The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification (CEN 02/2025) for 6,238 Technician positions across India. With applications now open as of June 28, 2025, candidates can apply for Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III roles. The application window closes on July 28, 2025, via the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.

Spanning multiple profiles and regions, this recruitment drive offers significant employment opportunities in the technical domain of Indian Railways. Here’s everything candidates need to know—from eligibility and application steps to exam format and salary.

 Vacancy Breakdown & Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Total Vacancies: 6,238

• Technician Grade I (Signal): 183 posts

• Technician Grade III: 6,055 posts

 Eligibility Requirements

• Grade I (Signal):

  • Educational: B.E./B.Tech, Diploma in Engineering, or B.Sc. in relevant fields (Physics, Electronics, IT, Instrumentation)

  • Age: 18–33 years (as of July 1, 2025)

• Grade III:

  • Educational: Matric (10th pass) + ITI in relevant trade, or 10+2 (PCM)

  • Age: 18–30 years (as of July 1, 2025)

Age relaxations apply per government norms (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD).

 How to Apply Online (from June 28 to July 28)

1. Visit rrbapply.gov.in.

2. Register under CEN 02/2025 – Technician Recruitment 2025.

3. Log in, fill out the online application, and upload necessary documents:

   • Passport-size photo & signature

   • Educational certificates, ITI/trade certificate

   • Category certificate, ID proof

4. Pay the application fee online:

   • General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable)

   • SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender: ₹250 (fully refundable)

5. Submit the form and download confirmation/printout.

6. Correction window: Aug 1–10, 2025

Important Dates:

 Selection Process & CBT Exam Pattern

The selection consists of:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

2. Document Verification

3. Medical Examination

📝 CBT Pattern – One Stage for Each Grade

Technician Grade I (Signal):

• 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes (+30 min for PwBD with scribe)

• Subjects:

  • General Awareness – 10

  • Reasoning – 15

  • Computers – 20

  • Mathematics – 20

  • Basic Science & Engineering – 35

• Negative marking: –⅓ mark per wrong answer

• Qualifying cutoff: UR/EWS 40%, OBC 30%, SC/ST 25%

Technician Grade III:

• 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes (+30 min for PwBD + scribe)

• Subjects:

  • Mathematics – 25

  • Reasoning – 25

  • General Science – 40

  • General Awareness – 10

• Same negative marking and cutoff criteria apply

 Exam Syllabus Overview

Grade I (Signal) exam covers:

• General Awareness: Current affairs, history, polity, economy

• Reasoning: Verbal/logical reasoning, coding-decoding

• Computers: OS, MS Office, internet basics

• Math: Algebra, geometry, statistics

• Basic Science & Engineering: Physics, electronics, circuits

Grade III exam includes:

• Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness (10th standard)

 Salary, Allowances & Job Profile

• Technician Grade I (Level-5): Basic pay ₹29,200 (₹29,200–₹92,300)

• Technician Grade III (Level-2): Basic pay ₹19,900 (₹19,900–₹63,200)

Employees also receive allowances like HRA, DA, medical, transport, and pension benefits in a reputed government sector job.

Role Overview: Involves maintenance, repair, and inspection of signaling systems, rolling stock, and other technical operations across railway zones. Requires technical aptitude, problem-solving, and physical endurance.

 Admit Card, Cut-Off & Result Details

• Admit Cards: Available 2–3 weeks before CBT via regional RRB websites

• Answer Key: Likely released after the exam for candidate review

• Cut-Off Marks: Based on vacancy and performance; category wise

• Result Stage: CBT → DV → Medical → Final Appointment

• Creates 6,238 technical jobs in a major government sector

• Strong opportunities in maintenance, signals, and workshop domains

• Offers a secure career with growth potential and job stability

• Great for ITI/diploma graduates seeking central govt roles

• Demonstrates RRB’s commitment to strengthening the technical workforce