What is the difference between RRB Technician Grade I and Grade III?

Grade I (Pay Level 5, ₹29,200-₹92,300) is for Diploma holders and certain advanced ITI trades, posted in supervisory technical roles. Grade III (Pay Level 2, ₹19,900-₹63,200) is for ITI holders in trade-specific technical maintenance roles.

What is the RRB Technician 2027 exam pattern?

RRB Technician CBT has 100 questions in 90 minutes — Mathematics (25Q), Physics & Chemistry (20Q), General Intelligence & Reasoning (5Q), and Technical Ability (50Q — trade-specific). Marking: +1/-0.33. A single stage CBT determines final merit.

Which ITI trades are eligible for Railway Technician 2027?

Eligible trades include Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, Wireman, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Carpenter, Painter, Plumber, Draftsman (Civil/Mechanical), and over 30 other trade-specific ITI qualifications.

How many Railway Technician vacancies are expected in 2027?

RRB Technician 2027 is expected to have 10,000-15,000 vacancies. The 2024 notification had 14,298 vacancies for Technician Grade I and Grade III posts across all railway zones and production units.

What is the career progression for Railway Technician?

Railway Technician Grade III progresses to Grade II, Grade I, Junior Engineer, Senior Section Engineer, and then into officer cadre through GDCE (General Departmental Competitive Examination). The promotion timeline is 5-8 years per step with departmental exams.