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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION (CEN) No.02/2025 for the recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various Technician Grade-III posts. A total of 6238 vacancies have been announced. Check detailed notification, important dates, eligibility, and application details here to apply for these RRB technician 2025 posts.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | RRB Technician (Gr. 1 &3)Â |
| Advt No. | CEN No. 02/2025 |
| Vacancies | 6238 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 07, 2025 |
| Last date for fee payment | 09-08-2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Category | Railway |
| Job Location | India |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in. |
RRB Technician Apply Online 2025
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Applications are invited from eligible candidates for various Technician posts under CEN 02/2025. The detailed notification will be available on the official websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), and the online application link will be activated on these portals.
Important dates for the Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination will be announced in due course through the respective RRB websites. The results of CBT and the final empanelment will also be published online. Candidates must submit their applications online only, ensuring they are complete in all respects, by 23:59 hours on 28.07.2025.
RRB Technician 2025 Apply Date
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a revised schedule for the CEN No.02/2025 Technician Recruitment. The last date to submit the online application has been extended to 07 August 2025 (23:59 hrs). Candidates can pay the application fee until 09 August 2025 (23:59 hrs).
The modification window to correct application details (except ‘Create an Account’ and ‘Chosen RRB’) will be open from 10 August to 19 August 2025 with a prescribed modification fee. Eligible candidates requiring a scribe must complete their scribe registration between 20 August and 24 August 2025.
The date for reckoning the age limit remains 01 July 2025, and the crucial date for the validity of educational qualifications and other certificates is the revised application closing date, i.e., 07 August 2025.
RRB Technician Notification 2025 PDF – CEN 02/2025
Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and understand the application process. The official notification for CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION (CEN) No.02/2025 includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, important dates, application steps, and selection process. Click the link below to download the detailed notification PDF:
RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF: Official CEN 02/2025
Alongside the notification, we provide the detailed syllabus PDF for Grade 1 and Grade 3 exams. Candidates can download the PDF to check the complete exam structure, subject-wise questions, and prepare according to the latest official guidelines.
| Exam Name | Download PDF |
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| Technician Grade 1 | |
| Technician Grade 3 |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The candidates can check all the important dates of the exam through the table given below:
| Event | Existing Date | Revised Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing date of submission of online application | 28-07-2025 (23:59 hours) | 07-08-2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Last date for application fee payment | 30-07-2025 (23:59 hours) | 09-08-2025 (23:59 hours) |
| Modification window for application corrections | 01-08-2025 to 10-08-2025 | 10-08-2025 to 19-08-2025 |
| Scribe registration for eligible candidates | 11-08-2025 to 15-08-2025 | 20-08-2025 to 24-08-2025 |
| Date for reckoning age limit | 01-07-2025 | 01-07-2025 (No change) |
| Crucial date for validity of educational & other certificates | 28-07-2025 (Original closing date) | 07-08-2025 (Revised closing date) |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2025 – CEN 02/2025
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the CEN 02/2025 notification for the recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts, offering a total of 6238 vacancies across various Indian Railway zones. Check the category-wise vacancy table below.
| Cat No. | Name of the Post | Level in 7th CPC | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies |
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| 1 | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 5 | B1 | 183 |
| 2 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRACK MACHINE | 2 | A3 | 28 |
| 3 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | 2 | B1 | 113 |
| 4 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE | 2 | B1 | 19 |
| 5 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON | 2 | B1 | 260 |
| 6 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (ELECTRICAL) | 2 | B1 | 105 |
| 7 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (MECHANICAL) | 2 | B1 | 168 |
| 8 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS | 2 | B1 | 444 |
| 9 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(GS) | 2 | B1 | 202 |
| 10 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(TRD) | 2 | B1 | 108 |
| 11 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III EMU | 2 | B1 | 90 |
| 12 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (OL) | 2 | B1 | 213 |
| 13 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION and AIR CONDITIONING | 2 | B1 | 78 |
| 14 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III RIVETER | 2 | B1 | 10 |
| 15 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III (S & T) | 2 | B1 | 470 |
| 16 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER(OL) | 2 | B1 | 132 |
| 17 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER | 2 | B2 | 55 |
| 18 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP) | 2 | C1 | 30 |
| 19 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (ELECTRICAL) (WORKSHOP) | 2 | C1 | 58 |
| 20 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP (PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 104 |
| 21 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP ( POWER & TL) | 2 | C1 | 48 |
| 22 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(PU & WORKSHOP) | 2 | C1 | 198 |
| 23 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER(PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 2106 |
| 24 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP) | 2 | C1 | 101 |
| 25 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MECHANICAL (PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 319 |
| 26 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT ( PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 57 |
| 27 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER (WORKSHOP) | 2 | C1 | 55 |
| 28 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRIMMER (WORKSHOP) | 2 | C1 | 17 |
| 29 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 28 |
| 30 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (WORKSHOP) | 2 | C1 | 439 |
| Total Vacancies | 6238 |
The posts come under Pay Level-2 and Pay Level-5 of the 7th CPC with attractive starting salaries and benefits. Below is a summary of the post-wise pay scale, age limit, and total vacancies:
| No. | Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (₹) | Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025) | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
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| 1 | Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | 29,200 | B-1 | 18 – 33 years | 183 |
| 2 | Technician Grade-III | Level-2 | 19,900 | See Annexure A | 18 – 30 years | 6,055 |
| Grand Total | 6,238 |
RRB Technician 2025 Eligibility Criteria (CEN 02/2025)
Candidature is provisional and based on information submitted in the online application. No detailed scrutiny of eligibility at the application stage; it will be done during Document Verification (DV). If any claim (qualification, age, category, etc.) is not supported by valid documents, the candidature will be cancelled. False or misleading information at any stage will lead to immediate disqualification.
