The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of Southern Railway (SR) has announced the recruitment of 2438 apprentices for the year 2024-25. The notification was released on 22 July 2024, and online applications are invited from 22 July to 12 August 2024. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 Overview
Conducting Authority: Railway Recruitment Cell, Southern Region
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 2438
Application Window: 22nd July to 12th August 2024
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/ITI
Age Limit: 15 to 27 Years
Official Website: sr.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 20th July 2024
- Application Start Date: 22nd July 2024
- Application End Date: 12th August 2024
- Exam Date: To Be Declared
Application Fees
- UR/OBC: Rs. 100
- Female/SC/ST/PWD: No Fee
Vacancy Details
A total of 2438 apprentice vacancies have been announced across various departments. Here’s a breakdown of the vacancies:
- Carriage Works, Perambur: 1337 Posts
- Central Workshop, Golden Rock: 379 Posts
- Telecom Workshop, Podanur: 722 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Regional Eligibility
Candidates must belong to one of the following regions to be eligible for the RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024:
- Tamil Nadu
- Union Territory of Puducherry
- Kerala
- Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands
- SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh
- Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 15 Years
- Maximum Age:
- 22 years for Freshers
- 24 years for Ex-ITI & MLT as of 20th July 2024
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
- Carriage Works: 10th pass/ITI
- Central Workshop: 10th pass/ITI
- Telecom Workshop: 10th pass/ITI
For detailed educational qualifications for the ex-ITI category, refer to the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process includes three stages:
- Shortlisting: Based on 10th and ITI marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The final merit list will be prepared after all three stages.
How to Apply for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Find the Notification: Click on the “Act Apprentice 2024-25” link on the home page.
- Read the Notification: Check the eligibility criteria and other details in the notification PDF.
- Fill out the Application Form: Click on the apply online link and duly fill in the required details.
- Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents, photographs, and signatures.
- Pay the Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee.
- Submit the Form: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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