RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 notification has been officially released under Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2025 by the Railway Recruitment Board. With a total of 6238 vacancies in Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III categories, eligible candidates can apply online from 28th June to 28th July 2025 through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
The notification covers post parameters, eligibility, zone-wise vacancy breakup, exam pattern, and medical fitness standards. RRB has announced 183 posts for Grade 1 Signal Technicians and 6055 posts in Grade 3 Technician categories across Indian Railways.
Overview – RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 |
| Notification No | CEN No. 02/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 6238 Posts |
| Grade I Signal Vacancies | 183 Posts |
| Grade III Technician Vacancies | 6055 Posts |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Online Application Start | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Important Dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
- Notification Release: 21 June 2025 (Employment News)
- Online Application Start: 28 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Application Fee Payment Last Date: 30 July 2025
- Application Correction Window: 01 – 10 August 2025
- Scribe Upload Window: 11 – 15 August 2025
- CBT Exam Dates: To be notified
Post-wise Vacancy Details
- Technician Grade I Signal: 183 posts (Level 5)
- Technician Grade III (Various Trades): 6055 posts (Level 2)
Total: 6238 vacancies across all RRBs
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Technician Posts
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
- Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years
Relaxation for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and others as per rules.
Educational Qualification
- Technician Grade I Signal: Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT or Diploma in Engineering.
- Technician Grade III: Matriculation/SSLC + ITI in relevant trade or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
Application Fee
- General/OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Women/EBC: ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT)
Selection Process for RRB Technician Recruitment
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
There will be 1/3rd negative marking for wrong answers in CBT. Posts are zone-wise and final selection is subject to merit and medical standards.
Medical Fitness Standards
Medical fitness is mandatory for selected posts. Vision standards for each level vary from A3 to C1 based on job profile. Refer to Indian Railway Medical Manual for details.
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official website: rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on “Create an Account” or login if already registered
- Select RRB Zone and Post Preferences
- Fill in personal and qualification details
- Upload scanned documents, photo & signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download the application form
Zone-Wise & Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The detailed RRB & Railway Zone-wise vacancies are available in Annexure B of the official notification. Candidates must apply for one RRB and one pay level only.
Important Instructions
- Use only the official RRB websites to apply
- Multiple applications for the same pay level will lead to disqualification
- Only Aadhaar-verified or DigiLocker-verified applicants will have easier verification
RRB Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025?
The last date to submit your application is 28th July 2025.
2. How many vacancies are available under RRB Technician 2025?
There are a total of 6238 Technician vacancies including 183 Grade I and 6055 Grade III posts.
3. Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT exam?
Yes, there is 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer.
