RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has formally announced the commencement of its technician recruitment drive for the 2025–2026 cycle, with the aim of filling 6,180 vacancies across India. The online registration process will be available from June 28, 2025, to July 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Interested parties must apply through the official recruitment website, rrbapply.gov.in.
Total Vacancies: 6,180 posts
Technician Grade 3: 6,000 posts
Technician Grade 1 Signal: 180 posts
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Eligibility criteria
Technician Grade 1 Signal
Must hold a BSc degree in one of the following subjects:
Physics
Electronics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Instrumentation
Alternatively, a recognised engineering diploma or degree is also accepted.
Age limit: 18 to 33 years as of July 1, 2025.
Technician Grade 3
Must have passed Class 10 (SSLC/Matriculation).
Must also have completed either:
-ITI, or
- Apprenticeship in trades such as:
Foundryman
Moulder
Pattern Maker
Forger and Heat Treater
Age limit: 18 to 30 years as of July 1, 2025.
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Application fees
SC/ST, PwD, Ex-servicemen, Women, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS):
Fee: ₹250
Refund: Full refund after appearing for the Computer Based Test (CBT)
All Other Categories:
Fee: ₹500
Refund: ₹400 refunded after appearing for the CBT
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Steps to apply
Step 1: Go to rrbapply.gov.in, the official website.
Step 2: Under CEN 02/2025, click the "Apply Online" link.
Step 3: Create a login ID by registering using your email address and mobile number.
Step 4: Carefully fill out the application by providing correct information about your background, education, and trade.
Step 5: Fill out the form, pay the cost, and upload the necessary files. Keep a copy for your records.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Salary structure
Technician Grade 1 Signal
Pay Level: 5
Initial monthly salary: ₹29,200
Technician Grade 3
Pay Level: 2
Initial monthly salary: ₹19,900
Additional Benefits:
Eligible for allowances and perks as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) norms.
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Objective-type exam to test technical and general knowledge.
Document Verification
Candidates must present valid documents for identity, education, and reservation (if applicable).
Medical Fitness Test
Mandatory medical examination to ensure candidates meet the health standards set by Indian Railways.
