RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification OUT
Introduction:-
A few months ago, the railway had released recruitment for technicians and now once again the railway has issued technician recruitment 2025 notification. Railways has brought a very golden opportunity for those who want to do government job in railways. This time the railway has brought recruitment for 2 posts, one is Technician Grade-I Signal, total 183 posts and Technician Grade III, total 6055 posts have been distributed in this way.
Indian Railways provides security cover along with good salary to its candidates, this is what makes railways special. RRB Technician Recruitment is for those who have completed ITI, Diploma or B.Sc in technical fields. This recruitment is Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
This blog post provides complete information about RRB Technician 2025 Recruitment, including eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, selection process, important dates and how to apply online.
Qualification:-
Technician Grade-I Signal – B.Sc in Physics/ Electronics/ Computer Science OR – Diploma in Engineering (Electronics/ Electrical/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Instrumentation) from a recognized University/ Institute.
Technician Grade III – 10th Pass (Matriculation) AND- ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT approved) in relevant trade such as:– Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel, Instrument Mechanic, etc.
Note: Final year candidates are not eligible unless they have completed the qualification by the closing date of application.
Application fee:
General / UR / OBC ₹500 ₹400 (after appearing in CBT-1) |
SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / Female / EBC / Transgender / PwBD ₹250 |
- Fee can be paid via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
- Fee refund will be processed only if the candidate appears for CBT Stage-1.
- Ensure correct bank details (account number & IFSC) are filled for refund during application.
Vacancy details:-
Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
Technician Grade-I Signal | 183 |
Technician Grade III | 6055 |
Total Vacancies | 6238 |
Salary:-
The salary for RRB Technician posts is structured according to the 7th Pay Commission, ensuring a stable income along with attractive government allowances. The Technician Grade-I Signal post falls under Pay Level 5, with a basic pay of ₹29,200 per month. After including allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance, the total in-hand salary comes to approximately ₹40,000 to ₹45,000 per month.
On the other hand, the Technician Grade III post comes under Pay Level 2, with a basic pay of ₹19,900 per month. Including all applicable allowances, the monthly in-hand salary for this post ranges between ₹30,000 to ₹35,000.
In addition to the monthly salary, selected candidates will also be entitled to various benefits such as medical facilities, pension under the National Pension System (NPS), job security, and promotion opportunities through departmental exams. The salary may slightly vary depending on the city of posting (X, Y, or Z class cities), but overall, these posts offer a financially rewarding and stable government career.
Age limit cast wise –
UR:-minimum age18 and maximum age 30
OBC :- (Non-Creamy Layer) :- Minimum age 18 and maximum age 33(3 year of age relaxation)
SC/ST:- Minimum age 18 and maximum age 38(5 years of age relation)
PwBD – SC / ST minimum age 18 and maximum age 48 years |
If you are an ex-serviceman, then you will get extra relaxation in age according to the duration of your military service. |
Important Dates:-
Event | Date |
Official Notification Release | 28 June 2025 |
Online Application Start Date | 9 July 2025 (Expected) |
Last Date to Apply Online | 8 August 2025 (Expected) |
Last Date to Pay Application Fee | To Be Announced |
CBT Stage 1 Exam Date | September – October 2025 (Tentative) |
CBT Stage 2 Exam Date (if applicable) | November 2025 (Tentative) |
Result Declaration (CBT-1) | December 2025 (Expected) |
Document Verification & Medical Exam | Early 2026 |
Exam Pattern
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) – For all candidates
Maths – 25 Question
General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Quetion
Genral science – 20 Question
General Intelligence& Current affairs 30 Question
Total = 100 Question and Total 100 Marks also Duration is 90 minutes
2. Computer Based Exam 2 (CBT2)
Part A- Technical Subjects (as per qualification) 100 Questions and 100 marks |
Part B- Basic Science & Engineering + General Awareness -100 Question and 100 marks |
Total Duration is 90 mins |
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FAQ:-
Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Technician 2025?
Answer- A total of 6238 vacancies are available. Out of these, 183 are for Technician Grade-I Signal and 6055 for Technician Grade III.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required for Technician Grade-III?
Answer- Candidates must have passed 10th class (Matriculation) and hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade approved by NCVT or SCVT.
Q3. Do all candidates have to appear for CBT-2?
Answer- No. Only those applying for Technician Grade-I Signal will appear for CBT-2. Grade III applicants only have to clear CBT-1.
Q4. What is the age limit for applying to these posts?
Answer- For most posts, candidates should be between 18 to 33 years. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Q5. Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Answer- Yes. For each wrong answer in CBT, 1/3rd mark will be deducted as penalty.
Q6. What is the application fee for the RRB Technician exam?
Answer- The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC candidates (₹400 refunded after CBT), and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates (fully refunded after CBT).
Q7. When is the RRB Technician 2025 exam scheduled?
Answer- The CBT-1 exam is expected to be held between September and October 2025, while CBT-2 (if applicable) may take place in November 2025.
Q8. How do I apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025?
Answer- You can apply online at the official RRB portal: www.rrbapply.gov.in by registering, filling the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee.