Are you looking for a fulfilling career in the Indian Railways? The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has announced a detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 02/2025) for the recruitment of Technicians! This is a golden opportunity with a total of
6238 vacancies across various Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade III categories.
Important Dates to Remember
Mark your calendars with these crucial dates to ensure you don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity:
- Opening Date for Online Application: June 28, 2025
- Closing Date for Online Application: July 28, 2025 (23:59 hours)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: July 30, 2025
- Modification Window for Application Form Corrections: August 1, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Vacancy Details at a Glance
A total of 6238 Technician posts are to be filled:
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 183 Vacancies
- Technician Grade III: 6055 Vacancies
Please note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may be subject to change as per the requirements of the Railway Administration.
Pay Scale and Age Limit
Pay Level (as per 7th CPC)
- Technician Grade-I Signal: Level-5 (Initial Pay: ₹29,200)
- Technician Grade III: Level-2 (Initial Pay: ₹19,900)
Age Limit (as on July 1, 2025)
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years
Age relaxations are applicable for eligible categories as per government norms. Please refer to the detailed CEN 02/2025 document for specific age relaxation details.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational and technical qualifications from a recognized institution on or before the closing date of application (July 28, 2025). Candidates awaiting their final examination results are not eligible to apply.
- For Technician Grade-I Signal: A Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a combination of these disciplines, OR a Three-Year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant streams, OR a Degree in Engineering in the relevant streams.
- For Technician Grade III: Generally requires Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate from recognized institutions (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades OR Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trades. For Technician Grade III (S&T) posts, 10+2 with Physics and Maths is also an eligible qualification.
Please refer to Annexure A of the official notification for post-wise specific educational qualification requirements.
Application Process
The application process is entirely ONLINE. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit Official RRB Websites: Applications must be submitted ONLY through the links provided on the official RRB websites.
- Create an Account: If you haven’t already, create an account on the RRB application portal. Existing users can use their previous credentials.
- Live Photo Capturing: The application module requires a live photograph to be captured at the time of filling the form. Ensure good lighting and follow the guidelines for capturing a clear image.
- Aadhaar Verification: It is highly recommended to authenticate your identity using Digilocker or Aadhaar for a smoother recruitment process.
- Pay Examination Fee: A separate application and fee are required for each Pay Level you apply for.
- Application Modification: If you need to correct any details after submission (except account details and chosen RRB), a non-refundable modification fee of ₹250 applies for each occasion during the modification window.
Recruitment Process
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): This will be an objective-type test with multiple-choice questions.
- Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-25%.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification based on their CBT scores.
- Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration to ensure they meet the prescribed medical standards for the opted post(s).
Important Instructions & Notes
- Choose RRB Carefully: Candidates should choose only one RRB for a given Pay Level.
- Medical Fitness: Ensure you fulfill the prescribed medical standards for the post(s) you are applying for.
- Official Websites: For authentic and timely information, always refer to the official RRB websites only. Beware of fake websites.
- Free Travel Facility: SC/ST candidates can avail free Sleeper Class Railway Pass for various stages of selection upon request.
- Helpline: For any queries related to the application submission, you can contact the helpline:
- Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Apply Link: Click Here
- Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
- Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the prestigious Indian Railways! Apply online well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues
