Railway Recruitment 2025: Railway Recruitment 2025 brings a golden opportunity for 10th pass, 12th pass, ITI holders, and diploma/degree graduates across India. Indian Railways has officially released notifications for more than 10,000 vacancies under Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Eastern Railway (RRC ER), and Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. The posts include Apprentices, Technicians (Grade-I and III), and Level-1/2 vacancies.
These recruitments are being done zone-wise, and the online application process has already started or is scheduled to begin soon. Interested candidates should not wait for the last moment and are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline by visiting the official websites of the respective zones, such as www.rrcer.org for Eastern Railway and pb.icf.gov.in for ICF Chennai.
Railway Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Recruitment Name | Application Start Date | Last Date to Apply |
| RRC ER Apprentice (3115 Posts) | 14 August 2025 | 13 September 2025 |
| RRC ER Level-1 & Level-2 (13 Posts) | 9 July 2025 | 8 August 2025 |
| RRB Technician (6238 Posts) | Ongoing | 7 August 2025 |
| ICF Apprentice Chennai (1010 Posts) | Ongoing | 11 August 2025 |
Railway Recruitment 2025 Application Fee (Expected)
The application fee varies by category and zone. Common structure (subject to official confirmation):
| Category | Expected Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹100 to ₹500 |
| SC / ST / EWS / Female | ₹0 to ₹250 |
Applicants can pay the fee using Net Banking, UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, or E-Challan, depending on the official portal.
Railway Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualification
Here are the minimum education qualifications required for various posts:
Apprentice (ICF & RRC ER):
- 10th pass with ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
Technician Grade-I (RRB):
- B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics/IT/Computer Science)
- OR BE/B.Tech/Diploma in Engineering
- Technician Grade-III (RRB):
- 10th + ITI certificate
- OR 12th pass with Physics and Math
Level-1 Posts (RRC ER):
- 10th pass or 10th + ITI/NAC certificate
Level-2 Posts (RRC ER):
- 12th pass with 50% marks
- OR 10th pass + ITI/NAC certificate
Railway Recruitment 2025 Age Limit (As on 01 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age 24 – 28 Years (varies by post and zone)
Age Relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per Government norms.
Railway Recruitment 2025 Salary Structure
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Technician | ₹19,900 – ₹29,200 (Level-2 to Level-5) |
| Apprentice (During Training) | ₹7,000 to ₹9,000 per month (Approx., as per Apprenticeship Act) |
| Level-1 Posts | ₹18,000 + Allowances |
| Level-2 Posts | ₹19,900 + Allowances |
All posts include additional DA, HRA, TA, and other benefits under Central Government rules.
Steps to Apply Online for Railway Recruitment 2025
Follow the steps below to apply for your desired post:
- Visit the official website of the respective zone:
- Eastern Railway (RRC ER) – www.rrcer.org
- Integral Coach Factory (ICF) – pb.icf.gov.in
- RRB – Regional RRB websites (like rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbbhopal.gov.in etc.)
- Click on the latest recruitment notification link.
- Read the full notification carefully and check eligibility.
- Click on Apply Online and register yourself using mobile and email.
- Fill in the required details – name, education, address, ID proof, etc.
- Upload scanned documents – photo, signature, certificates.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the form and download the final application copy for future use.
Railway Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Selection procedure may vary slightly for each post and department, but in general, it includes:
For Apprenticeships:
- Merit-based selection as per marks in 10th and ITI
- No written exam or interview
For Technicians (RRB):
- CBT (Computer Based Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
For Level-1/2 Posts:
- CBT (if applicable)
- Merit List
- DV and Medical Test
