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Railway (RRB) Technician 2025

Advertisement No: CEN/02/2025

Job Brief Overview

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for a total of 6,238 technician vacancies across various zones of Indian Railways, including posts such as Technician Grade‑I (Signal) and Technician Grade‑III in trades like fitter, electrician, welder, blacksmith, carriage & wagon, and track machine. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with ITI in relevant trades or hold a diploma in engineering to be eligible. The recruitment process includes computer-based tests followed by document verification. This is one of the largest technician-level recruitments announced recently by Indian Railways.

Important Dates

Event TypeDateDescription
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News
Invalid Date.
Opening date of Online application
Invalid Date.
Closing date for Submission of Online Application
Invalid DateClosing date for Submission of Online Application 07-08-2025 (23:59 hours)
Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications
Invalid DateLast Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications 30/07/2025
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form
Invalid DateDates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen RRB’ cannot be modified) 01-08-2025 to 10-08-2025
Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal
Invalid DateThe dates in between eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal is to 11.08.2025 to 15.08.2025.

Application Fees

Breakdown of application fee categories, fees, and remarks
CategoryFeeRemarks
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC)₹ 250 /-(Caution to Candidates: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS. This fee of ₹ 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.
General, OBC and Other₹ 500 /-For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2). Out of this fee of ₹ 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT
Payment Mode: Online
Payment Remarks: Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, OR UPI. Fee can be paid by the candidates through ONLINE mode only. There will be no option to pay fee through any other mode.

Vacancy Details

Technician Grade-I Signal (B1 Medical Standard)
183 Vacancies
Technician Grade-I Signal (B1 Medical Standard)
No. of Vacancies
183
Pay Level
Level-5
Grade Pay
Initial pay (Rs.) 29200
Posting Location
N/A
Recruiting Department
RRB

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up

UR83
SC27
ST12
OBC38
EWS21
EX-SERVICEMEN19
PwBDs12

Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualification Details

Essential Qualification

Bachelor of Science In Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute.

OR

B.SC. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/ Technology/Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute.

OR

Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams.

OR


Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams.

Desirable Qualification

.

Age Limits

Age Limit Details

Basic Age Criteria

Minimum Age:
18
Maximum Age:
33

Category-wise Age Limits & Relaxations

CategoryAge LimitRelaxation Details
SC & ST18-385
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)18-363
Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS)363 (after deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL396 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-servicemen (SC & ST)418 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
Technician Grade III
6055 Vacancies
Technician Grade III
No. of Vacancies
6055
Pay Level
Level-2
Grade Pay
Initial pay (Rs.) 19900
Posting Location
N/A
Recruiting Department
RRB

Category-wise Vacancy Break-up

UR2547
SC993
ST574
OBC1387
EWS552
EX-SERVICEMEN605
PwBD347

Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualification Details

Essential Qualification

Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of relevant stream.

OR

Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trades of relevant stream. 

Desirable Qualification

.

Age Limits

Age Limit Details

Basic Age Criteria

Minimum Age:
18
Maximum Age:
30

Category-wise Age Limits & Relaxations

CategoryAge LimitRelaxation Details
SC & ST18-355 Years
OBC-NCL18-333 Years
Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS)333 Years (after deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL)366 Years (after deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-servicemen (SC & ST)388 Years (after deduction of length of service from age)

Important Links

Link NameURLDescription
Official Notification
Visit LinkPlease Read Official Notification Carefully Before applying Online.
Official Website
Visit LinkKindly visit official website regularly for updates, if any.

Frequently Asked Questions

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RRB Technician is a Group C technical post responsible for maintenance, repair, and support in the operation of locomotives, signal systems, and electrical/mechanical units in Indian Railways.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.
- 10th Pass + ITI in a relevant trade OR - Diploma in Engineering (as per post/trade requirements)
18 to 33 years. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ExSM/PwBD as per government rules.
- CBT Stage 1 - CBT Stage 2 (Parts A & B) - Document Verification - Medical Examination
Yes, 1/3rd marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both CBT stages.
- Total Questions: 75 - Subjects: Maths, Reasoning, General Science, Current Affairs - Duration: 60 minutes
- Part A: 100 Questions (Technical + General Topics) - Part B: 75 Questions from Relevant Trade Syllabus
Pay Level 2 (7th CPC): - Basic Pay: ?19,900/month - Total (with allowances): ?30,000??35,000/month (approx.)
ITI/Diploma in: - Electrician, Fitter, Electronics, Instrumentation - Mechanic, Wireman, AC Mechanic, etc.
Yes, Diploma holders in relevant engineering disciplines are eligible depending on the post.
Anywhere in India within Indian Railways. Posting depends on RRB zone preferences and vacancy allotment.
No interview is conducted. Selection is purely based on CBT, DV, and medical exam.
Apply online through the official websites of respective RRBs once the notification is released.
The exam is bilingual ? English and Hindi, except for questions related to language subjects.
No, only candidates who have completed the qualification before the application closing date are eligible.
Yes, medical fitness as per railway standards is mandatory for final appointment.