Southern Railway has released 3518 vacancies for Apprentice posts in various ITI trades like Fitter, Welder, Painter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Carpenter, Wireman, COPA, Draughtsman, MLT, and more. Apply online from 25th August 2025 to 25th September 2025. Selection is based on Merit List, Document Verification, and Medical Exam.
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Southern Railway is one of the zones of Indian Railways that provides passenger and freight transport services across South India, with training programs and apprenticeships to develop skilled manpower.
| Organization Name | Southern Railway |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Various Trades) |
| Number of Posts | 3518 |
| Application Start Date | 25th August 2025 |
| Application End Date | 25th September 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Category | Railway Jobs |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Merit List, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Trade Name | No. of Posts |
| Fitter | 1070 |
| Welder | 503 |
| Painter | 123 |
| MLT (Radiology) | 3 |
| MLT (Pathology) | 8 |
| MLT (Cardiology) | 9 |
| Carpenter | 92 |
| MMV | 34 |
| PASAA | 96 |
| MMTM | 20 |
| Machinist | 77 |
| Turner | 49 |
| Electrician | 711 |
| Advance Welder | 2 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 124 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 117 |
| Mech.R&AC | 83 |
| Wireman | 55 |
| Trimmer | 15 |
| COPA | 137 |
| Plumber | 50 |
| Block Smith | 30 |
| ICTSM | 40 |
| SAA | 60 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 10 |
| Total | 3518 |
| Educational Qualification | 10th, 12th, or ITI pass from recognized boards/universities (MLT requires 12th with Science stream) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 15 years, Maximum 24 years |
| Age Relaxation | OBC (NCL) – 3 yrs, SC/ST – 5 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs, PwBD [OBC (NCL)] – 13 yrs, PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 yrs |
| Qualification | Stipend | Training Duration |
| 10th Pass | Rs. 6,000/month | 1 to 2 years (depending on trade) |
| 12th Pass / ITI | Rs. 7,000/month | 1 to 2 years (depending on trade) |
Merit List based on marks, Document Verification, Medical Examination.
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | No Fee |
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