Important Dates

• Notification Released : 27/06/2025
• Application Begin : 28/06/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 07/08/2025 upto 11:59 PM (Extended)
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 07/08/2025
• CBT Exam Date : To be announced
• Admit Card Available : To be announced
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / EWS / OBC NCL : ₹500/-
• SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman : ₹250/-
• PwD / Female / Transgender : ₹250/-
• Minorities / EBC : ₹250/-
• Refund Policy: ₹400/- for General/EWS/OBC on appearing in CBT, Full refund for SC/ST/PwD/Female
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025):
• Technician Grade-I Signal: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 33 years
• Technician Grade-III: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years
• Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, 03 years for EWS as per government norms
• Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME)
• Medium of Exam: English, Hindi & 13 Regional Languages

Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 6238

• B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation OR
• Degree/Diploma in Engineering in above basic streams OR
• Three years Diploma in Engineering OR
• B.Sc. in combination of above sub-streams from recognized University/Institute

• Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in trades like:
• Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman/Pattern Maker/Moulder (Refractory) OR
• Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in related trades

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Technician Grade-I Signal: Pay Level 5 – ₹29,200 – 92,300/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Technician Grade-III: Pay Level 2 – ₹19,900 – 63,200/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Additional Benefits: DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), Medical Allowance, Transport Allowance
• Other Perks: Free Medical Facility, Railway Passes, Children Education Allowance, Pension Benefits
• Annual Package: ₹3-5 lakhs (including allowances), Job Security as Central Government Employee
• Career Growth: Promotion to Senior Technician, Master Technician, Junior Engineer (JE) through departmental exams

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: High – Technical aptitude and specialized knowledge required
• Expected Applications: 15-20 lakh candidates for 6238 posts (based on previous RRB recruitments)
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:2500 to 1:3000 (Extremely High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range (2018): Grade-I: 65-85% marks, Grade-III: 55-75% marks for general category
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC: 30%, SC/ST: 30%/25% respectively
• Preparation Time: 6-8 months recommended for thorough technical preparation
• Success Rate: Less than 0.04% selection rate – Requires intensive preparation and technical knowledge

Exam Pattern Details

• CBT Format: 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks
• Duration: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
• Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs
• Question Level: Up to Class 10th and 12th standard
• Normalization: Scores will be normalized across different sessions

Exam Center Details

• Pan India Centers: CBT will be conducted at various centers across all states and union territories
• Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Bhopal
• Regional Centers: All state capitals and major district headquarters
• Preference: Candidates can choose exam center preference during application
• Zone-wise Application: Candidates must apply to specific RRB zones based on their preference and eligibility
• Final exam center allocation will be mentioned in the admit card

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