The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under CEN No. 02/2025, has invited applications for 6,238 Technician vacancies across Grade‑I (Signal) and Grade‑III trades. The online application window opens from 28 June 2025 and closes on 28 July 2025 (23:59 IST) via the official RRB recruitment portal.
🗂 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs under RRCB) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade‑I (Signal) & Technician Grade‑III (Various Trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,238 |
| Advt. No. | CEN No. 02/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online via RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in or zone-specific RRB) |
| Application Period | 28 June 2025 – 28 July 2025 (23:59 IST) |
| Job Location | Various RRB zones across India |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in or respective RRB zone sites |
📋 Vacancy List
| Post | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade‑I (Signal) | Level 5 | 183 |
| Technician Grade‑III (All trades: track machine, electrical, fitter, diesel, welder, machinist, carpenter, etc.) | Level 2 | 6,055 |
Total: 6,238
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Technician Grade‑I: 18–33 years
- Technician Grade‑III: 18–30 years
- Relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC (NCL) +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs, Ex‑servicemen and others per rules
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Grade‑I (Signal): B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation) OR 3‑year Engineering Diploma OR BE/B.Tech in relevant disciplines
- Grade‑III: Matriculation (10th/SSLC) with ITI in relevant trade or Act apprenticeship in the relevant trade
💸 Pay & Benefits
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay | Approx. In-Hand* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade‑I Signal | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹44,000–₹47,000 |
| Technician Grade‑III | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹28,000–₹31,000 |
*Includes DA, HRA, TA based on city class & allowances
Additional Perks:
- Medical benefits under RELHS
- Free/discounted rail travel (PTO)
- Pension under NPS
- Leave entitlements and festival bonuses
📅 Important Dates
- Notification released: 21–28 June 2025 (Employment News)
- Application window: 28 June – 28 July 2025 (23:59 IST)
- Fee payment deadline: 28 July 2025 (or 30 July 2025 for some RRBs)
- Edit window: 01–10 August 2025
- Scribe updates: 11–15 August 2025
- CBT, DV & Medical Exam: Dates to be announced
💳 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex‑SM/EBC: ₹250 (fully refundable)
- Payment modes: Net banking, debit/credit card, UPI
📝 How to Apply
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in or your respective RRB zone’s web portal
- Register (new) or log in (existing)
- Fill in personal, educational, and trade details
- Upload photograph, signature, and certificates
- Pay application fee online
- Submit application, save/print confirmation slip
📎 Documents Required
- Class 10th certificate (DOB proof)
- ITI certificate (for Grade‑III) or Diploma/Degree certificate (for Grade‑I)
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex‑SM certificate (if applicable)
- Apprenticeship certificate (if any)
- Passport-size photo & signature (as per portal specifications)
🔍 Selection Process
- CBT (Computer-Based Test): 100 questions; 90 minutes; negative marking – ⅓ mark deducted per wrong answer; separate papers for Grade‑I & Grade‑III
- Document Verification: Merit-based shortlist (approx 1:1)
- Medical Examination: Must meet prescribed standards (A3, B1, B2, C1 depending on post)
🔗 Download / Apply Links
- 📝 Official Notification PDF & Online Form: rrbapply.gov.in or zone‑specific RRB portals
- 🔔 Helpdesk: RRB contact details available on respective zone websites
✅ Tips & Notes
- Apply early to avoid technical issues near deadline
- Match your ITI/Diploma trade correctly with vacancy requirements
- Fee is mostly refundable—CBT participation is key
- Medical standards vary—candidates with corrective eye surgeries may be ineligible for certain posts
- Check RRB zone-wise seat allocation in official PDF
This drive presents a massive opportunity to join Indian Railways with stable pay, extensive benefits, and career advancement. Let me know if you’d like assistance preparing for the CBT or guidance on document uploading!