SectionDetailsRecruitment OverviewThe Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Southern Railway, Chennai's Apprentice Recruitment 2025 under Advertisement No. 01/2025 unveils 3518 hands-on training slots for young enthusiasts across Chennai, Palakkad, and Thiruvananthapuram divisions, blending vocational immersion with railway ethos to craft skilled technicians in trades from fitter to welder. This apprenticeship odyssey, spanning 1-2 years of stipend-supported learning, equips participants with NCVT/SCVT certifications, paving pathways to permanent rail careers while addressing Southern Railway's talent pipeline needs in a dynamic transport landscape.Core ObjectivesRRC SR's initiative champions skill infusion by merging classroom theory with workshop rigor, nurturing a cadre of adaptable apprentices who can sustain rail operations, innovate maintenance protocols, and embody safety-first cultures, ultimately fueling India's mobility backbone with a generation attuned to technological evolutions.Key Timeline
Event |
Date |
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Notification Release |
August 25, 2025 |
Application Start |
August 25, 2025 |
Application Deadline |
September 25, 2025 (05:00 PM) |
Merit List |
To be announced post-deadline |
Document Verification |
Post-merit list |
Medical Examination |
Pre-training commencement |
Frequent rrcsr.in visits ensure alignment with any procedural nuances.Application FeesFees are nominal with full exemptions for priority segments to democratize access.
Category |
Fee (₹) |
|---|
General/OBC/EWS |
100 |
SC/ST/PwD/Female |
0 |
No payment mode needed for exempt categories; others use online gateways (cards, net banking).Age EligibilityAspirants must be 15-24 years as of September 25, 2025, with relaxations per railway statutes (e.g., 5 years SC/ST/OBC, 10 years PwD).
Criteria |
Details |
|---|
Minimum Age |
15 years |
Maximum Age |
24 years |
Relaxations |
SC/ST/OBC: +5 years; PwD: +10 years; Ex-Servicemen: As per norms |
Birth certificate validation is crucial.Vacancy Breakdown
Trade |
Fresher |
Ex-ITI |
Total |
|---|
Fitter |
325 |
450 |
775 |
Electrician |
280 |
390 |
670 |
Welder |
210 |
290 |
500 |
Mechanic (Diesel) |
190 |
260 |
450 |
Electronics Mechanic |
150 |
210 |
360 |
Other Trades (Carpenter, Painter, etc.) |
763 |
0 |
763 |
Full trade-wise matrix in notification; reservations per central guidelines.Educational QualificationsEntrants need 10th pass (minimum 50% aggregate) for fresher category, or 10th + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in notified trades for ex-ITI stream, ensuring a bedrock of technical literacy for apprenticeship immersion. Desirable: Basic computer awareness and physical fitness.Selection ProcessMerit-centric pathway with safeguards:
Phase |
Details |
|---|
Merit List |
Based on 10th marks (fresher) or ITI marks (ex-ITI); no exam |
Document Verification |
Scrutiny of originals and certificates |
Medical Examination |
Ayesh category fitness check |
Final Merit |
Post-verification ranking; 1-year training with ₹7,000-₹8,000 stipend |
Prioritize accurate mark submissions.Online Application ProcessEmbark on this streamlined ritual for flawless candidacy:
- Access rrcsr.in and click 'Apprentice 2025' under 'Notifications' to unveil the interface.
- Invoke 'New Registration,' supplying name, DOB, mobile, and email for OTP-secured profile creation.
- Authenticate login and select category (fresher/ex-ITI) plus preferred trade/unit from dropdowns.
- Infuse personal essence: address, category, nationality, and guardian coordinates with exactitude.
- Chronicle scholastic saga: 10th marksheet details, ITI certificate (if applicable), and upload scans.
- Affix evidentiary vault: photo (JPG, 20-50KB), signature (JPG, 10-20KB), proofs (PDF, max 1MB).
- For applicable fees, navigate payment nexus and settle; exempt users skip to affirmation.
- Holistically audit entries, ratify declarations, dispatch form, and harvest confirmation PDF.
Digital-only; wield stable nexus and chronicle app ID.Offline Submission OptionOffline absent; the paradigm thrives on virtual rites for swift merit computations.Key Resources
Resource |
Link/Purpose |
|---|
Application Portal |
rrcsr.in (Form and registration) |
Notification PDF |
rrcsr.in/notification (Full blueprint) |
Official Website |
rrcsr.in (Vanguard and ledger) |
Helpdesk |
044-28275424 or email rrcchennai@gmail.com |
These sentinels dispense unwavering aid.Frequently Asked Questions
Query |
Answer |
|---|
Application launch? |
August 25, 2025 |
Deadline? |
September 25, 2025 (05:00 PM) |
Fee for SC/ST? |
Nil |
Age range? |
15-24 years as of September 25, 2025 |
Total slots? |
3518 apprentices |
Selection basis? |
Merit on marks, no exam |
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