RRB Technician 2025 Recruitment, 6374 Vacancies Out, Notification Soon

the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to release the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification for 6,374 Technician vacancies across various Zonal Railways and Production Units (PUs). This recruitment has been assessed and approved by the Railway Board through the Online Indenting and Recruitment Management System (OIRMS) and the HRMS Indent Management Module.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Overview

The RRB Technician Recruitment is an excellent opportunity for railway job aspirants. Candidates can check important details about the recruitment from the table below.

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RRB Technician Notification 2025

The RRB Technician Notification 2025 is expected to be officially released within the next 2 to 3 weeks, as per internal updates. While the detailed notification is still awaited, a recent internal circular has confirmed that 6,374 Technician vacancies across 51 categories have already been approved by the Railway Board for recruitment.

This upcoming Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) will include vacancies from various Zonal Railways and Production Units (PUs). For streamlined recruitment, 33 categories with similar eligibility and medical criteria have been clubbed into 12 groups.

Download the RRB Technician 2024 Notification PDF 

RRB Technician Exam Dates 2025

Candidates applying for the recruitment must be aware of the RRB Technician Exam Dates for each stage of the selection process. This helps in planning and strategizing the preparation accordingly. The stage-wise RRB Technician Exam Dates are given below.

RRB Technician Vacancy 2025 Out

As per an internal communication, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Notification for 6,374 Technician vacancies across various Zonal Railways and Production Units (PUs). A total of 51 Technician categories are involved, and to streamline the process, 33 categories have been merged into 12 broader recruitment groups due to similarities in eligibility, medical standards, and PwBD criteria. This move ensures efficient recruitment under a Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) expected to be released soon. Candidates can download the RRB Technician Vacancy Notice PDF from the link given below.

Download RRB Technician Vacancy 2025 PDF

RRB Technician Last Year Vacancy 

Candidates can check the previous year vacancy from the table given below.

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RRB Technician Category Wise Vacancy for Different Zones

Out of the total, 14298 vacancies announced by the Railway Recruitment Board for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024, 1092 vacancies are announced for Technician Grade 1 Signal, 8052 vacancies for Technician Grade 3, and 5154 vacancies for Technician Grade 3 (Workshop & PUs). Let us check the category-wise and zone-wise RRB Technician vacancy details in the table given below –

RRB Technician Apply Online 2025

The online application process for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 will take place online through the official websites of region-wise RRBs. The steps to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment are as follows –

Step 1: Visit the Official RRB Website

Begin by visiting the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website. This is your primary portal for accessing the RRB Technician Recruitment application. Select the RRB region website you wish to apply for. 

Step 2: Access the RRB Technician Recruitment Link

Once on the RRB website, look for the link to apply for the RRB Technician Recruitment. This link will direct you to the application portal. 

Direct Link to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024

Step 3: Complete the Registration Process

Enter the necessary details, including your name, email, and contact information, to complete the registration process. Ensure all information is accurate to avoid issues later.

Step 4: Fill in the Application Form

After registration, fill in the RRB Technician application form with all required personal, educational, and employment details. Double-check your entries for accuracy.

Step 5: Upload Required Documents

Upload all necessary documents, including your photograph and signature, in the prescribed format. Use tools like the Testbook Photo Resize Tool to ensure your files meet the required size and format. The following are the documents required for attaching to the online application form –

1. Passport-sized Photograph
2. SC/ST Certificate
3. Signature
4. Passport-sized Photograph of Scribe

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee

Proceed to pay the application fee using the available online payment options. Keep a record of the transaction for future reference.

Step 7: Submit the Application Form

After completing all the steps, submit your application form. Make sure to take a printout of the submitted form for your records and future reference.

RRB Technician Application Fee

In order to complete the RRB Technician application process, the candidates must pay the application fee as prescribed for the respective category. Candidates can refer to the application fee from the table given below.

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RRB Technician Selection Process 2025

The selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 will consist of a Computer-Based Test followed by a Document Verification and Medical Examination round. The following are details of each stage of the selection process –

Stage 1 – CBT (Computer-Based Test)

The first stage is a computer-based test consisting of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks. The exam will be conducted separately for the posts of Technician Grade III and Grade I Signal.

The RRB Technician CBT exam will consist of questions from subjects like General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Mathematics, General Science, etc. varying for each post. It will be a 90-minute online exam conducted to shortlist candidates for the next round based on their performance.

Stage 2 – Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents submitted with the application form. Candidates will have to bring original documents such as certificates, Marks sheets, caste certificates, proof of date of birth, etc. to verify the information provided during the application. The candidates whose documents are found to be in order will be eligible for the next round of medical examination.

