The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Southern Railway has officially published Notification PDF on sr.indianrailways.gov.in for Apprentice Vacancies. This recruitment aims to fill 3,518 apprentice positions in various trades and divisions in Southern Railway zone. The notification for these Apprentice Vacancies wad released on August 25 2025 and the candidates who have completed their 10th, 12th, or ITI qualifications can apply for these 3518 posts. The application window remains open until September 25 2025 – this is deadline for Form submission and Fee submission.
Key Highlights
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Act Apprentice (Fresher & Ex-ITI) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,518 Posts |
| Last Date | 25 September 2025 |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Below is educational and age Criteria set by RRC SR for these 3,518 apprentice positions – Check all Eligibility point and Submit Form.
- Fresher Category: The candidates who want to apply in this category should have Certificate of trades like Fitter, Painter and Welder and candidates must have passed 10th class (50% + Marks).
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): The applicants need 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, securing at least 50% marks.
- Ex-ITI Category: The candidates need to have passed 10th standard with minimum 50% marks + ITI certificate in the relevant trade for this post.
- The age of Candidate who apply for these 3518 Apprentice Posts should be between 15 years to 22 years (+Relaxation for trades)
Application Process
The Step by step process to apply for 3,518 apprentice positions is given below – Follow all below steps to submit form:
- Go to the Southern Railway’s official portal at sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Click on Advertisement No. 01/2025 – 3,518 apprentice positions.
- Fill SR Application Form – fill all section of RRC apprentice form – personal, education, technical and Document Section.
- Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, 10th/12th mark sheets and certificates, ITI documents (if applicable), category certificate.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee.
- Final Submission: Review your application thoroughly before final submission – Print form for future use.
FAQs
1. What is deadline date to apply for RRC SR 3518 Apprentice Vacancies?
The last date to apply online for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is September 25 2025 (until 5:00 PM) and the last date for fee payment is also September 25 2025.
2. What is the stipend for RRC SR Apprentices?
Fresher candidates with 10th qualification will receive ₹6,000 per month and Fresher candidates with 12th qualification and Ex-ITI candidates will receive ₹7,000 per month.
3. How RRC will select candidates for these 3518 apprentice positions?
The selection is completely merit-based without any written examination or interview – merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations (10th, 12th, or ITI depending on the category).
Important Links
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| RRC SR Apprentice Notification | Click Here |
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