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RRB Technician

RRB Technician full form: Railway Technician (Grade I & III).

RRB Technician is the railway exam for ITI and diploma holders, filling technical maintenance posts (Signal and various trades) across Indian Railways. Below, in plain language: who should apply, the salary, the dates, the full process and how to apply.

10th passAge 18–36Pay Level 2–5

What is the full form of RRB Technician?

RRB Technician stands for Railway Technician (Grade I & III) — the railway exam for ITI/diploma holders, filling technical maintenance posts across Indian Railways. It is also searched as “RRB Technician full form”, “RRB Technician meaning” and “RRB Technician means”. See all government exam full forms →

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What you need

🎓 Class 10 + ITI (Grade III) or Engineering Diploma/Degree (Grade I)
🎂 Class 10 certificate (date of birth)
🪪 Aadhaar or valid photo ID
📷 Passport photo & scanned signature
📄 Caste / EWS / PwD certificate (if applicable)

Who should apply?

Apply if you have passed Class 10 with an ITI (for Grade III) or hold an engineering diploma/degree (for Grade I Signal), are aged 18–36 and medically fit, and want a permanent technical railway job. Preparation covers Maths, Reasoning, General Science and Awareness, plus trade knowledge.

Step-by-step: how it works

1

Notification is released

The official notification is published on rrbapply.gov.in listing vacancies, eligibility and key dates.

2

Fill the online application

Register on the official portal, submit the form within the application window and pay the fee.

3

CBT 1

A computer-based / written test taken at an official exam centre.

4

CBT 2

A computer-based / written test taken at an official exam centre.

5

Document Verification & Medical

A medical fitness examination.

6

Result & final selection

The merit list is published — your rank decides the post you are allotted, followed by joining.

Salary in hand

Starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹26,000–₹40,000 per month depending on grade (Pay Level 2–5, basic ₹19,900–₹29,200 + DA + HRA + railway allowances), plus free travel passes and medical benefits.

Important dates & current status

RRB releases Technician notifications periodically through the Railway Recruitment Boards, with CBT 1 a few months after the notification. Confirm the current cycle on rrbapply.gov.in and your regional RRB site.

Key posts

Technician Grade I (Signal), Technician Grade III (various trades)

हिंदी में — मुख्य बातें (Key points in Hindi)

RRB Technician परीक्षा से आप भारतीय रेलवे में तकनीशियन (Signal व अन्य ट्रेड) बन सकते हैं। योग्यता: 10वीं + ITI (ग्रेड III) या इंजीनियरिंग डिप्लोमा/डिग्री (ग्रेड I), उम्र 18–36 साल। चयन: CBT 1 → CBT 2 → दस्तावेज़ व मेडिकल। शुरुआती इन-हैंड सैलरी लगभग ₹26,000–₹40,000 प्रति माह (ग्रेड अनुसार, भत्तों सहित)। आवेदन rrbapply.gov.in पर करें।

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full form of RRB Technician?

RRB Technician stands for Railway Technician (Grade I & III). It is the railway exam for ITI/diploma holders, filling technical maintenance posts across Indian Railways.

What is the qualification for RRB Technician?

Class 10 plus ITI for Technician Grade III; an engineering diploma or degree for Technician Grade I (Signal).

What is the salary of an RRB Technician?

Roughly ₹26,000–₹40,000 in hand per month depending on grade (Pay Level 2–5, basic ₹19,900–₹29,200 + allowances), plus free travel passes and medical benefits.

What is the selection process for RRB Technician?

CBT 1 → CBT 2 → Document Verification & Medical examination.

How do I apply for RRB Technician?

Online only on the official RRB portal rrbapply.gov.in during the application window. Use the Apply button on this page.

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