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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification through Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026.
The recruitment drive has been announced for a total of 6565 Technician vacancies including Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts across various RRBs in India.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 through the official RRB websites. The recruitment process will include CBT examination, document verification and medical examination.
📋 RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways |
| Total Vacancies | 6565 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
📌 RRB Technician Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | ₹29,200/- | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III | Level-2 | ₹19,900/- | 6242 |
| Total | — | — | 6565 |
🎓 Educational Qualification
🛠️ Technician Grade-I Signal
- BE/B.Tech OR Engineering Diploma OR B.Sc Engineering in relevant disciplines.
- Relevant technical qualification from recognized institution.
⚙️ Technician Grade-III
- Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
- Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade also eligible.
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 18 to 33 Years |
| Technician Grade-III | 18 to 30 Years |
- ✅ Age relaxation applicable as per Government rules.
- ✅ SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation.
- ✅ OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹250/- |
- 💳 Fee payment through online mode only.
- 💰 Partial refund applicable after appearing in CBT.
🧪 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Selection will be made strictly on merit basis according to CBT performance.
📝 RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Science | 40 |
| General Awareness | 15 |
- 📌 Total Questions: 100
- 📌 Duration: 90 Minutes
- 📌 Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction
🏥 Medical Standards
| Post | Medical Standard |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | B-1 |
| Technician Grade-III | As per detailed CEN |
💵 Salary & Benefits
- 💰 Attractive salary as per 7th CPC
- 🏠 House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- 🩺 Medical Facilities
- 🚆 Railway Travel Pass
- 📈 Dearness Allowance (DA)
- 👨👩👧 Pension & Retirement Benefits
- 🎉 Job Security in Indian Railways
📥 How to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- Visit official website https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Register using mobile number and email ID
- Fill online application form carefully
- Upload photo, signature and documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit application form
- Download final submitted form
📄 Documents Required
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificate
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
⚠️ Important Instructions
- 📌 Only online applications will be accepted.
- 📌 Aadhaar verification is strongly recommended.
- 📌 Candidates can submit only one application for one Pay Level.
- 📌 Read detailed CEN carefully before applying.
🌐 Participating RRBs
Recruitment will be conducted through various Railway Recruitment Boards including:
- Ahmedabad
- Ajmer
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Patna
- Prayagraj
- Secunderabad
✔ Complete RRB list mentioned in official notification.
🔗 Important Links
| Particular | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Active Soon |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
❓ RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
🚆 How many vacancies are released under RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
👉 Railway Recruitment Boards have released a total of 6565 vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts.
📅 What is the last date to apply online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
👉 Candidates can apply online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 till 29 July 2026.
🎓 What qualification is required for RRB Technician Grade III posts?
👉 Candidates must have passed Matriculation/SSLC with ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
💰 What is the salary of RRB Technician Grade I Signal post?
👉 Selected candidates will receive initial salary of ₹29,200 per month under Level-5 pay matrix.
📝 What is the selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
👉 The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
