The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the tentative Computer Based Test (CBT) schedule for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 which offers a total of 6238 Technician vacancies. The CBT examination is scheduled to be conducted from 05 March 2026 to 09 March 2026. Applicants who have successfully submitted their online applications can check their exam city, exam date, and SC/ST travel authority links starting 10 days before the exam date through their respective regional RRB websites. This post contains details regarding RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 and the details related to it.
Notification Highlights and Recruitment Scope
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 02/2025 |
| Recruitment Name | RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 6238 Technician Posts |
| Posts Offered | Technician Grade I Signal, Technician Grade III |
| Pay Levels | Level 5 (Grade I Signal), Level 2 (Grade III) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 August 2025 (23:59 Hours) |
| Application Fee Last Date | 09 August 2025 |
| Correction Window | 10 August to 19 August 2025 |
| Scribe Registration Window | 20 August to 24 August 2025 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 05 March 2026 to 09 March 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Selection Stages | CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Medical Standards | B-1 (Grade I Signal), Post-specific for Grade III |
| Job Location | Across various zones of Indian Railways |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 21 June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 August 2025 (23:59) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 09 August 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 10 August to 19 August 2025 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 05 March to 09 March 2026 |
Vacancy Distribution Under CEN 02/2025
| Post Name | Pay Level | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | Included in total |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 | Included in total |
| Total | — | 6238 |
Who Can Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
Eligibility criteria for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 depends on the post applied for. To apply for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria which includes:
- To apply for Technician Grade I Signal under RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 applicants requires a Diploma or B.Sc in a relevant engineering discipline as specified in Annexure A of the notification and the age limit ranges from 18 to 33 years
- To apply for Technician Grade III under RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 applicants requires Matriculation or SSLC along with ITI certification in relevant trades and the age limit ranges from 18 to 30 years
Selection Journey for Technician Posts
The selection process under RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 follows a structured three-stage system which includes first Computer Based Test (CBT) where applicants need to go through the test, then applicants who are selected will be called for Document Verification (DV) and in the final Medical Examination (ME) will be taken to check if the applicants meet the health standards or not
CBT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Technician Grade I Signal (Pay Level 5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Technician Grade III (Pay Level 2)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | ₹500 (₹400 refundable after CBT) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-SM / EWS | ₹250 (fully refundable after CBT) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the RRB Technician CBT exam be conducted?
Ans. The CBT is scheduled from 05 March 2026 to 09 March 2026.
Q2. When will exam city and travel authority details be available?
Ans. Exam city, date, and SC/ST travel authority links will activate 10 days before the exam on regional RRB websites.
Q3. Is Aadhaar mandatory for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025?
Ans. Aadhaar is not mandatory but strongly recommended to avoid verification issues during CBT and later stages.
Important Link
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | CLICK HERE |
| Apply Date Extension | CLICK HERE |
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |