The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a golden opportunity for aspiring candidates to join Indian Railways as Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III across various zones and workshops. With a total of 14,298 vacancies, this is one of the largest recruitment drives in recent years!
If you're passionate about working with India’s largest employer and want a stable, rewarding government job in the technical field, this is your chance. Read on for complete details.
📅 Important Dates
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Application Start Date: 09 March 2024
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Last Date to Apply Online: 08 April 2024
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Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 08 April 2024
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Correction Window: 09 – 18 April 2024
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Vacancy Increase Notification: 22 August 2024
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Re-open Application Window: 02 – 16 October 2024
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CBT Exam Dates: 19 – 29 December 2024
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Exam City Details: Available 10 Days Before Exam
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Admit Card Release: 4 Days Before Exam
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Grade I Answer Key: 26 December 2024
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Grade III Answer Key: 06 January 2025
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Grade I DV Letter: 26 March 2025
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Grade III DV Letter: 01 April 2025
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹250/- |
| All Category Female | ₹250/- |
Refund After Stage I Exam:
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UR / OBC / EWS: ₹400/- refunded
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SC / ST / PH / Female: Full ₹250/- refunded
💳 Fee Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking (Online only)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🔧 Technician Grade I Signal
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Total Posts: 1,092
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Qualification:
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B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / CS / IT / Instrumentation OR
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B.Sc. in a combination of these subjects OR
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BE / B.Tech / Polytechnic Diploma in the above streams
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🔩 Technician Grade III
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Total Posts: 8,052
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Qualification:
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Class 10th with ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT / SCVT
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🛠️ Workshop & PUs Technician Grade III
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Total Posts: 5,154
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Refer to detailed notification for trade-specific requirements.
🎯 Age Limit (as on 01/07/2024)
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age:
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33 Years for Technician Grade III
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36 Years for Technician Grade I Signal
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Age Relaxation as per RRB rules
📍 Zone-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy Details
(Sample overview; full breakdown includes all 21 RRBs)
| RRB Name | Grade I Signal | Grade III | Workshop & PUs | Total |
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| Ahmedabad (WR) | 74 | 687 | 254 | 1,015 |
| Ajmer (NWR) | 69 | 453 | 378 | 900 |
| Bangalore (SWR) | 44 | 98 | 195 | 337 |
| Bhopal (WCR/WR) | 79 | 373 | 82 | 534 |
| Bilaspur (CR/SECR) | 95 | 766 | 72 | 933 |
| Mumbai (SCR/WR/CR) | 152 | 1,132 | 599 | 1,883 |
| Chennai (SR) | 48 | 785 | 1,883 | 2,716 |
| Prayagraj (NCR/NR) | 131 | 207 | – | 338 |
🧾 Total Vacancies: 14,298
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Technician Grade I Signal: 1,092
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Technician Grade III (Open Line): 8,052
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Technician Grade III (Workshop & PUs): 5,154
📝 How to Apply
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Visit the official RRB website and access the CEN 02/2024 notification.
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Carefully read the notification before applying.
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Gather and scan all required documents:
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Photo, signature, ID proof, qualification certificates, etc.
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Fill in the online application form between 09/03/2024 to 16/10/2024.
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Review your application thoroughly before final submission.
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Submit the form and download a copy of the final submitted form for future use.
🔗 Important Links:
- Check admit card technician I click here for more details !
- Check admit card technician III click here for more details !
