RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 Registration Window Reopened : The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to reopen the application window for the highly anticipated Technician Recruitment 2024. Starting from October 2, 2024, eligible candidates will have the opportunity to apply online until October 16, 2024, via the official website rrbapply.gov.in.
This reopening comes after an increase in the number of vacancies, which has risen from 9,144 to an impressive 14,298 positions.
Candidates who previously applied during the initial application window and paid their fees will not need to pay again. They can also make edits to their application forms from September 17 to 21, with a fee of ₹250 for each modification. This flexibility allows existing candidates to update their educational qualifications, re-upload photographs, and signatures, and change their preferences for RRB and specific posts.
For those who did not apply earlier or who applied but did not pay the fee, this is considered a fresh application. This includes candidates who applied for Technician Grade 1 but did not submit applications for Technician Grade 3. New candidates can apply under all categories ranging from 2 to 40.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2024: Application Fees
The application fee structure is as follows:
General category: ₹500
SC/ST/Female/Transgender/EWS: ₹250
This fee is required to be paid online as part of the application process.
Things to Remember while applying for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024
Existing Candidates: Those who applied previously and paid their fees do not need to pay again.
Application Edits: Existing candidates can modify their applications within specified parameters.
Fresh Applications: New candidates can apply for all technician posts during this window.
Application Correction Window: A correction window will be available from October 17 to 21, where modifications can be made at a cost of ₹250 per change.
The selection procedure for RRB Technician Recruitment includes three primary stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT): This is the first stage where candidates will face objective-type questions across various subjects such as General Awareness, Mathematics, General Science, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
Document Verification: Candidates who pass the CBT will be called for document verification, where they must present original documents supporting their application.
Medical Examination: The final stage involves a medical examination to ensure candidates meet the physical and mental fitness requirements for the role.
The CBT exam is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2024, and candidates are encouraged to begin their preparations early The admit cards are expected to be issued around three weeks before the exam date.
RRB Technicial Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Registration Starts
9th March 2024 (Original Application Window)
RRB Technician Apply Online 2024 (Reopened)
2nd October 2024
Last Date To Apply Online
16th October 2024 (11:59 pm)
Application Modification Dates
17th to 21st October 2024
RRB Technician Admit Card 2024
To be announced
RRB Technician CBT Exam
To be announced (Tentatively scheduled for November 2024)
The reopening of the application window for RRB Technician Recruitment 2024 presents a valuable opportunity for aspiring candidates seeking a career in Indian Railways. With an increased number of vacancies and the chance for existing applicants to modify their applications, now is the time to take action. For more details and updates, candidates should regularly check the official RRB website at rrbapply.gov.in.
