Railway Technician Recruitment 2025: Apply for 6238 Vacancies
Overview of Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the recruitment notification for 2025, offering a total of 6238 positions. This includes 183 vacancies for Technician Grade I (Signal) and 6055 for Technician Grade III. Eligible candidates, both male and female, can submit their applications online through the official Railway Recruitment Board website. The application period is from June 28 to July 28, 2025.
Railway Technician Recruitment 2025 Details
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal, Technician Grade III |
| Advt No. | 02/2025 |
| Vacancies | 6238 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Last Date Form | 28 July 2025 |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Latest Updates on Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
The Railway Recruitment Board released a detailed notification on June 27, 2025, regarding the 6238 Technician positions. This includes 183 vacancies for Technician Grade I and 6055 for Technician Grade III. Candidates can check the number of vacancies by zone in the official notification. Applications can be submitted online from June 28 to July 28, 2025.
Key Dates for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
| Notification Release Date | 27 June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 30 July 2025 |
| Modification Window Dates | 1 August to 10 August 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission Dates | 11 August to 15 August 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment includes 183 positions for Technician Grade I (Signal) and 6055 for Technician Grade III. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies (Approx.) |
| Technician Gr. I Signal | 183 |
| Technician Gr. III | 6055 |
Application Fee for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
The application fee is set at ₹500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. For SC, ST, women, ex-servicemen, transgender individuals, minorities, and economically backward class candidates, the fee is ₹250. Payments can be made online via net banking, UPI, or credit/debit cards.
| Category | Fees |
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 500/- |
| SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class | Rs 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online (UPI, Internet Banking, Credit or Debit Card) |
Age Limit for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
The age limit for Technician Grade I (Signal) is set between 18 to 33 years, while for Technician Grade III, it is 18 to 30 years. The age calculation will be based on July 1, 2025, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
| Post Name | Age Limit (as on 1 July 2025) |
| Technician Gr. I Signal | 18 to 33 years |
| Technician Gr. III | 18 to 30 years |
Educational Qualifications Required
Candidates applying for Technician Grade I must possess a B.Sc. degree or an engineering degree/diploma. For Technician Grade III, candidates should have completed 10th grade and possess an ITI in the relevant field.
| Post | Qualification |
| RRB Technician Grade I | Bachelor of Science in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized university or institute OR Three-year Diploma in Engineering in the above fields. |
| RRB Technician Grade III | Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions in the relevant trade. |
Selection Process for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
The selection of candidates will be based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT), document verification, and a medical examination.
- Written Exam (CBT Mode)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The CBT exam will differ for Technician Grade I and Technician Grade III. Each exam will consist of 100 questions, with each question carrying one mark. There will be negative marking for incorrect answers, and candidates will have 90 minutes to complete the exam.
Technician Gr I Signal CBT Exam Pattern
| Subjects | No of Questions | Marks for each Section |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Technician Gr-III CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Salary Structure for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
For Technician Grade I (Signal), the basic salary is ₹29,200 under Pay Level 5, along with additional allowances. For Technician Grade III, the basic salary is ₹19,900 under Pay Level 2, with other benefits.
| Post | Pay Level as Per 7th CPC | Initial Pay |
| RRB Technician Grade-1 | 5 | ₹29,200 |
| RRB Technician Grade-3 | 2 | ₹19,900 |
Application Process for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
Candidates must fill out the online application form for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025. The step-by-step process is as follows:
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Review the official notification for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025 and ensure eligibility.
- Check the number of vacancies to determine which RRB zone to apply for.
- Register on the official website.
- If you have previously applied for RRB 2024, click on the login option; otherwise, click on 'Create An Account.'
- Complete registration with your name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and OTP.
- Log in using your user ID and password, then click on the application link for the Technician recruitment.
- Fill in all required information accurately in the application form.
- Upload necessary documents, a recent passport-sized photo, and signature.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit the application form and print a copy for your records.
Important Links for Railway Technician Recruitment 2025
| Start Date for Application | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Application | 28 July 2025 |
| Apply Online | Apply from here |
| Official Notification | Download from here |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |