The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have released Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 02/2026 for recruitment to 6,565 Technician posts — Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III across various trades in the Zonal Railways and Production Units. Eligible candidates can apply online from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in. Complete details are given below.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Organisation
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
18–33 years (Grade-I Signal) / 18–30 years (Grade-III), relaxation as per rules
Job Location
All India (Zonal Railways & Production Units)
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) + Document Verification + Medical Examination
Application Mode
Online
Important Dates
Online Application Starts
30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment
31 July 2026
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women / Minorities / EBC
₹250 (refunded on appearing in CBT)
Vacancy Details
Technician Grade-I (Signal)
323 Posts
Technician Grade-III (various trades)
6,242 Posts
Total
6,565 Posts
Pay Scale
Technician Grade-I (Signal)
Pay Level-5 (Basic ₹29,200)
Technician Grade-III
Pay Level-2 (Basic ₹19,900)
Eligibility Criteria
Technician Grade-I (Signal): Matriculation plus a relevant three-year Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Communication or equivalent). Technician Grade-III: Matriculation (10th) plus ITI / NAC granted by NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade, or a relevant course/diploma as specified in the notification. Age Limit: 18–33 years for Grade-I (Signal) and 18–30 years for Grade-III, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. There is negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in the CBT.
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Visit the official RRB application portal rrbapply.gov.in.
Complete the one-time registration with your basic details and mobile/email.
Log in, open the CEN 02/2026 form and read the notification carefully.
Fill the application, choose the RRB/post, upload photograph & signature and pay the fee online.
Submit the form before 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) and keep a printout for reference.
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official RRB notification (CEN 02/2026). Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change. Candidates are advised to read the official notification before applying.
