Southern Railway

Qualification in Details:

1. Position: Apprentices

2. Minimum Academic Technical Qualification as per the Apprentices Act 1961,
a. Must have passed 10th class examination under 10 +2 system or its equivalent with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
b. Must have passed ITI Course in relevant trades from a recognized institution approved by NCVT/SCVT
c. Must have passed +2 with Science (physics, Chemistry & Biology) for MLT Candidates.
d. Minimum 50% marks in SSLC not applicable for SC/STIPwBD candidates Candidates with higher qualifications viz. DiplomalDegree and Course completed Act Apprentices are not eligible to apply.

3. Engagement & Contract:
a. The Selected candidates shall be engaged in the unit of their choice subject to the extent of vacancies and they may have to be engaged in other units coming under the jurisdiction if so
warranted by the Administrative requirement.
b. The selected ITIlNon-ITI(Freshers) candidates have to execute a contract of apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1961 and if such candidate is minor, his Guardian can execute the
prescribed contract as per the guidelines of Regional Director of Apprenticeship Training/Chennai/Guindy. In the event of selection the candidates should register his/her details in the Apprenticeship portal IWebsite http;llapprenticeship.gov.in - Apprenticeship - candidates Registration and report at concerned units with apprenticeship Registration ID
c. There is No Guarentee Of Employment and the contract of Apprenticeship will be terminated on completion training. However 20% of the vacancies in the case of Direct Recruitment through RRCs in Level-l posts will be filled giving preference to Course completed Act Apprentices. 

4. No. Of vacancies:  Fresher Categories, 43

5. No. Of vacancies: Signal & Telecommunication work shop / Podanur, Coimbatore,  52

6. No. Of vacancies: Trivandrum Division, 683

7. No. Of vacancies: Palghat Division, 666

8. No. Of vacancies: Salem Division, 210

9. The period of apprenticeship and stipend: Selected candidates will be engaged as apprentices and they will have to undergo apprenticeship training as prescribed under Apprenticeship Act & rules.
a. Fresher: Fitter 2 Years
b. Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology, Pathology and Cardiology)1 Year Three Months
c. Period of Training Ex- ITI: Diesel Mechanic: 1 Years
d. Fitter, Carpenter, Electrician, Painter, Turner, Machinist, Wireman, Welder, Advance, Welder, Electronics Mechanic Plumber, Draughtsman Civil, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Information Technology, Refrigeration and AC Mechanic, 1 Year

Age Limit:

The candidates should have completed 15 years of age and should NOT have completed 22/24 years for Freshers EX /ITI MLT Respectively

Application Fees:

Rs.100. Fee is to be paid through Online Mode. No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates