New Delhi: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially started the registration process for 6,180 Technician vacancies under CEN 02/2025. Candidates interested in Grade 1 (Signal) and Grade 3 Technician posts can now apply online at the official website — rrbapply.gov.in. The last date to apply is July 28, 2025, till 11:59 PM.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 6,180
Technician Grade 1 (Signal): 180 posts
Technician Grade 3: 6,000 posts
Candidates will be selected through a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Fitness Test.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: June 28, 2025
Application Deadline: July 28, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Technician Grade 3:
Must have passed Class 10 (SSLC/Matriculation)
Must have completed ITI or apprenticeship in trades like Foundryman, Moulder, Pattern Maker, or Forger and Heat Treater
Technician Grade 1 (Signal):
Must have a BSc degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation
OR a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in a relevant field
Age Limit (as on July 1, 2025):
Grade 1 (Signal): 18 to 33 years
Grade 3: 18 to 30 years
Application Fee
₹250 for SC/ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Women, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes
Fully refundable after appearing for the CBT
₹500 for General/OBC candidates
₹400 refunded after appearing for the CBT
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
Visit rrbapply.gov.in
Click on ‘Apply Online’ under CEN 02/2025
Register using your email ID and mobile number
Fill in your personal, educational, and trade details
Upload the required documents, pay the fee, and submit the form
Download a copy of the application for future reference
This is a major opportunity for candidates looking to join the Indian Railways in technical roles. With over 6,000 posts up for grabs, interested applicants should apply early and prepare well for the selection process.