📝 Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the CEN 02/2025 notification for the recruitment of 6238 Technician posts across India. The posts include Technician Grade-I Signal (Level 5) and Technician Grade-III (Level 2) in various departments.
This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for 10th pass, ITI, and diploma candidates aspiring to work with the Indian Railways. ment of India.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 21st June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28th July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 30th July 2025 |
| Application Modification Window | 1st August to 10th August 2025 |
| Scribe Details Entry (for eligible PwBD) | 11th to 15th August 2025 |
🧾 Total Vacancies
Total Technician Posts: 6238
| Post Name | Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I (Signal) | Level 5 | 183 |
| Technician Grade-III (Various) | Level 2 | 6055 |
| Total | – | 6238 |
Vacancy breakdown by RRB and zones is available in Annexure B of the official notification.
📋 Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025):
- Technician Grade-I: 18 – 33 years
- Technician Grade-III: 18 – 30 years
Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government norms.
2. Educational Qualifications:
- Technician Grade-I (Signal): Diploma in Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Technician Grade-III: Matriculation + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
Engineering degree holders are not eligible in place of ITI for Technician Grade-III.
💉 Medical Fitness Standards
Candidates must meet specific medical standards (A3, B1, B2, C1) depending on the post applied. Visual acuity and physical fitness are crucial.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refundable After CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 (after CBT) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women/EBC/Minorities | ₹250 | ₹250 (after CBT) |
- Mode of Payment: Online only via UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness Test
There will be negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in the CBT.
📥 How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website.
- Create an account using your Aadhaar or alternate ID.
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents and photo.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
Application modification allowed from 1st to 10th August 2025 with a fee of ₹250 per change.
⚠️ Key Instructions
- Only one application per Pay Level is allowed. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
- Final year students are not eligible to apply.
- Aadhaar verification is encouraged for easier processing.
- SC/ST candidates are eligible for free sleeper class train travel to exam centers (conditions apply).
📌 Official Websites of RRBs
Candidates must apply through their chosen RRB’s official website only. A full list is provided in Para 16.0 of the notification.
✅ Download Notification
Click here to download the detailed notification PDF
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