Indian Railways is divided into 18 zones and includes several Production Units for manufacturing locomotives, coaches, and other railway equipment. For the year 2025-26, a short notification has been released through the employment newspaper announcing 6180 Technician Grade 1 and 3 vacancies to be recruited. For candidates who missed the RRB Technician Recruitment last year, this would be the golden chance for them, as generally, railways don’t release notifications so frequently. These Railway Technician vacancies will offer a significant opportunity for candidates seeking technical roles in the railway sector.
RRB Technician Notification 2025 Out
A short RRB Technician 2025 Notification has been released through the Employment Newspaper, announcing registration dates, post-wise vacancies, age limit, and salary details. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released 6180 vacancies for all zones, and the detailed RRB Technician Notification 2025 (CEN 02/2025) with complete details will be released before 28th June 2025 at all regional websites of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs). Check the short notice from the snippet below.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025- Overview
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is all set for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 for 6180 vacancies for the year 2025, as approved by the Indian Railways. The selection will be done through Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
| RRB Technician Notification 2025 Summary | |
| Details
Board- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Important Dates
Short Notice released- 16th June 2025 |
| Vacancies
Technician Grade 1- 180 |
Application Fee
For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backwards class- Rs. 250 |
Selection Process
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Salary
Technician Grade 1 Signal- Rs. 29,200 |
Railway RRB Technician Vacancy 2025
Through the short notice released, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 180 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 and 6000 vacancies for Technician Grade 3 posts. The category-wise Railway RRB Technician Vacancy 2025 will be released along with a detailed RRB Technician Notification 2025 PDF.
Railway Technician Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates willing to apply for RRB Technician post must hold the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. The eligibility is different for both Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts.
RRB Technician Educational Qualification
For Technician Grade 1 Signal: The candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation or a Degree/Diploma in Engineering. OR B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognised University/Institute OR Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of the above basic streams (OR) Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of the above basic streams”
For Technician Grade 3: The candidates must have completed their Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). (OR) Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades.
RRB Technician Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)
- Technician Grade 1 Signal: 18–33 years
- Technician Grade 3: 18–30 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR -40 years, OBC-NCL- 43 years,SC/ST – 45 years |
RRB Technician Apply Online 2025
As mentioned in the RRB Technician Notification 2025, the window for online registration will be activated on 28th June 2025, and the last date to apply will be 28th July 2025. Further details on how to apply for the vacancies will be discussed in the detailed notification pdf.
Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the required application fee while submitting their applications for RRB Technician Vacancy 2025.
- For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backwards class- Rs. 250 (fully refunded on appearing in CBT)
- Other Categories- Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refund on appearing in CBT).
RRB Technician Salary Structure
The appointed candidates for Technician posts will be paid a monthly salary, allowance, and perks. The salary for Technician Grade 1 Signal posts will be Rs. 29,200/- and the salary for Technician Grade 3 posts is Rs. 19,900 as pay level 2.
| Posts | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Salary |
| Technician Grade 1 Signal | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200- Rs. 92,300) | Rs. 29,200 |
| Technician Grade 3 | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900- Rs. 63,200) | Rs. 19,900 |
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