Exam Date for RRB Technician 2024: On the official website, the RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 has been revealed. The written exam is set for December 16–26, 2024. Four days prior to the exam date, the technician exam admit card will be made available. View the RRB Technician Exam Schedule Railway Exams Calendar 2024, Syllabus, official notice, and more here.
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Exam Date for RRB Technician 2024
The Railway Board has announced the Exam Date on its official website. The RRB Technician Exam 2024 is scheduled to take place from 16th to 26th December 2024. Candidates are encouraged to begin their preparation for the RRB Technician CBT Exam 2024. The admit card for the exam will be available to registered candidates four days before the exam date. You can check the official notice regarding the RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 below.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board is conducting the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 process. The RRB Technician selection process includes three stages- CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates can check the details of the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 and Notification PDF below.
| RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Technician |
| Vacancies | 14298 (Revised) |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Date | 16th to 26th December 2024 |
| Age Limit | 18-33 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
Download RRB Technician Notification 2024 PDF
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
RRB has shared the important dates regarding the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 below. The RRB Technician exam for CBT will be held from 16th to 26th December 2024. Any details regarding the exam date announcement will be updated here.
| RRB Technician 2024- Important Dates | |
| Events | Important Dates |
| RRB Technician Application Process | 9th March 2024 to 8th April 2024 |
| Last Date To Pay Application Fee | 8th April 2024 |
| Application Modification Dates | 9th to 18th April 2024 |
| RRB Technician Registration (Re-open) | 2nd October 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16th October 2024 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Modification Window | 17th to 21st October 2024 |
| RRB Technician City Intimation | By 6th December 2024 |
| RRB Technician Admit Card 2024 | By 12th December 2024 |
| RRB Technician CBT Exam 2024 | 16th to 26th December 2024 |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2024 (Revised)
The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the recruitment for Technicians, initially announcing 9,144 vacancies across 18 categories for open line positions throughout the Indian Railways. After reviewing additional demands from Workshops and Production Units (PUs), the total number of Technician vacancies has been increased to 14,298, now covering 40 categories. Candidates can check the details of the RRB Technician Vacancy in the table below.
| RRB Technician Vacancy 2024 | ||||||
| Posts Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | TOTAL |
| Technician (Grade 1 Signal) | 503 | 148 | 73 | 272 | 95 | 1092 |
| Technician Grade 3 | 3482 | 1127 | 649 | 1911 | 873 | 8052 |
| Technician Grade 3 (Workshop & PUs) | 2186 | 739 | 430 | 1286 | 513 | 5154 |
| Total | 6171 | 2014 | 1152 | 3469 | 1481 | 14298 |
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RRB Technician Zone-Wise Vacancy Details
The RRB Technician vacancies total of 14,298 are distributed across two categories: 1,092 positions are distributed for Technician Grade 1 Signal, 8,052 for Technician Grade 3, and 5,154 for Technician Grade 3 (Workshop & PUs). Check the table below for RRB Technician region-wise and category-wise vacancy details provided.
