RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III 6238 Vacancies – Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2025 for recruiting 6,238 Technicians across India. Those candidates who has the eligibility criteria and interested to apply they can find the eligibility criteria give below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification in Employment News | 21 June 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 28 June 2025 |
| Online Application Ends | 28 July 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 30 July 2025 |
| Application Modification Window | 1–10 August 2025 |
| Scribe Registration Window | 11–15 August 2025 |
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III-Vacancy Details
Total Posts- 6238
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal (Level-5) | 183 |
| Technician Grade-III (Level-2) | 6,055 |
| Grand Total | 6,238 |
2. Technician Grade-III (Level-2) – Post-Wise Vacancies
(30 Specialized Trades)
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRACK MACHINE | 28 |
| 3 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | 113 |
| 4 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE | 19 |
| 5 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON | 260 |
| 6 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (ELECTRICAL) | 105 |
| 7 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (MECHANICAL) | 168 |
| 8 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS | 444 |
| 9 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(GS) | 202 |
| 10 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(TRD) | 108 |
| 11 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III EMU | 90 |
| 12 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (OL) | 213 |
| 13 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION and AIR CONDITIONING | 78 |
| 14 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III RIVETER | 10 |
| 15 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III (S & T) | 470 |
| 16 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER(OL) | 132 |
| 17 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER | 55 |
| 18 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP) | 30 |
| 19 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (ELECTRICAL) (WORKSHOP) | 58 |
| 20 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP (PU & WS) | 104 |
| 21 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP (POWER & TL) | 48 |
| 22 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(PU & WORKSHOP) | 198 |
| 23 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER(PU & WS) | 2,106 |
| 24 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP) | 101 |
| 25 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MECHANICAL (PU & WS) | 319 |
| 26 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT (PU & WS) | 57 |
| 27 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER (WORKSHOP) | 55 |
| 28 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRIMMER (WORKSHOP) | 17 |
| 29 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (PU & WS) | 28 |
| 30 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (WORKSHOP) | 439 |
| Sub-Total | 6,055 |
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III- Educational Details
Technician Grade-I Signal
- Option 1: B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation.
- Option 2: 3-year Engineering Diploma/Degree in relevant streams.
Technician Grade-III
- Matriculation/SSLC + ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) OR
- Matriculation/SSLC + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.
Trade-wise Qualifications:
- Fitter: ITI in Fitter trade.
- Welder: ITI in Welding (Gas/Electric/Structural).
- Electrical: ITI in Electrician/Wireman/Electronics Mechanic
Some of the Post name list have been shown. for full details please see the notification
Age Limit
| Post | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Technician Gr-I Signal | 18–33 years |
| Technician Gr-III | 18–30 years |
Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: +5 years.
- OBC-NCL: +3 years.
- PwBD (UR): +10 years; PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years.
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III – Salary
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Gr-I Signal | Level-5 | ₹29,200/month |
| Technician Gr-III | Level-2 | ₹19,900/month |
Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Separate CBTs for Level-5 and Level-2 posts.
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Questions: 100 MCQs.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
- Language: English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
Download Notification in PDF
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III – Application Process
| Category | Fee | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 after CBT |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 | Full refund after CBT |
Payment methods: NetBanking, UPI, Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit cards.
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III – Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Merit-based shortlisting (normalized scores).
- Document Verification (DV): 1:1 ratio (vacancy-based).
- Medical Examination: As per IRMM standards (Page 9).
- PwBD/ExSM: Additional relaxations in minimum qualifying marks.
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III – How to Apply
- Create Account: Use RRB Portal with valid mobile/email (details cannot be changed later).
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in → “Register Now”
- Use valid mobile & email; note your OTR number.
- Fill Application:
- Select one RRB and post preferences for the pay level.
- Upload:
- Live photograph (webcam/mobile capture).
- Scanned signature (black ink on white paper, 30–49 KB).
- Pay fee online.
- Modification: Allowed from 1–10 August 2025 (fee: ₹250 per edit).
- Scribe Registration: For PwBD candidates (11–15 August 2025).
- Keep at least two printed copies for your records.
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III – Essential Documents
- Matriculation/SSLC certificate (age proof).
- ITI/Apprenticeship certificate.
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in prescribed format (Annexures I–III).
- PwBD/ExSM certificate (Annexures V–VI).
- Original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID).
RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III – Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registraction / Login |
| Official Websites | Click Here |
FAQ – RRB Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III
Can I apply for multiple RRBs?
No. Only one application per pay level to one RRB is allowed.
Is there a scribe facility?
Yes, for PwBD candidates (Blindness/Locomotor Disability). Register scribe details during 11–15 August 2025
Can final-year students apply?
No. Qualifications must be completed before 28 July 2025.