RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a bumper recruitment notification under CEN 02/2025 for a total of 6,238 Technician posts. If you are 10th pass with ITI/Apprenticeship (for Technician Grade-III) or hold a Diploma/B.Sc. (for Technician Grade-I Signal), this is your opportunity to get a government job in Indian Railways.
All eligible candidates can apply online from 28th June 2025 to 28th July 2025 through the official RRB portals. Here, you’ll find complete details about the eligibility, selection process, application process, age limit, salary, and zone-wise post distribution.
🔍 RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification No. | CEN 02/2025 |
| Post Name | Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 6,238 Posts |
| Salary | ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Level-2) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Apply Start | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 |
| Official Website | RRB Official Website |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 June 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 30 July 2025 |
| Correction Window | 01 to 10 August 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 11 to 15 August 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | A few days before the CBT |
| CBT Result | After the exam |
| Document Verification | After result |
| Medical Examination | After DV |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250/- |
Note: Fee refund is applicable for candidates appearing in CBT-1 (₹400 for UR/OBC/EWS and full ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/ESM).
🧾 Post-wise Vacancy Details
There are a total of 6,238 Technician posts, including:
- Technician Grade I Signal: 183
- Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS): 2,106
- Technician Grade III Welder (Workshop): 439
- Technician Grade III (S&T): 470
- And many more…
👉 Detailed post-wise vacancy list includes 30+ technical trades like Electrical, Mechanical, Carpenter, Painter, Machinist, etc. (You can check the full list in the notification.)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
➤ Technician Grade-I Signal (Level-5)
- Qualification: B.Sc. (Physics) OR 3-Year Engineering Diploma in one of the following:
- Electronics / Electrical / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation
➤ Technician Grade-III (Level-2)
- Qualification:
- 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board
- ITI Certificate or Apprenticeship from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)
| Category | Grade-I Signal | Grade-III | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 18–33 yrs | 18–30 yrs | – |
| OBC | 18–36 yrs | 18–33 yrs | +3 yrs |
| SC/ST | 18–38 yrs | 18–35 yrs | +5 yrs |
| PwBD | Up to 45 yrs | – | As per category |
| Widows / Divorced Women | Up to 40 yrs | – | Varies by category |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per govt rules | – | Service + Age Relaxation |
✅ Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- CBT-1 (for screening)
- CBT-2 (for final selection)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Test
🧪 Exam Pattern 2025
Technician Grade-III (CBT)
- Subjects: Math, Science, General Intelligence, Reasoning, Current Affairs
- Total Questions: 100
- Time: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 marks)
Technician Grade-I Signal (CBT)
- Subjects: General Awareness, Reasoning, Math, Physics & Computer Basics, Engineering Basics
- Level: Diploma/B.Sc. based syllabus
📝 How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025?
Step-by-Step Process:
Step 1: Visit the respective RRB zone website
Step 2: Register by creating your account
Step 3: Login and fill the application form
Step 4: Upload documents and photo/signature
Step 5: Pay the application fee
Step 6: Submit and take a printout of the final form