The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released a recruitment notification for 6,180 Technicians in all Indian Railways for the 2025-26 session . A short job notification was published in the Employment News on June 16, and the detailed advertise the deadline is July 28 at 11:59 PM. This recruitment provides a stable government job in the technical sector of Indian Railways. From total vacancies, 180 are for Technician Grade 1 Signal, while the remaining 6,000 are for Technician Grade 3 posts. The selection process for these posts includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical fitness test for final selection .
Eligibility and Age Requirements
For Technician Grade 1 Signal posts , candidate should possess a BSc degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation, or a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines. On the other hand, for Technician Grade 3 posts requires candidates to have passed Class 10 (SSLC/Matriculation) along with an ITI certificate or Apprenticeship in trades like Foundryman, Moulder, Pattern Maker, or Forger and Heat Treater. The age limit for Grade 1 Signal is 18 to 33 years, while for Grade 3, it is 18 to 30 years (as of July 1, 2025). Age relaxations are applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and other reserved categories as per the notification . Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before applying for these posts
Application Fee and Salary Structure
The application exam fee for RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 depends on category. SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, PwD, Women, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Backward Class candidates need to pay exam fee of Rs 250, which is fully refundable after appearing for the CBT Exam . For all other categories, the examination fee is Rs 500, with a Rs 400 refund after CBT exam participation. Selected candidates for these posts will enjoy attractive salary packages as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Technician Grade 1 Signal have salary of Level 5, with an starting pay of Rs 29,200 per month, while Technician Grade 3 posts has Pay Level 2, with salary Rs 19,900 per month. Selected employees will receive dearness allowance, house rent allowance, travel benefits, and medical facilities making salary high
How to Apply and Important Dates
Candidates should apply online through the official RRB website (rrbcdg.gov.in) once the Registration portal opens on June 28. Full job notification will consist of zone-wise vacancies, step-by-step application instructions to submit form , and the CBT syllabus. Applicants should fill out the form carefully, upload required documents, and pay the fee before the July 28 deadline.
