🚆 RRB Technician Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 6180 Vacancies | Salary up to ₹29,200 | CEN 02/2025
June 17, 2025 by Boddu Likhith
🔰 Introduction
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced a major opportunity for aspiring technicians with the release of the short notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 (CEN No. 02/2025). A total of 6180 vacancies have been tentatively notified for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across India. The online application process will commence on June 28, 2025, and continue till July 28, 2025. This recruitment offers a prestigious, secure career in the Indian Railways—one of the largest employers in the world.
📌 Key Highlights of RRB Technician Recruitment 2025
🧾 Vacancy Details
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications (Expected)
Technician Grade I Signal:
B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation OR
3-Year Diploma in Engineering in the above disciplines
2) Technician Grade III:
10th Class / Matriculation Pass AND
ITI Certificate in a relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, etc.) from NCVT/SCVT
⚠️ Final trade-wise qualification details will be available in the detailed notification on June 28, 2025.
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)
Age Relaxation (As per Govt norms):
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD, Ex-servicemen: As per rules
💰 Application Fees
Details on application fees will be available in the detailed notification on June 28, 2025. Based on previous patterns, the expected fee is:
📅 Important Dates
📥 Application Process: How to Apply
Visit your regional RRB website or the central portal.
Read the full CEN 02/2025 notification.
Register yourself with basic details.
Login and fill out the application form.
Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and print a copy for future reference.
🔎 Selection Process (Expected)
CBT-1 – Preliminary Screening
CBT-2 – Technical & General Knowledge
i) Part A – Scoring (Merit-based)
ii) Part B – Trade-specific (Qualifying)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
💼 Salary & Benefits
✅ Other Perks Include:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TA)
Free medical facilities
Pension under NPS
Free/discounted Railway travel (PTOs)
📌 Job Location
Technicians will be posted in various railway zones across India, depending on the RRB selected during the application.
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🚂 RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 (CEN 02/2025): Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Preparation Strategy
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a massive opportunity for technical aspirants through its CEN 02/2025 notification, offering 6238 Technician vacancies. This includes 183 posts for Technician Grade 1 Signal and 6055 posts for Technician Grade 3 across various trades.
Let’s break down the exam pattern, syllabus, and best preparation strategies to help you succeed.
🔹 I. RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Overview
🔸 Post Names:
➡️ Technician Grade 1 Signal
➡️ Technician Grade 3 (Trades: Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, etc.)
🔸 Total Vacancies:
➡️ 6238 (183 for Grade 1 Signal, 6055 for Grade 3)
🔸 Application Dates:
➡️ Online registration: 28 June 2025 – 28 July 2025
🔸 Eligibility Criteria (as of 1 July 2025):
➡️ Grade 1 Signal: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Engineering OR B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/CS/IT
➡️ Grade 3: 10th + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) OR 10th + Act Apprenticeship OR 10th + PCM (in some cases)
🔸 Age Limit:
➡️ Grade 1 Signal: 18–33 years
➡️ Grade 3: 18–30 years
➡️ Relaxation: SC/ST: +5 yrs | OBC-NCL: +3 yrs | PwBD: +10 yrs
🔸 Pay Scale:
➡️ Grade 1 Signal: Level 5 – ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
➡️ Grade 3: Level 2 – ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
🔸 Selection Stages:
➡️ Computer-Based Test (CBT)
➡️ Document Verification (DV)
➡️ Medical Examination
🔹 II. RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern
🖥️ Mode: Online CBT
🧠 Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes (120 min for PwBD)
✍️ Questions: 100
📊 Marks: 100
⚠️ Negative Marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer
🌐 Medium: English, Hindi & regional languages
🎯 Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC/SC: 30%, ST: 25%
