The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released the official notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026), announcing 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across railway zones. ITI and technically qualified candidates can apply online from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification | CEN 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 |
| Posts | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Qualification | 10th + ITI / Diploma / Degree (post-wise) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Last Date | 29 July 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Begins | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 29 July 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | ₹250 |
Fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, or net banking. Refund rules apply as per the notification.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Minimum 18 years; maximum 33 years (Technician Grade III) / 36 years (Technician Grade I Signal), with relaxation as per rules.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies | Eligibility |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 | B.Sc (Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation) or B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in relevant engineering; age 18–36 |
| Technician Grade III (various trades) | 6,242 | 10th pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade; age 18–33 |
Salary & Benefits
- Technician Grade-I (Signal): Level 5 – ₹29,200 to ₹92,300.
- Technician Grade-III: Level 2 – ₹19,900 to ₹63,200.
Plus DA, HRA, transport allowance, free medical facilities, and NPS pension, with promotion opportunities to Senior Technician, JE, and SE.
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Online CBT | Questions: 100 | Marks: 100 | Duration: 90 minutes | 1/3rd negative marking.
- Grade I Signal: General Awareness 10, Reasoning 15, Computers 20, Maths 20, Basic Science & Engineering 35.
- Grade III: Maths 25, Reasoning 25, General Science 40, General Awareness 10.
- Followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Create an account and log in.
- Open the Technician CEN 02/2026 application form.
- Fill in personal, educational, and trade details, and choose your RRB zone.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official RRB notification for quick reference. Always read the official notification before applying.