Indian Railway (Railway Recruitment Board) has released the Technician Recruitment notification (CEN 02/2024). Candidates can apply online during the re-open dates from 02/10/2024 to 16/10/2024. Below are key details, eligibility criteria, important dates, and important links.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Begin | 09/03/2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08/04/2024 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 08/04/2024 |
| Correction/Modification Window | 09-18 April 2024 |
| Vacancy Increase Notification | 22/08/2024 |
| Re-open Apply Online | 02-16 October 2024 |
| Exam Date | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card Availability | Notified Soon |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund (After Stage I Exam) |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹250 | ₹250 |
| All Female Candidates | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Age Limit (as of 01/07/2024)
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|
| Technician Grade III | 18 years | 33 years |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 years | 36 years |
Vacancy Details (Total: 14,298 Posts)
| Post | Total Posts |
|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 1,092 |
| Technician Grade III Open Line | 8,052 |
| Technician Grade III Workshop & PUs | 5,154 |
Zone-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| RRB Name | Technician Grade I Signal | Technician Grade III | Workshop & PUs | Total |
|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad WR | 74 | 687 | 254 | 1,015 |
| RRB Ajmer NWR | 69 | 453 | 378 | 900 |
| RRB Bangalore SWR | 44 | 98 | 195 | 337 |
| RRB Bhopal WCR / WR | 79 | 373 | 82 | 534 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar ECOR | 12 | 138 | 16 | 166 |
| RRB Bilaspur CR / SECR | 95 | 766 | 72 | 933 |
| RRB Chandigarh NR | 25 | 86 | 76 | 187 |
| RRB Chennai SR | 48 | 785 | 1,883 | 2,716 |
| RRB Gorakhpur NER | 59 | 146 | 214 | 419 |
| RRB Guwahati NFR | 16 | 608 | 140 | 764 |
| RRB Jammu & Srinagar NR | 35 | 256 | 430 | 721 |
| RRB Kolkata ER / SER | 74 | 432 | 592 | 1,098 |
| RRB Malda ER / SER | 17 | 258 | - | 275 |
| RRB Mumbai SCR / WR / CR | 152 | 1,132 | 599 | 1,883 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur ECR | 8 | 105 | - | 113 |
| RRB Patna ECR | 1 | 220 | - | 221 |
| RRB Prayagraj NCR / NR | 131 | 207 | - | 338 |
| RRB Ranchi SER | 29 | 321 | - | 350 |
| RRB Secunderabad ECOR / SCR | 76 | 668 | 215 | 959 |
| RRB Siliguri NFR | 18 | 65 | 8 | 91 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram SR | 30 | 248 | - | 278 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation) or BE/B.Tech |
| Technician Grade III | Class 10 with ITI Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in a related trade |
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website and apply online from 02/10/2024 to 16/10/2024.
- Check eligibility and ensure you meet the required criteria before applying.
- Keep all necessary documents ready, including scanned copies of your photo, signature, and ID proof.
- Preview the form carefully before final submission.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Important Links