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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification, to recruit 6374 candidates for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 positions on the official website at https://indianrailways.gov.in. The online application dates will be mentioned in the RRB Technician Notification PDF. Scroll down to know complete details on recruitment process, Vacancy details, eligibility criteria and more here.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification soon, announcing 6,374 vacancies across various Zonal Railways and Production Units (PUs). These openings fall under 51 Technician categories, but for smoother processing, 33 of these categories have been grouped into 12 broader clusters based on similar eligibility, medical standards, and PwBD requirements. The recruitment will be conducted through a Centralized Employment Notification (CEN), and candidates will be able to download the detailed vacancy notice from the official link once published.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Highlights
The Railway Recruitment Board is conducting the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 process. The RRB Technician selection process includes three stages- CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates can check the details of the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 and Notification below.
| RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Technician |
| Vacancies | 6374 |
| Name of Exam | RRB Technician Exam 2025 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Registration Dates | To Be Announced |
| Age Limit | 18-33 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
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RRB Technician 2025- Important Dates
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| Events | Important Dates |
| RRB Technician Notification 2025 Release Date | To Be Announced |
| RRB Technician Apply Online | — |
| RRB Technician Last Date | — |
| Last Date To Pay Application Fee | — |
| Application Modification Dates | — |
| RRB Technician City Intimation | — |
| RRB Technician Admit Card 2025 | — |
| RRB Technician Exam Date 2025 | To Be Notified |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the notification for 6,374 Technician vacancies across various zones and production units. Indian Railways, which operates through 18 zones and multiple Production Units for manufacturing locomotives, coaches, and other railway equipment.
A detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) containing complete information will be released soon on the official websites of all regional Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Candidates are advised to stay tuned, as the final RRB NTPC Vacancies count will be confirmed in the official notification.
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RRB/Zone Name
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Total |
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Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW)
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222 |
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Central Railway (CR)
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305 |
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East Coast Railway(ECOR)
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79 |
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East Central Railway(ECR)
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31 |
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Eastern Railway (ER)
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1,119 |
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Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
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404 |
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North Central Railway (NCR)
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241 |
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North Eastern Railway (NER)
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68 |
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Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
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317 |
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Northern Railway (NR)
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478 |
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North Western Railway (NWR)
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188 |
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Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW)
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218 |
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Rail Coach Factory (RCF)
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47 |
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Rail Wheel Factory (RWF)
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36 |
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South Central Railway (SCR)
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89 |
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South East Central Railway (SECR)
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57 |
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South Eastern Railway (SER)
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180 |
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Southern Railway (SR)
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1,215 |
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South Western Railway (SWR)
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106 |
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West Central Railway(WCR)
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126 |
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Western Railway(WR)
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849 |
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Total
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6,374 |
RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2025
The eligibility criteria details have been released along with the detailed RRB Technician Notification 2025. Candidates can check the details of their educational qualifications and age limits in the tables below.
| Qualification | RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal | RRB Technician Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 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 combination of any of above basic streams (OR) Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or combination of any of above basic streams” | N/A |
| Diploma in Engineering | 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” | N/A |
| Matriculation/SSLC | N/A | 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 |
| ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT | N/A | Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). |
| Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in related trades | N/A | Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades. |
RRB Technician Age Limit (01/07/2025)
This table summarizes the age limits specified in the RRB Technician Notification for both Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 posts.
| Technician Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 Signal | 18 years | 36 years |
| Grade 3 | 18 years | 33 years |
Age Relaxation
The age relaxation is provided to the candidates as per government rules. Check the details in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR – 40 years, OBC-NCL – 43 years, SC/ST – 45 years |
RRB Technician Selection Process 2025
The selection process for RRB Technician posts consists of three stages. Candidates need to clear each stage to move to the next round of selection.
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern
The RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal exam is a single-stage CBT with 100 questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes. There’s no penalty for unanswered questions, but 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- General Awareness: 10 Question | 10 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 15 Question | 15 Marks
- Basics of Computers and Applications: 20 Question | 20 Marks
- Mathematics: 20 Question | 20 Marks
- Basic Science and Engineering: 35 Question | 35 Marks
In the RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam, there will be 100 questions, for 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes. Candidates can check the table for the RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern 2025:
- Mathematics: 25 Question | 25 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Question | 25 Marks
- General Science: 40 Question | 40 Marks
- General Awareness:10 Question | 10 Marks
RRB Technician 2025 Syllabus
The RRB Technician Syllabus is an important component of the RRB Technician 2025 Examination. Candidates can check the exam pattern (given above) and syllabus here for the Technician Grade 1 and 3 exam. The syllabus consists of:
- General Awareness
- Basic Science and Engineering
- Basic Computer and Applications
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Current Affairs
RRB Technician Salary 2025
The RRB Technician Salary has been tabulated below for both the posts. Check the RRB Technician 2025 Salary below.
| RRB Technician Salary 2025 | ||
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
| Technician Gr 1 Signal | 5th | Rs. 29,200 |
| Technician Gr 3 | 2nd | Rs. 19,900 |
RRB Technician Previous Year Question Paper
Those who applied for the exam must first go through the RRB Technician Previous Year Question Paper to learn about the trends of the previous year and the difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can download and practice these questions to get ahead in preparation levels.
RRB Technician Cut-Off
The RRB Technician cut-off is the minimum mark that the candidate must secure to qualify for the CBT Exam and overall selection process. RRB releases the cut-off marks on its official website along with the result and it varies as per category. This the minimum marks that the candidates are mandatorily required to score.
RRB Zone-wise Websites
| RRB Zone-wise Websites | |
| RRB Zone | Official Website |
| RRB Ahmedabad |
www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in
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| RRB Ajmer |
www.rrbajmer.gov.in
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| RRB Allahabad |
www.rrballahabad.gov.in
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| RRB Bangalore |
www.rrbbnc.gov.in
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| RRB Bhopal |
www.rrbbhopal.gov.in
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| RRB Bhubaneshwar |
www.rrbbbs.gov.in
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| RRB Bilaspur |
www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in
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| RRB Chandigarh |
www.rrbcdg.gov.in
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| RRB Chennai |
www.rrbchennai.gov.in
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| RRB Gorakhpur |
www.rrbgkp.gov.in
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| RRB Guwahati |
www.rrbguwahati.gov.in
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| RRB Jammu-Srinagar |
www.rrbjammu.nic.in
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| RRB Kolkata |
www.rrbkolkata.gov.in
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| RRB Malda |
www.rrbmalda.gov.in
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| RRB Mumbai |
www.rrbmumbai.gov.in
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| RRB Muzaffarpur |
www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
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| RRB Patna |
www.rrbpatna.gov.in
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| RRB Ranchi |
www.rrbranchi.gov.in
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| RRB Secunderabad |
www.rrbsecunderabad.nic.in
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| RRB Siliguri |
www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
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| RRB Trivandrum |
www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in
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