NOTIFICATIONS for Engagement of Act Apprentices on Railway under Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year - 2022-2023
ONLINE applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Apprentices for imparting training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the designated trades at
various Divisions/Workshops/Units in the jurisdiction of Southern Railway. Candidates residing in the following locations/areas falling within the Geographical Jurisdiction of Southern Railway alone are eligible to apply. Applications complete in all respects should be submitted only ONLINE till the closing date, by visiting website www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
various Divisions/Workshops/Units in the jurisdiction of Southern Railway. Candidates residing in the following locations/areas falling within the Geographical Jurisdiction of Southern Railway alone are eligible to apply. Applications complete in all respects should be submitted only ONLINE till the closing date, by visiting website www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
Railway Recruitment Board Southern Railway Recruitment 2022 – Apply Online 3154 Apprentice Posts. Southern Railway has announced a notification for the recruitment of 3157 Apprentice vacancy on.
Office of the Chief Workshop Manager, Personnel Branch, Signal & Telecommunication Workshop, Podanur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641023 | S.No. | Notifications |
| 1. | Carriage & Wagon Workshop/ Perambur |
| 2. | Central Workshop/ Ponmalai, Trichy |
| 3. | S&T Workshop / Podanur |
RRB Southern Region Recruitment 2022 for 3157 Apprentice Technicians [RRB SR]
No.SGW/P.98/Vol.XXI/ActApprentices Date: 29th -September -2022
Southern Railway Recruitment 2022 – Overview
| Southern Railway Apprentice Bharti 2022 Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name Of Department | Southern Railway | |
| Name Of Post | Apprentice | |
| Number Of Post | 3154 Post | |
| Salary Level | 7 Pay | |
| Category | Railway Jobs | |
| Jobs Location | India | |
| Language | English | |
| Jobs Level | Central Government Jobs | |
| Start Date | 01/10/2022 | |
| Last Date | 31/10/2022 | |
| Selection | Written Exam / Merit List | |
| Notification Status | Released | |
| Official Site | sr.indianrailways.gov.in | |
Notification for Engagement of Act Apprentices on Railway under Apprentices Act 1961 for 2022-23
| Description of Time Line | Dates |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 01.10.2022 |
| Date and Time of Closing of the Online Application | 31.10.2022 till 17.00 Hrs |
Southern Railway Jobs 2022 – Details Of Vacancies:-
| Divisions/ Workshops/ Units | Freshers | Ex. ITI | TOTAL |
| Carriage Works, Perambur | 110 | 1233 | 1343 |
| Goldenrock Workshop | 00 | 527 | 527 |
| Signal & Telecom Workshop, Podanur | 20 | 1264 | 1284 |
| Total | 130 | 3024 | 354 |
ONLINE applications are invited from eligible candidates for engagement as Apprentices for imparting training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the designated trades at various Divisions/Workshops/Units in the jurisdiction of Southern Railway. Candidates residing in the following locations/areas falling within the Geographical Jurisdiction of Southern Railway alone are eligible to apply.
- Whole State of Tamil Nadu
- Whole Union Territory of Puducherry
- Whole State of Kerala
- Whole Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands
- ONLY the two districts of Andhra Pradesh, namely, SPSR Nellore and Chittoor.
