RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Check Right Now 6238 Post and Apply Online
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 under CEN 02/2025, inviting applications for a total of 9144 technician posts. This includes Technician Grade-I Signal (1092 posts) and Technician Grade-III (8052 posts) across various Railway Zones of India. This recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a secure central government job in the technical field. Whether you’re a 10th pass + ITI holder or a B.Sc./B.Tech degree holder, there’s a role waiting for you under this recruitment drive.
The application process was started from 28 June 2025 and remained open till 28 July 2025. After that, all valid applicants will be called for CBT 1 exam, tentatively in October–December 2025. For Grade-I, there will be a second stage CBT in February 2026. Candidates from all zones — including RRB Mumbai, RRB Ajmer, RRB Kolkata, RRB Secunderabad and others — can apply via the centralized RRB website. Don’t miss this oppurtunity for permenant railway posting with excellent pay, allowances and growth scope.
| Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | |
| RRB Technician Vacancy 2025 – Grade I Signal & Grade III Technician – 6238 Posts | |
| JobGn.com | |
| Salary Information | |
| Pay Level | Level 3 (₹19,900) – Level 1 (₹29,200) |
| Important Dates Information | |
| Start Date | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date | 28 July 2025 |
| CBT 1 Exam | October – December 2025 |
| CBT 2 Exam (Grade-I Only) | February 2026 |
| Application Fee | |
| General,OBC,Others | 500/- |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender | 250/- |
| Age – Criteria | |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | Grade-I: 33 Years, Grade-III: 30 Years |
| योग्यता (Qualification) | |
| Education | Grade-I: B.Sc. (Physics/IT/Electronics/CS) Grade-III: Matric + ITI / NAC (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Preference | Relevant Trade, Zone, Typing (If Required) |
| More Details | Refer Notification |
| Post Details | |
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 183 |
| Technician Grade III | 6055 |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Notification | PDF Notification |
| Official Website | Check Now |
The notification is divided into two categories of posts. First is Technician Grade-I Signal which includes 183 vacancies, and second is Technician Grade-III with a massive 6055 vacancies across multiple disciplines. Grade-I is mainly for those with technical degrees in Physics, Electronics, IT, or Computer Science, while Grade-III is open to Matriculation (10th pass) + ITI or Act Apprentice holders in trades like Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, etc.
Each post has been assigned a post code, and zonal distribution is mentioned in detail in Annexure of the notification. Candidates are required to choose their preferred RRB Zone, post category, and trade carefully while filling the form. The vacancy breakup includes UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS categories and also mentions Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and Female reservations. This makes the exam highly inclusive. But plz note, your selection will be strictly on merit and zone prefernce, so cross check zone-wise post count before choosing.
For Technician Grade-I Signal, the required qualification is Bachelor’s degree in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology from a recognized university. For Technician Grade-III, candidates must have Matriculation (10th Pass) along with a valid ITI or NAC in specified trades from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutes.
Age limit for Grade-III is 18–33 years, and for Grade-I is 18–36 years, as of 01 July 2025. Upper age relaxation is applicable: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, and PwBD – 10 years. Candidates must provide proper documents for caste, EWS, disability, and ex-servicemen quota. Educational qualification must be complete before the last date of online registration. If any details like name, DOB, or photo are mismached or blured, the application can be rejected without any refund. So fill form very carefully to avoid disqwalification.
The selection process for RRB Technician Bharti 2025 involves multiple stages:
CBT 1 will test General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, and Science. CBT 2 (for Grade-I) will focus on the relevant technical subject. There is negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong answers in both CBTs. Candidates who qualify in CBT 1 will be shortlisted for next stages based on cutoffs. Final merit will be decided on normalized marks, post category and zonal availability. After document verifiction, the final list will be published on respective RRB websites. No interview or viva will be conducted.
The application for RRB Technician 2025 can only be submitted online at the central RRB portal – www.rrbapply.gov.in. Registration involves filling personal info, selecting post preferences, uploading scanned photo/signature, and paying the fees online.
Application Fee:
Note: ₹400 will be refunded to General/OBC/EWS after appearing for CBT 1; ₹250 is fully refundable for reserved candidates. Candidates must keep the application printout and fee receipt for future reference. Multiple applications from the same candidate will be rejected. Use correct and active mobile number/email during registration. Correction window may open after last date with limited edit options. Don’t wait till last day to avoid server slowdown or payment failures.
As per the 7th Pay Commission, RRB Technicians will get:
Along with basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, TA, Night Duty, Pension, Medical & Railway Passes. The job offers long-term stability, chance for promotions, and postings across India. Grade-I technicians will have greater responsiblities and better promotional scope in technical departments of Indian Railways. Grade-III technicians will work in mechanical, electrical, signal, or track sections.
During probation, candidates may be assigned training duties and performance will be monitored. After confirmation, they can request zone transfers or departmental exams. Overall, this is a high-benefit, central govt job with secured growth and timely salary hikes. No contractual terms apply — this is a permanent post under Railway Ministry.
Candidates can apply under any of the 21 RRB Zones, such as Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, and Thiruvananthapuram.
The CBT exam can be attempted in 15 languages, including English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Odiya, Malayalam, Assamese, Konkani, and Manipuri. Candidates can choose language preference during registration. However, English version will be treated as final in case of translation dispute. RRBs will release separate admit cards for each CBT via registered ID. You must carry a printed admit card, photo ID, and comply with biometric verification during exam.
The RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 (CEN 02/2025) is one of the biggest railway job notifications for ITI and degree holders this year. With 6238 vacancies, transparent selection, centralized application, and government benefits — it is the perfect job gateway for India’s youth. Whether you’re aiming for a hands-on technical job or looking to enter railways via Grade-I, this is your time.
Prepare well, read syllabus, and apply before 28 July 2025 without error. One application can give you a lifetime of stability.
A : CBT 1 + CBT 2 (only for Grade-I) + Document Verification + Medical
A : Matric + ITI/Apprenticeship in related trade
A : No, only one zone can be selected per application
A : October to December 2025 (tentative)
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