Southern Railway has announced the opening of applications for 2438 Apprentice positions across Coimbatore, Perambur, and Chennai. This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for young individuals to receive valuable training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The application window is from July 22, 2024, to August 12, 2024. Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the Southern Railway official website.

To apply for these positions, follow these steps:
Candidates must have completed either the 10th or 12th class with relevant qualifications depending on the trade. The age limit is set between 15 to 22 years for freshers and up to 24 years for ex-ITI candidates. Age relaxations are available for reserved categories as per government norms.
The Southern Railway Recruitment 2024 notification specifies 2438 vacancies for Apprentice roles across various trades such as:
For Fitter and Welder roles, candidates need to have passed the 10th class with at least a 50% aggregate. For other trades like Turner and Machinist, candidates must have passed the 10th class along with an ITI course in the relevant trade and hold a National/State Certificate. The age limit for these roles ranges from 15 to 24 years.
The selection process involves creating a merit list based on academic and technical qualifications. Candidates will also undergo certificate verification to confirm the authenticity of their submitted documents.