The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Recruitment 2025 Notification for Grade‑I (Signal) and Grade‑III posts under the Indian Railways Signal and Telecommunication Department. This is a golden opportunity for diploma holders, engineering graduates, and eligible technical professionals to secure a central government job in the Indian Railways. In this blog post, you’ll find all the key details related to the RRB Grade‑I Signal Vacancy 2025 , RRB Grade‑III Technical Posts , important dates, eligibility, application process, selection procedure, and more.
RRB Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Event Details Organization Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Post Name Grade‑I (Signal), Grade‑III (Technician, JE) Total Vacancies 4,800+ (Expected) Category Central Government Jobs Application Mode Online Official Website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in
RRB Grade‑I & Grade‑III Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
Event Date Official Notification Release 10 August 2025 Online Application Start 11 August 2025 Last Date to Apply 9 September 2025 Correction Window 11–13 September 2025 Computer Based Test (CBT) – Stage 1 November 2025 CBT – Stage 2 / Skill Test January 2026
RRB Vacancy 2025 – Grade‑I & Grade‑III Posts (Expected)
Post Vacancies (Approx.) Level Signal and Telecommunication Engineer (Grade‑I) 2,000+ Group B (Gazetted) Junior Engineer (Signal) – Grade‑III 1,800+ Group C Signal Technician – Grade‑III 1,000+ Group C
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualification:
Post Qualification Grade‑I (Signal) BE/B.Tech in ECE, EEE, Instrumentation, or equivalent Grade‑III JE (Signal) Diploma in Electronics/Telecom/Electrical/Instrumentation Grade‑III Technician ITI in Signal, Electrical, or Electronics trade from NCVT/SCVT
Age Limit (As on 01.08.2025):
Grade‑I (Signal) : 20 to 33 years
Grade‑III JE/Technician : 18 to 30 years
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per government norms.
How to Apply for RRB Signal Recruitment 2025?
Follow these steps for RRB Grade‑I & Grade‑III Apply Online :
Go to the RRB zone website (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in )
Select the correct region (e.g., RRB Allahabad, RRB Mumbai, etc.)
Click on “Apply for RRB Signal Recruitment 2025 ”
Fill the online application with accurate details
Upload scanned photo, signature, and required certificates
Pay the application fee
Submit the form and download the acknowledgment slip
Application Fee:
General/OBC: ₹500
SC/ST/Female/PwD: ₹250 (refundable after CBT-1 appearance)
RRB Signal Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
The selection will consist of the following stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) – Objective type
CBT-2 – Technical section for shortlisted candidates
Document Verification
Medical Examination
RRB Exam Pattern 2025 (CBT-1)
Subject Questions Marks Duration Mathematics 30 30 90 mins General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25 General Science 30 30 General Awareness & Current Affairs 15 15
Total : 100 Questions, 100 Marks
Negative Marking : 1/3rd per wrong answer
RRB Exam Preparation Tips
Understand the syllabus clearly and divide your study plan.
Use standard books like:
Lucent General Knowledge
R.S. Aggarwal for Reasoning
R.K. Jain for Technical (Signal/Electronics)
Take regular mock tests and quizzes on online platforms.
Solve previous year papers for better understanding.
Revise current affairs monthly using trusted magazines or apps.
Why Choose a Career in RRB Signal Department?
Central Government job with excellent pay
Career growth through promotions and internal exams
Dynamic technical job with training and learning opportunities
Job security + pension + allowances + medical benefits
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