RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification: Apply Online for 6238 Vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the Centralised Employment Notification for the recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various Technician Grade-III categories. A total of 6238 positions will be filled across multiple RRB zones. The online application window opens on 28 June 2025 and closes on 28 July 2025. Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the official notification before submitting their applications.
Important Dates
- Indicative notification published in Employment News on 21 June 2025.
- Opening Date for Online Applications: 28 June 2025
- Closing Date for Online Applications: 28 July 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 July 2025
- The application correction window will be open from 01 August 2025 to 10 August 2025.
- Scribe Details Submission Window (for eligible candidates): 11 August 2025 to 15 August 2025
Application Fee
Category | Fee (INR) | Refund (on appearing for CBT) |
All candidates (except mentioned below) | 500 | 400 (excluding bank charges) |
SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | 250 | 250 (excluding bank charges) |
Vacancies
Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025) | Total Vacancies |
---|---|---|---|---|
Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | 29,200 | 18 to 33 years | 183 |
Technician Grade-III | Level-2 | 19,900 | 18 to 30 years | 6055 |
Total | — | — | — | 6238 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality / Citizenship
A candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A citizen of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962, or
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from select countries with the intention of settling permanently in India (must have an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have the prescribed educational and technical qualifications from a recognized board or institution as on the closing date of application (28 July 2025). Final year students or candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
Detailed qualification and medical standards for each post are provided in Annexure A of the official CEN.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade-III: 18 to 30 years
Age relaxation for reserved categories will be provided in accordance with government regulations.
Medical Standards
Candidates must meet the required medical fitness standards relevant to the post. Vision and physical fitness requirements vary for each category (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1) and are detailed in the official notification.
Application Process
- Create an Account: Candidates must create an account using valid mobile number and email ID. Details filled here cannot be modified later.
- Online Application: Submit the application online through the respective RRB’s official website.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay through online mode before 30 July 2025.
- Modification Window: Between 01 August and 10 August 2025, candidates can correct errors (except those filled during ‘Create an Account’ and chosen RRB).
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Separate CBTs will be conducted for each Pay Level.
- A penalty of 1/3 mark will be applied for every incorrect response.
- Marks will be normalized for multi-shift exams.
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Final empanelment will be based on merit and medical fitness.
Key Guidelines
- Only one application per pay level is allowed. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification and debarment.
- Candidates must have a valid email and mobile number throughout the recruitment process.
- CBT center allocation will be based on feasibility and may require travel.
- No changes in exam center/date will be allowed.
- Candidates are advised to authenticate via Aadhaar or DigiLocker for smoother processing.