EXAM INTRODUCTION
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 – The Southern Railway, headquartered in Chennai, has initiated a recruitment drive through the Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) for the appointment of 2860 Apprentices across various units.
The recruitment process is detailed in the RRC SR Apprentice Notification 2024, which was officially released on January 29, 2024. This notification serves as a comprehensive guide for eligible candidates who aspire to join the railway sector. Prospective applicants should thoroughly review the notification for essential details such as eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, application procedures, and important dates
RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 EXAM OVERVIEW-
The recruitment of apprentices contributes to the development of skilled manpower within the railway industry, fostering growth and efficiency. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to stay updated with any further developments or notifications that may be released by the Southern Railway regarding the apprentice recruitment process. This opportunity provides individuals with a chance to embark on a rewarding career within the Southern Railway and make a valuable contribution to the country’s rail infrastructure.
To access and apply for the Railway Apprentice Vacancy 2024, candidates are directed to visit the official website of Southern Railway at sr.indiarailways.gov.in.
Application Details-
- Application start date – 29th January 2024
- Last date for submitting application form – 28th February 2024
- Exam date- TBA
- Application Fees- SC, ST, PwD, and Women candidates – Exempted
- Gen/Others – Rs.100
Mode of Applying– Online
Eligibility Criteria-
To be eligible for the RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024, the key factor is the region where a candidate lives. As per the official notification, candidates applying must reside in specific areas under the Southern Railways (SR). Eligible locations include:
- Entire State of Tamil Nadu
- Entire Union Territory of Puducherry
- Entire State of Kerala
- Entire Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands
- SPSR Nellore and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh
- Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka
Education Qualification-
- Fitter – 10th Pass (minimum 50% marks)
- Welder (Gas & Electric) – 10th Pass (minimum 50% marks)
- Medical Laboratory Technician – 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (minimum 50% marks)…
Vacancy Details-
- Freshers Category -123
- Ex-ITI Category -2737
- Total -2860..
Steps to apply form
- Go to the official website: https://iroams.com/RRCSRApprentice24/recruitmentIndex.
- Click on ‘Register’.
- Choose the Unit, Applying As, Division, and Trade.
- Proceed to the next page and click ‘OK’.
- Carefully read the Declaration.
- Complete the application form with the required information.
- Review and confirm the details.
- Enter the OTP and submit the application form.
- Make the online payment using one of the provided options.
- Print the acknowledgment for future reference.
Selection Process–
Selection on the basis of merit
- The comprehensive official notification for RRC SR Apprentice Recruitment 2024 outlines the criteria for preparing the merit list for various positions. The merit list will be formulated based on the following criteria:
- The average percentage of marks obtained by candidates in both Matriculation and ITI examinations, with equal weightage given to both.
- Selected candidates will undergo document verification, during which they are required to present a medical certificate signed by a Government Certified Doctor (Gazetted).
