Position: Railway RRB Technician (Gr-I Signal / Gr-III) – CEN 02/2025
Total Openings: 6238
Overview: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is inviting applications for Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III roles. These positions support safe, reliable, and efficient railway operations through technical maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and adherence to established engineering and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance of assigned railway technical systems and equipment.
- Diagnose faults, carry out repairs/replacements, and document work performed as per departmental procedures.
- Support workshop/production unit activities (as applicable), including testing, calibration, and quality checks.
- Follow safety protocols, technical manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) during all field/workshop activities.
- Assist in maintaining logs, checklists, and maintenance records for audits and compliance.
- Coordinate with supervisors and team members to meet operational timelines and service reliability targets.
- Participate in training, briefings, and periodic assessments as required by the organization.
Requirements
- Education (as per post/stream):
- BE/B.Tech, Engineering Diploma, or B.Sc. in Engineering (for applicable technician roles).
- For Technician Gr-III (Open Line, Workshop & PUs): Class 10th with ITI certificate in the relevant trade OR Class 12th with PCM subjects.
- Age (as on 01 July 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years (Technician Gr-III)
- Maximum: 33 years (Technician Gr-I Signal)
- Age relaxation as per RRB rules and applicable categories.
- Ability to work in shifts, field conditions, and operational environments as required.
- Basic proficiency in reading technical instructions, following procedures, and maintaining records.
- Strong attention to safety, compliance, and quality standards.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Dates (Reference)
- Online Apply Start Date: 28 June 2025
- Online Apply Last Date: 07 August 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 09 August 2025
- Correction Window: 10–19 August 2025
- Application Status: 08 December 2025
- Exam Date: To be notified
Application Fee (Reference)
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹ 500/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹ 250/-
- All Category Female: ₹ 250/-
- Correction Charge: ₹ 250/-
- Online payment methods may include Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, and Wallets (as enabled on the portal).
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a large-scale public sector environment supporting critical national infrastructure.
- Structured recruitment and role clarity through defined technical standards and procedures.
- Professional exposure to railway maintenance systems, safety practices, and operational excellence.
- Career growth pathways may be available as per organizational rules, performance, and eligibility.
About the Company
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts recruitment for various posts across Indian Railways. Indian Railways is one of the world’s largest rail networks, focused on safe transportation, operational reliability, and continuous modernization. Technician roles contribute directly to maintaining and improving the systems that keep railway services running efficiently.
How to Check Application Status (Candidate Guidance)
- Visit the RRB application portal.
- Log in using Registration Number/Login ID, Date of Birth, and Captcha.
- Open the Application Status section to view acceptance/provisional acceptance/rejection details.
- Download/print the status page for your records.
Note: Always verify details, eligibility, and updates on the official RRB website/notification for CEN 02/2025.