The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced 6180 vacancies for the post of Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 under CEN No. 02/2025. This recruitment is one of the largest opportunities in the Indian Railways for technical aspirants. The online application process starts on 28 June 2025 and closes on 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM).
📋 RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Notification Date | 10 June 2025 |
| 📌 Advt No. | CEN 02/2025 |
| 🧑🔧 Post Name | Technician Grade 1 & 3 |
| 🏢 Total Vacancies | 6180 |
| 💼 Job Location | Across India (All RRB Zones) |
| 🌐 Apply Online | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| 📅 Last Date | 28 July 2025 |
🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 🟢 Starting Date to Apply | 28 June 2025 |
| 🔴 Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| 📑 Exam Date | To Be Announced |
💸 Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | ₹250/- |
✅ Official fee details will be confirmed in the full CEN notification.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade 1 | Diploma / B.Sc (Relevant Engineering Disciplines) |
| Technician Grade 3 | Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade |
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01-07-2025)
| Post | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade 1 | 18 Years | 33 Years |
| Technician Grade 3 | 18 Years | 30 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
💰 Salary Structure
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade 1 Signal | Level 5 | ₹29,200/- |
| Technician Grade 3 | Level 2 | ₹19,900/- |
🧾 RRB Technician 2025 Vacancy – Zone-wise Breakdown
| RRB Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Southern Railway (SR) | 1,215 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 1,119 |
| Western Railway (WR) | 849 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | 404 |
| Northern Railway (NR) | 478 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 317 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 305 |
| North Central Railway (NCR) | 241 |
| Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) | 218 |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 222 |
| North Western Railway (NWR) | 188 |
| South Western Railway (SWR) | 106 |
| West Central Railway (WCR) | 126 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 89 |
| East Coast Railway (ECOR) | 79 |
| North Eastern Railway (NER) | 68 |
| South East Central Railway (SECR) | 57 |
| South Eastern Railway (SER) | 180 |
| Rail Coach Factory (RCF) | 47 |
| East Central Railway (ECR) | 31 (lowest) |
| Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) | 36 |
| Total | 6180 |
🧪 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Technician Grade 3 may include trade-specific skill test depending on the post.
📥 How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
✍️ Step-by-Step Process:
- Visit https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in or regional RRB website.
- Click on “CEN 02/2025 – Technician Recruitment Apply Online”.
- Register with your mobile and email.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and save the form.
📎 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| 🔗 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 📄 Vacancy Notification (PDF) | Download Here |
| 🌐 Official RRB Website | rrbcdg.gov.in |
❓ FAQs – RRB Technician 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025?
👉 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM)
Q2. What is the salary for RRB Technician posts?
👉 Grade 1: ₹29,200; Grade 3: ₹19,900
Q3. What qualifications are required for RRB Technician Grade 3?
👉 Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade.
Q4. Will there be a CBT for Technician posts?
👉 Yes, CBT followed by Document Verification.
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