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.
| Parameter | Technician Grade 1 Signal | Technician Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 180 | 6,000 (out of total 6,180) |
| Age Limit (as of 01‑07‑2025) | 18–33 years | 18–30 years |
| Education | B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation or Diploma/Degree in Engineering in these streams | 10th pass + ITI (in trades like Forger, Moulder, Pattern Maker, etc.) or 10th + apprenticeship |
| Nationality | Indian only | Indian only |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| OBC‑NCL | +3 years |
| PwD (UR) | +10 years |
| PwD (OBC‑NCL) | +13 years |
| PwD (SC / ST) | +15 years |
| Ex‑servicemen (≥6 months) | Service duration + 3 years |
| J&K domicile (1980–1989) | +5 years |
| In‑service Group C / D railway staff (min 3 years) | UR–40, OBC–43, SC/ST–45 years |
Short notification date: 16 June 2025
Detailed notification (CEN 02/2025): By 27 June 2025
Application window: 28 June – 28 July 2025
Application Fee:
₹250 (SC/ST/PwD/Women/Ex‑servicemen/EBC/minorities) – fully refundable after CBT
₹500 (Others), ₹400 refundable post CBT
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)
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Q1: What’s the educational difference between Grade 1 and Grade 3 Technician?
Grade 1 requires B.Sc. or Diploma/Degree in relevant engineering streams.
Grade 3 needs Class 10 + ITI or apprenticeship in specified trades.
Q2: Can non‑Indians apply?
No, only Indian citizens are eligible
Q3: Is age relaxation applicable?
Yes—relaxations apply based on reserved categories, ex‑servicemen, PwD, J&K domicile, and in‑service railway staff (as detailed earlier).
Q4: How many posts are open for Grade 1 Signal?
180 posts for Technician Grade 1 Signal; the rest are Grade 3 vacancies
Q5: Can I apply for both grades?
No, you must choose one pay level per application
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:
Visit the official RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in) when applications open.
Choose the right grade based on your academic credentials.
Prepare documents (ID, education certificates, caste/PwD if applicable).
Ensure you utilize all eligible age relaxations.
Wishing you success in your journey to join the Indian Railways! ???? If you found this helpful, share it with fellow aspirants and leave your questions below.
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