File No.

SR-WPTJ0SNTW(DAR)/52/2022-O/o APO/SnT/WS/PTJ/SR

SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Office of the Chief Workshop Manager,
Personnel Branch,
Signal & Telecommunication Workshop,
Podanur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641 023

No.SGW/P.98/Vol.XXI/Act Apprentices Date: 29th -September -2022

Notification for Engagement of Act Apprentices on Railway under Apprentices Act 1961
for the Year – 2022-23

Opening Date of Online Application Date and Time of Closing of the Online Application
01.10.2022 31.10.2022 , till 17.00 Hrs
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.
1. Whole State of Tamil Nadu
2. Whole Union Territory of Puducherry
3. Whole State of Kerala
4. Whole Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands
5. ONLY the two districts of Andhra Pradesh, namely, SPSR Nellore and Chittoor.
6. ONLY one district of Karnataka, namely, Dakshina Kannada

Applications complete in all respects should be submitted only ONLINE till the closing date, by
visiting website www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in. /then News and updates tab and Personnel Branch information
tab to apply
Apprentices will be engaged in the following trades. The slots available in various trades with
communal break up for the Trivandrum Division, Palghat Division, Salem Division and Signal &
Telecommunication Workshop/Podanur are tabulated below for the information of candidates.
I) Freshers Categories-S&T WS/PTJ
Sl.No Trade UR OBC SC ST Total Division/Unit Permitted Disability

1 Fitter 10 5 3 2 20 S&T Workshop/ OL,BL,LV,HH

Podanur
Grand Total 20

II) Signal & Telecommunication work shop / Podanur, Coimbatore

Sl.No Designated Trade (Ex.ITI) UR OBC SC ST Total Slots
1 Fitter 12 06 03 02 23
2 Turner 03 02 01 - 06
3 Machinist 03 02 01 - 06
4 Welder 05 03 01 01 10
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5 Electrician 02 01 01 -- 04
6 Electronics Mechanics 02 01 - - 03
7 COPA 04 02 01 - 07
Grand Total 59

III) Trivandrum Division

Sl.No Designated Trade (Ex.ITI) UR OBC SC ST Total Slots
1 Welder (Gas & Electric) 20 11 6 3 40
2 Electrician 61 32 18 9 120
3 Fitter 50 27 15 8 100
4 Carpenter 10 5 3 2 20
5 Electronics Mechanics 18 10 5 3 36
6 Plumber 5 3 1 1 10
7 Painter (General) 10 5 3 2 20
8 Diesel Mechanic 15 8 5 2 30
9 Draughtsman (Civil) 5 3 1 1 10
Grand Total 386

IV) Palakkad Division

Sl.No Designated Trade (Ex.ITI) UR OBC SC ST Total Slots
1 Plumber 24 12 7 3 46
2 Carpenter 22 11 6 3 42
3 Welder (Gas & Electric) 38 21 11 6 76
4 Painter 12 6 3 2 23
5 Electrician 74 40 22 11 147
6 Fitter(Electrical) 28 15 8 4 55
7 Fitter(Mech) 30 16 9 5 60
8 COPA 30 16 9 4 59
9 Black Smith 16 8 5 2 31
10 Brick Layer 5 3 1 1 10
11 Refrigeration and AC
7 4 2 1 14
Mechanic
12 Electronics Mechanics 18 10 5 3 36
13 ICTSM(Information &
communication Technology 4 2 1 0 7
system maintenance)
14 Instrument Mechanic 11 5 3 2 21
15 SSA (Stenographer &
20 11 6 3 40
Secretarial Assistant)
16 Desktop publishing operator 10 5 3 2 20
17 Front office Assistant (FOA) 6 4 2 1 13
Grand Total 700
V) 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
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9 Carpenter 5 3 1 1 10
Grand Total 119
The number of training Slots shown in this Notification are provisional and the same are liable
to increase or decrease depending upon the actual needs of the Administration at the time of
finalization of the selection and the Administration reserves the right to modify them. The Slots
reserved for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen are as per the statutory requirement in the respective
categories.

Eligibility of Person with Benchmark Disabilities Candidates (PwBD):

4% of Act Apprentices to be trained are reserved for Person with Benchmark Disability
persons under the following physical standards as per the provisions of Schedule-II of Apprenticeship
manual and Railway Boards letter no.E(MPP)2003/6/14 dated:09/12/2003. 1% each to VI,HI/HH,LD
and MD categories. Training in the Relevant Trade will subject to Permissible Disability.

Ex-Servicemen
There will be a reservation of 3% for Ex-servicemen and children of serving Soldiers/Officers
The reservation provided for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen Quota candidates is to be adjusted in
the appropriate category viz UR/OBC/SC/ST to which they belong.

