Candidates seeking a job as Technician Grade I or Grade III under the Indian Railways are hereby notified that the application form is reopen from October 2 to 16, 2024, aspirants who meet certain eligibility criteria can apply by visiting the official website.
Latest Update: The application form is available from 2 to 6 October for CEN 02/2024, the RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 is announced. Scroll down to check the other details regarding this recruitment drive.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
Individuals who want to be appointed as Technician Grade III and Grade I Signal can apply by visiting the official website at https://rrbapply.gov.in/ by providing required details, attaching documents with photographs and signatures, and making fee payment. Make sure to provide all the details accurately, in case of any error may result in a rejection application.
| Country | India |
| Organization | Indian Railways |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I and Grade III |
| Number of Vacancies | 14,298 (1,092 for Grade I, 8,052 for Grade III Open Line, 5,154 for Grade III Workshop & PUs) |
| Departments | Signal, Open Line, Workshop & PUs |
| Eligibility Criteria | Grade I: B.Sc. in relevant fields or Diploma/ Degree in Engineering; Grade III: Matriculation/SSLC with ITI or Apprenticeship or Diploma in Engineering |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/Female, refundable after CBT) |
| Pay Scale | Grade I: Level 5, ₹29,200 (Approx. ₹34,000 – ₹40,000 gross); Grade III: Level 2, ₹19,900 (Approx. ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 gross) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Apply Date | October 2 to 16, 2024 (Reopen) |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in/ |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2024
The number of vacancies for recruitment of Technician Grade I and Grade III under the Indian Railways released by the Railway Recruitment Boards is 14,298. Out of which, 1092 are for Technician Grade-I Signal (Open Line), 8052 are for Technician Grade-III (Open Line), and the remaining 5154 are Technician Grade-III (Workshop & PUs).
RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2024
The eligibility criteria for recruitment of Technician Grade I (Open Signal) and Grade III (Open Line) and (Workshop & PUs) is available below in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Grade-I Signal (Open Line):
- Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized university/institute, OR
- Three-year Diploma in Engineering in relevant fields (Electronics, Information Technology, etc.), OR
- Degree in Engineering in any of the above streams.
- Age Limit:
- A candidate must have turned at least 18 years.
- The upper age limit for UR, OBC-NCL, and SC/ST is 36, 39 and 41 years, respectively.
Technician Grade-III (Open Line) and (Workshop & PUs):
- Educational Qualification:
- Matriculation/SSLC with ITI (Industrial Training Institute) in relevant trades from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT, OR
- Apprenticeship in relevant trades, OR
- Diploma in Engineering in relevant disciplines from a recognized institute.
- Age Limit:
- The candidate should be between 18 and 33 years, and the upper age relaxation is applicable for 3 and 5 years for OBC-NCL and SC/ST, respectively.
RRB Technician Application Fee 2024
To apply for recruitment of Technician Grade I (Open Signal) and Grade III (Open Line) and (Workshop & PUs) under the Indian Railways, a candidate is required to pay the application fee 500 rupees using the debit card, credit card NET banking or any other provided payment gateway, if the male individual belongs to UR, OBC or EWS.
Note: All the female aspirants, and male candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwBD are required to pay only 250 rupees, which will be refunded after appearing in CBT; the refundable amount for 500 rupees application fee payer is only 400 rupees.
RRB Technician Selection Process 2024
The selection process for recruitment of Technical Grade I and III under the Indian Railways consists multiple stages, which are as follows:
- Computer Based Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates will be first called for the Computer-Based Test, which will be followed by the Document Verification and Medical Examination, then the appointment will be entertained for shortlisted individuals.
RRB Technician Pay Scale 2024
The pay scale for the Technician Grade I and Grade III under the Indian Railways is available below, go through the listed points to check the details regarding it.
Technician Grade 1 Signal
- Pay Level: Level 5
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹29,200
- Grade Pay: ₹2,000
- Total Gross Salary: Approximately ₹34,000 – ₹40,000 (including allowances)
Technician Grade 3
- Pay Level: Level 2
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900
- Grade Pay: ₹1,900
- Total Gross Salary: Approximately ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 (including allowances)
The appointed individuals will be also able to avail the benefits of various allowances such as DA, HRA, MA, and many more.