RRB Technician CEN.No 02/2025 recruitment 2025 invites applications for Technician Grade‑I (Signal) and Grade‑III posts, offering opportunities for candidates with relevant ITI, diploma or degree qualifications. This recruitment 2025 process includes Computer‑Based Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
📝 Overview
| Post Name | Organization | Education | Age Limit | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Gr‑I Signal; Technician Gr‑III | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) | 10th + ITI / 12th Science / Diploma / Degree | 18–36 yrs (Gr‑I); 18–33 yrs (Gr‑III) | Level‑5 (₹29,200–92,300); Level‑2 (₹19,900–63,200) |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification release | Early May 2025 |
| Application start | 28 June 2025 |
| Application end | 28 July 2025 |
| CBT exam | Oct–Dec 2025 |
| Document Verification | Feb 2026 |
| Final result announcement | After DV & medical |
📌 Posts, Vacancy & Eligibility
| Post Name | No. Of Post | Eligibility Criteria |
| Railway RRB Technician | 6180 |
|
| Post Name | Total | Post Name | Total |
| Technician Gr.-I Signal | 180 | Technician Grade-III | 6000 |
| RRB/Zone Name | Total |
| Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) | 222 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 305 |
| East Coast Railway(ECOR) | 79 |
| East Central Railway(ECR) | 31 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 1,119 |
| Integral Coach Factory (ICF) | 404 |
| North Central Railway (NCR) | 241 |
| North Eastern Railway (NER) | 68 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | 317 |
| Northern Railway (NR) | 478 |
| North Western Railway (NWR) | 188 |
| Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) | 218 |
| Rail Coach Factory (RCF) | 47 |
| Rail Wheel Factory (RWF) | 36 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 89 |
| South East Central Railway (SECR) | 57 |
| South Eastern Railway (SER) | 180 |
| Southern Railway (SR) | 1,215 |
| South Western Railway (SWR) | 106 |
| West Central Railway(WCR) | 126 |
| Western Railway(WR) | 849 |
| Post Name | Eligibility (Education + Age + Salary) |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade‑I (Signal) | B.Sc. / Diploma / BE/B.Tech in Physics/Electronics/IT/Instrumentation; Age 18–36; Salary ₹29,200–92,300 (Level‑5) |
| Technician Grade‑III | 12th with Physics & Maths or 10th + ITI in relevant trade; Age 18–33; Salary ₹19,900–63,200 (Level‑2) |
🔗 Important Links
Official website (career page): indianrailways.gov.in
Notification/Career page (CEN 02/2025)
- Short notice
🎓 Detailed Eligibility, Education & Salary
Technician Grade‑I (Signal): Requires B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation, or three‑year diploma/BE/B.Tech in the same fields. Age between 18–36 as of 1 July 2025 (relaxation per government norms). Draws ₹29,200–₹92,300 (Level‑5).
Technician Grade‑III: Requires 12th with Physics & Math or 10th + ITI in relevant trade. Age between 18–33 as of 1 July 2025 (with relaxations). Pay scale ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level‑2).
📝 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
CBT Stage‑I (common for Gr‑I & Gr‑III): 75 questions in 60 minutes covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness.
Minimum qualifying marks: UR–40%, OBC–30%, SC–30%, ST–25%.
🖥️ Online Application Process
Visit the RRB career page on indianrailways.gov.in.
Register, obtain login credentials.
Fill out the application form, upload photo & signature.
Pay fee (₹500 for UR; ₹250 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Women/Ex‑SM/PwBD).
Submit application and print the confirmation.
📥 Admit Card & Exam Dates
Admit card link available a few weeks before CBT in October–December 2025.
Exact exam dates will be notified on the RRB portal and via SMS/email.
✅ Answer Key & Result
CBT answer key released shortly after the exam with objection window.
Normalized result announced region‑wise; cut‑offs released.
Shortlisted candidates called for Document Verification & Medical Examination (Feb 2026).
❓ FAQs
1. What is the notification number for this recruitment 2025?
The notification is CEN.No 02/2025.
2. What are the post-wise salary ranges?
Grade‑I (Signal): ₹29,200–₹92,300 (Level‑5); Grade‑III: ₹19,900–₹63,200 (Level‑2).
3. Can 12th pass apply for Technician Grade‑III?
Yes, 12th with Physics & Math qualifies or 10th + ITI in relevant trade.
4. When is the CBT exam scheduled?
Tentatively between October and December 2025.
5. Is there age relaxation?
Yes, as per category: SC/ST (+5 yrs), OBC (+3 yrs), Ex‑Servicemen, PwBD etc.