A recent press release has announced the tentative RRB Technician vacancies for the 2025–26 recruitment cycle. As per the intent notice, a total of 6180 Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 vacancies across 51 categories are expected to be released, based on assessments conducted by all zonal railways. This recruitment drive presents a golden opportunity for candidates, especially those who missed last year’s cycle, as such notifications are not frequently issued by the Indian Railways.

Although the official notification is yet to be published on the RRB website, the indent reply confirms the upcoming vacancies, with South Eastern Railway (SER) having the highest at 1,215 and East Central Railway (ECR) the lowest at 31. Indian Railways, comprising 18 zones and multiple Production Units, has approved these tentative vacancies, and the detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) is expected to be released soon across all regional RRB websites. Candidates are advised to stay updated, as the final vacancy details will be officially confirmed in the upcoming notification.

Name of the Post: RRB Technician Online Form 2025

Post Date: 12-06-2025

Latest Update: 17-06-2025

Total Vacancy: 6180

Brief Information: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a vacancy notification for the recruitment of Technician Vacancy. Eligible Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details & completed all eligibility criteria can read the notification & Apply.

RRB Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

• Notification Out Date: 10-06-2025
• Starting Date for Apply Online: 28-06-2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 28-07-2025 (23:59 Hours)

​RRB Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

For Technician Grade 1:

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age limit: 33 Years

For Technician Grade 3:

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age limit: 30 Years

​Qualification

• Candidates Should Posses B.Sc, Diploma (Relevant Fields)

Salary

• Technician Gr.l Signal: 29,200/-
• Technician Gr.III: Rs. 19,900/-

Job Role: RRB Technician

Technicians in Indian Railways are categorized mainly into:

• Technician Grade I Signal

• Technician Grade III

They work in various departments such as Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecommunication, and Engineering, depending on the post and trade.

 Key Responsibilities:

1. Installation and Maintenance

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of railway assets like signal systems, track circuits, telecom systems, electric locomotives, traction motors, and electrical panels.

• Regular inspection and servicing of equipment to ensure safety and functionality.

2. Technical Assistance

• Assisting senior engineers and supervisors in technical operations.

• Working with tools, machinery, and electrical/mechanical systems.

3. Fault Detection

• Troubleshooting faults in electrical/mechanical components and correcting them efficiently.

• Ensuring minimum downtime of systems or components.

4. Safety Compliance

• Strictly following safety protocols during maintenance or repair work.

• Ensuring that all systems are functioning according to Indian Railways' safety standards.

5. Documentation

• Keeping records of maintenance work, part replacements, and inspections.

• Reporting issues to supervisors or higher authorities.

6. Field Work

• Regular field assignments which may involve outdoor work in stations, workshops, and trackside.

• Readiness to work in shifts and during emergencies.

 Work Environment:

• Technicians work under zonal railways across India and may be posted in remote or urban locations.

• Rotational shifts including night duty and holidays are common.