Definition of Disabilities:
1.(a) Blindness: Blindnees refers to a conditions where a person suffer from any of the following
conditions namely (i) total absence of sight (ii) visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200(sneilen) to
the better eye with
Or
(iii) Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of 20 degree or
(b) Low vision: Person with low vision means a person with impairment of visual functioning even
after treatment or standard refractive corrections but who uses or is potentially capable of using vision
for the planning or execution of a task with appropriate assistive device
(ii) Hearing impairment: Hearing impairment means loss of sixty better ear in the conversational
range of frequencies Hearing impairment include persons who are deaf and dumb.
(iii) (a) Loco motor disability: Loco motor disability means disability of the muscles leading to
substantial restriction of the movement of the limbs or
(b) Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral Palsy means a group of non-progressive condition of a person
characterized by abnormal motor control posture resulting from brain insult or in the prenatal, peri-
natal or infant period of development.
(a) All the cases of orthopedically handicapped persons would be covered under the category of Loco
motor disability of cerebral palsy
Disability Certificate;
A physically handicapped person who wants to avail the benefit of reservation would have to
submit disability certificate issued by the Competent Medical Authority of Central or State
Governments.

1. 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. For the calculation of percentage of matriculation, the marks obtained by
the candidates in all subjects will be reckoned and not on the basis of marks of any subject or
group of subjects like best of five etc. The candidates from Board of Secondary Education Andhra
Pradesh, Board of Public Examination, Kerala etc, Administration will take midpoint of range
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of grades obtained by the candidates. After obtaining midpoints of all the attempted subjects
according to grades awarded, average will be calculated treating each subject is out of 100
marks as there is no standard method or multiplying factor for calculation of average of
matriculation for such Boards.
b) Must have passed ITI Course in relevant trades from a recognized institution. For the
calculation of percentage of ITI marks, the average marks mentioned in consolidate statement of
marks of all semesters of the trade applied/Marks mentioned in the provisional National Trade
Certificate issued by NCVT/SCVT will only be reckoned.
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.
2. 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)
3. 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.
4. 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.
No Trade Period of Training Period of Training Ex-ITI
(Freshers)
1 Fitter (Freshers) 2 Years ---
2 Fitter, Carpenter, Electrician, ------ 1 Year
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)
3 Diesel Mechanic 2 Years
They will be paid stipend during the training as prescribed.
5. Mode of Selection:
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
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Apprenticeship is to be done. The panel will be on the basis of simple average of marks in the
matriculation and ITI.

6. 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.
7. Mode of communication:
All communication from the Administration will be sent by SMS or e-mail only and
selected/Eligible candidates list will be uploaded in Southern Railway Website. Candidates should
maintain the same mobile number & e-mail ID till the selection is completed and Administration will
not be responsible for non-receipt of communication due to change in mobile number or e-mail ID
8. 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.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The decision of the Railway administration in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or
rejection of the applications and mode of selection shall be final.
2. Imparting Training in Railway will not confer any right to the candidates for their absorption in
Railway after successful completion of training.
3. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY THE CANDIDATURE AND NO
CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THE MATTER.
4. Candidature of the candidate shall be cancelled if he/she fails to produce the required original
testimonials for verification or any other discrepancy noticed.
5. Before applying, the candidates should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other criteria. If
erroneously engaged, such candidates shall be summarily dismissed without notice at any stage.
6. The Railway administration do not undertake any responsibility for sending reply to the candidates
not selected or not called for. No correspondence in respect of the application submitted shall be
entertained or replied by this office to any individual or organization.
7. System generated registration number is the candidate’s individual Registration ID.
8. No daily allowance / conveyance allowance or travelling allowance will be paid to the candidates
called for document verification.
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9. 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.
10. After selection for engagement, request of candidate to change the division/unit will not be
entertained.

(N.VELUMANI)
Assistant Personnel Officer
Signal & Telecommunication Work shop
Southern Railway-Podanur

Copy to:
Secretary to GM/Southern Railway/MAS – for kind information of GM
PCPO/MAS, PCSTE/MAS, CVO/MAS – for kind information
CPRO/MAS – for kind information and necessary action please.
PS to CWM for kind information of CWM /S&T WS/PTJ
DRM (P)/SA,PGT,TVC–copy of the notification sent through Railmail for local publicity at your end
Sr.DME/SA,PGT, TVC & Sr.DME/ DLS/ ED, Sr.DME/DSL/ERS
CMS/RH/PGT, CMS/RH/SA , CMS/RH/TVC
Sr.DEN/Co-ord/PGT,TVC
Sr.DEE/TRD/PGT,TVC & Sr. DEE/ELS /ED
Sr.DEE/G/PGT,TVC
Sr.DSTE/SA,PGT & TVC
DEE/MEMU/PGT
All Officers& Supervisory officials/ S&T/WS/PTJ
Principal /S&T/Training Centre /PTJ
Chief Instructor/WTC/S&T/WS/PTJ
The Branch Secretary/ SRMU, AI SC/STREA & AIOBCREA- S&T/WS/PTJ
Notice Board /S&T/WS/PTJ Shop & CWM/ Office/PTJ
The Regional Director /RDSDE, Guindy, Chennai 32.
The Zonal Director, Backward Class Welfare, South zone Govt of India, Dept of Social Welfare,
Chennai
The President, Tamil Nadu Harijan Sevak Sangh, No.36 Ist Avenue Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083
The Asst.Director/RI Centre/Government ITI/Coimbatore/ Mettur, Palakkad/Kalamassery/
Trivandrum
The Principal/ Industrial Training Institute/ Coimbatore, Dindigul, Pollachi, Dharapuram, Erode,
Palakkad, Malmpuzha, Ernakulam, Tiruvandrum
The District Employment Officer/ All Employment Exchanges in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka -
Jurisdiction District only.