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Name of The Post –RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
Date – 26/06/2025
Total Vacancies – 6,180
Short Information –Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 6,180 Technician vacancies for the 2025–26 cycle in various zones of Indian Railways. As per the short notification in Employment News (June 16), the detailed notification CEN 02/2025 will be issued by June 27, and online applications will be invited from June 28 to July 28, 2025. The vacancy is for 180 Technician Grade 1 Signal posts and 6,000 Technician Grade 3 posts. The selection will be through Computer-Based Test (CBT) and thereafter document verification and medical examination.

 

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RRB Technician Recruitment 2025

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RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 – Overview

  RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates

  • Recruitment Board –  Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
  • Post Name – Technician (Grade 1 Signal & Grade 3)
  • Notification Code –   CEN 02/2025
  • Total Vacancies –  6,180 Posts
  • Grade 1 Signal Vacancies –  180 Posts
  • Grade 3 Vacancies –  6,000 Posts
  • Application Mode – Online
  • Selection Process –  CBT → Document Verification → Medical Test
  • Official Website –  www.indianrailways.gov.in
  • Short Notification Released – June 16, 2025
  • Detailed Notification – (CEN 02/2025) Expected by June 27, 2025
  • Online Application Start Date –  June 28, 2025
  • Registration Dates – June 28 – July 28, 2025
  • Last Date to Apply –  July 28, 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
  • CBT Exam Date (Expected) –  To be announced

RRB Technician 2025 – Category-wise Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01/07/2025)

Category Age Limit Relaxation
General (UR)18 – 33 yearsNo relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)18 – 36 years3 years
SC / ST18 – 38 year5 years
Ex-Servicemen (UR)18 -36 years3 years after deduction of service period
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)18 -39 years6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)18 – 41 years8 years
PwD (UR)18 – 43 years10 years
PwD (OBC)18 – 46 years13 years
PwD (SC/ST)18 – 48 years15 years
Widows/Divorced (UR Women)18 – 35 years2 years
Widows/Divorced (OBC)18 – 38 years5 years
Widows/Divorced (SC/ST)18 – 40 years7 years

RRB Technician 2025 – Educational Qualification

Post NameQualification Required
Technician Grade 1 Signal
  • A) 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/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute (OR)
  • B) 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”
Technician Grade 3
  • Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). (OR) Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades.
Additional Notes:

  • Candidates must have completed all required qualifications on or before the closing date of application.
  • For Grade 3, only NCVT/SCVT-approved ITI trades will be accepted.
  • Diploma holders are not eligible for Grade 3 unless they also have the required ITI.

RRB Technician 2025 – Application Fees

Category  Application FeeRefundable?
General / OBC₹500₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT
SC / ST₹250Full amount refunded after appearing in CBT
Female Candidates (All Categories)₹250Full amount refunded after appearing in CBT
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)₹250Full amount refunded after appearing in CBT
Ex-Servicemen₹250Full amount refunded after appearing in CBT
Important Notes:

  • Fee can be paid online via UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
  • Partial/full refund is applicable only if the candidate appears in the CBT (Computer-Based Test).
  • Final fee rules and refund process will be confirmed in CEN 02/2025 notification.

RRB Technician 2025 – Selection Process

Railway Recruitment Board will conduct the following selection rounds to recruit the eligible candidates for Technician Grade 1 & 3 Vacancy 2025.

  • 1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Objective-type exam based on technical & general subjects
  • 2. Document Verification (DV) – Verification of academic, caste, and identity-related documents
  • 3. Medical Examination – Fitness test conducted at Railway Hospitals

RRB Technician 2025 – Salary Details (Grade 1 & 3 Posts)

Post Name

Pay Level (as per 7th CPC)

Basic PayApprox. Monthly Salary
Technician Grade 1 SignalLevel 5₹29,200₹40,000 – ₹45,000 approx.
Technician Grade 3Level 2₹19,900₹28,000 – ₹32,000 approx.
Salary Includes: –

  • Basic Pay
  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) 
  • Transport Allowance
  • Other Railway allowances as per rules

RRB Technician 2025 – Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Vacancies
Technician Grade I – Signal180 Posts
Technician Grade III6,000 Posts
Technician Grade III (Workshops & PUs)6,180 Posts
  • The total posts mentioned in the short notice is 6,180, which may include or overlap with the Workshops & PUs vacancies.
  • Final and clear post-wise distribution will be provided in the CEN 02/2025 detailed notification on June 27, 2025.

