RRB Railway Technician Recruitment 2025: From eligibility to registration dates, answers to FAQs here

Indian Express

18-06-2025

RRB Railway Technician Recruitment 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the commencement of its technician recruitment drive for the 2025–26 cycle, inviting applications for 6,180 technician vacancies across various zones in India. The online registration for RRB Technician 2025 will begin from June 28, 2025, and will continue till July 28, 2025, closing at 11:59 pm. All applications must be submitted through the official recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help candidates navigate the RRB Technician 2025 recruitment process.
No, the application process is completely online. Candidates must visit the official recruitment portal and complete the application form digitally. There is no provision for offline submission, so candidates are advised not to send any physical documents via post.
The central application portal is .rrbapply.gov.in. However, each RRB also has its own website where zone-specific information may be published. Some examples include:
RRB Ahmedabad (rrbahmedabad.gov.in), RRB Mumbai (rrbmumbai.gov.in), RRB Chennai (rrbchennai.gov.in) among others. For the full list of regional RRB websites, visit the official portal.
The online application window will remain open from June 28, to July 28, 2025. The deadline to submit completed application is 11:59 pm on July 28, so make sure you complete all steps before the cutoff time to avoid last-minute issues.
As of July 1, 2025, the age criteria are:
–Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years
–Technician Grade II: 18 to 30 years
–Candidates must ensure they meet the age requirement on the specified date, and age relaxations will be provided as per government rules.
The salary structure, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), is:
–Technician Grade I Signal: Rs 29,200 per month
–Technician Grade II: Rs 19,900 per month
These are basic pay levels and additional allowances like DA, HRA, and TA will be applicable as per government norms.
Yes, the RRB Technician salary is structured according to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) guidelines. This includes fixed basic pay and applicable government allowances, providing financial stability and career growth.
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification. One candidate can apply to only one RRB and for a specific Pay Level. The online application form is common for all posts under that Pay Level. Failing to meet the eligibility norms may lead to disqualification.
Applicants need to upload and submit the following documents during online registration:
–Scanned copy of recent passport-sized photograph and signature
–Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
–Educational qualification certificates
–Caste or category certificate, if applicable
–Domicile certificate, if mentioned in the notification
Note that the short notice has mentioned that the documents must be clearly legible and in the prescribed format.