Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – 6,557 Posts | Apply Online

📢 GREAT NEWS FOR GOVERNMENT JOB ASPIRANTS!


The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 02/2026) for 6,557 vacancies. Eligible candidates can now apply online for Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III posts across various Railway Zones in India.

Recruitment Highlights

Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Advertisement No.: CEN 02/2026
Post Name: Technician Grade-I (Signal) & Technician Grade-III
Total Vacancies: 6,557

  • Technician Grade-I (Signal): 323 Posts
  • Technician Grade-III: 6,234 Posts

Job Location: Across India
Application Mode: Online


Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) – 6,557 


📅 Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Released29 June 2026
Online Application Start30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online29 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment31 July 2026
Application Correction Window08 August 2026 to 10 August 2026
CBT Exam DateTo Be Announced
Admit Card ReleaseBefore Examination


💼 Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹500
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen / EBC / Minority₹250

(Refund rules apply as per the official notification.)




🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Technician Grade-I (Signal)

  • Diploma / Degree in relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.

Technician Grade-III

  • Matriculation (10th Pass) plus

  • ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade or

  • Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.




🎂 Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

PostAge Limit
Technician Grade-I (Signal)18–33 Years
Technician Grade-III18–30 Years

✅ Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India/RRB rules.




💰 Salary

PostPay LevelInitial Pay
Technician Grade-I (Signal)Level-5₹29,200/-
Technician Grade-IIILevel-2₹19,900/-



📝 Selection Process

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Document Verification

  • Medical Examination




📑 Documents Required

  • Recent Passport Size Photograph

  • Signature

  • 10th Marksheet/Certificate

  • ITI/Diploma/Degree Certificate

  • Category Certificate (if applicable)

  • Aadhaar/Valid Photo IDn 

  • PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)



  • Selection Process

    The selection process will consist of the following stages:

    1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
    2. Document Verification (DV)
    3. Medical Examination (ME)
    4. Final Merit List

    Note: Candidates must qualify at each stage of the selection process. Final selection will be based on performance in the CBT, successful document verification, and medical fitness as per the prescribed standards.



Pay Level

Selected candidates will be paid as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

PostPay LevelInitial Basic Pay
Technician Grade-I SignalLevel-5₹29,200/- per month
Technician Grade-IIILevel-2₹19,900/- per month

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive admissible allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per Indian Railways rules.



🔗 Important Links

DescriptionLink
Apply Onlinehttps://rrbapply.gov.in
Official Notification (CEN 02/2026)https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Official RRB Websitehttps://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in



Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

Ans: A total of 6,557 vacancies have been announced.



Q2. What is the advertisement number of this recruitment?

Ans: CEN No. 02/2026.



Q3. Which posts are available under this recruitment?

Ans: Recruitment is being conducted for:

  • Technician Grade-I (Signal)

  • Technician Grade-III



Q4. When does the online application process start?

Ans: The online application starts on 30 June 2026.



Q5. What is the last date to apply online?

Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM).



Q6. What is the minimum educational qualification?

Ans: Candidates must possess:

  • Technician Grade-I: Diploma/Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline.

  • Technician Grade-III: 10th Pass with ITI/Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.



Q7. What is the age limit?

Ans:

  • Technician Grade-I: 18–33 Years

  • Technician Grade-III: 18–30 Years
    Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.



Q8. What is the selection process?

Ans: Selection will be based on:

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)

  • Document Verification

  • Medical Examination



Q9. What is the salary of RRB Technicians?

Ans:

  • Technician Grade-I (Signal): ₹29,200/- (Level-5)

  • Technician Grade-III: ₹19,900/- (Level-2)



Q10. Where can I apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) application portal before the last date.