Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is here, and it’s creating a lot of buzz. Hello, have you heard the news? Southern Railway just dropped a big apprentice recruitment notification for 2025. And guess what? There are 3518 posts up for grabs. That’s massive! Honestly, if you’ve just finished your 10th, 12th, or ITI, this could be the kind of break you’ve been waiting for.
Let me break it down for you in simple words, because I know how confusing these government job notifications can get sometimes.
So, what’s this all about?
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is all about giving students and ITI holders a solid chance to kickstart their career. Southern Railway (you know, the zone that has Chennai as its HQ and covers Tamil Nadu, Kerala, parts of Andhra, Karnataka, and Puducherry) is looking for apprentices in different trades. They need people in places like Chennai, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Trivandrum.
And before you get nervous—no exams, no interviews. Yup, you read that right. Selection is purely based on your 10th, 12th, or ITI marks. Basically, if you’ve got good scores, your chances are solid.
Who can apply?
If you’re a 10th pass with at least 50% marks, you can apply for trades like Fitter, Painter, Welder.
If you did 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, you can apply for Medical Lab Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology).
And of course, if you’re an Ex-ITI student, you need to have both 10th pass with 50% and an ITI certificate from a recognized institute.
Pretty straightforward, right?
Age limits
- Freshers: 15 to 22 years
- Ex-ITI/MLT: 15 to 24 years
Reserved categories get relaxation:
- OBC +3 years
- SC/ST +5 years
- PwBD +10 years
So don’t worry if you’re a bit older, there’s still a cushion.
Stipend (the money part)
Now, this isn’t like a full-time salary since it’s an apprenticeship. But still, not bad:
- 10th pass freshers: ₹6,000 per month
- 12th pass freshers: ₹7,000 per month
- Ex-ITI: ₹7,000 per month
Look, it’s not huge money, but it’s steady, and the experience you gain in Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is priceless when you apply for other railway jobs later.
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How to apply?
Super simple:
- Go to the official website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
- Open the apprentice recruitment notification.
- Fill in your details properly—don’t make silly mistakes with name, DOB, or marks.
- Upload your documents, photo, and signature.
- Pay the fee (₹100, unless you’re SC/ST, PwBD, or a woman candidate—it’s free).
- Submit and keep your reference number safe.
Done. That’s it.
Dates you need to remember
- Notification release: August 25, 2025
- Applications open: August 25, 2025
- Last date to apply: September 25, 2025 (5 PM sharp)
- Merit list expected: October 7, 2025
Why should you even bother applying?
Honestly, because it’s a zero-stress opportunity. Think about it—most government jobs have written exams, interviews, and years of preparation. Here? Just your marks. No late-night cramming, no coaching centers, nothing.
Plus, working with the railways gives you a kind of respect and stability. I’ve seen people in my neighborhood who started as apprentices and later landed permanent railway jobs. And trust me, once you’re in, life’s a lot more secure.
Even if you don’t get absorbed into a permanent role immediately, the experience itself makes your profile stronger. Imagine applying for another railway job later and being able to say, “Yeah, I’ve already worked as an apprentice with Southern Railway.” That’s a big plus.
My final take
If you’re 10th, 12th, or ITI pass, don’t overthink this. Just go apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2025. Even if you’re not 100% sure about your future plans, there’s no harm in trying. Worst case, you gain some experience and earn a stipend. Best case? You open doors to a long-term railway career.
And remember the last date—September 25, 2025. Don’t do that classic last-minute thing where the site crashes and you regret it. Apply early, sit back, and wait for the merit list.