The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the CEN 02/2025 notification for 6,238 Technician posts, spanning Grade 1 (Signal) and Grade 3 roles. Online applications opened on 28 June 2025 and remain accessible through 28 July 2025 (11:59 PM)
📋 Vacancy Breakdown
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Technician Grade 1 (Signal): 183 posts
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Technician Grade 3: 6,055 posts
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Total: 6,238 positions
Category-wise break-up is available in the notification, covering all reserved and unreserved categories
🗓️ Important Dates
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Notification Released: 27 June 2025
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Apply Online: 28 June – 28 July 2025 @ 23:59 hrs
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Fee Payment Deadline: 28 July 2025 (possibly extended to 30 July)
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Modification Window: Expected early August
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CBT Exam Date: Yet to be announced
🧠 Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Educational Qualifications
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Grade 1 (Signal):
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B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation, OR
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Engineering Diploma/Degree in the above fields
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Grade 3:
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Matriculation plus ITI certificate in specified trades (e.g., Fitter, Welder, Electrician), OR
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Matriculation plus completion of Apprenticeship in relevant trades
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✔️ Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
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Grade 1 (Signal): 18–33 years
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Grade 3: 18–30 years
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Relaxations: SC/ST +5, OBC (NCL) +3, PWD +10, Ex‑Servicemen, J&K domicile, etc.
💰 Application Fee (Refundable Upon CBT Attendance)
| Category | Fee | Refund After CBT |
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| SC/ST/Ex‑Servicemen/PwD/Female/Minorities | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| All Others (General/EWS/OBC) | ₹500 | ₹400 |
🧪 Selection Process
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Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 multiple-choice questions, 100 marks; 90 minutes; –⅓ mark negative marking
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
🗂️ Exam Pattern & Syllabus
CBT – Grade 1 (Signal)
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General Awareness: 10 Qs
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General Intelligence & Reasoning: 15 Qs
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Basics of Computers & Applications: 20 Qs
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Mathematics: 20 Qs
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Basic Science & Engineering: 35 Qs
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Duration: 90 minutes (plus 30 min extra for PwBD)
CBT – Grade 3
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Mathematics: 25 Qs
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General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Qs
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General Science: 40 Qs
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General Awareness: 10 Qs
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Duration: 90 minutes (+ extra time for PwBD)
Syllabus Highlights: Class 10th basics, ITI-level technical subjects, GA, reasoning and mathematics
💵 Pay Scales (7th CPC)
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Grade 1 (Signal) – Level 5: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
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Grade 3 – Level 2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Plus DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances
📝 Steps to Apply Online
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Visit the official RRB regional website via rrbcdg.gov.in or rrbapply.gov.in.
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Read notification thoroughly (CEN 02/2025).
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Register for correct Pay Level and zone.
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Fill in personal, educational, and technical details.
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Upload photo, signature, and prescribed documents.
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit and print the confirmation page.
🧭 Preparation Tips
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Familiarize with the CBT pattern and negative marking impact.
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Strengthen grasp in 10th-grade Maths, Reasoning, and General Science.
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For Grade 1 aspirants, revise engineering basics related to IT/Diploma.
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Stay current on GA topics—polity, economy, science.
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Practice with mock tests; attend to time management.
✅ In Summary
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🗓️ Applications Open: 28 June – 28 July 2025
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🔢 Vacancies: 6,238 (Grade 1 & 3 Technician posts)
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📚 Eligibility: 10th+ITI for Grade 3; Diploma/Degree for Grade 1
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💻 Selection: CBT → Documents → Medical
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💵 Pay: ₹19,900 (Grade 3) – ₹29,200 (Grade 1) + allowances
Don’t miss out—apply before 28 July 2025. Need guidance on the CBT syllabus, mock tests, or exam prep plans? Just let me know!