| RRB Technician Zone-Wise Vacancy Details | ||||||||
| RRB Name | Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Grand Total |
| Ahmedabad | Grade 1 Signal | 38 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 4 | 74 | 1015 |
| Grade 3 | 299 | 99 | 46 | 173 | 70 | 687 | ||
| Workshop | 104 | 34 | 15 | 78 | 23 | 254 | ||
| Ajmer | Grade 1 Signal | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 69 | 900 |
| Grade 3 | 209 | 58 | 24 | 106 | 56 | 453 | ||
| Workshop | 163 | 50 | 25 | 93 | 46 | 378 | ||
| Bangalore | Grade 1 Signal | 22 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 44 | 337 |
| Grade 3 | 46 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 8 | 98 | ||
| Workshop | 79 | 29 | 16 | 52 | 19 | 195 | ||
| Bhopal | Grade 1 Signal | 36 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 79 | 534 |
| Grade 3 | 208 | 52 | 16 | 65 | 32 | 373 | ||
| Workshop | 44 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 82 | ||
| Bhubaneswar | Grade 1 Signal | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 166 |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 19 | 13 | 27 | 18 | 138 | ||
| Workshop | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16 | ||
| Bilaspur | Grade 1 Signal | 45 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 95 | 933 |
| Grade 3 | 365 | 101 | 45 | 188 | 67 | 766 | ||
| Workshop | 36 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 72 | ||
| Chandigarh | Grade 1 Signal | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 187 |
| Grade 3 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 9 | 86 | ||
| Workshop | 38 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 76 | ||
| Chennai | Grade 1 Signal | 22 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 48 | 2716 |
| Grade 3 | 324 | 115 | 64 | 188 | 94 | 785 | ||
| Workshop | 743 | 299 | 160 | 501 | 180 | 1883 | ||
| Gorakhpur | Grade 1 Signal | 26 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 59 | 419 |
| Grade 3 | 57 | 20 | 12 | 39 | 18 | 46 | ||
| Workshop & PUs | 123 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 11 | 214 | ||
| Guwahati | Grade 1 Signal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 764 |
| Grade 3 | 240 | 91 | 47 | 168 | 62 | 608 | ||
| Workshop | 59 | 21 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 140 | ||
| Jammu-Srinagar | Grade 1 Signal | 14 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 35 | 721 |
| Grade 3 | 108 | 38 | 17 | 70 | 23 | 256 | ||
| Workshop | 188 | 55 | 45 | 105 | 37 | 430 | ||
| Kolkata | Grade 1 Signal | 34 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 74 | 1098 |
| Grade 3 | 183 | 67 | 45 | 82 | 55 | 432 | ||
| Workshop | 365 | 79 | 52 | 134 | 62 | 592 | ||
| Malda | Grade 1 Signal | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 275 |
| Grade 3 | 129 | 26 | 21 | 50 | 32 | 258 | ||
| Mumbai | Grade 1 Signal | 68 | 21 | 11 | 42 | 10 | 152 | 1883 |
| Grade 3 | 465 | 147 | 79 | 313 | 128 | 1132 | ||
| Workshop & PUs | 238 | 88 | 47 | 159 | 67 | 599 | ||
| Muzaffarpur | Grade 1 Signal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 08 | 113 |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 105 | ||
| Patna | Grade 1 Signal | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 222 |
| Grade 3 | 76 | 37 | 22 | 57 | 29 | 221 | ||
| Prayagraj | Grade 1 Signal | 61 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 16 | 131 | 338 |
| Grade 3 | 119 | 14 | 18 | 33 | 23 | 207 | ||
| Ranchi | Grade 1 Signal | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 29 | 350 |
| Grade 3 | 127 | 49 | 25 | 90 | 30 | 321 | ||
| Secunderabad | Grade 1 Signal | 38 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 76 | 959 |
| Grade 3 | 272 | 93 | 71 | 156 | 76 | 668 | ||
| Workshop | 95 | 30 | 16 | 56 | 18 | 215 | ||
| Siliguri | Grade 1 Signal | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 91 |
| Grade 3 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 65 | ||
| Workshop | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Thiruvananthapuram | Grade 1 Signal | 14 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 308 |
| Grade 3 | 89 | 52 | 50 | 36 | 30 | 278 | ||
| Total | 6171 | 2014 | 1152 | 3469 | 1481 | 14298 | ||
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria details have been released along with the detailed RRB Technician Notification 2024. Candidates can check the details of their educational qualifications and age limits in the tables below.
| Qualification | RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal | RRB Technician Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | A) Bachelor of Science In Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute OR B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute (OR) B) Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or combination of any of above basic streams (OR) Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or combination of any of above basic streams” | N/A |
| Diploma in Engineering | A) Bachelor of Science In Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute OR B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute (OR) B) Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams (OR) Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams” | N/A |
| Matriculation/SSLC | N/A | Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). (OR) Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades |
| ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT | N/A | Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). |
| Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in related trades | N/A | Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades. |
RRB Technician Age Limit (01/07/2024)
This table summarizes the age limits specified in the RRB Technician Notification for both Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 posts.
