Centralized Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2024) for direct recruitment of Technician posts in Indian Railways all over India. Online applications are invited by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) from eligible Indian citizens who hold a Matriculation, 10th, and ITI certificate to fill up a total of 9144 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III vacancies
Eligible Indian Citizens should apply online through any one of the RRB Recruitment Portal. The closing date for submission of application including payment of fee is 8th April 2024.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 – 9144 Vacancies
Post Name |
Technician Grade I / Grade III |
Total Vacancies |
9144 |
Advertisement No |
Centralized Notification No. 02/2024 |
Job Type |
Railway, Technician, Central Government |
Eligibility |
Matric, ITI Trade, Diploma |
Age Limit |
Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years |
Salary |
Level 1 |
Selection Process |
First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Documents Verification |
Registration Date |
09/03/2024 to 08/04/2024 |
Organization |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
Official Website |
www.rrbapply.gov.in |
✅ RRB Technician Vacancy 2024 List:
✔️ Railway Technician Vacancy 2024 RRB Wise:
Railway Board |
Technician Grade I Signal |
Technician Grade III |
RRB Ahmedabad |
74 |
687 |
RRB Ajmer |
69 |
453 |
RRB Allahabad |
– |
– |
RRB Bangalore |
44 |
98 |
RRB Bhopal |
79 |
373 |
RRB Bhubaneswar |
12 |
138 |
RRB Bilaspur |
95 |
766 |
RRB Chandigarh |
25 |
86 |
RRB Chennai |
48 |
785 |
RRB Gorakhpur |
59 |
146 |
RRB Guwahati |
16 |
608 |
RRB Jammu – Srinagar |
35 |
256 |
RRB Kolkata |
74 |
432 |
RRB Malda |
17 |
258 |
RRB Mumbai |
152 |
1132 |
RRB Muzaffarpur |
08 |
105 |
RRB Patna |
01 |
220 |
RRB Prayagraj |
131 |
207 |
RRB Ranchi |
29 |
321 |
RRB Secunderabad |
76 |
668 |
RRB Siliguri |
18 |
65 |
RRB Thiruvananthapuram |
30 |
248 |
Grand Total = |
1092 |
8052 |
✔️ RRB Technician Vacancy Disciplines: Winder, Blacksmith, Book Binder, Carpenter, Crane Driver, Diesel Electrical, Diesel Mechanical, Electrical, Fitter, Furnishing, Machine Offset Printing, Machinist, Mason, Millwright, Mechanic, Painter, Rigger, Telecommunication, Trimmer, Turner, Welder.
✅ RRB Technician Salary 2024:
✔️ Railway Technician Grade III Posts: Pay Level is Level-2, Initial Pay ₹ 19,900/- per month plus other allowances as admissible.
✔️ Railway Technician Grade I Signal: Pay Level is Level-5, Initial Pay ₹ 29,200/- per month plus other allowances as admissible.
✅ RRB Technician Apply Link:
All Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Technician Vacancy for 2024 have a unique online registration portal named rrbapply.gov.in. The link address is
✅ RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2024:
Age Limit (As of 01/07/2024): The Railway Technician Posts Age Limits are
✔️ 18 – 36 years for Technician Grade I Signal.
✔️ 18 – 33 years for Technician Grade III.
✔️ Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC / ST, Plus 10 years for PwBD, for others as per Govt rules.
Educational Qualifications:
For Technician Grade III:
(1) Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade. (OR)
(2) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade.
For Technician Grade I Signal:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Degree in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation (OR) B.Sc. in a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation. (OR) 03 years Diploma in Engineering (OR) Engineering Degree.
✅ RRB Technician Application Fee 2024:
General / OBC |
₹ 500/- (Non-Refundable) |
SC / ST / Minority Communities / EBC / PwBD / Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen candidates |
₹ 250/- (Refundable) |
Payment Method |
Online Mode using Credit / Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
✅ RRB Technician Selection Process 2024:
The Railway RRB Technician posts 2024 selection based on
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Documents Verification |
✅ RRB Technician Exam 2024 Details:
✔️ There will be a computer-based test (CBT) with a total duration of 90 minutes and 100 questions.
✔️ There will be negative markings for wrong answers, with a deduction of one-third of a mark for each wrong answer.
✔️ The marks will be normalized for tests held in multiple shifts.
✔️ The minimum pass percentage for eligibility is:
- UR & EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
✔️ These percentages may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates in case of shortage.
✔️ The marks scored in the CBT will be used to shortlist candidates for further stages of the recruitment process.
✅ How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Online Application Form:
- Eligible candidates who are willing to apply for Railway Technician 2024 should apply online through any one of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) or RRB Technician Online Portal (www.rrbapply.gov.in) from 9th March 2024, and only one online application has to be submitted.
- The Candidates must first ‘Create an Account’ for RRB Technician 2024 through the link given on the Official RRB Website.
- The Candidates must have an active personal mobile number and a valid email ID for receiving OTPs for Account Verification and Creation. After creating an account, candidates should log in to apply for RRB Technicians 2024 through any one of the RRB portals.
- The Candidates should upload a scanned copy of their Colour Passport Photograph, Signature and other required documents/certificates.
- Last Date: The closing date for the submission of the online application is 08/04/2024 (Monday) up to 23:59 Hours.
- Help Desk: For Technical Queries Contact Phone Number: 9592-001-188 / 0172-565-3333 (OR) Email.
✅ RRB Technician 2024 Important Dates:
Publication of Notification of RRB Technician 2024: Last Week of February 2024
Last date for Submission of Online Applications: March – April 2024
Tentative month of RRB Technician Exam 2024: October – December 2024
Shortlist for Document Verification: February 2025.
FAQs for Railway Technicians 2024:
✅ How many vacancies opening for Railway Technicians?
More than 9000+ Technician Vacancies in all Railway Recruitment Boards.
✅ What is the RRB Technician Salary?
Level-2, Initial Pay ₹ 19,900/- per month.
✅ What is the Selection Process for RRB Technician 2024?
The Railway RRB Technician posts 2024 selection based on
✔️ First Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
✔️ Second Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
✔️ Documents Verification
✅ When is Railway Technician Notification Out?
The Railway Technician 2024 Notification and Online Application Registration Process open from February 2024 and Registration closes in March – April 2024.