The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced a major recruitment drive for the year 2025, offering a total of 6238 Technician vacancies across various zones. This recruitment notification is a part of Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 02/2025. It provides a promising opportunity for candidates aspiring to work in Indian Railways, particularly those who meet the required technical qualifications and are seeking stable government employment.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 - Overview

• Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
• Notification Number: CEN No. 02/2025
• Total Vacancies: 6238
• Posts: Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III
• Online Application Start Date: 28-06-2025
• Last Date to Apply: 07-08-2025 (23:59 hrs)

Post-wise Vacancy Details

• Technician Grade-I Signal: 183 Posts
• Technician Grade-III: 6055 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 07-08-2025)

• Technician Grade-I: 18 to 33 years
• Technician Grade-III: 18 to 30 years

Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC, PWD, and Ex-servicemen.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess the required Educational/Technical qualification from a recognized Institute/University as on the closing date of application.
• Diploma/Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in lieu of ITI/Act Apprenticeship unless specified.
• Graduate Act Apprenticeship certificates will not be accepted in place of Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 500/- (Refundable Rs. 400 on appearing in CBT)
• SC/ST/PWD/Female/Ex-servicemen: Rs. 250/- (Refundable on appearing in CBT)

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a computer-based test (CBT), followed by document verification and medical examination.

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Document Verification
• Medical Fitness Test

Salary Structure

• Technician Grade-I Signal: Rs. 29,200 per month (Level-5)
• Technician Grade-III: Rs. 19,900 per month (Level-2)

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official RRB regional websites from 28-06-2025 to 07-08-2025. Ensure that you have all the necessary documents and qualifications ready before starting the application process.

1. Visit the official RRB regional website.
2. Click on the “Apply Online for Technician 2025” link.
3. Register using basic details and fill the application form.
4. Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

• Indicative Notice Date: 21-06-2025
• Start of Online Application: 28-06-2025
• Last Date to Apply: 07-08-2025
• Application Fee Payment Deadline: 09-08-2025
• Application Correction Window: 10-08-2025 to 19-08-2025
• Scribe Information Submission: 20-08-2025 to 24-08-2025

FAQs – RRB Technician Recruitment 2025

Q1: What is the total number of vacancies in RRB Technician 2025?

Ans: The total number of vacancies is 6238.

Q2: What is the last date to apply online for RRB Technician?

Ans: The last date is 07-08-2025.

Q3: What is the minimum qualification required?

Ans: Candidates must possess ITI or Act Apprenticeship in relevant trades.

Q4: Is there any refund on application fee?

Ans: Yes, Rs. 400 for general category and Rs. 250 for reserved category will be refunded after appearing in the CBT.

For more information, visit the official RRB website and download the detailed notification.