The Southern Railway Apprentice Notification 2024 with online applications open from 22nd July 2024 to 12th August 2024. Southern Railway, Trichy, is seeking applications from both fresher and ex-ITI candidates who have completed at least 10th grade. These apprenticeships, governed by the Apprentices Act of 1961, are available across various trades in multiple RRC Chennai Divisions, Workshops, and Units within the Southern Railway’s jurisdiction. Interested candidates can apply online via the RRC Chennai Online Application Portal at sronline.iroams.com.
Southern Railway Apprentice 2024 Notification – 2438 Vacancies
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Name of the Post |
Act Apprentices |
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No of Vacancy |
2438 |
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Qualification |
10th, 12th, ITI |
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Selection Process |
Based on Qualification, Merit |
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Closing Date |
12/08/2024 |
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Railway Board |
Southern Railway, Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Chennai |
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2024 [Division / Unit Wise]
Southern Railway Apprentice Posts 2024 for Freshers:
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Railway Units |
Total Vacancies |
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Signal and Telecommunication Workshop / Podanur, Coimbatore |
18 |
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Carriage and Wagon Works / Perambur |
47 |
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Railway Hospital / Perambur (Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)) |
20 |
Southern Railway Apprentice Posts 2024 for Ex-ITI:
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Railway Units |
Total Vacancies |
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Signal and Telecommunication Workshop / Podanur, Coimbatore |
52 |
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Thiruvananthapuram Division |
145 |
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Salem Division |
222 |
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Palakkad Division |
285 |
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Carriage and Wagon Works / Perambur |
350 |
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Electrical Workshop / Perambur |
130 |
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Loco Works / Perambur |
228 |
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Engineering Workshop / Arakkonam |
48 |
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Chennai Division / Personnel Branch |
24 |
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Chennai Division – Electrical / Rolling Stock / Arakkonam |
65 |
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Chennai Division – Electrical / Rolling Stock / Avadi |
65 |
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Chennai Division – Electrical / Rolling Stock / Tambaram |
55 |
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Chennai Division – Electrical / Rolling Stock / Royapuram |
30 |
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Chennai Division – Mechanical (Diesel) |
22 |
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Chennai Division – Mechanical (Carriage & Wagon) |
250 |
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Chennai Division – Railway Hospital (Perambur) |
03 |
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Central Workshops, Ponmalai |
201 |
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Tiruchchirappalli Division |
94 |
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Madurai Division |
84 |
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Age Limit
The Apprentice candidates should have completed a minimum of 15 years of age and should not have completed 22 years for Freshers and 24 years for Ex-ITI & MLT posts. The Upper Age Relaxation – 03 years for OBC, 05 years for SC / ST and 10 years for PwBD.
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Salary
The Southern Railway Apprentice 2024 Monthly Salary as a Stipend will be paid as per the directions of Railway Boards.
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
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Trades |
Academic & Technical Qualifications |
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Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Mechanic-Motor Vehicle |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) with Science and Mathematics under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade. |
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Welder (Gas & Electric), Carpenter, Plumber, Mechanic-Machine Tool Maintenance, Mechanic-Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Mechanic-Diesel, Electronics Mechanic, Painter (General) |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade. |
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Wireman |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed m course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trades of Wiremen and Electrician. |
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Computer Operator and 5 Programming Assistant (COPA) |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade. |
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Information & communication Technology system maintenance ((ICTSM) |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trades of: (1) Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance, (2) |
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Draughtsman (Civil) |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade. |
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Advanced Welder |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI 8s should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trades of (1) Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Advance Welding, (2) Welder. |
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Instrument Mechanic |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade. |
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SSA (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant) |
Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and passed ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trades of: (1) Stenography (English), (2) Secretarial Practice. |
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Selection Process
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Merit List |
Taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation (1oth ) and ITI. |
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Medical Examination |
The Medical Certificate should be signed by Gazetted Government Doctor. |
✅ Southern Railway Apprentice Application Fee 2024
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For SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates |
Nil |
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For General / OBC & Other Candidates |
₹ 100/- + Service Charge |
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Payment Method |
Online |
✅ How to Apply for Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024
For the First Step to Apply Online, The candidates are advised to get themselves registered and obtain a Registration Number from the Regional Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Guindy / Chennai (Web site:
Eligible Interested candidates should register for the Southern Railway Apprentice 2024 through the RRC Chennai Online Application Portal (sronline.iroams.com) from the Opening date. Registration will be made through the following Steps:-
Visit sronline.iroams.com → Register → Select Unit (Applying As, Selection Division, Selection Trade) → Proceed to Next Page.
Step 1: Read Declaration
Step 2: Fill Application Form
Step 3: Review & Confirm details
step 4: Enter “One-Time Password (OTP)” to submit an application form (Note: one-time password is a 6-digit code sent to your registered mobile.)
Step 5: Make payment through credit card/debit card/net banking
Step 6: Print Acknowledgement.
The last date for submission of applications is 12/08/2024, by 5:00 PM.