Southern Railway Recruitment 2025

Important Dates

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online only.
• Visit: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in → News & Updates → Personnel Branch Information.
• All communications including notifications, selection lists, and eligibility updates will be published on the above website only.

Eligibility Criteria

Fresher Category

Ex-ITI Category

Note: Minimum 50% marks in 10th is not required for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Engineering graduates, diploma holders, or vocational certificate holders are not eligible.

Age Limit (as on 25 August 2025)

• Minimum Age: 15 years
• Maximum Age for Freshers: 22 years
• Maximum Age for Ex-ITI and MLT: 24 years
• OBC (NCL) Relaxation: +3 years
• SC/ST Relaxation: +5 years
• PwBD Relaxation: +10 years (UR/EWS), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST)

Reservation Details

Reservations are applicable as per Government norms.

• SC, ST, OBC, EWS reservations are applicable.
• PwBD quota increased from 3% to 4% under the RPwD Act, 2016.
• Trade-wise suitability for PwBD candidates is defined in the notification.
• Candidates must submit valid certificates from competent authorities at the time of Document Verification.

Application Fees

Processing Fee: ₹100 (non-refundable, to be paid online).

Exempted: SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates.

Selection Process

Selection will be based purely on merit list without any written examination.

• Fresher: Marks obtained in 10th Class converted to 200 scale.
• Ex-ITI: Marks obtained in 10th (converted to 100) + ITI marks (converted to 100) = total 200 marks.
• MLT: Marks obtained in 12th Class (Science) converted to 200 scale.

Tie-Breaking: In case of equal marks, older candidates will be preferred. If DOB is same, earlier completion of matriculation will be considered.

Medical & Physical Fitness

Applicants must satisfy the minimum standards of physical fitness as per Schedule-II of Apprenticeship Rules 1992 (as amended). Medical certificates must be signed by Government-authorized doctors not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon in Central/State Government Hospitals.

Period of Training

Engagement & Contract

• Selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship as per Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Minors must have their guardians sign the contract.
• Candidates cannot withdraw from training without valid reasons; otherwise, cost of training and stipend may be recovered.
• False declarations or documents will lead to immediate disqualification or termination.
• Candidates must arrange their own accommodation and facilities.

Other Important Instructions

1. The decision of Railway Administration regarding eligibility, acceptance, or rejection of applications and mode of selection shall be final.
2. There is no employment guarantee after apprenticeship training. However, 20% of Level-1 vacancies may be filled by Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAAs) with NAC.
3. Candidates acquiring qualifications only from recognized Boards/Institutes will be considered.
4. Candidates applying for Ex-ITI category must possess ITI qualification in relevant trade at the time of application.
5. Candidates who are willfully absent or whose surety is represented during engagement are liable to refund full cost of training and stipend received.

Official Links

• Official Website: www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in
• Official Notification Link: Download Notification PDF