Southern Railway Recruitment 2025, ITI Pass Latest Vacancy 2025, October 2025 Last Date
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 : Southern Railway has announced recruitment for Fitter, Welder (Gas & Electricity, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, COPA, Plumber, Diesel Mechanic, Painter, COPA,ICTSM (Information & communication Technology, system maintenance), SSA (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant), Mechanic-Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Wireman, PASAA, MLT (Radiology), MLT (Pathology) & MLT (Cardiology) posts, whose online form starts from September 2025. Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 Online form will be filled till October 2025. 10+2 & ITI Pass in various candidates can fill the Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 online form. Interested and eligible candidates can fill the Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 form. Southern Railway Recruitment Full Notification is given below. Southern Railway Recruitment Apply Link is given below.

Recruitment Organization | Southern Railway |
Recruitment Type | Apprentice |
Total Posts | Soon |
Application Mode | Online |
Application open Date | September 2025 |
Application Last Date | October 2025 |
Qualification | 10+2 & ITI Pass |
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Southern Railway Recruitment Vacancy 2025
ONLINE applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement of Apprentices for imparting training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the designated
trades at various Divisions/Workshops/Units in the jurisdiction of Southern Railway for ….. Slots. No other mode of submission is entertained.
Candidates residing in the following locations/areas falling within the Geographical Jurisdiction of Southern Railway alone are eligible to apply.
- Whole State of Tamil Nadu.
- Whole Union Territory of Puducherry.
- Whole State of Kerala.
- Whole Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.
- ONLY the two districts of Andhra Pradesh, namely, SPSR Nellore and Chittoor.
- ONLY one district of Karnataka, namely, Dakshina Kannada. Applications should be submitted only through Online Mode Only till the closing date by the candidates which can be accessed through the Southern Railway website https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in under section News & Updates → Personnel
Branch Information → Act Apprentices 2025-26.
Post Name | No. of Vacancy |
Fresher | Soon |
Ex-ITI Category: | Soon |
Southern Railway Recruitment Qualification 2025
Minimum Academic/Technical Qualification as per the Apprentices Act 1961 for Freshers Category and their training period:- Selected candidates will be engaged as apprentices and they will have undergo apprenticeship training as prescribed under Apprenticeship Act & rules.
Trade | Academic/Technical Qualification | Period of Training in Railway Establishment |
Fitter | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education | Two Years |
Welder (Gas & Electric) | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education | One Year and Three Months |
Medical Laboratory Technicians | Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education with physics, chemistry and biology (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) | One Year and Three Months |
Minimum Academic /Technical Qualification as per the Apprentices Act 1961 for Ex. ITI Category and their training period:-
Trade | Academic/Technical Qualification | Period of Training in Railway Establishment |
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 | One Year |
elder (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 | One Year |
Wireman | 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 Wiremen and Electrician | One Year |
Programming and Systems Administration Assistant (PASAA) | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and should possess National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant” (COPA) | One Year |
Computer Operator and 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 | One Year |
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: Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance Broad Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Hardware of Computer and Peripherals. | One Year |
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 Vocationalm Training in their relevant Trade | One Year |
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 & should possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trades of: | One Year |
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 | One Year |
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: Stenography (English) Secretarial Practice | One Year |
Note:
(a) Minimum 50% marks in SSLC not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD Candidates.
(b) Candidates with higher qualification viz. Diploma/Degree, Engineering, Polytechnic & already a Course Completed Act Apprentices in Railway Establishments are NOT eligible to apply.
(c) The candidates should have already passed the prescribed qualification on the date of issue of Notification. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination and candidates whose result of qualifying examination awaited are not eligible.
Southern Railway Recruitment Age Limit 2025
Minimum Age | 15 Years |
Maximum Age | 22 / 24 Years |
Age Relaxation :
Category Name | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 05 Years |
OBC | 03 Years |
PwBD | 10 Years |
Southern Railway Recruitment Required Document 2025
- 10th / 12th Pass marksheet & certificate.
- ITI Pass marksheet & certificate.
- Recent Passport Size Photo
- Date of Birth proof
- Aadhar Card
- Caste Certificate
Southern Railway Recruitment Selection Process 2025
- Merit List
- Document verification
- Medical Test
Southern Railway Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
UR/EWS/OBC | Rs 100 |
SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Exempted |
Application Mode | Online Mode |
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