RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 - Apply Online for 2438 Vacancies
Southern Railway (SR) has released notification for the recruitment of various Apprentice posts. The online application process will start from 22nd July 2024. Candidates can apply online from the link given below. The detailed information of age limit, educational qualification, application fee and selection process for this recruitment is given below.
Highlights
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 10th, 12th, ITI
Designation
Designation
- Apprentice
Important Information for RRC SR Recruitment
Southern Railway (SR) and the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) have released the official notification for the recruitment of various apprentice positions for the year 2024. A total of 2,438 positions are included in this recruitment drive. The online application process will begin on July 22, 2024, and candidates can apply online until August 12, 2024. Interested candidates should visit the official website provided below to submit their applications and verify the details.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | July 22, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 12, 2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | August 12, 2024 |
| Merit List Release | To be announced soon |
Application Fee
Candidates applying for Southern Railway (SR) and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) will have to pay an application fee. General, OBC and EWS category candidates will have to pay a fee of Rs.100/-. However, no fee will be charged from SC, ST and disabled category candidates as well as female candidates from all categories. The examination fee has to be paid through online mode, and candidates can deposit it through debit card, credit card or net banking by the specified date.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/PH | No Fee |
| Female (All Categories) | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Age Limit (as of July 22, 2024)
Southern Railway (SR) and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) have set the minimum age of candidates applying for Apprentice posts as 15 years and maximum age as 24 years. The maximum age for freshers will be 22 years. The age of the candidates will be calculated as on 22 July 2024, and age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age for Freshers: 22 Years
- Maximum Age for Ex-ITI & MLT: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation: As per rules
Upper Age Relaxation:
| Candidate Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST Candidates | 5 years |
| OBC Candidates | 3 years |
| PwD Candidates | 10 years |
Vacancy Details
Southern Railway (SR) and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) have announced a total of 2,438 vacancies for apprentice posts. These include a separate category of posts for freshers and separate posts for Ex-ITI and MLT categories. The details are explained in the table below.
Freshers Category: 85 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur Coimbatore | 18 |
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 47 |
| Railway Hospital, Perambur MLT | 20 |
| Total Post | 85 |
Ex-ITI & MLT Category: 2353 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur Coimbatore | 52 |
| Palakkad Division | 285 |
| Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | 350 |
| Electrical Workshop, Perambur | 130 |
| Chennai Division, Personnel Branch | 24 |
| Chennai Division Electrical Rolling Stock, Avadi | 65 |
| Chennai Division Electrical Rolling Stock, Royapuram | 30 |
| Chennai Division Mechanical Carriage and Wagon | 250 |
| Central Workshop, Ponmalai | 201 |
| Madurai Division | 84 |
| Thiruvananthapuram Division | 145 |
| Salem Division | 222 |
| Loco Works, Perambur | 228 |
| Engineering Workshop, Arakkonam | 48 |
| Chennai Division Electrical/Rolling Stock, Arakkonam | 65 |
| Chennai Division Electrical Rolling Stock, Tambaram | 55 |
| Chennai Division Mechanical Diesel | 22 |
| Chennai Division Railway Hospital, Perambur | 03 |
| Tiruchchirappalli Division | 94 |
| Total Post | 2353 |
Eligibility Criteria
Southern Railway (SR) and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) have prescribed the following qualifications for the Apprentice posts. A different qualification has been prescribed for freshers, while different qualifications are required for Ex-ITI and MLT categories. These details are explained in the table below.
For Freshers
- Candidates who have passed their Class 10th Examination from any recognized board in India with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible for this recruitment.
For Ex-ITI
- Candidates who have passed their Class 10th Examination from any recognized board in India and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade are eligible for this recruitment.
Mode of Selection
Southern Railway (SR) and Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) have prescribed the selection procedure for recruitment of Apprentice posts, which will be based on the merit list of all the candidates who have applied under the notification. This merit list will be prepared by giving equal weightage to the average of marks obtained in Matriculation (which should have minimum 50% aggregate marks) and ITI examination.
- Merit List
- Document Verification
How to apply
Visit the official website sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Click on the “Act Apprentice 2024-25” link on the homepage.
Review the RRC SR Apprentice 2024 Notification PDF.
Click on the “Apply Online” link.
Fill the application form, upload required documents, photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the filled RRC SR Apprentice online form.