Nationality / Citizenship
To be eligible for the RRB Technician 2025 recruitment, a candidate must be:
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A citizen of India, or
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A citizen of Nepal, or
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A subject of Bhutan, or
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A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
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A person of Indian origin who has migrated from:
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Pakistan
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Burma
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Sri Lanka
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East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam— with the intention of permanently settling in India.
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Note: Candidates falling under categories (2) to (5) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Provisional Admission Clause
- Candidates requiring a certificate of eligibility may be provisionally admitted to the examination.
- However, they must submit the certificate during Document Verification, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
Educational Qualification (As on 28.07.2025)
To be eligible for RRB Technician recruitment under CEN 02/2025, candidates must meet the following educational and technical qualification requirements:
Essential Qualification Criteria
- Candidates must possess the required educational/technical qualifications from a recognized institute or university as on or before 28th July 2025.
- Candidates awaiting final results of their qualifying examination are not eligible to apply.
Not Accepted as Equivalent
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A Diploma or Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in place of:
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Course Completed Act Apprenticeship
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ITI for posts under Pay Level-2, unless specifically stated.
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A Graduate Act Apprentice qualification will also not be accepted as a substitute for the Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
Documentation Note
- All qualification certificates (Provisional or Regular) must include the date of issue.
- If the certificate does not mention the issue date, candidates must provide:
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A marksheet with the date of declaration of final result, or
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A certificate from the board/university clearly stating the date of result declaration.
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This information will be verified during Document Verification (DV). Candidates failing to provide valid proof will be disqualified.
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)
| Post | Age Limit |
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| Technician Grade-I Signal | 18 to 33 years |
| Technician Grade-III | 18 to 30 years |
Date of Birth Range
Date of birth must match the Matriculation / SSLC Certificate. Mismatches will lead to disqualification.
| Age Group | UR & EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC & ST | Not Later Than |
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| 18–33 years | 02.07.1992 or later | 02.07.1989 or later | 02.07.1987 or later | 01.07.2007 |
| 18–30 years | 02.07.1995 or later | 02.07.1992 or later | 02.07.1990 or later | 01.07.2007 |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable only upon submission of valid supporting certificates at the time of Document Verification. The relaxation is as follows:
RRB Technician 2025 Grade I Signal – Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.07.2025)
| Sl. No. | Category / Community | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit / Maximum Age |
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| 1 | SC & ST candidates | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-servicemen with at least 6 months continuous service after attestation | UR & EWS: 3 years (after deduction of service)OBC (NCL): 6 years (after deduction of service)SC & ST: 8 years (after deduction of service) |
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | PwBD – UR & EWS: 10 yearsPwBD – OBC (NCL): 13 yearsPwBD – SC & ST: 15 years |
| 5 | Railway Staff (Group C & erstwhile Group D) with minimum 3 years’ serviceIncluding Substitutes with 3 years in continuous/broken spells | UR & EWS: 40 yearsOBC (NCL): 43 yearsSC & ST: 45 years |
| 6 | Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices(e.g., Canteens, Co-operative Societies, Institutes) | Age relaxation equal to length of service or 5 years, whichever is less |
| 7 | Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated & not remarried) | UR & EWS: 35 yearsOBC (NCL): 38 yearsSC & ST: 40 years |
RRB Technician 2025 Grade III – Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.07.2025)
| Sl. No. | Community / Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit / Maximum Age |
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| 1 | SC & ST candidates | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 3 years |
| 3 | Ex-servicemen with at least 6 months continuous service after attestation | UR & EWS: 3 years (after deduction of service)OBC (NCL): 6 years (after deduction of service)SC & ST: 8 years (after deduction of service) |
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | PwBD – UR & EWS: 10 yearsPwBD – OBC (NCL): 13 yearsPwBD – SC & ST: 15 years |
| 5 | Railway Staff (Group C & erstwhile Group D) with minimum 3 years’ serviceIncluding Substitutes with 3 years in continuous/broken spells | UR & EWS: 40 yearsOBC (NCL): 43 yearsSC & ST: 45 years |
| 6 | Candidates working in Quasi-Administrative Railway Offices(e.g., Canteens, Co-operative Societies, Institutes) | Age relaxation equal to length of service or 5 years, whichever is less |
| 7 | Female candidates (widowed/divorced/judicially separated & not remarried) | UR & EWS: 35 yearsOBC (NCL): 38 yearsSC & ST: 40 years |
| 8 | Course Completed Act Apprentices (for ITI/Apprenticeship-based posts) | Relaxation equal to duration of Apprentice Training (Max: 3 years) |
| 9 | Course Completed Act Apprentices who began Apprenticeship before 25 years of age | UR & EWS: 35 yearsOBC (NCL): 38 yearsSC & ST: 40 years |
Medical Standards & Vision Criteria (CEN 02/2025)
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) must pass a medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration. Visual acuity is a key requirement. Check the table below for medical standards applicable to each post.
