The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) has announced the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 notification drive, which aims to fill a total of 2438 vacancies available across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and some parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh. Candidates this is the golden opportunity for those who are interested in working in Indian railways in a one-year apprenticeship position, and they also receive one year experience certificate with a decent salary.
The Southern Railway Recruitment 2024 notification was released by the RRC board on July 18th, 2024. Online application registration began on July 22nd, and the application deadline was set for August 12th, 2024. Interested applicants are advised to visit the official website at sr.indianrailways.gov.in and apply for the SR apprentice online application before the deadline.
Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024
The Southern Railway zonal headquarters is in Chennai and includes six divisions Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Palghat, Salem, and Trivandrum. Candidates who are interested in working as apprentices in these six divisions can apply the application. Check more information about the apprentice’s education qualification, selection process, age limit, and registration process details given below.
| Board | Railway Recruitment Cell |
| Zonel | Southern Railway |
| Headquarters | Chennai |
| Division | Chennai, Madurai, Palghat, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, and Trivandrum. |
| Name of Recruitment | SR Apprentices Recruitment 2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 2438 Posts |
| Apply Start Date | 22 July 2024 |
| Last Date | 12 August 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Direct Merit List and Document Verification |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
SR Apprentice Education Qualification
Freshers Category:
- Welder (Gas & Electric), Fitter: Candidates must have completed the 10th class with a minimum of 50% marks under the 10+2 System.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Applicants must have done their 12th class in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised education board.
Ex-ITI Category Candidates:
- Turner, Machinist, Electrician, etc: Applicants must complete their 10th standards with 50% marks and pass an ITI Trade certificate in the relevant discipline from a recognised SCVT/NCVT institution
Southern Railway Apprentice Age Limit
The candidate’s minimum age limit is 15 years and the maximum age is 22 and 24 depending on the post wise, age calculated as of 22 July 2024. Additionally, age relaxation for OBC category 3 years and SC/ST category applicants 5 years.
Southern Railway Apprentice Vacancies
The RRC Southern Railway Apprentice recruitment 2024 vacancies are available for a total of 2438 in six divisions Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Salem, Trivandrum, Chennai, and Palghat. The positions are available in Fitter, Turner, welder, Machinist, Electrician, COPA, Electronics Machinist, Painter, Diesel Mechanic, Plumber, Wireman, and other posts. For more details read the official notification PDF link given below.
Steps To Apply for RRC Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024
Visit the SR official website: Applicants go to the Southern Railway official web portal at sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Find the notification section: Select the recruitment option under News & Updates and click Personnel Branch Information.
Click the Apprenticeship Link: click the “Act Apprentices 2024–25 Recruitment” option.
Register the Application: Applicants fill in their mobile number, email ID, and other details.
Fill out the application: Enter the valid required details correctly.
Upload the Documents: Upload the education and other important certificates.
Pay the Application Fee: Pay the registration fees through online payment.
Preview and Submit: Once check the entered information then click the submit button.
Print Out: Click the print-out option and download the application for future reference.
SR Apprentice Important Links
Southern Railway Apprentice Application Link: Apply Online.
SR Apprentice Notification Link: Download PDF.
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