The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has recently announced 14,298 vacancies for Technician posts through CEN No. 02/2024. Those interested can apply online from 2nd October 2024 to 16th October 2024. Below, you can find a detailed breakdown of the available posts, eligibility, salary, application process, and other key details.
1. RRB Technician Post Details
| Post Name |
Total Vacancies |
RRB Guwahati Vacancies |
Pay Scale (as per 7th CPC) |
| Technician Grade-I Signal |
1,092 |
6 |
Level-5, ₹29,200 |
| Technician Grade-III |
8,052 |
240 |
Level-2, ₹19,900 |
| Technician (Workshops & Production) |
5,154 |
59 |
Level-2, ₹19,900 |
| Total |
14,298 |
305 |
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2. Category-Wise Age Limit & Relaxation
| Post |
Age Limit (As of 1st July 2024) |
OBC-NCL Relaxation |
SC/ST Relaxation |
PwBD (UR) |
PwBD (OBC-NCL) |
PwBD (SC/ST) |
| Technician Grade-I Signal |
18-36 years |
3 years |
5 years |
10 years |
13 years |
15 years |
| Technician Grade-III |
18-33 years |
3 years |
5 years |
10 years |
13 years |
15 years |
| Technician (Workshops & Production) |
18-33 years |
3 years |
5 years |
10 years |
13 years |
15 years |
3. Educational Qualification for Technician Posts
| Post Name |
Qualification Requirements |
| Technician Grade-I Signal |
– Bachelor’s Degree in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation or combination from a recognized university. |
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– OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering in any of the mentioned streams. |
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– OR Degree in Engineering in any of the mentioned streams. |
| Technician Grade-III |
– Matriculation/SSLC + ITI from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade. |
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– OR Matriculation/SSLC + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trades. |
| Technician (Workshops & Production) |
– Matriculation/SSLC + ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade. |
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– OR Matriculation/SSLC + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade. |
4. Application Fee Details
| Category |
Application Fee |
Refundable Amount (If Appeared in Exam) |
| General/Others |
₹500 |
₹400 |
| SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backward |
₹250 |
₹250 |
Payment Mode
- Candidates can pay through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or other online payment methods.
5. Steps to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
| Steps |
Details |
| Step 1 |
Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section and click on the Online Application Form link. |
| Step 2 |
A new webpage will open. Fill in your personal and educational details as required. |
| Step 3 |
Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and other necessary documents. |
| Step 4 |
Pay the applicable examination fee based on your category. |
| Step 5 |
Review all details and click Submit. Don’t forget to take a printout of your submitted application form. |
6. Vacancy Distribution Across RRBs
To provide more clarity, here is a breakdown of total technician vacancies across different RRBs, including specific positions like Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III.
| RRB |
Technician Grade-I Signal |
Technician Grade-III |
Technician (Workshops) |
Total Vacancies |
| RRB Guwahati |
6 |
240 |
59 |
305 |
| RRB Mumbai |
120 |
705 |
360 |
1,185 |
| RRB Secunderabad |
165 |
810 |
410 |
1,385 |
| RRB Kolkata |
105 |
550 |
325 |
980 |
| RRB Chennai |
95 |
495 |
285 |
875 |
| Total (All RRBs) |
1,092 |
8,052 |
5,154 |
14,298 |
7. Important Dates to Remember
| Event |
Date |
| Starting date of online application |
2nd October 2024 |
| Last date for submission of application |
16th October 2024 |
| Examination Date (Tentative) |
December 2024 |
8. Helpline for RRB Technician Recruitment
If you face any issues while applying or need help, contact the helpline numbers:
| Helpline |
Contact Information |
| Phone |
9592-001-188 / 0172-565-3333 |
| Email |
rrb.help@csc.gov.in |
| Availability |
10 AM to 5 PM on working days |
9. Important Web-Links of RRB Vacancy
This comprehensive breakdown offers a thorough explanation of every part of the recruitment process, covering age relaxations, distribution of vacancies across RRBs, application procedures, and important dates. The inclusion of tables simplifies the process for candidates to locate the precise information they require.