| Sl. No. | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Vision Standards |
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| 1 | A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | – Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (Power not exceeding ±2D) – Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses – Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision |
| 2 | B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | – Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (Power not exceeding ±4D) – Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses (for reading/close work) – Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision |
| 3 | B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | – Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (Power not exceeding ±4D) – Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses (for reading/close work) – Must pass test for Binocular Vision |
| 4 | C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | – Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses – Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses (for reading/close work) |
Note:
- The medical standards listed are indicative, not exhaustive. For complete details, refer to Chapter 5 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I on the official website: www.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Candidates who have undergone LASIK or similar eye surgeries are not eligible for posts requiring A3 medical standards.
- Ex-Servicemen have separate medical criteria, outlined in Para 534 of IRMM Vol. I.
- If a candidate is medically unfit for all posts in a pay level, they may submit a medical appeal (with fee) for reconsideration. If allotted a post within the same pay level based on medical fitness, no further appeal or change will be allowed.
- Example: In Pay Level 2 (Technician Grade III), posts may have different medical standards (A3, B1, C1). If a candidate is unfit for A3 but fit for B1, they may be allotted a B1 post based on merit and availability—no further appeals will be considered.
RRB Technician 2025 Selection Process – Step-by-Step Guide
The RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 selection process is designed to assess candidates through multiple stages. Each phase is crucial to ensure the selection of skilled and eligible candidates for various Technician posts across Indian Railways.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A single-stage CBT will be conducted to test candidates on General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and relevant Trade/Technical subjects.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates shortlisted from the CBT will be called for document verification. All educational, identity, and category certificates must be presented in original.
- Medical Examination: After document verification, candidates will undergo a medical fitness test based on the post’s medical standard (A3, B1, B2, C1).
- Final Merit & Empanelment: Based on CBT scores, document verification, and medical fitness, a final merit list will be prepared and published on the respective RRB websites.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB websites for updates on exam dates and further stages.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Instructions – Read Before Applying
Before applying for the RRB Technician 2025 vacancies under CEN 02/2025, candidates must carefully go through the official notification and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements. Key instructions include:
- Read the CEN Carefully: Applicants must thoroughly read the detailed CEN and Annexures A, B, and C to verify eligibility, post-wise parameters, zone-wise vacancies, and merged post categories.
- Eligibility Requirement: Candidates must possess the required educational and technical qualifications as on the closing date of application submission. Those awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
- Online Application Only: Applications must be submitted online only via the link available on the official RRB websites.
- Separate Application for Each Pay Level: Candidates must submit a separate application for each Pay Level (Level-2 and Level-5), as separate CBTs will be conducted. Exam fees must also be paid separately for each level.
- Selection of RRB & Post Preferences: Applicants can choose only one RRB per Pay Level and must give their preferences for Zonal Railways and posts accordingly. Incomplete or missing preferences will be considered as unwillingness, and preferences once submitted are final.
- Multiple Applications Will Lead to Disqualification: Submitting more than one application for the same Pay Level will result in disqualification and debarment from all future RRB/RRC recruitments.
- Merged Post Categories (MPCs): Out of 30 Technician categories, 12 have been merged into Merged Post Categories (MPCs) at Pay Level-2. These MPCs group similar posts with identical criteria to simplify the application process. Candidates selected under an MPC can be assigned to any designation within that category in the allotted Zonal Railway.
Candidates are strongly advised to review the complete notification and annexures before proceeding with the application to avoid rejection or disqualification.
