The Indian Railway Southern Region is hiring new candidates, including freshers and those with previous ITI experience, for various Trade Apprentice roles in 2024. Interested individuals can apply online from January 29, 2024, to February 28, 2024. Make sure to read the recruitment notice to understand age limits, income, eligibility, job specifics, selection process, and other vital information.
Southern Railway’s Railway Recruitment Cell has announced 2860 Apprentice positions. Check out the summary of the Southern Railway Apprentice Jobs 2024 in the table below.
| Overview | |
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Cell Southern Railway ( RRC SR) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Vacancy | 2860 |
| Category | Engineering Jobs |
| Apply Online Start From | 29 January 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 February 2024 |
| Selection Process | 1. Merit-Based
2. Document Verification 3. Medical Examination |
| Official Website | sr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024: Notification
The RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 announcement is out, offering 2860 positions. Candidates should carefully read the RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF to understand the recruitment process. You can download the Southern Railway Notification 2024 using the provided link.
Download Official Notification
Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024: Important Dates
Southern Railway is looking for people who want to work as Apprentices. If you’re interested, you can apply on their official website at sr.indianrailways.gov.in. The application process started on January 29 and ends on February 28, 2024.
| Event | Dates |
| Application Begin | 29/01/2024 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 28/02/2024 (up to 05 PM) |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 28/02/2024 |
Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024: Vacancy
A total of 2860 openings have been announced for RRC SR Apprentice Posts. Check out the detailed breakdown of vacancies in the table below.
| Freshers Category Vacancy Unit Name | Total Posts |
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop / Podanur Coimbatore | 20 |
| Carriage & Wagon Works Perambur | 83 |
| Railway Hospital / Perambur MLT | 20 |
| Total Posts | 123 |
| Ex ITI Category Vacancy Unit Name | Total Posts |
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop / Podanur Coimbatore | 95 |
| Thruvananthapuram Division | 280 |
| Palakkad Division | 135 |
| Salem Division | 294 |
| Carriage & Wagon Works Perambur | 333 |
| Loco Works Perambur | 135 |
| Electrical Workshop / Perambur | 224 |
| Engineering Workshop / Arakkonam | 48 |
| Chennai Division / Personnel Branch | 24 |
| Chennai Division Electrical / Rolling Stock Arakkonam | 65 |
| Chennai Division Electrical Rolling Stock Avadi | 65 |
| Chennai Division Electrical Rolling Stock Tambaram | 55 |
| Chennai Division Electrical Rolling Stock Royapuram | 30 |
| Chennai Division Mechanical Diesel | 22 |
| Chennai Division Mechanical Carriage and Wagon | 250 |
| Chennai Division Railway Hospital Perambur | 3 |
| Central Workshop Ponmalai | 390 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Division | 187 |
| Madurai Division | 102 |
| Total Ex ITI | 2737 |
Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024: Eligibility
Candidates applying for the Southern Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2024 need to meet the basic qualifications specified in the latest Railway Jobs 2024-23 Notification. To ensure eligibility, please refer to the detailed RRC SR Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2024 below.
Age Limit (29/01/2024)
Candidates who are new to the field should ideally be under 22 years old, while those with previous experience from ITI should aim to be under 24 years old. Exceptions to these age limits may be granted based on applicable rules and regulations.
| Criteria | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per rules |
Educational Qualifications
Freshers: If you’ve passed your 10th-grade exam with at least 50% marks, you’re eligible.
Ex ITI: If you’ve finished your 10th grade and have an ITI certificate in a related trade, you’re eligible.
Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024: Selection Process
Candidates will be picked based on their scores in the required qualification. RRC SR will then announce the final list of top performers. The following are RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 selection criteria.
- Merit-Based
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024: Application Fees
When you apply online, you’ll need to pay a fee of Rs 100 plus any service charges. But if you’re from the SC/ST/PwBD/Women category, you don’t have to pay any fees.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs 100 |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs 0 |
| All Category Female | Rs 0 |
| Payment Method: Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking Only. | |
Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024: Apply Link
The Southern Railway has announced the RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024, which includes 2860 positions. If you’re interested, take a look at the detailed notification PDF to understand how to apply. You can apply the Southern Railway Apprentices 2024 using the provided link.
How To Apply For Indian Railway Southern Region Apprentices 2024?
To apply for the RRC SR Recruitment 2024, candidates must adhere to the following steps:
- Go to the official Southern Railway website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Find and click on the link that says ‘Combined Notification for Engagement of Apprentices.’
- On the new page, click ‘Apply Online.’
- Register and log in with your details.
- Fill out the application form online.
- Submit the form.
- Download and print the form for future.
