RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for a total of 6,565 vacancies for the posts of Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III across various railway zones and production units in India. The online application process will begin on 30 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in. This is one of the biggest Railway Jobs 2026 notifications for ITI pass and diploma holders across the country, and a golden opportunity to secure a stable Central Government job in Indian Railways.
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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview – CEN 02/2026 Apply Online for 6565 Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Post Names | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 |
| Technician Grade I Signal Vacancies | 323 |
| Technician Grade III Vacancies | 6,242 |
| Application Mode | Online only – rrbapply.gov.in |
| Job Type | Central Government Job – Indian Railways |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| Pay Level – Grade I Signal | Level 5 (₹29,200/- initial pay) |
| Pay Level – Grade III | Level 2 (₹19,900/- initial pay) |
| Selection Process | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) | Grade I: 18–33 years | Grade III: 18–30 years |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 under CEN 02/2026 is one of the most sought-after Railway Jobs for candidates who have completed their 10th pass with ITI, or hold a B.Sc./Diploma/Degree in engineering or science streams. The detailed notification is expected to be released on 29 June 2026 on the official websites of all participating RRBs. Candidates are advised to keep their Aadhaar card linked and biometrics updated before filling the online application.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Total Vacancy Breakup for Grade I Signal and Grade III
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6,242 |
| Grand Total | 6,565 |
The overall number of vacancies in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is slightly higher compared to the previous year’s notification (2025), which had 6,238 vacancies. The detailed category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) breakup and post-wise distribution will be available in the full notification on 29 June 2026 on all RRB websites.
RRB Technician 2026 – Zone-Wise Vacancy Details for Technician Grade I and Grade III
| S.No. | Railway Zone | Headquarters | Vacancies |
| 1 | Northern Railway | New Delhi | 548 |
| 2 | Western Railway | Mumbai | 544 |
| 3 | Central Railway | Mumbai | 870 |
| 4 | Southern Railway | Chennai | 785 |
| 5 | South Central Railway | Secunderabad | 368 |
| 6 | South Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 576 |
| 7 | South East Central Railway | Bilaspur | 90 |
| 8 | Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 291 |
| 9 | East Central Railway | Hajipur | 186 |
| 10 | West Central Railway | Jabalpur | 231 |
| 11 | North Western Railway | Jaipur | 199 |
| 12 | North Central Railway | Allahabad (Prayagraj) | 268 |
| 13 | North Eastern Railway | Gorakhpur | 169 |
| 14 | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | Guwahati | 701 |
| 15 | South Western Railway | Hubli | 240 |
| 16 | Production Units (BLW/CLW/ICF) | – | 499 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 | ||
Note: Each candidate is allowed to apply to only one RRB for a specific Pay Level, and only one common online application is permitted for all notified posts within that Pay Level. A separate application must be submitted for each Pay Level. Candidates are strongly advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar before filling the online application.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Required Educational Qualification |
| Technician Grade I Signal |
B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation. OR B.Sc. in any combination of the above subjects. OR 3-year Engineering Diploma in any of the above subjects. OR Degree in Engineering in any of the above subjects. |
| Technician Grade III |
10th pass (Matriculation/SSLC) + ITI Certificate in relevant trades (such as Forger, Foundryman, Pattern Maker, Moulder Refractory, etc.) from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions. OR 10th pass + Apprenticeship in related trades. |
Nationality: Candidates must be a citizen of India, or a citizen of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, etc. to permanently settle in India.
