Overview of RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 9144 Technician posts (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3) on their official website. The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), document verification, and a medical examination. The CBT Exam is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2024.
Candidates are advised to bookmark the official website indianrailways.gov.in for the latest updates.
RRB Technician Exam Date 2024
The RRB CBT Exam for Technician (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3) posts is tentatively scheduled for October to November 2024. Detailed information including the exact exam date, exam timing, and exam venue will be released along with the RRB Technician Admit Card on the official website.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 – Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Technician (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3) |
| Vacancies | 9144 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Exam Date | October/November 2024 |
| Selection Process | CBT Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Salary | Grade 1 Signal: Rs. 29,200 |
| Grade 3: Rs. 19,900 | |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in, rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 9th March 2024 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 8th April 2024 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date To Pay Application Fee | 8th April 2024 |
| Application Modification Dates | 9th to 18th April 2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | October 2024 |
| CBT Exam | October/November 2024 |
Vacancy Details
RRB Technician Vacancy 2024
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician (Grade 1 Signal) | 1092 |
| Technician Grade 3 | 8052 |
| Total | 9144 |
RRB / Zone Wise Vacancy Details
| RRB Name | Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | EXSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Grade 1 Signal | 38 | 10 | 03 | 19 | 04 | 74 | 08 |
| Grade 3 | 299 | 99 | 46 | 173 | 70 | 687 | 69 | |
| Ajmer | Grade 1 Signal | 32 | 10 | 04 | 18 | 05 | 69 | 07 |
| Grade 3 | 209 | 58 | 24 | 106 | 56 | 453 | 46 | |
| Bangalore | Grade 1 Signal | 22 | 07 | 03 | 08 | 04 | 44 | 05 |
| Grade 3 | 46 | 14 | 10 | 20 | 08 | 98 | 12 | |
| Bhopal | Grade 1 Signal | 36 | 11 | 05 | 20 | 07 | 79 | 08 |
| Grade 3 | 208 | 52 | 16 | 65 | 32 | 373 | 36 | |
| Bhubaneswar | Grade 1 Signal | 05 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 12 | 01 |
| Grade 3 | 51 | 19 | 13 | 27 | 18 | 138 | 14 | |
| Bilaspur | Grade 1 Signal | 45 | 11 | 06 | 24 | 09 | 95 | 10 |
| Grade 3 | 365 | 101 | 45 | 188 | 67 | 766 | 80 | |
| Chandigarh | Grade 1 Signal | 10 | 04 | 02 | 06 | 03 | 25 | 03 |
| Grade 3 | 37 | 13 | 05 | 22 | 09 | 86 | 09 | |
| Chennai | Grade 1 Signal | 22 | 07 | 02 | 12 | 05 | 48 | 05 |
| Grade 3 | 324 | 115 | 64 | 188 | 94 | 785 | 79 | |
| Gorakhpur | Grade 1 Signal | 26 | 07 | 04 | 16 | 06 | 59 | 06 |
| Grade 3 | 57 | 20 | 12 | 39 | 18 | 146 | 15 | |
| Guwahati | Grade 1 Signal | 06 | 03 | 01 | 04 | 02 | 16 | 02 |
| Grade 3 | 240 | 91 | 47 | 168 | 62 | 608 | 63 | |
| Jammu-Srinagar | Grade 1 Signal | 14 | 05 | 03 | 09 | 04 | 35 | 04 |
| Grade 3 | 108 | 38 | 17 | 70 | 23 | 256 | 26 | |
| Kolkata | Grade 1 Signal | 34 | 10 | 05 | 20 | 05 | 74 | 08 |
| Grade 3 | 183 | 67 | 45 | 82 | 55 | 432 | 44 | |
| Malda | Grade 1 Signal | 08 | 02 | 01 | 05 | 01 | 17 | 02 |
| Grade 3 | 129 | 26 | 21 | 50 | 32 | 258 | 27 | |
| Mumbai | Grade 1 Signal | 68 | 21 | 11 | 42 | 10 | 152 | 15 |
| Grade 3 | 465 | 147 | 79 | 313 | 128 | 1132 | 113 | |
| Muzaffarpur | Grade 3 | 51 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 09 | 105 | 10 |
| Patna | Grade 1 Signal | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| Grade 3 | 76 | 37 | 22 | 57 | 28 | 220 | 23 | |
| Prayagraj | Grade 1 Signal | 61 | 15 | 10 | 29 | 16 | 131 | 13 |
| Grade 3 | 119 | 14 | 18 | 33 | 23 | 207 | 21 | |
| Ranchi | Grade 1 Signal | 13 | 04 | 01 | 08 | 03 | 29 | 03 |
| Grade 3 | 127 | 49 | 25 | 90 | 30 | 321 | 31 | |
| Secunderabad | Grade 1 Signal | 38 | 10 | 05 | 18 | 05 | 76 | 08 |
| Grade 3 | 272 | 93 | 43 | 147 | 73 | 628 | 64 | |
| Siliguri | Grade 3 | 18 | 07 | 02 | 11 | 04 | 42 | 04 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Grade 1 Signal | 06 | 02 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 13 | 02 |
| Grade 3 | 43 | 17 | 09 | 24 | 09 | 102 | 11 |
RRB Technician 2024: Apply Online Link
Candidates can apply online for RRB Technician posts from 9th March 2024 to 8th April 2024 on the official websites indianrailways.gov.in and rrbapply.gov.in. Ensure to fill in the application form correctly to avoid rejection.
RRB Technician Application Fee 2024
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/ OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ ST/ EWS/ Female/ PwD/ Ex-serviceman | Rs. 250 |
RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Indian citizen
Education Qualification
- Grade 1 Signal: Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprentices or 10+2 with Physics and Math or Diploma in Engineering.
- Grade 3: Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI / Course Completed Act Apprentices in specified trades from NCVT/SCVT.
Age Limit (as of 1st July 2024)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, etc.
RRB Technician 2024 Selection Process
- CBT Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Technician 2024 Exam Pattern
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 for each incorrect answer
RRB Technician Salary Structure
- Grade 1 Signal: Rs. 29,200
- Grade 3: Rs. 19,900
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical facilities, and other perks as per Railway rules.
FAQs
Q1: When will the RRB Technician CBT Exam be conducted?
A1: The RRB Technician CBT Exam is scheduled for October to November 2024.
Q2: What is the application fee for the RRB Technician recruitment?
A2: The application fee is Rs. 500 for UR/OBC and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/EWS/Female/PwD/Ex-servicemen.
Q3: What is the salary for a Grade 1 Signal Technician?
A3: The salary for a Grade 1 Signal Technician is Rs. 29,200.
Q4: How can I apply for RRB Technician recruitment?
A4: Candidates can apply online through the official websites indianrailways.gov.in and rrbapply.gov.in from 9th March 2024 to 8th April 2024.
For further details, refer to the official notification on the Railway Recruitment Board’s website.