Stage 3 – Medical Examination

Candidates who clear the document verification process will have to undergo a medical test conducted by the prescribed medical authorities under the Railways. In this stage, a candidate's physical and mental fitness for the post will be examined through common medical tests. Only candidates found medically fit as per Railway Medical standards will be recruited for the post. 

Final selection and appointment will be subject to passing all three stages of RRB Technician Selection Process 2024.

RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates applying for the RRB Technician Recruitment must check the RRB Technician detailed eligibility conditions specified by the board.  We have provided you with the RRB Technician Eligibility criteria. 

• Candidates should be between 18 to 36 years of age for Technician Grade 1, while between 18-33 years for Technician Grade 3. 
• Candidates applying for the post of RRB Technician Grade I must have a Bachelor of Science or Diploma or Degree in Engineering while qualification for Technician Grade III is Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant field.

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2025

The RRB has released the official exam pattern for the RRB Technician Exam along with the recruitment notification. Candidates should be aware of the important details of the exam pattern including marking scheme, subjects, negative marking, etc. to prepare for the exam accordingly. Below is the exam pattern for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 –

RRB Technician Syllabus 2025

The RRB Technician Syllabus 2024 includes subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness of Current Affairs. The questions will be objective multiple choice questions up to the difficulty level of up to Class 10th and 12th standards for the level of the exam. The syllabus will consist of subjects specific to Engineering like Physics, Chemistry, Basic Electricity, Engineering Drawing, etc. All the students should go through the complete subject-wise syllabus for the upcoming RRB Technician CBT and cover important topics as per the official syllabus.

RRB Technician Books Recommended for Preparation

It is crucial for candidates to choose the right expert-suggested RRB Technician Books for preparation. Choosing the right books ensures that you cover all the important syllabus topics from the exam point of view and do ample practice. Some of the best books to prepare for the written exam are –

1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S Aggarwal
2. A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal
3. General Science by P.S Verma
4. Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew
5. Engineering Mechanics by S.S. Bhavikatti
6. Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker
7. General Awareness on Current Affairs by The Hindu
8. Mathematics for School Students by R.D. Sharma

RRB Technician Salary & Job Profile 2025

The RRB Technician Salary for Grade 1 posts is expected to be in Level 5 (Rs. 29,200-Rs.92,300). While for Technician Grade 3 posts, the salary will be in Level 2 (Rs. 19,900-Rs. 63,200). In addition to this basic pay scale, candidates will also be entitled to receive various allowances as per the central government norms. Selected candidates will be responsible for the maintenance and repairing of rolling stock, coaching stock, and locomotive engines. They will inspect train equipment, maintain tools, keep records of repair works, and assist senior technicians. The job requires technical skills, decision-making, problem-solving abilities, and physical fitness.

RRB Technician Admit Card

The admit card for the RRB Technician CBT examination is expected to be released 15-20 days prior to the exam date. Candidates will be able to download their RRB Technician hall ticket from the official websites of regional RRBs by using their registration ID and date of birth. The admit card will contain details of the candidate, exam date and time, reporting time, exam center details, etc. On the exam day, it is mandatory for candidates to carry a printed copy of their admit card along with an original photo ID proof for verification purposes. Without the admit card and ID proof, entry to the exam center will not be permitted.

Download your RRB Technician Admit Card using the direct link provided here. 

RRB Technician Answer Key

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will release the answer key for the RRB Technician 2025 recruitment exam on their official website after the computer-based examination. Candidates will be able to view and download the RRB Technician Answer Key for each series/shift of the exam separately. Candidates will be given a window to raise objections, if any, against the provisional answer key by paying a non-refundable fee per question. Based on the valid objections received, RRB will prepare the final answer key. The result for the RRB Technician recruitment exam will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key only.

RRB Technician Cut-Off Marks 2025 (Expected)

The RRB Technician Cut-Off Marks for the RRB Technician 2025 exam are expected to be released along with the result. The cut-off will vary for different categories and different RRB regions/zones. It will be the minimum marks prescribed by the board that a candidate needs to secure to be shortlisted for the next round. The cut-off is decided based on various factors like the number of vacancies, total number of applicants, average difficulty level of the exam, etc. Candidates are advised to secure marks above the expected cut-off marks to improve their chances of selection.

RRB Technician Result

After the RRB Technician CBT exam, the Railway Recruitment Board will release the final result on the official websites of all RRB regions. The Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 results will be announced separately as a merit list or scorecard. To ensure fair assessment across various sessions, the scores of qualified candidates in the CBT will be normalized according to the board's standards before preparing the final merit list. Candidates can view their individual scores and cutoff marks from the RRB Technician result. Those shortlisted will then be called for document verification and medical exams based on their rank in the merit list.

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The article is written by Medeti Pavan Shiva Prasad and reviewed by Kabya Srivastava.