RRB Technician posts cover all technical maintenance trades in Indian Railways — Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom, Engineering, and other departments. Technician Grade III (Level 2, ₹19,900) requires ITI certificate. Technician Grade I (Level 5, ₹29,200) requires Diploma in Engineering. Both share CBT exam structure with RRB ALP.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (21 RRBs) |
| Posts | Technician Grade III (various trades) + Technician Grade I (Diploma holders) |
| CEN 02/2024 Vacancies | 14,298 (Technician Grade I + Grade III combined) |
| Qualification | Grade III: ITI in relevant trade | Grade I: Diploma in Engineering |
| Age | 18–33 years General; OBC 36; SC/ST 38 |
| Selection | CBT-1 → CBT-2 Part A (merit) + CBT-2 Part B (trade qualifying) → DV → Medical |
| Pay Level | Grade III: Level 2 (₹19,900) | Grade I: Level 5 (₹29,200) |
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| CEN 02/2024 Notification | March 2024 |
| CBT-1 | November 2024 (same as ALP) |
| CBT-2 | 2025 |
| DV/Medical | 2025–2026 |
| Next Cycle | Expected 2026 |
Technician and ALP share CBT-1 and CBT-2 Part A. CBT-2 Part B (75 qs, 60 mins) is trade-specific: questions from the ITI trade/diploma branch you have studied. Part B is qualifying only — you just need to pass; it does not affect merit ranking.
| Stage | Questions | Time | For Technician |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 | 75 | 60 min | Qualifying (shared with ALP) |
| CBT-2 Part A | 100 | 90 min | Merit-determining |
| CBT-2 Part B | 75 | 60 min | Trade-specific, Qualifying only |
Technician Grade III at Level 2: Basic ₹19,900/month. Grade I at Level 5: Basic ₹29,200/month. Gross salary (Grade III): ₹32,000–₹48,000; (Grade I): ₹50,000–₹65,000. Railway perquisites: free travel pass, subsidised quarters, railway hospital access, uniform allowance.
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