RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: 6,238 Posts – Apply by July 28

New Delhi, July 10, 2025 – The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has commenced the recruitment process for 6,238 Technician positions across Grade-I (Signal) and Grade-III posts. Eligible candidates (10th + ITI for Grade-III; Diploma/B.Sc/B.E/B.Tech for Grade-I) can apply online via rrbapply.gov.in by 28 July 2025. The application fee payment deadline is 30 July 2025, followed by an editing window from 1–10 August
Vacancy Summary
- Total Vacancies: 6,238
- Technician Grade-I (Signal): 183
- Technician Grade-III: 6,055
Important Dates
Event |
Date |
Notification Release |
27–28 June 2025 |
Application Start |
28 June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
28 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Fee Payment Deadline |
30 July 2025 |
Application Correction Window |
1–10 August 2025 |
Scribe Details Submission (if any) |
11–15 August 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Technician Grade-I (Signal):
- Graduate in B.Sc (Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation), BE/B.Tech, or 3-year engineering diploma
- Age: 18–33 years (as on 1 July 2025)
- Technician Grade-III:
- 10th pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades; some posts may accept Class 12 (PCM)
- Age: 18–30 years
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
- SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen/PwBD/Female/EBC/Minorities: ₹250 (fully refundable)
Selection Process
- CBT – 100 MCQs, 90 minutes; includes negative marking (0.33 mark deduction)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
(Unlike earlier, there is no interview round.)
Pay Scale
- Technician Grade-III: ₹19,900/month (Pay Level 2)
- Technician Grade-I (Signal): ₹29,200/month (Pay Level 5)
How to Apply
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on “CEN No. 02/2025 – Technician Recruitment 2025”
- Register / Login (existing RRB CEN credentials accepted)
- Fill the form, upload documents and photo/signature
- Pay fees and submit before 28 July 2025
- Use correction window if needed (1–10 August)
Official Insight
An RRB representative said,
“This recruitment is a significant opportunity for candidates of ITI and engineering background to contribute to India’s rail infrastructure. Ensure applications and fees are submitted before deadlines.”
Final Takeaway
- Apply by 28 July 2025
- Fee deadline: 30 July
- Correction window: 1–10 August
- Ensure required qualification (10th+ITI / Diploma or Degree)
- Exam details and admit cards to follow on official RRB portals
By Manisha Chowdhury