Southern Railway Apprenticeship Training Recruitment 2024
Online Applications are invited from interested candidates for engagement of Apprentices for imparting training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the designated trades at various Divisions / Workshops / Units in the jurisdiction of Southern Railway for 2438 Slots. (Southern Railway Recruitment 2024)
Candidates residing in the following locations/areas falling within 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.
Unit Wise Slots are as under.
Fresher’s Category:
Signal & Telecommunication Workshop/Pondanur, Coimbatore:
1. Name of Post: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 18 (UR-8, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-5, EWS-1)
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Carriage & Wagon Works/Perambur:
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 26 (UR-9, SC-4, ST-2, OBC-7, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
2. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 21 (UR-8, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
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Railway Hospital/Perambur (Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)):
1. Name of Posts: MLT (Radiology)
No.of post Vacancies: 3 (UR-2, OBC-1)
2. Name of Posts: MLT (Pathology)
No.of post Vacancies: 8 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2)
3. Name of Posts: MLT (Cardiology)
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-5, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2)
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Ex-ITI Category:
Signal & Telecommunication workshop/podanur, Coimbatore:
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 23 (UR-11, SC-4, ST-2, OBC-3, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
2. Name of Posts: Turner
No.of post Vacancies: 3 (UR-2, EWS-1)
3. Name of Posts: Machinist
No.of post Vacancies: 4 (UR)
4. Name of Posts: Welder
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-6, SC-1, ST-1)
5. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 2 (UR-1, EWS-1)
6. Name of Posts: Electronics Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 2 (UR-1, EWS-1)
7. Name of Posts: COPA
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-7, OBC-1, EWS-1)
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Thiruvananthapuram Division:
1. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 15 (UR-6, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-5, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
2. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 61 (UR-26, SC-10, ST-5, OBC-15, EWS-3, PwBD-2)
3. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 48 (UR-24, SC-6, ST-2, OBC-12, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
4. Name of Posts: Electronics Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 3 (UR-2, OBC-1)
5. Name of Posts: Plumber
No.of post Vacancies: 3 (UR-2, OBC-1)
6. Name of Posts: Diesel Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 6 (UR-3, SC-1, OBC-2)
7. Name of Posts: Painter (General)
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
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Salem Division:
1. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 59 (UR-24, SC-8, ST-4, OBC-15, EWS-6, PwBD-2)
2. Name of Posts: Tuner
No.of post Vacancies: 2 (UR)
3. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 44 (UR-18, SC-6, ST-3, OBC-11, EWS-5, PwBD-1)
4. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 75 (UR-28, SC-11, ST-5, OBC-20, EWS-8, PwBD-3)
5. Name of Posts: Diesel Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 3 (UR)
6. Name of Posts: Machinist
No.of post Vacancies: 7 (UR-3, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
7. Name of Posts: Wireman
No.of post Vacancies: 27 (UR-11, SC-4, ST-1, OBC-7, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
8. Name of Posts: COPA
No.of post Vacancies: 5 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1)
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Palakkad Division:
1. Name of Posts: Plumber
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-10, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5)
2. Name of Posts: Carpenter
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-10, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5)
3. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 40 (UR-20, SC-6, ST-3, OBC-11)
4. Name of Posts: Painter
No.of post Vacancies: 10 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3)
5. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 70 (UR-35, SC-11, ST-5, OBC-19)
6. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 54 (UR-27, SC-9, ST-4, OBC-14)
7. Name of Posts: COPA
No.of post Vacancies: 30 (UR-15, SC-5, ST-2, OBC-8)
8. Name of Posts: Mechanic – Refrigeration & Communication Technology System Maintenance)
No.of post Vacancies: 16 (UR-9, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4)
9. Name of Posts: ICTSM (Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance)
No.of post Vacancies: 5 (UR-3, SC-1, OBC-1)
10. Name of Posts: SSA (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant)
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-10, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5)
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Carriage & Wagon Works/ Perambur:
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 120 (UR-43, SC-18, ST-9, OBC-33, EWS-12, PwBD-5)
2. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 100 (UR-36, SC-15, ST-8, OBC-27, EWS-10, PwBD-4)
3. Name of Posts: Painter
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
4. Name of Posts: Carpenter
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
5. Name of Posts: Mechanic-Motor Vehicle
No.of post Vacancies: 30 (UR-14, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-8, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
6. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
7. Name of Posts: Mechanic – Machine Tool Maintenance
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
8. Name of Posts: Machinist
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
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Electrical Workshop/Perambur :
1. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 75 (UR-27, SC-11, ST-6, OBC-20, EWS-8, PwBD-3)
2. Name of Posts: Electronics Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 10 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
3. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 10 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
4. Name of Posts: Mechanic – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
No.of post Vacancies: 15 (UR-6, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
5. Name of Posts: Wireman
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
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Loco Works/Perambur
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 142 (UR-53, SC-21, ST-10, OBC-38, EWS-14, PwBD-6)
2. Name of Posts: Painter
No.of post Vacancies: 18 (UR-9, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
3. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-5, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
4. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 48 (UR-17, SC-7, ST-4, OBC-12, EWS-6, PwBD-2)
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Engineering Workshop/Arakkonam
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 20 (UR-7, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-6, EWS-2)
2. Name of Posts: Machinist
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-2, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
3. Name of Posts: Turner
No.of post Vacancies: 10 (UR-2, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
4. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-2, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
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Chennai Division/Personnel Branch
1. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 24 (UR-10, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-6, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
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Chennai Division – Electrical/Rolling Stock/Arakkonam
1. Name of Posts: Advanced Welder
No.of post Vacancies: 5 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1)
2. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 26 (UR-9, SC-4, ST-2, OBC-7, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
3. Name of Posts: Electronics Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 3 (UR-2, OBC-1)
4. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 26 (UR-9, SC-4, ST-2, OBC-7, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
5. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 5 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1)
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Chennai Division – Electrical/Rolling Stock/Avadi
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 33 (UR-13, SC-5, ST-2, OBC-9, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
2. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 32 (UR-13, SC-5, ST-2, OBC-8, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
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Chennai Division – Electrical/Rolling Stock/Tambaram
1. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 17 (UR-7, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
2. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 23 (UR-9, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-6, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
3. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 5 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1)
4. Name of Posts: Carpenter
No.of post Vacancies: 10 (UR-3, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
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Chennai Division – Electrical/Rolling Stock/Royapuram
1. Name of Posts: Mechanic – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
No.of post Vacancies: 6 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
2. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
3. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 9 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
4. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 6 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
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Chennai Division – Mechanical (Diesel)
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 7 (UR-2, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
2. Name of Posts: Diesel Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 5 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1)
3. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 10 (UR-3, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
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Chennai Division – Mechanical (Carriage & Wagon)
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 188 (UR-73, SC-27, ST-14, OBC-49, EWS-18, PwBD-7)
2. Name of Posts: Carpenter
No.of post Vacancies: 6 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
3. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 52 (UR-19, SC-8, ST-4, OBC-14, EWS-5, PwBD-2)
4. Name of Posts: Machinist
No.of post Vacancies: 4 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1)
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Chennai Division – Railway Hospital (Perambur)
1. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 3 (UR-2, OBC-1)
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Central Workshops, Ponmalai
1. Name of Posts: Diesel Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 23 (UR-9, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-6, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
2. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 61 (UR-23, SC-9, ST-5, OBC-16, EWS-6, PwBD-2)
3. Name of Posts: Welder (Gas & Electric)
No.of post Vacancies: 62 (UR-23, SC-9, ST-5, OBC-17, EWS-6, PwBD-2)
4. Name of Posts: Machinist
No.of post Vacancies: 6 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
5. Name of Posts: Painter
No.of post Vacancies: 11 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
6. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 13 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
7. Name of Posts: Mechanic – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
No.of post Vacancies: 7 (UR-2, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-1)
8. Name of Posts: Electronics Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 5 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1)
9. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 13 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
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Tiruchchirappalli Division
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 26 (UR-9, SC-4, ST-2, OBC-7, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
2. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 6 (UR-4, OBC-2)
3. Name of Posts: Diesel Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 14 (UR-5, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
4. Name of Posts: Electronics Mechanic
No.of post Vacancies: 26 (UR-9, SC-4, ST-2, OBC-7, EWS-3, PwBD-1)
5. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 22 (UR-8, SC-3, ST-2, OBC-6, EWS-2, PwBD-1)
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Madurai Division
1. Name of Posts: Fitter
No.of post Vacancies: 42 (UR-16, SC-6, ST-3, OBC-11, EWS-4, PwBD-2)
2. Name of Posts: Welder
No.of post Vacancies: 11 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
3. Name of Posts: Electrician
No.of post Vacancies: 11 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1)
4. Name of Posts: Mechanic – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
No.of post Vacancies: 7 (UR-4, SC-1, OBC-2)
5. Name of Posts: PASAA
No.of post Vacancies: 13 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-1, PwBD-1)
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Place of Posting: Coimbatore, Perambur, Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad, Salam, Arakkonam, Chennai, Trichy, Madurai.
