RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Apply for 6,238 Grade-I Signal & Grade-III Jobs by 7th august (Updated)

RRB – About Railway Recruitment Boards

The Railway Recruitment Boards, under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, conduct recruitment for various technical and non-technical posts across Indian Railways. The Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) 02/2025 targets Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts, offering 6,238 vacancies across multiple Railway Recruitment Board and railway zones. For the latest government and railway job updates, visit infrontjob.com.

Job Overview

Field	Details
Post Names	Technician Grade-I Signal, Technician Grade-III
Compensation	Technician Grade-I Signal: Rs. 26,200 (Level-5), Technician Grade-III: Rs. 19,000 (Level-2)
Total Vacancies	6,238 (183 Grade-I Signal, 6,055 Grade-III)
Notification Date	21.06.2025
Application Deadline	07.08.2025 (new updated)
Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways

Recruitment Details

The Railway Recruitment Board CEN 02/2025 invites applications for 6,238 Technician posts, including 183 Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level-5, Rs. 26,200) and 6,055 Technician Grade-III (Pay Level-2, Rs. 19,000) positions. The selection process includes Computer-Based Tests (CBTs), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates must choose one Railway Recruitment Board per pay level and indicate preferences for Zonal Railways/Production Units (PUs). Vacancies are provisional and may vary per railway administration requirements. For detailed updates, check infrontjob.com.

Technician Roles

• Technician Grade-I Signal: Involves maintenance, installation, and repair of railway signaling systems, ensuring safe train operations. Requires technical expertise and adherence to B-1 medical standards.
• Technician Grade-III: Includes various technical roles (e.g., fitter, electrician, welder) with duties like equipment maintenance and repair, as specified in Annexure A. Medical standards vary by post.

Eligibility Criteria

Role	Educational Qualification	Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)	Age Relaxation	Other Criteria
Technician Grade-I Signal	Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication) or equivalent from a recognized institution	18–33 years (born between 02.07.1992 and 01.07.2007)	5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwD (Gen), 13 years for PwD (OBC), 15 years for PwD (SC/ST), 3–5 years for Ex-Servicemen (based on service length)	Must meet B-1 medical standards. Candidates awaiting final results are ineligible.
Technician Grade-III	Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade or equivalent	18–30 years (born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2007)	Same as above	Medical standards per Annexure A. Candidates awaiting final results are ineligible.

Selection Process

Stage	Details
Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Separate CBTs for Pay Level-5 (Grade-I Signal) and Pay Level-2 (Grade-III). Details (subjects, marks, duration) to be announced on Railway Recruitment Board websites.
Document Verification	Verification of original documents (educational, caste, disability, ex-servicemen certificates) for shortlisted candidates.
Medical Examination	Conducted as per medical standards (B-1 for Grade-I Signal, variable for Grade-III per Annexure A).

CBT dates, results, and further stages will be communicated via official Railway Recruitment Board websites. Negative marking applies (typically 1/3 mark per wrong answer, as per previous Railway Recruitment Board patterns). Candidates must carry only the e-call letter to the test center; pens are provided. Electronic gadgets (e.g., mobile phones, calculators) are prohibited.

Vacancies and Reservations

Post	Total Vacancies	Reserved Categories
Technician Grade-I Signal	183	SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations apply (detailed breakdown in Annexure B, pages 37–48).
Technician Grade-III	6,055	SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservations apply (detailed breakdown in Annexure B, pages 37–48).

Note: 
Total vacancies (6,238) are provisional, with Railway Recruitment Board and zone-wise distribution in Annexure A (pages 27–38) and category-wise details (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in Annexure B (pages 37–48). Reservations include ~15% SC, ~7.5% ST, ~27% OBC, ~10% EWS, and PwD/Ex-Servicemen quotas, as per Railway Recruitment Board norms. For detailed vacancy breakdowns, visit official Railway Recruitment Board websites or infrontjob.com for updates.

How to Apply

1. Confirm eligibility (educational qualifications, age, medical standards).
2. Register online at official Railway Recruitment Board websites (e.g., www.rrbcdg.gov.in, www.rrbchennai.gov.in).
3. Submit separate applications for each pay level (Grade-I Signal, Grade-III) with respective fees.
4. Upload scanned documents: photograph (recent, passport-size, 20–50kb), signature (10–20kb), caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL per Annexures I–II), EWS certificate (Annexure III), disability certificate (Annexures V A–C), or minority/ex-servicemen declarations (Annexures IV, VI).
5. Pay the examination fee online and submit by 07.08.2025 (new updated). Modifications allowed from 01.08.2025 to 10.08.2025 with a fee.

Application Fees

Category	Fees
General/OBC	Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded post-CBT)
SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Minorities/EWS	Rs. 250 (fully refunded post-CBT)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	21.06.2025
Application Start	28.06.2025
Application End	07.08.2025
Fee Payment Deadline	30.07.2025
Application Modification Window	01.08.2025–10.08.2025
Scribe Details Submission (for eligible PwD candidates)	11.08.2025–13.08.2025
CBT Dates	To be announced on Railway Recruitment Board websites