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<h1 data-start="169" data-end="221">RRB Technician Eligibility 2025: Complete Guide</h1>An opportunity to join the technical workforce of Indian Railways awaits—you just need to clear the eligibility bar. Here’s everything you must know about RRB Technician eligibility criteria for 2025.<h3>Key Eligibility Overview</h3>
<div class="_tableContainer_16hzy_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="298" data-end="1291" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="298" data-end="421"><tr data-start="298" data-end="421"><th data-start="298" data-end="327" data-col-size="sm">Parameter</th><th data-start="327" data-end="373" data-col-size="lg">Technician Grade 1 Signal</th><th data-start="373" data-end="421" data-col-size="lg">Technician Grade 3</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="545" data-end="1291"><tr data-start="545" data-end="698"><td data-start="545" data-end="573" data-col-size="sm">Vacancies</td><td data-start="573" data-end="619" data-col-size="lg">180</td><td data-start="619" data-end="698" data-col-size="lg">6,000 (out of total 6,180) </td></tr><tr data-start="699" data-end="839"><td data-start="699" data-end="734" data-col-size="sm">Age Limit (as of 01‑07‑2025)</td><td data-start="734" data-end="786" data-col-size="lg">18–33 years </td><td data-start="786" data-end="839" data-col-size="lg">18–30 years </td></tr><tr data-start="840" data-end="1153"><td data-start="840" data-end="868" data-col-size="sm">Education</td><td data-start="868" data-end="1013" data-col-size="lg">B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation or Diploma/Degree in Engineering in these streams </td><td data-start="1013" data-end="1153" data-col-size="lg">10th pass + ITI (in trades like Forger, Moulder, Pattern Maker, etc.) or 10th + apprenticeship </td></tr><tr data-start="1154" data-end="1291"><td data-start="1154" data-end="1182" data-col-size="sm">Nationality</td><td data-start="1182" data-end="1236" data-col-size="lg">Indian only </td><td data-start="1236" data-end="1291" data-col-size="lg">Indian only </td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Category‑Wise Age Relaxations</h3></div>
<div class="_tableContainer_16hzy_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="1341" data-end="2555" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="1341" data-end="1449"><tr data-start="1341" data-end="1449"><th data-start="1341" data-end="1416" data-col-size="sm">Category</th><th data-start="1416" data-end="1449" data-col-size="sm">Age Relaxation</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="1558" data-end="2555"><tr data-start="1558" data-end="1665"><td data-start="1558" data-end="1633" data-col-size="sm">SC / ST</td><td data-start="1633" data-end="1665" data-col-size="sm">+5 years</td></tr><tr data-start="1666" data-end="1773"><td data-start="1666" data-end="1741" data-col-size="sm">OBC‑NCL</td><td data-start="1741" data-end="1773" data-col-size="sm">+3 years</td></tr><tr data-start="1774" data-end="1881"><td data-start="1774" data-end="1849" data-col-size="sm">PwD (UR)</td><td data-start="1849" data-end="1881" data-col-size="sm">+10 years</td></tr><tr data-start="1882" data-end="2015"><td data-start="1882" data-end="1983" data-col-size="sm">PwD (OBC‑NCL)</td><td data-start="1983" data-end="2015" data-col-size="sm">+13 years</td></tr><tr data-start="2016" data-end="2149"><td data-start="2016" data-end="2117" data-col-size="sm">PwD (SC / ST)</td><td data-start="2117" data-end="2149" data-col-size="sm">+15 years</td></tr><tr data-start="2150" data-end="2284"><td data-start="2150" data-end="2239" data-col-size="sm">Ex‑servicemen (≥6 months)</td><td data-start="2239" data-end="2284" data-col-size="sm">Service duration + 3 years</td></tr><tr data-start="2285" data-end="2407"><td data-start="2285" data-end="2375" data-col-size="sm">J&K domicile (1980–1989)</td><td data-start="2375" data-end="2407" data-col-size="sm">+5 years</td></tr><tr data-start="2408" data-end="2555"><td data-start="2408" data-end="2472" data-col-size="sm">In‑service Group C / D railway staff (min 3 years)</td><td data-start="2472" data-end="2555" data-col-size="sm">UR–40, OBC–43, SC/ST–45 years </td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3>Important Dates & Fee Structure</h3></div>
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Short notification date: 16 June 2025 
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Detailed notification (CEN 02/2025): By 27 June 2025 
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Application window: 28 June – 28 July 2025 
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Application Fee:₹250 (SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex‑servicemen/EBC/minorities) – fully refundable after CBT₹500 (Others), ₹400 refundable post CBT 
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<h3>  Selection Process at a Glance</h3>
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Computer‑Based Test (CBT) – 100 questions for 100 marks; ⅓ negative marking. Pattern differs slightly between Grade 1 – includes Basic Science & Engineering – and Grade 3 – includes General Science Document Verification (DV)</li>
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Medical Examination<h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>Q1: What’s the educational difference between Grade 1 and Grade 3 Technician?<ul data-start="3452" data-end="3577">
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Grade 1 requires B.Sc. or Diploma/Degree in relevant engineering streams.
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Grade 3 needs Class 10 + ITI or apprenticeship in specified trades. 
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</ul>Q2: Can non‑Indians apply?<ul data-start="3612" data-end="3694">
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No, only Indian citizens are eligible 
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</ul>Q3: Is age relaxation applicable?<ul data-start="3736" data-end="3777">
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Yes—relaxations apply based on reserved categories, ex‑servicemen, PwD, J&K domicile, and in‑service railway staff (as detailed earlier).
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</ul>Q4: How many posts are open for Grade 1 Signal?<ul data-start="3833" data-end="3915">
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180 posts for Technician Grade 1 Signal; the rest are Grade 3 vacancies 
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</ul>Q5: Can I apply for both grades?<ul data-start="3956" data-end="4038">
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No, you must choose one pay level per application 
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</ul><hr data-start="4040" data-end="4043"><h3>Call to Action</h3>If you meet the above criteria—age, qualification, nationality—you’re on track to apply for the RRB Technician 2025 recruitment. Mark your calendar: application opens 28 June and closes 28 July 2025.Action Plan:<ul data-start="4306" data-end="4572">
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Visit the official RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in) when applications open.
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Choose the right grade based on your academic credentials.
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Prepare documents (ID, education certificates, caste/PwD if applicable).
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Ensure you utilize all eligible age relaxations.
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