The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Bhopal, has released its Detailed Centralized Employment Notification CEN 02/2025 for Technician positions across various categories. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for skilled candidates to join Indian Railways in the West Central Railway zone. Below is a complete breakdown of the notification, eligibility, application process, and key details.
📌 Overview: RRC Bhopal Technician Recruitment 2025
- Notification
No.: CEN 02/2025
- Recruiting
Body: Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Bhopal
- Posts: Technicians (Various Trades)
- Zone: West Central Railway (WCR)
- Application
Mode: Online
- Official
Website: https://rrbbhopal.gov.in
- Notification
PDF: Detailed CEN 02/2025
– Technician Categories
🔍 Key Details from CEN 02/2025 Notification
✅ Vacancy Details
- Total
vacancies are announced for Technician Grade III positions.
- Trades
include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Carpenter, Painter, Machinist, and
more.
- Category-wise
distribution (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) is specified in
the notification.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational
Qualification:
- Mandatory: ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from
NCVT/SCVT.
- OR: Act Apprenticeship in the designated trade.
- Additional: 10th pass with Science & Math (for some trades).
- Age
Limit (as of 01/01/2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age
relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (up to 10 years).
✅ Application Process
- Online
Registration:
- Visit RRC Bhopal’s official website.
- Click
"CEN 02/2025 – Technician Application Link".
- Application
Fee:
- ₹500
for General/OBC candidates (refundable).
- ₹250
for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen (refundable).
- Documents
Required:
- Scanned
photo, signature, ITI certificate, caste certificate (if applicable).
✅ Selection Process
- Computer-Based
Test (CBT):
- Objective-type
questions (Mathematics, General Science, General Awareness).
- Trade-specific
technical knowledge.
- Document
Verification:
- Original
certificates checked for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical
Examination:
- Final
selection subject to medical fitness as per railway standards.
⏰ Important Dates (Tentative)
- Application Start: 28.06.2025
- Last Date: 28.07.2025
- CBT
Date: To be announced
📝 How to Apply for RRC Bhopal Technician Recruitment
- Visit https://rrbbhopal.gov.in.
- Navigate
to "Recruitment" → "CEN 02/2025 – Technician Posts".
- Register
with email/mobile number.
- Fill the form, upload documents & pay the fee.(Rs/- 500 for all general, Others 250/-). Rs/-400 will be refundable after examination.
- Submit
and print the application confirmation.
💡 Pro Tips for Applicants
- Verify
Eligibility: Match your ITI trade with the notified
posts.
- Prepare
for CBT: Focus on basic science, math,
reasoning, and trade theory.
- Document
Scans: Keep photo/signature/certificates ready
in prescribed format (JPEG/PDF).
- Check
Updates: Regularly visit RRC Bhopal’s website for exam dates/admit cards.
🔗 Important Links
- RRC Bhopal Official Website
- CEN 02/2025
Notification PDF
- Online Application Portal (Link active once
application starts)
Conclusion
Don’t miss this career-defining opportunity! Download the notification PDF, check
eligibility, and apply online before the deadline. For real-time alerts,
bookmark RRC Bhopal’s website.
✍️ *Disclaimer: Details are based on CEN 02/2025 notification. Refer
to the official PDF for exact rules.*
RRC Bhopal Technician Recruitment 2025: FAQ
Q1: What is the last date to apply for CEN 02/2025?
A: The last date will be 30 days from the release of the
notification. Check rrbbhopal.gov.in for
updates.
Q2: Is the ITI certificate mandatory?
A: Yes. An ITI certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) OR Act
Apprenticeship completion is compulsory.
Q3: Can 12th-pass candidates apply?
A: No. The primary requirement is an ITI certificate in the
specified trade. 10th pass with Science/Math may be needed for some roles.
Q4: What is the salary for Technician posts?
A: Selected candidates will be placed in Level 2
(₹19,900–63,200) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus allowances.
Q5: Are there reservations for women/PwBD
candidates?
A: Yes. Reservation follows government norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD).
Details are in the notification PDF.
Q6: How many vacancies are available?
A: Vacancy numbers are trade-specific. Refer to the official notification PDF for breakdowns.
Q7: Is there negative marking in CBT?
A: Yes. 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.