The Southern Railway has released a notification for the recruitment of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offering candidates an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on training in various technical and medical trades. This program provides practical experience in workshops, hospitals, and IT units across Southern Railway divisions and is aimed at candidates looking to develop a professional career in the railway sector.
Candidates selected under this apprenticeship will receive training in trades such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Turner, Mechanic, Carpenter, Plumber, Electronics Mechanic, MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician), and more.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
25th August 2025
Start of Online Application
25th August 2025
Last Date to Apply Online
25th September 2025 (up to 5:00 PM)
Application Fees
No application fee is required for this apprenticeship.
Payment is not applicable as the application is free of charge.
Age Limit (as on Notification Date)
Minimum Age: 15 years
Maximum Age:
Fresher (10th pass): 22 years
Ex-ITI / MLT Candidates: 24 years
Age Relaxation:
OBC (NCL): +3 years
SC/ST: +5 years
PwBD: +10 years
PwBD + OBC (NCL): +13 years
PwBD + SC/ST: +15 years
Indian Railways Apprenticeship Vacancy Details 2025
I. FRESHER CATEGORY
Division / Workshop
Total Vacancies
UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PwBD (VH/HH/OH/ID&MD)
Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur
60
24
16
9
5
6
3/-/-/-
Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur, Coimbatore
Apprentices will receive monthly stipends as per the Apprentices Act, 1961:
Trade Category
Monthly Stipend
Non-ITI / Fresher
₹7,700 – ₹8,500 approx.
ITI / Ex-ITI
₹9,000 – ₹9,500 approx.
MLT / Medical Trades
₹10,000 – ₹12,000 approx.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
Fresher: 10th/Matriculation pass
Ex-ITI: ITI certificate in relevant trade
MLT Trades: Diploma or certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology
Residency Requirement:
Candidate must reside in Southern Railway jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar, SPSR Nellore & Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh, Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka.
Medical Fitness:
Must meet physical and medical standards as per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992
It is necessary to obtain a certificate from a Government Gazetted Medical Officer. Make sure to submit your application by 25th September 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD):
Reservation: 4%
Minimum 40% disability required for eligibility
Certificates issued by a Competent Authority
How to Apply
Visit the Southern Railway official website→ News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information
Read the instructions carefully
Fill in personal, educational, and contact details
Upload scanned copies of required documents (educational certificates, PwBD certificate if applicable, identity proof)
Submit your application by 25th September 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Keep a copy or print the confirmation slip for future reference.
Key Highlights
Recruitment Type: Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961
Training Only: No guarantee of employment, though 20% preference for CCAA candidates in Level 1 posts
Trades: 266 trades including technical, mechanical, electrical, and medical
Reservation: As per SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD norms
Application Mode: Online only
Medical Fitness: Mandatory as per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992