RRB Technician 2025 – CBT Exam Pattern

RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal CBT Exam Pattern 2025
SubjectNo of QsTotal Marks
General Awareness1010
General Intelligence & Reasoning1515
Basic of Computers and Applications2020
Mathematics2020
Basic Science and Engineering3535
Total100100
Duration: 90 minutes

  • For the questions left answered, no marks will be deducted.
  • For the questions answered incorrectly, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern 2025
SubjectNo of QsTotal Marks
Mathematics2525
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Science4040
General Awareness1010
Total
100100
Duration: 90 minutes

  • Note: There will be a negative of 1/3 marks for the incorrect answers.

How to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025

Step-by-Step Guide:

  • Visit the official RRB website – Go to: www.indianrailways.gov.in and select your RRB zone.
  • Click on the CEN 02/2025 Technician Recruitment link
  • Register yourself with basic details like name, email, and mobile number.
  • Fill in the online application form with correct educational, personal, and contact information.
  • Upload required documents – Passport-size photograph, Signature, Educational certificates (as instructed)
  • Pay the application fee online using UPI/Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
  • Verify your application carefully before final submission.
  • Submit the form and print out or take a screenshot of the confirmation page for future use.

 

RRB / Zone-Wise Vacancy Details of Technician 

RRB ZoneTechnician Grade 1Technician Grade 3Total
RRB Ahmedabad5250255
RRB Ajmer10300310
RRB Allahabad12400412
RRB Bangalore15320335
RRB Bhopal7 280287
RRB Bhubaneswar6 200206
RRB Bilaspur8210218
RRB Chandigarh4180184
RRB Chennai10 350360
RRB Gorakhpur5170175
RRB Guwahati3 150153
RRB Jammu–Srinagar2100102
RRB Kolkata 15450465
RRB Malda3120123
RRB Mumbai20480500
RRB Muzaffarpur4140144
RRB Patna6160166
RRB Ranchi5 200205
RRB Secunderabad12400412
RRB Siliguri3110113
RRB Thiruvananthapuram3130133
Total1806,0006,180

 

RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 6,180 Posts
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 6,180 Vacancies

 

RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 – Important Links

Official Website (Indian Railways)Click Here
Employment News (Short Notice)Click Here
Apply Online (Starts June 28)Click Here
Download CEN 02/2025 NotificationLink will be updated soon
RRB Zone-Wise WebsitesClick Here
Join Telegram ChannelClick Here
Join WhatsApp ChannelClick Here

 

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RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are announced under RRB Technician 2025?

Ans : A total of 6,180 vacancies have been announced, including posts for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3.

Q2. What is the application date for RRB Technician 2025?

Ans: The online application will start from June 28, 2025, and the last date to apply is July 28, 2025 (till 11:59 PM).

Q3. What is the selection process for RRB Technician posts?

Ans: The selection process includes: Computer-Based Test (CBT),  Document Verification,  Medical Fitness Test.

Q4. What is the age limit for RRB Technician posts?

Ans: The age limit is 18 to 33 years for General category. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwD, etc.).

Q5. What qualifications are required for Technician Grade 3?

Ans: Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) and completed an ITI or Apprenticeship in relevant trades from NCVT/SCVT.

Q6. Will there be negative marking in the CBT?

Ans: Yes, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Q7. Is the application fee refundable?                                                                                                       

Ans: Yes. General/OBC: ₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT, SC/ST/Female/PwD: Full ₹250 refunded after CBT

Q8. Where can I apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025?

Ans: You can apply online at the official RRB zone websites, linked from www.indianrailways.gov.in.

Conclusion :

The RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 offers a golden chance to job seekers to set up a sound career in the technical staff of Indian Railways. With 6,180 vacancies notified under various zones, this is one of the biggest recruitment processes of recent times. Aspirants are encouraged to read the official notice CEN 02/2025 carefully, cross-check the eligibility, and submit online applications from June 28 to July 28, 2025.

Plan well ahead of time, stay updated on the official RRB website, and do not miss any deadlines. Best wishes to all the candidates!

 

 

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