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RRB Technician (Railway Technician Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of as per 7th CPC standards, with general eligibility requiring ages between 18 to 30/32 years.
RRB Technician recruits Grade I and Grade III technicians to maintain and repair railway machinery, signalling and electrical systems.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT 1 | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | Maths, GI & Reasoning, GS, General Science | 90 Minutes | 100 | 0.33 per wrong answer | Easy |
| CBT 2 (for Grade I only) | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | Relevant Trade/Technical subject | 90 Minutes | 100 | 0.33 per wrong answer | Moderate |
| Document Verification & Medical | Verification (Qualifying) | Document check and medical fitness test | - | 0 | Not applicable | Easy |
ITI/Diploma holders in technical trades
Candidates seeking hands-on railway maintenance roles
Aspirants preferring workshop-based postings
A: RRB Technician is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board.
A: Yes, RRB Technician is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.