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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB Technician Exam to recruit candidates for technical positions in Indian Railways across 21 railway zones. The recruitment includes two key positions: Technician Grade 1 (Signal) and Technician Grade 3. Technician Grade 1 (Signal) is responsible for maintaining railway signaling systems and requires advanced technical qualifications. Technician Grade 3 is an entry-level technical role handling basic railway equipment maintenance and requires an ITI or diploma qualifications.
The selection process consists of Computer-Based Test (CBT 1), Computer-Based Test (CBT 2), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. CBT 1 is a screening test with 75 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. CBT 2 is divided into Part A with 100 questions in 90 minutes and Part B with 75 questions in 60 minutes. The final selection is based on merit after document verification and a medical examination. The marking scheme awards +1 for each correct answer and deducts 1/3rd of a mark for each incorrect response.
The exam includes questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness, and relevant trade subjects. For more details, click Here: RRB Technician 2025 Exam Syllabus.
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits. For Technician Grade 1 (Signal), candidates must have a bachelor's degree in science with Physics and Mathematics or an equivalent technical qualification. For Technician Grade 3, candidates must have completed ITI (Industrial Training Institute) in relevant trades or hold a diploma in engineering. The minimum age requirement is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of the specified cut-off date. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms.
For More Details Click Here: RRB Technician 2025 Eligibility Criteria.
The application process includes online registration, filling out the application form, uploading required documents, payment of the application fee, and final submission. Candidates must visit the official RRB website, complete the registration with personal details, and generate login credentials. After logging in, they need to fill in academic and other required details, upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and other necessary documents, pay the application fee through online payment methods, and finally submit the application form.
The official notification will be released on September 13, 2024. The application process will start on September 14, 2024, and close on October 20, 2024. CBT 1 will be conducted on December 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28, and 29, 2024, while the dates for CBT 2 will be announced later. The application fee is INR 500 for General and OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PWD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EWS candidates need to pay INR 250. The exam will be conducted in cities across India, and candidates can select their preferred exam centers. For More Details Click Here: RRB Technician 2025 Exam Dates.
RRB Technician 2025 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Full Name | Railway Recruitment Board Technician Exam |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Purpose | Recruitment for Technician positions in Indian Railways |
| Number of Vacancies | To be announced |
| Posts Offered | Technician Grade 1 (Signal), Technician Grade 3 |
| RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria | Educational Qualification: Varies by post; generally, requires specific technical qualifications relevant to the position. Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years; age relaxations as per government norms. |
| RRB Technician Exam Pattern | Stage 1 (CBT 1): Duration: 60 minutes; Questions: 75 (Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness) Questions: |
| RRB Technician Marking Scheme | CBT 1: +1 mark for each correct answer Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer CBT 2: Part A: Same as CBT 1 Part B: Qualifying in nature; specific cut-off decided by RRB |
| Total Marks | CBT 1: 75 marks CBT 2: Part A: 100 marks Part B: 75 marks |
| RRB Technician Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| RRB Technician Exam Duration | CBT 1: 60 minutes CBT 2: 2.5 hours |
| Number of Shifts | Tentatively, 2 to 3 shifts per day (exact details to be announced) |
| RRB Technician Exam Date 2025 | April to June 2025 (tentative) |
| RRB Technicians election Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT 1) Computer-Based Test (CBT 2) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| RRB Technician Application Fee | General/OBC: INR 500 SC/ST/PWD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EWS: INR 250 |
| RRB Technician Exam Centres | The exam was held over nine days in 27 shifts, covering 139 cities and 312 exam centres (Tentative), with a total of 22,83,812 candidates appearing for the test. |
| RRB Technician Application Process | 1. Visit the official website: indianrailways.gov.in 2. Click on the RRB Technician 2025 application link (once available). 3. Register using basic details such as name, email, and phone number. 4. Fill out the application form with educational and personal details. 5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, category certificate if applicable). 6. Pay the application fee based on the category. 7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference. |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
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