RRB Technician 2026 Age Limit – Category-Wise Age Relaxation (As on 01.07.2026)
The age limit for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 July 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 to 33 years |
| Technician Grade III | 18 to 30 years |
The following category-wise age relaxations are applicable over and above the upper age limit:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 years + relaxation applicable for the respective category |
| Ex-Servicemen (with more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Length of Defence Service + 3 years |
| Serving Group ‘C’ / erstwhile Group ‘D’ / Casual Labour / Substitutes with 3 years’ service | UR – up to 40 years | OBC-NCL – up to 43 years | SC/ST – up to 45 years |
| Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
RRB Technician Grade I and Grade III Salary 2026 – Pay Level and In-Hand Pay
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Basic Pay |
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | ₹29,200/- per month |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 | ₹19,900/- per month |
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other admissible Central Government railway benefits as per 7th CPC norms. With all allowances combined, the overall in-hand salary is significantly higher than the initial basic pay, making RRB Technician posts a very financially rewarding Railway Job opportunity.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Medical Standards for Grade I and Grade III Posts
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Vision Requirements |
| A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 (with or without glasses, lens power ≤ 2D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6. Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision tests. |
| B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 (with or without glasses, lens power ≤ 4D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6. Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision tests. |
| B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 (with or without glasses, lens power ≤ 4D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6. Must pass Binocular Vision test. |
| C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 (with or without glasses). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6. |
Note: The exact post-wise medical standard (A-3, B-1, B-2, or C-1) applicable for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III will be specified in the detailed notification to be released on 29 June 2026.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee | Refund After CBT |
| General / OBC / EWS (Other Categories) | ₹500/- | ₹400/- refunded after appearing in CBT |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Classes | ₹250/- | Complete ₹250/- refunded after appearing in CBT |
The application fee is largely refundable after the candidate appears in the Computer-Based Test (CBT), making the effective cost of applying very minimal for most candidates. Fee must be paid through online mode only. Fee once paid (other than the refundable portion) will not be refunded under any circumstances.
RRB Technician 2026 – Selection Process (CBT, DV, and Medical Exam)
| Stage | Process | Details |
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Objective-type test of 100 marks — this is the merit-making stage |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification (DV) | Verification of identity, educational qualification, category, and eligibility documents |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination | Medical fitness test as per prescribed railway medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 as applicable per post) |
| Stage 4 | Final Merit List | Prepared based on CBT performance, successful DV, and Medical clearance |
RRB Technician 2026 CBT Exam Pattern – Grade I Signal and Grade III
Technician Grade I Signal – CBT Exam Pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD candidates) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Technician Grade III – CBT Exam Pattern:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD candidates) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes |
Important: There is negative marking of 1/3rd mark (0.33 marks) for each wrong answer in the CBT. Questions in the CBT will be available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages — Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
RRB Technician 2026 – Syllabus for Grade I Signal and Grade III CBT
Technician Grade I Signal – Subject-wise Syllabus:
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| General Awareness | Current national and international events, sports, culture, Indian geography, economic scene, general policy, scientific research |
| Mathematics | Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM & HCF, ratio & proportion, percentages, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, simple & compound interest, profit & loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, alphabetical & number series, coding & decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagram, data interpretation, classification, directions, statement & conclusions |
| Basic Computers and Applications | Basic electronics, digital techniques, data communication & networks, signal & telecom fundamentals, microprocessors, computer basics |
| Basic Science and Engineering | Basic electronics, digital techniques, data communication & networks, signal & telecom fundamentals, microprocessors, computer basics |
Technician Grade III – Subject-wise Syllabus:
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| General Awareness | Current national and international events, sports, culture, Indian geography, economic scene, general policy, scientific research |
| Mathematics | Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM & HCF, ratio & proportion, percentages, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, simple & compound interest, profit & loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, alphabetical & number series, coding & decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagram, data interpretation, classification, directions, statement & conclusions |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences — up to Class 10 standard |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Indicative (Short) Notification Released | Released (23 May 2026) |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | To Be Announced (TBA) |
| Application Correction Window | To Be Announced (TBA) |
| City Intimation | 10 days before the exam date |
| Admit Card / Hall Ticket | 4 days before the exam date (available on respective RRB websites) |
| CBT Exam Date | To Be Announced (TBA) |
How to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Guide
- Visit the official RRB online application portal at rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) Apply Online link — this will be active from 30 June 2026.
- Complete the registration process using your valid Aadhaar-linked mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in all personal details, educational qualification, category, and other required information accurately. Ensure your name and date of birth exactly match your 10th class pass certificate and Aadhaar card.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature as per the specifications given in the notification.
- Upload all required documents — 10th Marksheet, ITI Certificate / Diploma / Degree Certificate, and Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee of ₹500/- (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹250/- (SC/ST/Ex-SM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC) through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the final application form before 29 July 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Download and take a printout of the confirmation/application page for your future reference.
- Keep visiting the official RRB website for your zone regularly for admit card, exam date, and other important updates.
Important: Only online applications will be accepted. Applications received through any other mode — post, by hand, or email — will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. Each candidate can apply to only one RRB for a specific Pay Level. A separate application is required for each Pay Level. Multiple applications for the same Pay Level will lead to rejection.
