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RRB has published a short notice in the employment newspaper about the Railway RRB Technician Vacancy 2025 (CEN No. 02/2025). As per the notice, a total of 6180 vacancies are available – 180 posts for Technician Grade I Signal and 6000 posts for Technician Grade III. The job of a Railway Technician mainly involves maintenance and servicing. Candidates with an ITI pass or a B.Sc degree can apply. The online application process will begin on 28th June 2025 on all zonal RRB websites. Candidates can check this article for details on salary and other important information.
Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Out
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the Railway Technician Exam 2025 to recruit qualified candidates for Technician Grade I and Grade III positions. The selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Exam. For the 2025–26 recruitment cycle, these vacancies will be filled across 18 different Railway Zones and Production Units. Candidates between 18 and 33 years of age will be able to apply online through their respective regional RRB websites. More details can be found in the official short notice below. The detailed notification PDF will be released on 28th June 2025.
Railway Technician Recruitment 2025 Highlights
| RRB Technician Exam 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Technician |
| Vacancies | 6180 |
| Name of Exam | RRB Technician Exam 2025 |
| Category | Govt Job |
| Registration Dates | 28th June to 28th July 2025 |
| Age Limit | 18-33 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination |
| Salary | Technician Grade 1: Rs. 29,200/-
Technician Grade 3: Rs. 19,900/- |
| Official Website | https://rrbapply.gov.in OR RRB regional website |
RRB Technician Exam 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 | 28th June 2025 |
| RRB Technician Apply Online | 28th June 2025 |
| RRB Technician Last Date | 28th July 2025 |
| Last Date To Pay Application Fee | — |
| Application Modification Dates | — |
| RRB Technician City Intimation | 10 Days Before Exam Date |
| RRB Technician Admit Card 2025 | 4 days before exam date |
| RRB Technician Exam Date 2025 | To Be Notified |
Railway Technician Vacancy 2025
Although the number of vacancies is slightly lower compared to the previous year, there is a possibility of revision later. Candidates are advised not to miss this opportunity and apply within the given timeline.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade 1 (Signal) | 180 |
| Technician Grade III | 6000 |
| Total Vacancies | 6180 |
Name of All Railway Zones Where Vacancy is Available
| Zone Name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Ajmer | Bengaluru |
| Bhopal | Bhubaneswar | Bilaspur |
| Chandigarh | Chennai | Guwahati |
| Jammu-Srinagar | Kolkata | Malda |
| Mumbai | Muzaffarpur | Patna |
| Prayagraj | Ranchi | Secunderabad |
| Siliguri | Thiruvananthapuram | Gorakhpur |
RRB Technician Exam Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the details of educational qualifications and age limit required for recruitment as a Technician in Indian Railways:
Railway Technician Grade I Signal Qualification and Age Limit (As on 1/7/2025)
| Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit | 18 To 33 Years |
| 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/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”
OR 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” |
RRB Technician Grade 3 Age Limit and Qualification (As on 1/7/2025)
| Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit | 18 To 30 Years |
| Qualification | 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 |
Age Relaxation For Grade I and Grade III post
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 Apply Online Form
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon activate the online application portal for RRB Technician Recruitment. The application process will begin on 28th June 2025 and continue until 28th July 2025. Interested candidates should visit the official website of their respective regional RRB to complete the form. It’s important to keep a valid mobile number and email ID ready for registration. Applicants must upload the necessary documents and pay the application fee online. Before final submission, ensure all the entered details are accurate to avoid any errors.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250/- |
| All Other Categories | Rs. 500/- |
RRB Technician Apply Online Link
Railway Technician Selection Process
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.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 |
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.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
Railway Technician Exam 2025 Syllabus
The RRB Technician 2025 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
Check: Official Syllabus of RRB Technician 2025
Railway Technician Salary of All Grade
The RRB Technician Salary has been tabulated below for both the posts. The starting salary for Technician Gr 1 Signal is Rs. 29,200 and for Technician Gr 3, it is Rs. 19,900.
| 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 Last Year Papers
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.
Check: Last Year Question Papers PDF
RRB Technician Previous Year 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.
Check: Last Year Cut Off Marks
RRB Zone-Wise Websites
For any updates related to the RRB Technician Recruitment, candidates can visit the website of the local Railway Recruitment Board that they are applying from.
| 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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