- ONLY one district of Karnataka, namely, Dakshina Kannada
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: Freshers Categories-S&T WS/PTJ
| Sl.No | Trade | Total | Division/Unit | Permitted Disability |
| 1 | Fitter | 20 | S&T Workshop/ Podanur | OL,BL,LV,HH |
| Grand Total | 20 |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: Signal & Telecommunication work shop / Podanur, Coimbatore
| Sl.No | Designated Trade (Ex.ITI) | Total Slots |
| 1 | Fitter | 23 |
| 2 | Turner | 06 |
| 3 | Machinist | 06 |
| 4 | Welder | 10 |
| 5 | Electrician | 04 |
| 6 | Electronics Mechanics | 03 |
| 7 | COPA | 07 |
| Grand Total | 59 |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Trivandrum Division Vacancies
| Sl.No | Designated Trade (Ex.ITI) | Total Slots |
| 1 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | 40 |
| 2 | Electrician | 120 |
| 3 | Fitter | 100 |
| 4 | Carpenter | 20 |
| 5 | Electronics Mechanics | 36 |
| 6 | Plumber | 10 |
| 7 | Painter (General) | 20 |
| 8 | Diesel Mechanic | 30 |
| 9 | Draughtsman (Civil) | 10 |
| Grand Total | 386 |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: Palakkad Division
| Sl.No | Designated Trade (Ex.ITI) | Total Slots |
| 1 | Plumber | 46 |
| 2 | Carpenter | 42 |
| 3 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | 76 |
| 4 | Painter | 23 |
| 5 | Electrician | 147 |
| 6 | Fitter(Electrical) | 55 |
| 7 | Fitter(Mech) | 60 |
| 8 | COPA | 59 |
| 9 | Black Smith | 31 |
| 10 | Brick Layer | 10 |
| 11 | Refrigeration and AC Mechanic | 14 |
| 12 | Electronics Mechanics | 36 |
| 13 | ICTSM(Information & communication Technology system maintenance) | 7 |
| 14 | Instrument Mechanic | 21 |
| 15 | SSA (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant) | 40 |
| 16 | Desktop publishing operator | 20 |
| 17 | Front office Assistant (FOA) | 13 |
| Grand Total | 700 |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: SALEM DIVISION
| Sl.No | Designated Trade (Ex.ITI) | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Slots |
| 1 | Electrician | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 2 | Turner | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 3 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 4 | Wireman | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| 5 | Fitter | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| 6 | Diesel Mechanic | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 | Machinist | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | COPA | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Carpenter | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 119 |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: I.T.I Candidates for CENTRAL WORKSHOP /PONMALAI
| SI.No. | Designated Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 1 | Fitter | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 33 | 81 |
| 2 | Welder | 8 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 23 | 56 |
| 3 | Machinist | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Electrician | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34 |
| 5 | DSL Mechanic | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 44 |
| 6 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 22 |
| 7 | MMV | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Electronics Mechanic | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | PASSA | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 25 |
| 10 | Painter | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32 |
| 11 | Trimmer | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| Total | 51 | 25 | 93 | 33 | 140 | 342 | |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: I.T.I Candidates for TIRUCHIRAPPALLI DIVISION
| SI. No | Designated Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 1 | Fitter | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Welder | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | DSL Mechanic | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 |
| 4 | Electrician | 7 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 44 |
| 5 | PASSA | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 | Electronics Mechanic | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 25 |
| Total | 22 | 11 | 40 | 14 | 58 | 145 | |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: I.T.I Candidates For MADURAI DIVISION
| SI. No. | Designated Trade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 1. | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic |
2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 2. | PASSA | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 40 | |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: FRESHER Category:
| S.No | Designated Trade | TOT | SC | ST | OBC | UR | PwBD |
| a) Carriage & Wagon Works, Perambur | |||||||
| 1 | Fitter | 40 | 06 | 03 | 11 | 18 | 2 |
| 2 | Welder | 30 | 04 | 02 | 08 | 15 | 1 |
| 3 | Painter | 20 | 03 | 01 | 05 | 10 | 1 |
| Total | 90 | 13 | 06 | 24 | 43 | 4 | |
| b) Railway Hospital/Perambur (Medical Laboratory Technician) | |||||||
| 1 | MLT ( Radiology ) | 03 | -- | -- | 01 | 02 | 0 |
| 2 | MLT ( Pathology ) | 08 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 | 0 |
| 3 | MLT( Cardiology ) | 09 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 05 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 02 | 02 | 05 | 11 | 0 | |
| Sub-Total (Fresher’s) | 110 | 15 | 08 | 29 | 54 | 4 | |
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Vacancies: Ex-ITI Category:
| S.No | Designated Trade | Total | SC | ST | OBC | UR | PwBD | |
| a) CARRIAGE & WAGON WORKS, PERAMBUR | ||||||||
| 1 | Carpenter | 30 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2 | Fitter | 120 | 18 | 9 | 32 | 56 | 5 | |
| 3 | MMV | 30 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 1 | |
| 4 | Painter | 40 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 2 | |
| 5 | PASAA | 20 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | |
| 6 | Machinist | 30 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 1 | |
| 7 | Welder (G&E) | 90 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 44 | 3 | |
| Total | 360 | 52 | 25 | 95 | 174 | 14 | ||
| b) ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP/PERAMBUR | ||||||||
| 1 | Electrician | 75 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2 | Electronic Mechanic | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| 3 | PASSA | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| 4 | R&AC | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | |
| 5 | Wireman | 20 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total | 130 | 18 | 11 | 35 | 63 | 3 | ||
| c) LOCO WORKS/PERAMBUR | ||||||||
| Fitter | 142 | 21 | 11 | 38 | 67 | 5 | ||
| Painter | 18 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 | ||
| PASAA | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Welder (G&E) | 48 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 2 | ||
| Total | 214 | 32 | 16 | 58 | 101 | 7 | ||
| d) ENGINEERING WORKSHOP/ARAKKONAM | ||||||||
| Fitter | 25 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Machinist | 12 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Turner | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Welder (G&E) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Total | 67 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 31 | 3 | ||
| e) CHENNAI DIVISION – RS/AJJ | ||||||||
| Advanced Welder | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Electrician | 23 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Fitter | 25 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Welder (G&E) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 58 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 26 | 2 | ||
| f) CHENNAI DIVISION – RS/AVD | ||||||||
| Electrician | 38 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 2 | ||
| Fitter | 30 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Total | 68 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 28 | 3 | ||
| g) CHENNAI DIVISION – RS/TBM | ||||||||
| Carpenter | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Electrician | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Fitter | 13 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Welder (G&E) | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Total | 47 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 3 | ||
| h) CHENNAI DIVISION – DSL/TNP | ||||||||
| Fitter | 27 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 1 | ||
| Total | 27 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 1 | ||
| i) CHENNAI DIVISION – C&W/Mech | ||||||||
| Fitter | 190 | 29 | 14 | 51 | 88 | 8 | ||
| Welder (G&E) | 40 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 2 | ||
| Machinist | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 237 | 36 | 18 | 64 | 109 | 10 | ||
| j) CHENNAI DIVISION – RS/RPM | ||||||||
| Electrician | 13 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Fitter | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Welder (G&E) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 22 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 1 | ||
| k) RAILWAY HOSPITAL/PERAMBUR | ||||||||
| PASAA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Sub Total (Ex-ITI) | 1233 | 184 | 92 | 335 | 575 | 47 | ||
RRB Southern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2022 Qualifications Table
Minimum Academic /Technical Qualification as per the Apprentices Act, 1961| SI. No | Trade | Academic/Technical Qualification |
| 1 | Fitter, Machinist, MMV, Turner, Diesel Mechanic, Carpenter, Painter, Trimmer, Welder(G&E), Wireman, Advance Welder & R&AC | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education and ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI |
| 2 | Electrician | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks)under 10 +2 System of education with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent and ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI |
| 3 | Electronics Mechanic | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent and ITI course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI |
| 4 | PASAA | Should have passed 10th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10 +2 System of education & National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in "Computer Operator and Programming Assistant" |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology, Pathology, Cardiology ) | Should have passed 12th Class (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
- MLT :- Marks obtained in Higher Secondary (with Physics, Chemistry, Maths & Biology) will be converted for 200 and merit list will be drawn based on the converted marks duly ensuring Minimum 50% in aggregate marks in Matriculation.
- Note: Minimum 50% marks in SSLC not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Candidates with higher qualifications viz. Diploma/Degree and Course completed Act Apprentices are not eligible to apply. In respect of ITI quota, they will be trained in which they are in possession of ITI certificate. This notification is purely for giving Apprenticeship Training and not for employment.
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Age Limit (as on the date of notification)
The candidates should have completed 15 Years of age and should NOT have completed 22 /24 Years for Freshers /Ex-ITI.The upper age limit is relaxable by 3 Years for the OBC candidates, 5 Years for the SC/ST candidates and 10 Years for the Person with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Cut off date 29.09.2022
RRB SR Recruitment 2022 Processing Fee
- Processing fee (Non-Refundable) 100/- Fee (Non-Refundable) `100) is to be paid through ONLINE MODE.