🛠️ A. Technician Grade 1 Signal CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
🔧 B. Technician Grade 3 CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
🔹 III. RRB Technician 2025 Syllabus
🧮 A. Common Subjects for Both Grades
🔹 Mathematics:
➡️ BODMAS, LCM & HCF, Decimals & Fractions
➡️ Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Profit & Loss
➡️ Mensuration, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
➡️ Statistics, Square Root, Calendar, Clock, Pipes
🔹 Reasoning:
➡️ Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
➡️ Venn Diagrams, Puzzle Solving, Directions
➡️ Syllogism, Data Sufficiency, Statement Assumptions
🔹 General Awareness:
➡️ Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy
➡️ Science & Tech, Awards, Sports, Books & Culture
➡️ Current Affairs (Last 6–8 months)
⚙️ B. Technician Grade 1 Signal – Specific Syllabus
🔹 Basics of Computers:
➡️ Input/Output Devices, OS (Windows/Linux), MS Office
➡️ Internet & Email, Networking, Storage Devices
➡️ Browsers, Data Representation, Cyber Security Basics
🔹 Basic Science & Engineering:
➡️ Units, Work, Power, Heat, Electricity, Ohm’s Law
➡️ Resistors, Current, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction
➡️ Digital Electronics, Microcontrollers, Measurement Tools
➡️ Engineering Drawing, Simple Machines, Safety Practices
🔬 C. Technician Grade 3 – Specific Syllabus
🔹 General Science (10th Std):
➡️ Physics: Work, Energy, Electricity, Machines
➡️ Chemistry: Atoms, Elements, Reactions, Compounds
➡️ Biology: Life Processes, Reproduction, Evolution, Environment
➡️ Plus: IT Literacy, Safety, Environmental Education
🔹 IV. Best Books for RRB Technician 2025
📘 A. Common Subjects
➡️ Mathematics:
"Fast Track Objective Arithmetic" – Rajesh Verma
"Quantitative Aptitude" – R.S. Aggarwal
NCERT Maths – Class 9 & 10
➡️ Reasoning:
"Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" – R.S. Aggarwal
"Analytical Reasoning" – M.K. Pandey
➡️ General Awareness:
"Lucent's GK", Manorama Yearbook
The Hindu/Indian Express, Pratiyogita Darpan
Online CA: Adda247, Testbook, Oliveboard
🖥️ B. For Grade 1 Signal
➡️ Computer Awareness:
"Objective Computer Knowledge" – Kiran Prakashan
Lucent’s Computer Book – R. Pillai
Free resources: NIELIT Basic Computer Tutorials
➡️ Science & Engineering:
Arihant/Kiran publications for RRB Technical Exams
NCERT Physics (Class 11–12 – selective topics)
Basic Electrical/Electronic books (Diploma level)
🔧 C. For Grade 3
➡️ General Science:
NCERT Science (Class 6 to 10) – Strong base
Lucent’s General Science – Compact guide for revision
YouTube videos: Competition Wallah, Examपुर
🔹 V. Preparation Strategy for RRB Technician 2025
🎯 A. Overall Strategy
✅ Understand Full Syllabus: Don’t leave any section
✅ Daily Time Table: Target-based weekly study goals
✅ Conceptual Learning: Strong base before question practice
✅ Mock Tests: Practice under time pressure weekly
✅ Revision: Regularly revise formulas, facts & concepts
✅ Track Current Affairs: Focus on past 6–8 months
📌 B. Section-Wise Tips
➡️ Mathematics:
Practice daily, especially Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Geometry
Memorize squares, cubes, prime numbers, formulas
➡️ Reasoning:
Focus on blood relations, puzzles, series, seating arrangement
Use diagram-based solving for accuracy
➡️ General Awareness:
Daily news + Monthly revision from PDF magazines
Make notes of important national/international events
➡️ General Science:
Refer NCERT books, watch concept videos
Revise environmental science, physics formulas, and chemistry basics
➡️ Computer (Grade 1 Signal):
Understand functional usage of computers
Learn shortcuts in MS Office and common commands
➡️ Science & Engineering (Grade 1 Signal):
Focus on electrical basics, electronics devices, instruments
Study Ohm’s Law, Magnetism, Circuit theory
🔹 VI. Important Note on Interviews
⚠️ No Interview Stage for RRB Technicians!
The selection is purely CBT-based. Post exam, only document verification and medical fitness tests are conducted. Focus your entire preparation on CBT performance.
📝 Final Words
The RRB Technician 2025 recruitment is a major opportunity for ITI, diploma, and degree holders. Whether you’re aiming for Grade 1 Signal with an engineering background or Grade 3 with ITI certification — mastering the syllabus, staying consistent, and regularly testing your preparation is the key to success.
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