Railway Technician Recruitment 2025 – Apply Now for 6238 Vacancies Under CEN 02/2025
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a bumper notification: CEN 02/2025 for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. A total of 6238 vacancies are to be filled across 30 categories in Indian Railways. Here’s everything you need to know—from eligibility to exam pattern, RRB-wise vacancy details, RRB official websites, and application link.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Release | 21 June 2025 |
| Application Start | 28 June 2025 |
| Application End | 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 30 July 2025 |
| Application Modification Window | 1–10 August 2025 |
| Exam (CBT) | To be announced |
Post & Vacancy Details
🔧 Total Posts: 6238
| Category | Post Name | Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | 183 |
| 2 | Technician Grade III (Various Trades) | Level 2 | 6055 |
| Total | 6238 |
📎 Click here for full post-wise and medical eligibility list (Link to Annexure A page or direct blog link)
RRB-wise & Zone-wise Vacancy Details
We’ve compiled a state-wise and RRB-wise vacancy breakdown for your convenience:
| RRB | Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 174 |
| Ajmer | NWR & WCR | 139 |
| Bengaluru | SWR & RWF | 140 |
| Bhopal | WCR & WR | 210 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 38 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 71 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 446 |
| Chennai | SR & ICF | 1347 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 68 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 184 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR & PU | 296 |
| Kolkata | ER, SER, CLW | 1434 |
| Malda | ER, SER | 70 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 6 |
| Mumbai | CR, WR, SCR | 891 |
| Patna | ECR | 7 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 239 |
| Ranchi | ECR & SER | 35 |
| Secunderabad | SCR, ECoR | 113 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 133 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 197 |
| Total | 6238 |
📎 Download: Annexure B – RRB-wise Vacancy Details (can link to your uploaded PDF or formatted blog section)
Eligibility Criteria
Technician Grade I Signal (Level 5)
- Age: 18–33 years
- Education:
- B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation OR
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering in related streams
Technician Grade III (Level 2)
- Age: 18–30 years
- Education:
- Matric/SSLC + ITI (from NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trades OR
- Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA)
Note: Engineering degree/diploma is not accepted for Grade III unless specified.
Application Process & Fee
Mode: Online Only
- RRB-specific links will be available from 28 June 2025
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (on appearing CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/EWS/Female/Minorities | ₹250 | ₹250 refunded |
📎 Uploads Required:
- Live photo (via webcam or phone camera)
- Signature (in running handwriting)
- Category certificate for free train travel (if applicable)
🛠️ Modification Fee: ₹250 per correction (Aug 1–10 only)
🧠 Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Separate CBT for each pay level
- 100 questions | 90 minutes | Negative marking: 1/3 per wrong answer
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Test – As per Railway Medical Manual
CBT Syllabus Includes:
- General Awareness
- Reasoning & Intelligence
- Mathematics
- Basic Science/Engineering
- Computer Knowledge
👉 Detailed Syllabus in CEN Notification – Page 16–18
Reservation Categories (Vertical & Horizontal)
- Vertical: SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS
- Horizontal: PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
- Certificate formats must match annexures (Annexure I–VI)
Official RRB Websites for Form Submission
| RRB | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bhopal | rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Full RRB List Here → |
🔗 Direct Application Link (Available from 28 June 2025)
👉 Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
(One RRB per Pay Level. Multiple applications = disqualification)
Highlights for Aspirants (ROJGAR RESULT Style)
- Only Online Applications allowed—no offline method
- Aadhaar/Digilocker-based identity verification recommended
- Strict rules against malpractice—lifetime ban for fraud
- Free Rail Travel Pass for SC/ST applicants (with valid caste certificate)
- Live photograph & signature upload mandatory—no scan uploads
- Separate application for each Pay Level (L2 and L5)
- Modification allowed only during fixed window (1–10 Aug)
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 📥 Official Notification PDF | Download CEN 02/2025 PDF |
| 🧾 Official RRB Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| ✍️ Online Application Form | Apply from 28 June 2025 |
| 🧮 Eligibility Details | Annexure A |
| 📊 Vacancy Chart (RRB-wise) | Annexure B |
Final Words
This is one of the biggest Technician recruitments in 2025 by Indian Railways. Whether you’re ITI-qualified or a science graduate, don’t miss out. Keep visiting RailwayUpdates.com for timely updates, exam tips, and post-application support.
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