Education Qualification :
For Fresher’s Category Minimum Academic / Technical Qualification :
1. Filter: Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: Two Years
2. Welder (Gas & Electric): Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year and Three Months.
3. Medical Laboratory Technicians: Should have passed 12th Class Examination Under 10, +2 System of education with Physics, Chemistry and biology (with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks).
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year and Three Months
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For EX-ITI Category Minimum Academic / Technical Qualification :
1. Filter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Mechanic-Motor Vehicle: Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One Year
2. Welder (Gas & Electric), Carpenter, umber, Mechanic – Machine Tool Maintenance, Mechanic – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Mechanic – Diesel, Electronics Mechanic, Painter (General): Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
3. Wireman: Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trades of Wiremen and Electrician.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
4. Programming and Systems Administration Assistant (PASAA): Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and should possess National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in “Computer Operator and Programming.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
5. Computer Operator and Programming Assistant COPA: Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
6. Information & Communication Technology System Maintenance (ICTSM): Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trade of:
- Information and Communication Technology System Maintenance.
- Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance.
- Broad – Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Hardware of Computer and Peripherals.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
7. Draughtsman (Civil): Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trade.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
8. Advanced Welder: Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trade of:
- Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Advance Welding.
- Welder.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
9. Instrument Mechanic: Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in their relevant Trade.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
10. SSA (Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant): Should have passed 10th Class (With a minimum of 50% aggregate marks) under 10, +2 System of education and passed ITI Course in the relevant trade in Government recognized ITI & Should Possess Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training / State Council for Vocational Training in the Trade of:
- Stenography (English)
- Secretarial Practice.
Period of Training in Railway Establishment: One year
Note :
(a). Minimum 50% marks in SSLC not applicable for SC / ST / PwBD Candidates.
(b). Candidates with higher qualification viz. Diploma / Degree, Engineering, Polytechnic & already a Course Completed Act Apprentices in Railway Establishments are NOT eligible to apply.
(c). The Candidates should have already passed the pressed qualification on the date of issue of Notification. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination and candidates whose result of qualifying examination awaited are not eligible.
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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.
- The upper age is relaxable by 3 years for OBC Candidates, 5 years for SC / ST Candidates, and 10 years for Persons with Disability (PwBD), 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST) Candidates, 13 years for PwBD (OBC) Candidates.
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Salary Details: Stipend will be paid as per the direction of Railway Board.
Selection Process for Southern Railway Recruitment 2024 :
Southern Railway may follow the following process to select the candidates.
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
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Application Fee :
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women – Nil
- Others – Rs. 100/-
NOTE: The Applicants shall pay the Application Fee as indicated in the Table Above through Online Payment Mode only.
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How to Apply for Southern Railway Recruitment 2024
Railway Recruitment 2024 apply online:
- Candidates fulfilling all the above clearly laid down criteria will have to apply online only through the link on the Southern Railway website in the careers webpage under the current opening section i.e. www.sr.indianrailway.gov.in from 22.07.2024 to 12.08.2024. No other mode of application will be accepted.
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Important Dates:
Starting Date for Submission of Application: 22.07.2024
Last Date for Submission of Application: 12.08.2024
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