | 150 |
| Engineering Workshop, Arakkonam | 59 |
| Chennai Division (Personnel Branch) | 23 |
| Chennai Division - Electrical/Rolling Stock (Avadi) | 70 |
| Chennai Division - Electrical/Rolling Stock (Tambaram) | 60 |
| Chennai Division - Electrical/Rolling Stock (Royapuram) | 34 |
| Chennai Division - Mechanical (Diesel) | 20 |
| Chennai Division - Mechanical (Carriage & Wagon) | 226 |
Selection Process
The selection for Railway SR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will be done on the basis of a merit list. The merit list will be prepared using marks obtained in Class 10th, 12th, and ITI (where applicable). No written examination or interview will be conducted. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification before final appointment.
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