RRB Technician Draft Ready | Upcoming Technical Vacancies 2025 | Download PDF

The Ministry of Railways has just green-lit its Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) drafting for 6,374 Technician Grade-III posts across 51 categories in 2025. This advance notice gives aspiring technicians ample time to understand the vacancies, eligibility criteria, and recruitment process—before the official notification is released. Read on for a detailed breakdown of zone-wise vacancies, the categories being clubbed for streamlined hiring, key eligibility norms, and a link to download the full draft notification PDF.

Table of Contents

1. Overview of Technician Vacancies

2. Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution

3. Clubbed Categories for Recruitment

4. Eligibility Criteria & Reservation Norms

5. Download the Draft Notification PDF

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

7. Conclusion & Next Steps

Overview of Technician Vacancies

On 10 June 2025, the Railway Board approved a CEN for 6,374 vacancies of Technician Grade-III in 51 distinct categories following an assessment via OIRMS and HRMS. Rather than issuing separate notifications for similar roles, 33 of these categories will be “clubbed” into 12 (see Section 3). The final CEN will thus cover 30 categories (18 unique + 12 clubbed) to simplify the recruitment process.

Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Vacancies have been apportioned across 18 Zonal Railways and Production Units. Below is a snapshot of the top five vacancy-heavy zones; download the PDF for the full list.

Clubbed Categories for Recruitment

To avoid redundant notifications and streamline medical standards, PwBD criteria, and qualifications, the Board has consolidated 33 allied categories into 12. Key examples include:

• Electrical Trades:

  • Technician Gr. III Electrical (GS), Electrical (TRD), Electrical (Workshop)

• Mechanical Trades:

  • Fitter (GS & Workshop), Welder (GS & Workshop)

• Diesel & Signal:

  • Diesel Electrical & Diesel Mechanical (Shed & Workshop), Signal & Telecom

The final CEN will clearly mention all sub-departments (e.g., Workshops, Production Units) merged under each clubbed category. 

Eligibility Criteria & Reservation Norms

• Educational Qualification:

  • Technician Grade-III:

    • Engineering Diploma in the relevant trade (first class wherever specified) from an AICTE-recognized institute.

• Age Limit (as on date of notification):

  • Typically 18–33 years, with relaxations for SC/ST (+5 yrs), OBC-NCL (+3 yrs), PwBD (+10/15/13 yrs), and Ex-Servicemen as per Railway Board rules.

• Reservation:

  • Vacancies are distributed as per government norms—SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and horizontal reservation for PwBD, Ex-SM, etc.

Railways must ensure both backlog and current reservations are met when finalizing indents.

Download the Draft Notification PDF

Access the full draft with Annexures A (zone distribution) and B (clubbed categories):

➡️ Download Upcoming Technician Vacancies Draft PDF (6,374 Posts)

Use this draft to:

• Review exact vacancy numbers by zone and category

• Understand the clubbed category list for streamlined recruitment

• Prepare for upcoming eligibility checks and application requirements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will the final CEN be released?
The nodal RRB will consolidate indents within one week of this draft and issue the CEN soon after. Expect the official notification in July–August 2025.

Q2. Can I apply for multiple technician trades?
Yes—if you meet the diploma qualification for each. Separate applications are required per trade.

Q3. How are backlogs handled?
Both backlog and current vacancies are included in the 6,374 total. Zonal indents must cover requests for any shortfall.

Q4. What is OIRMS?
The Online Indenting & Recruitment Management System used by Railways/PUs to submit their vacancy requirements to the Board.

Q5. Who will conduct the recruitment process?
Shortlisting, CBT, and trade tests will be managed by the respective RRBs, with final panel allocation by the Zonal Railways/PUs.

Next Steps

With 6,374 Technician vacancies and a consolidated category structure, 2025’s RRB Technician recruitment promises to be one of the largest and most organized drives in recent years.

1. Download the draft PDF today and note the vacancy strength in your zone.

2. Review the clubbed categories to determine which trades you’re eligible for.

3. Prepare your documents (diploma, category certificates) in advance.

Stay tuned to your northern/eastern/southern/western RRB website for the official CEN and application window announcement. Good luck!