| Technician Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 Signal | 18 years | 36 years |
| Grade 3 | 18 years | 33 years |
Age Relaxation
The age relaxation is provided to the candidates as per government rules. Check the details in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and Erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR – 40 years, OBC-NCL – 43 years, SC/ST – 45 years |
RRB Technician 2024 Online Form
The official website has closed the RRB Technician 2024 Online Form window. Candidates who submitted the application and have any error regarding their application form can modify it from 17th to 21st October 2024. Those who want to apply can do so online by visiting the official website as no other application mode is accepted.
RRB Technician Apply Online 2024 Link (Window Closed)
Candidates can check the details of the RRB Technician 2024 Application Fees below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class | Rs. 250/- |
| Others | Rs. 500/- |
RRB Technician 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Technician posts consists of three stages. Candidates need to clear each stage to move to the next round of selection.
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Technician 2024 Exam Pattern
The RRB Technician 2024 exam consists of a single stage. It will be conducted for 100 marks, with a total of 100 questions. The post-wise RRB Technician 2024 Exam Pattern is detailed in the table below.
- There will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the first stage of the examination.
- Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.
- For unanswered questions, there will be no deduction of marks.
- For incorrectly answered questions, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
| RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal Exam Pattern 2024 for CBT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
In the RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam, there will be 100 questions. Candidates can check the table for the RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern 2024:
| RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
RRB Technician 2024 Syllabus
The RRB Technician Syllabus is an important component of the RRB Technician 2024 Examination. Candidates can check the exam pattern (given above) and syllabus here for the Technician Grade 1 and 3 exam. The syllabus consists of:
- General Awareness
- Basic Science and Engineering
- Basic Computer and Applications
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Current Affairs
RRB Technician Previous Year Question Paper
The RRB Technician Computer-based Exam will be held from October to November 2024. Those who applied for the exam must first go through the RRB Technician Previous Year Question Paper to learn about the trends of the previous year and the difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can download and practice these questions to get ahead in preparation levels.
RRB Technician Cut-Off
The RRB Technician cut-off is the minimum mark that the candidate must secure to qualify for the CBT Exam and overall selection process. RRB releases the cut-off marks on its official website along with the result and it varies as per category. The minimum qualifying marks for UR are 40%, OBC/SC- 30% and ST it is 25%. This the minimum marks that the candidates are mandatorily required to score.
RRB Technician 2024 Salary
The RRB Technician Salary has been tabulated below for both the posts advertised under the short RRB Technician Notification 2024. Check the RRB Technician 2024 Salary below.
| RRB Technician Salary 2024 | ||
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
| Technician Gr 1 Signal | 5th | Rs. 29,200 |
| Technician Gr 3 | 2nd | Rs. 19,900 |
RRB Technician 2024 Preparation Tips
RRB Technician Preparation Tips 2024 exam requires a strategic approach to cover the extensive syllabus and improve problem-solving skills. Understanding the exam pattern, staying updated with current affairs, and practising regularly is key to achieving success. Here are some tips to guide you through your preparation journey:
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the RRB Technician exam pattern, including the number of sections, types of questions, marking scheme, and duration of the exam.
- Create a Study Schedule: Plan a realistic study schedule that allocates specific time slots for each subject. Ensure you cover all topics and include time for regular revision.
- Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous year question papers and sample papers to understand the types of questions asked and to improve your speed and accuracy.
- Focus on Technical Subjects: Pay special attention to technical subjects relevant to your trade. Use standard textbooks and online resources to strengthen your technical knowledge.
- Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Regularly read newspapers, watch news channels, and use online resources to stay updated with current affairs, as they form an important part of the general awareness section.