The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification for 6,180 vacancies across various zones in Indian Railways. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for candidates with technical qualifications to secure a government job in the railway sector. Eligible candidates can apply online through their respective regional RRB websites.
Post Details
Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name: Technician (Grade I Signal & Grade III)
Total Vacancies: 6,180
Job Category: Central Government Job
Job Location: Across India (zonal allocation)
Mode of Application: Online only
Official Websites: RRB regional websites
Number of Posts
Technician Grade I Signal – Posts as per RRB zones
Technician Grade III – Posts in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, etc.
Total: 6,180 Vacancies
(Category-wise and zone-wise detailed vacancy breakup will be provided in the official RRB notifications.)
Educational Qualification
For Technician Grade I Signal
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation OR
Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized institute.
For Technician Grade III
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT
OR10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics and Math for certain posts. Refer to the specific RRB zone notification for trade-wise qualifications.
Age Limit (As on 01-07-2025)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age:
33 Years for Technician Grade I
30 Years for Technician Grade III
Age Relaxation (as per Govt. norms)
OBC: 3 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years
PwBD: 10–15 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Salary
Technician Grade I Signal: ₹29,200/month (Level 5 – 7th CPC)
Technician Grade III: ₹19,900/month (Level 2 – 7th CPC)
Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per railway norms
Selection Process
The RRB Technician recruitment selection process includes:
Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Stage 1
CBT Stage 2 (for Technician Grade I)
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Test
Application Fees
Category | Fees |
|---|---|
General/OBC | ₹500 |
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/PwBD/EWS | ₹250 |
Refundable Amount:
₹400 refunded to General/OBC candidates after appearing for CBT
Full refund for reserved category candidates (after CBT attendance)
Payment Mode: Online (UPI, Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)
Important Dates (Tentative)
Notification Release: June 2025
Online Application Start Date: 28th June 2025
Last Date to Apply: 28th July 2025
CBT Exam Date (Stage 1): September–October 2025
CBT 2 & DV: To be announced later
Important Links
Apply Online for Technician Posts (link to be activated per zone)
Download Notification PDF (All RRBs) (link to be updated)
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
Visit your regional RRB website or the central portal
Click on the “RRB Technician 2025 Apply Online” link
Register using email ID and mobile number
Fill in personal, educational, and technical details
Upload scanned documents – photo, signature, certificates
Pay the application fee
Submit and download/print the application form for future use
Conclusion
The RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 is a fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking stable and rewarding employment in the Indian Railways. With 6,180 posts available, candidates with ITI, diploma, or relevant qualifications should not miss this chance. Apply early and start preparing for the CBTs!