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RRB Technician 2026 – Documents Required for Online Application
- Aadhaar Card (with updated photo and biometrics — Fingerprint & Iris)
- Active Mobile Number (linked to Aadhaar) and Email ID
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph
- Signature
- 10th Marksheet / SSLC Certificate (as proof of date of birth and matriculation)
- ITI Certificate / Diploma / Degree Certificate as per the post applied for
- Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen discharge documents (if applicable)
RRB Technician 2026 – Zone-Wise Official RRB Websites for Apply Online
| RRB Zone | Official Website |
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online (Active from 30 June 2026) | Click Here – rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official Detailed Notification PDF (from 29 June 2026) | Download |
| RRB Official Apply Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
FAQs – RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 CEN 02/2026
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is a Central Government Railway recruitment notification released by the Railway Recruitment Boards under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026. Through this notification, RRB has announced a total of 6,565 vacancies for two posts — Technician Grade I Signal (323 vacancies) and Technician Grade III (6,242 vacancies) across various railway zones and production units all over India. This is one of the most important Railway Jobs 2026 notifications, especially for ITI-qualified and diploma/degree-holding science and engineering candidates. The online application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026 through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
The last date to submit the online application form for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) is 29 July 2026 (till 11:59 PM). The application process opens on 30 June 2026. Candidates must apply only through the official portal rrbapply.gov.in, as applications received through any other mode — post, by hand, or email — will be summarily rejected. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance and not wait until the last day to avoid technical issues or server traffic near the deadline. The detailed notification including the last date for fee payment and application correction window will be available on 29 June 2026 on all official RRB websites.
For Technician Grade I Signal, candidates must hold a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation (or any combination of these subjects), OR a 3-year Engineering Diploma in these subjects, OR a full Degree in Engineering in any of these fields from a recognized university/institution. For Technician Grade III, candidates must have passed 10th standard (Matriculation/SSLC) along with an ITI certificate in relevant trades from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutions, or 10th pass with an Apprenticeship in related trades. All qualifications must be obtained as on the date of application, i.e., on or before 29 July 2026.
The initial basic pay for Technician Grade I Signal is ₹29,200/- per month under Pay Level 5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. For Technician Grade III, the initial basic pay is ₹19,900/- per month under Pay Level 2. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other Central Government / Railway benefits as admissible under 7th CPC rules. The overall gross in-hand salary after all allowances is significantly higher than the basic pay alone. Railway jobs also come with additional perks like free/subsidised rail travel, medical benefits, pension, and job security.
The age limit for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 July 2026. For Technician Grade I Signal, the age limit is 18 to 33 years. For Technician Grade III, the age limit is 18 to 30 years. Reserved category candidates receive the following relaxations over the upper age limit: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years, PwBD candidates get 10 years plus category-based relaxation, and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their defence service period plus 3 additional years. Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 also get 5 years of relaxation.
The application fee for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is ₹500/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, out of which ₹400/- will be refunded after the candidate appears in the CBT examination. For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) candidates, the fee is ₹250/-, and the entire amount will be refunded after appearing in the CBT. This makes the effective cost of applying very low — just ₹100/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and nil for reserved/female candidates — which is very beneficial for all job seekers. Fee must be paid through online mode only.
The selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 consists of three stages. The first stage is the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which is an objective-type examination of 100 marks and 100 questions with a duration of 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates). There is negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer. The CBT is the merit-making stage. The second stage is Document Verification, where shortlisted candidates must present their original documents. The third stage is a Medical Examination as per the prescribed railway medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, or C-1 as applicable to the post). The final merit list is prepared based on CBT performance combined with successful DV and medical clearance. There is no interview.
Among all railway zones under RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026), Central Railway (Mumbai) has the highest number of vacancies with 870 posts, followed by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) based at Guwahati with 701 posts, Southern Railway (Chennai) with 785 posts, and Production Units including BLW, CLW, and ICF with 499 posts. South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) has 576 vacancies, Northern Railway (New Delhi) has 548, and Western Railway (Mumbai) has 544. All zones across India are participating in this recruitment drive, giving candidates from every state the opportunity to apply for the RRB zone nearest to their home state or preference. Candidates can apply to only one RRB per Pay Level.