- No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
- No request of refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by the Administration under any circumstances.
- The period of Apprenticeship Training and stipend Selected candidates will be engaged as apprentices and they will have to undergo apprenticeship training as amended time to time under Apprenticeship Act & rules.
RRB Southern Region Apprenticeship Period
| No | Trade | Period of Training Freshers) | Period of Training Ex-ITI |
| 1 | Fitter (Freshers) | 2 Years | --- |
| 2 | Fitter, Carpenter, Electrician, Painter, Turner, Machinist, Wireman, Welder, Electronics Mechanic Plumber, Draughtsman Civil, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics, Refrigeration and AC Mechanic, COPA, Information & communication Technology system maintenance, Black Smith, Brick layer, Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant, Desktop publishing operator, Front office Assistant (FOA) | ------ | 1 Year |
| 3 | Diesel Mechanic | 2 Years | |
| 3 | Medical Laboratory Technician (Cardiology ,Radiology & Pathology) | 1 Year 3 months |
Southern Railway Apprentice - Stipend
| S.No | Name of the Establishment | Post Name & Stipend |
| 1. | Carriage Works, Perambur | They will be paid a stipend during the training as prescribed. |
| 2. | Central Workshop, Golden Rock | Ex-ITI – Rs.5500/- (Railway Contribution) + Rs. 1500/- (DBT under NAPS) |
| 3. | Signal & Telecommunication Workshop / Podanur |
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- In the case of National or State Certificate holder, the period of training already undergone by him or her in a school or other institution recognized by the National council or state council, shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining the minimum payable rate of stipend.
- Stipend will be credited through bank by two modes.
- Railway Administration will credit the Railway contribution of stipend before 10th day of every month.
- Under DBT Scheme RDSDE/Chennai will credit the balance amount of stipend after arranging the payment of Railways (within a week).
RRB SR Apprentice Recruitment 2022 Selection Procedure:
The following criteria are prescribed for preparation of merit in the selection:
Taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation [with minimum 50% aggregate marks] and ITI examination giving equal weightage to both.
Taking the average of the percentage of marks obtained by the candidates in both Matriculation [with minimum 50% aggregate marks] and ITI examination giving equal weightage to both.
For Freshers:-
The average of marks obtained by the candidates in Matriculation/10th Std Selection will be on the basis of merit list prepared in respect of all the candidates who apply against the notification.
The merit list will be prepared on the basis of percentage of marks in matriculation (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) + ITI marks in the trade in which Apprenticeship is to be done.
The panel will be on the basis of simple average of marks in the matriculation and ITI Standard of
Physical Fitness for Training:
Selected Candidates shall have to bring Medical Certificate at the time of document verification in the prescribed format as per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Para 4 of Apprenticeship rules, 1992 (as amended from time to time). The Medical Certificate should be signed by Government Authorised Doctor (Gaz.), not below the rank of Asst. Surgeon of Central/State Govt Hospital.
Engagement & Contract:
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.
The selected ITI/Non-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 concerned.
In the event of selection the candidates should register his/her details in the Apprenticeship portal /Website http;//apprenticeship.gov.in – Apprenticeship – candidates Registration and report at concerned units with apprenticeship Registration ID
There is NO GUARENTEE OF EMPLOYMENT and their contract of apprenticeship will be terminated on completion training.
However 20% of the vacancies in case of Direct Recruitment through RRCs will be filled giving preference to Course completed Act Apprentices.
- Candidates need not send any application printouts or certificates or copies to Office by post/e- mail/FAX/by hand. The candidature of the candidates will be considered only on the strength of the information furnished in the ONLINE application.
| S.No. | Notifications | Notification PDF Links | Application Links |
| 1. | Carriage & Wagon Workshop/ Perambur | Click here for Notification | Click here to Apply |
| 2. | Central Workshop/ Ponmalai, Trichy | Click here for Notification | Click here to Apply |
| 3. | S&T Workshop / Podanur | Click here for Notification | Click here to Apply |
