RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 for 9144 Grade 1 and 3 Posts
RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 : Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the detailed RRB Technician Notification 2024 (CEN No. 02/2024) for 9144 Technician Grade 1 & 3 Vacancies. For RRB Technician Recruitment 2024, the computer based examination will be conducted in October-November 2024 and the candidates will be informed in time about the exam date. Candidates can read here about recruitment process, selection process, salary, exam pattern etc. In this article, we have shared all the details about the upcoming exam, cutoff and previous year paper.
RRB Technician Notification 2024
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will conduct the recruitment process for Bangalore RRB Technician Recruitment 2024. The selection process consists of four stages – CBT-Stage I, CBT-Stage II, Document Verification and Medical Examination. As per RRB Technician Notification 2024, CBT exam will be conducted in October and November 2024. Candidates can check the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF link attached below.
Download RRB Technician Notification 2024 PDF- Click Here
RRB Technician Exam Date 2024
RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 to be announced soon. However, it is expected that RRB Technician exam will be conducted in October-November 2024. We advise the candidates not to wait for the exam date announcement and start their preparation now. Admit cards will be issued to eligible candidates (who have filled the form) one week before the scheduled exam date.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
The selection process for the RRB Technician includes several stages- CBT 1, CBT 2, DV and Medical Examination. Candidates can check the details of the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 in the table below.
| RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Technician |
| Vacancies | 9144 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Age Limit | 18-33 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT-Stage I, CBT-Stage II, Document Verification, and Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
Based on the official notice released by RRB we have tabulated below important dates related to RRB Technician Recruitment 2024. RRB Technician CBT is expected to be conducted in October-November 2024. Any details regarding exam date announcement will be updated here.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| RRB Technician Notification 2024 Release | 8th March 2024 |
| RRB Technician Apply Online Starts | 9th March 2024 |
| RRB Technician Online Registration End Date | 8th April 2024 |
| Application Correction Window | 9th to 18th April 2024 |
| RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 | October to November 2024 |
| RRB Technician Admit Card 2024 | – |
| RRB Technician Exam Date 2024 | – |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Vacancy
Railway Recruitment Board has released 9144 vacancies for RRB Technician 2024. Candidates can check the details of RRB Technician Notification 2024 vacancy in the table below. Category-wise details of vacancy will be released with detailed notification.
| RRB Name | NAME OF POST | 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 1 Signal | 03 | 01 | 01 | 03 | 00 | 08 | 01 |
| 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 | 71 | 156 | 76 | 668 | 68 | |
| SILIGURI | Grade 1 Signal | 08 | 03 | 01 | 05 | 01 | 18 | 02 |
| Grade 3 | 27 | 09 | 05 | 16 | 08 | 65 | 07 | |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | Grade 1 Signal | 14 | 04 | 03 | 06 | 03 | 30 | 03 |
| Grade 3 | 89 | 52 | 50 | 30 | 27 | 248 | 26 | |
| Total (Grade 1 Signal) | 503 | 148 | 73 | 272 | 95 | 1092 | 114 | |
| Total (Grade 3) | 3482 | 1127 | 649 | 1911 | 873 | 8052 | 819 | |
| Sub Total | 3985 | 1275 | 722 | 2183 | 968 | 9144 | 933 | |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Certain eligibility requirements are necessary for the candidates to fulfill before applying for the RRB Technician post. The eligibility requirements that are to be fulfilled for the RRB Technician post are based on parameters like educational qualification and age limit.
RRB Technician Education Qualification
To be eligible to apply online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024, candidates must fulfill the required educational qualification for Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 posts. Post-wise education qualification is mentioned in the table below.
| RRB Technician Qualification for Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 Posts | |
| RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal |
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| RRB Technician Grade 3 | 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. |
RRB Technician 2024 Online Form
RRB Technician 2024 Online Form link is now inactive. Candidates have to submit the application form online by visiting the official website as application is not accepted through any other mode. Candidates can check the RRB Technician 2024 application fee details below.
RRB Technician Apply Online 2024 – Closed
| 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 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 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 has a single stage. The exam will be held for 100 marks and will consist of 100 questions. The details of the post-wise RRB Technician 2024 Exam Pattern have been shared below in the table.
- 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.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Here’s the table for the RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern 2024:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 know about the previous year’s trends and difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can download and practice these questions to get ahead in preparation levels.
RRB Group D 2024 Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility Criteria
RRB Technician Cut Off
RRB Technician Cut Off is the minimum marks that a candidate must obtain to qualify for the CBT exam and overall selection process. The cut-off marks are released by RRB along with the result on its official website and it varies category wise. The minimum qualifying marks for UR are 40%, OBC/SC- 30% and for ST- 25%. These are the minimum marks that are mandatory for the candidates 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.
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
| Technician Gr 1 Signal | 5th | Rs. 29,200 |
| Technician Gr 3 | 2nd | Rs. 19,900 |
FAQs
When will the official detailed RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Notification be released?
The official detailed notification has been released on 8th March 2024 on the official website.
How many vacancies are announced for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024?
A total of 9144 posts have been released for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2024.
When will the Online Application Forms be available for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024?
The RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Online Application Forms were available from 9th March 2024 to 8th April 2024.
What are the key stages in the selection process for RRB Technician posts?
The selection process consists of four stages: CBT-Stage I, CBT-Stage II, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
When is the RRB Technician CBT Exam 2024?
The RRB Technician CBT Exam 2024 is to be held from October to November 2024. The exact exam date and admit card will be announced soon.