Curious about last year’s cut-off for RRB Technician posts? Understanding these figures can help you track required scores, strategize preparation, and assess competition intensity. In this guide, we break down Grade 1 and Grade 3 cut-off marks zone‑wise and category‑wise, highlight trends, and answer top aspirant queries.
The cut off score is the minimum normalized marks needed to make it through to document verification after the CBT. It varies by:
Post grade: Grade 1 vs Grade 3
Zone: Ahmedabad, Chennai, etc.
Category: UR, OBC‑NCL, SC, ST, EWS, Ex‑Servicemen, and PwD
Here’s a snapshot of zone-wise cut-offs for the Grade 1 Technical Signal post:
| Zone – Railway | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Ex‑SM | R-LD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad WR | 64.51 | 61.10 | 56.75 | 53.15 | 63.09 | 30.97 | 46.67 |
| Allahabad NCR | 70.25 | 66.48 | 62.67 | 58.16 | 68.32 | 53.04 | 53.45 |
| Bhopal WCR | 66.75 | 63.17 | 59.85 | 56.85 | 65.12 | 34.71 | 50.17 |
| Bilaspur CR | 67.53 | 65.23 | 57.50 | 52.68 | 64.69 | 43.13 | – |
| Secunderabad | 73.53 | 67.54 | 59.78 | 64.31 | 69.52 | 47.68 | 64.91 |
Key Insights:
UR aspirants typically needed 60–74 marks.
OBC/SC/ST cut-offs trailed by 3–8 points.
Female/R-LD/Ex-SM categories often had significantly lower requirements (~30–50 marks).
Grade 3 cut-offs dipped slightly compared to Grade 1:
| Zone – Ahmedabad Grade 3 | UR | OBC‑NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | ~87–92 | ~83–90 | ~80–87 | ~74–87 |
| Ranges approximate multiple trades and categories . |
Ajmer NWR: UR ~84–89, SC/ST ~75–86
Guwahati (Signal trade): 83.96 UR, 80.76 OBC, 75.69 SC, 68.27 ST
Here's how cut-off percentages shifted across zones in 2018:
| Zone | UR % | OBC % | SC % | ST % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 52.77% | 46.09% | 42.00% | 47.72% |
| Bangalore | 42.07% | 39.07% | 31.13% | 33.05% |
| Bhopal | 53.61% | 47.75% | 45.33% | 36.56% |
| Mumbai | 67.48% | 66.43% | 60.30% | 59.30% |
| Ranchi | 71.81% | 69.37% | 65.47% | 62.99% |
Vacancy pressure – More candidates per post → higher cut-off.
Exam difficulty – Tougher papers lower the cut-off.
Normalization – Different shifts adjusted to standard scales.
Trade type – Specialized trades (like Signal or Telecom) often need higher scores.
Set score targets: Aim at least 5–8 marks above your category/zone cut-off.
Zone-specific planning: Closer look at your RRB region’s historical cut-offs.
Focus on accuracy: One wrong answer can drop you below cut-off in such a tight range.
Q: When are cut-offs released?
Grade 3 cut-off was announced on 19 March 2025; Grade 1 on 12 March 2025 alongside results .
Q: Is 40% the minimum for qualifying?
Yes—UR candidates need 40%, OBC/SC 30%, ST 25% in CBT. PwBD may get a 2% relaxation
Q: Can I predict 2025 cut-off right now?
Yes! Review 2024–2025 trends—expect UR ~65–75 for Grade 1, UR ~80–90 for Grade 3.
Q: Does cut-off differ for trades?
Absolutely—Signal, OHE, Telecom usually have higher bars than Fitter or Carpenter.
Treat last year's cut-offs as realistic benchmarks, not targets.
Focus on accuracy + speed, especially if aiming for specialized trades.
Normalize your mock scores to local cut-off trends for better readiness.
Identify your RRB zone and category cut-off trends.
Craft a daily mock-test schedule.
Regularly assess where ranks need improvement—especially in high-weightage sections.
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