RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Expanded Opportunities with Revised Vacancies – Apply from October 2 to October 16

Job Description

Candidates aged 18-33 years for Grade III and 18-36 years for Grade I (as of July 1, 2024) with relevant educational qualifications can apply. The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), document verification and medical examination.

The application window has reopened from 00:01 hrs on 02-10-2024 to October 16, 2024, allowing both fresh applications and modifications to existing ones. A correction window will be available from October 17 to October 21, 2024, with a nominal fee for changes.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024

Job Summary Table

Name of the PostTechnician (Grade-I and Grade-III)
Advt. No.RRB CET 02/2024
No. of PosTechnician (Grade I and Grade-III)
Selection ProcedureComputer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, Medical Examination
Application Period00:01 hrs on 02-10-2024 to 23:59 hrs on 16-10-2024
Form Correction WindowOctober 17 to October 21, 2024
Mode of ApplyOnline through rrbapply.gov.in
Official Websiterrbapply.gov.in
Starting date of Application00:01 hrs on 02-10-2024 (for reopened window)
End Date Of Application23:59 hrs on 16-10-2024
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Details

Vacancy Details

Technician Gr.-I Signal (Open Line): 1,092

Technician Gr. III (Open Line): 8,052

Category-wise Vacancy

Post NameVacancy
Technician Gr.-I Signal (Open Line)1,092
Technician Gr. III (Open Line)8,052
Technician Gr. III (Workshop & PUs)5,154
Total14,298
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Vacancy

Educational Criteria

Age Criteria

Technician Grade-I: 18-36 years

The cut-off date for age calculation: is July 1, 2024

Application Fees

Selection Procedure

Document Verification

Complete the registration process (for fresh candidates)

Fill out the application form with all necessary details

Upload required documents (photographs and signatures)

Pay the application fee (for fresh candidates)

Review and submit the application

Important Events and Dates

EventDate
Notification ReleaseMarch 9, 2024
Initial Application PeriodMarch 9 to April 8, 2024
First Edit WindowJune 3-6, 2024
Vacancy Increase AnnouncementAugust 22, 2024
Reopened Application Window00:01 hrs on 02-10-2024 to 23:59 hrs on 16-10-2024
Form Correction WindowOctober 17-21, 2024
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Important Dates

Additional Information for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024

  1. Vacancy Increase
    The Railway Recruitment Board significantly increased the number of vacancies during the recruitment process.

Vacancy Increase Details

EventInitial VacanciesFinal VacanciesDate of Increase
RRB Technician Recruitment 20249,14414,298August 22, 2024
  1. Multiple Application Windows

Application Periods

Application WindowPeriod
Initial PeriodMarch 9 to April 8, 2024
Reopened Period00:01 hrs on 02-10-2024 to 23:59 hrs on 16-10-2024
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Reopened Period
  1. Candidate Categories and Options

a) Existing Candidates:

  • Can apply for newly added categories
  • Modify categories not applied earlier
  • Edit educational qualifications
  • Update zone and post preferences
  • Re-upload photographs and signatures
  • No additional fee is required

b) Fresh Candidates:

  • Those who missed the previous application window
  • Applicants who failed to pay the fee earlier
  • Candidates applying for additional categories
  1. Form Correction Process

Form Correction Details

EventDateFee
Form Correction WindowOctober 17-21, 2024₹250 per modification
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: form Correction Widow
  1. Document Requirements
  • Candidates must upload photographs and signatures as per the specifications
  • Applicants are advised to download and keep a copy of the completed application
  1. Selection Process Additional Information
  • Exam Pattern: Includes subjects such as General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Technical Knowledge
  • Admit Card: Will be available for download from rrbapply.gov.in (exact release date not specified)
  • Exam Date: To be announced soon (no specific timeframe provided)
  1. Age Criteria
  • The cut-off date for age calculation: is July 1, 2024
  1. Additional Options for Candidates
  • Candidates can choose their preferred RRB zones

Important Links

RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

For Technician Gr.-I Signal (Open Line), candidates need B.Sc./B.Tech/Diploma in Physics/Electronics/Computer/IT/Instrumentation. For Technician Gr. III (Open Line & Workshop & PUs), 10th Pass + ITI in Related Field OR 12th with PCM is required.

The age limit is 18-33 years for Grade III and 18-36 years for Grade I, as of July 1, 2024. Age relaxation rules apply as per government norms.

The exact exam date has not been announced yet. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website rrbapply.gov.in for updates on the Computer Based Test (CBT) schedule.

The Railway Recruitment Board has increased the total number of vacancies to 14,298, including 1,092 for Technician Gr.-I Signal (Open Line), 8,052 for Technician Gr. III (Open Line), and 5,154 for Technician Gr. III (Workshop & PUs).

The RRB has reopened the application window from 00:01 hrs on 02-10-2024 to 23:59 hrs on 16-10-2024. This allows both fresh applications and modifications to existing ones. A correction window will also be available from October 17 to October 21, 2024, with a nominal fee for changes.

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