Indian Railways has announced the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 through Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 02/2025. With **6238 vacancies**, this recruitment offers a stable career for ITI holders and engineering graduates as Technicians in the Railways.
📆 Important Dates to Remember
| Activity | Deadline / Period |
| Start Date to Apply | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 30 July 2025 |
| Correction Window | 1 – 10 August 2025 |
| Scribe Details Submission | 11 – 15 August 2025 |
| Exam Dates | Will be announced Soon |
🧑🔧RRB Technician 2025 Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Title | Pay Level | Vacancies |
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level 5 | 183 |
| Technician Grade-III | Level 2 | 6055 |
| Total | – | 6238 |
Vacancies are spread across multiple zones including WR, SR, ER, CR, and SECR.
RRB Technician Notification 2025 Official PDF – Click to Download
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for Grade I and Grade III
- – Grade-I Signal: B.Sc. (Physics/IT/Electronics) or Engineering Diploma/Degree
- – Grade-III: Matriculation (10th) + ITI in relevant trade OR Apprenticeship completion
- – All qualifications must be obtained on or before 28 July 2025
🔢 Age Limit and Relaxation Guidelines
| Grade | Age Limit (General Category) |
| Grade-I Signal | 18–33 years |
| Grade-III | 18–30 years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules:-
- –SC/ST: +5 years
- – OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- – PwBD: Up to +15 years based on category
- – Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation based on length of service
📑 Educational Qualifications Required
Candidates must have certificates issued by recognized boards, universities, or NCVT/SCVT as applicable. Engineering degrees are only accepted for Grade-I, not for Grade-III Technician unless specified.
💸 Application Fee and Refund Details
| Category | Fee | Refund After CBT |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female/ Minority/EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (minus charges) |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 (minus charges) |
Refunds will only be processed for candidates who appear in the CBT.
🌐 How to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
- Create a user account with Aadhaar or DigiLocker authentication
- Fill in your personal, educational and exam details
- Upload photo and signature
- Pay application fee via UPI, net banking or card
- Finalize and submit the form
Multiple applications for the same Pay Level are not allowed.
RRB Technician Apply Online – Click to apply
🧪 Selection Process: CBT, DV, Medical Exam
- DV: Verification of original documents
- Medical Exam: Candidates must meet the fitness criteria (B1/C1/A3 standards)
Only those who clear all stages will be considered for final appointment.
🧠 RRB Technician Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Grade-I Signal Technician
| Subjects | Questions |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Reasoning | 15 |
| Computers & Applications | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 |
| Mathematics | 20 |
Grade-III Technician
| Subjects | Questions |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 |
| General Science | 40 |
| Current Affairs | 10 |
⚠️ CBT includes negative marking (–1/3 per wrong answer)
💰 Salary Details and Pay Scale
| Technician Grade | Pay Level | Monthly Salary (₹) |
| Grade I Signal | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Grade III | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Additional benefits: DA, transport allowance, retirement perks, and job security.
📎 Documents Required for Application
- – Aadhaar Card
- – Educational certificates (ITI, Degree, etc.)
- – Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- – Passphoto and digital signature
- – Valid bank account for refund processing
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid During Application
- Submitting multiple forms for the same pay level
- Uploading incorrect photo or signature format
- Missing deadlines for application or corrections
- Providing incomplete or mismatched documents
🛑 Rules for Modification & Rejection
- Changes allowed only during 1–10 August 2025
- Modification fee: ₹250
- Cannot change mobile, email, or selected RRB
- Wrong or incomplete applications may be rejected without notice
🚨 Medical Fitness Standards for Railway Jobs
| Medical Grade | Visual Standards | Notes |
| A3 | 6/9, 6/12 vision, color vision required | Used for demanding posts |
| B1 | 6/9, 6/12 with/ without glasses | Includes S&T, electrical |
| C1 | 6/12, 6/18 vision minimum | Applies to workshop roles |
Candidates who underwent LASIK surgery are not eligible for A3 posts.
