The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released short notification CEN 02/26 for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 for 6557 posts across various railway zones in India. This the best opportunity for candidates preparing for government job in the Indian Railways. Interested applicants can apply online through the official RRB website.
In this article we will explain you about complete details of RRB Technician Vacancy 2026, including eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, selection procedure, salary, and exam pattern.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total No. of Posts | 6,557 |
| Job Type | Railway Jobs / Central Government Jobs |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Technician Grade I Signal – Level 5, Technician Grade III – Level 2 |
| Salary | Technician Grade I Signal – Rs. 29,200/-, Technician Grade III – Rs. 19,900/- |
| Medical Standard | As per CEN (B-1 and other standards as notified) |
| Age Limit | 18–36 Years (Tech. Grade I Signal), 18–33 Years (Tech. Grade III) |
| Start Date of Application | 30.06.2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Grade Wise of Vacancies
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01.07.2026) | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
| 1 | Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | ₹29,200 | B-1 | 18–33 years | 323 |
| 2 | Technician Grade III | Level-2 | ₹19,900 | See Annexure A (i.e., Post-wise Parameters) | 18–30 years | 6,234 |
| Grand Total | 6,557 |
Important Dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 23.05.2026 |
| Opening date of Online application | 30.06.2026 |
| Closing date for Submission of Online Application | 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications | 31.07.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form | 01.08.2026 to 10.08.2026 |
| Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their scribe details in the application portal | 11.08.2026 to 15.08.2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Eligibility criteria of RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is educational qualification and age limit. Apart from these two criteria candidate should have a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification
Technician Grade I Signal
To apply for technician grade-I signal candidate should have bachelor degree in physics /electronics/ CS/ IT/Instrumentation or engineering degree/diploma in electronics/ CS/ IT/Instrumentation.
Technician Grade III
Candidate should have (10th) plus ITI or Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
| Post | Age |
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 18 to 33 years |
| Technician Grade-III | 18 to 30 years |
Age Relaxation
| Community / Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
| SC & ST candidates | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 3 Years |
| Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) | 3 Years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 Years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| Ex-servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 Years (after deduction of length of service from age) |
| PwBD – UR & EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC & ST | 15 Years |
Application Fees for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Category wise application fees and refund condition for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is shown below.
| S No | Category | Total Fee and Refund |
| 1 | For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2) | Application fees is ₹ 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT |
| 2 | For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC). | Application fees is ₹ 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT. |
Selection Process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Selection process for RRB technician recruitment 2026 is complete in three stages.
Stage-I Computer Based Test (CBT)
This is a computer based examination is conducted separately for each pay level. Test has total duration is 90 min & total questions are100.
Pattern for Pay Level- 5 post (Technician Gr I Signal)
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks for each Section |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Pattern for Pay Level-2 posts (various Categories of Technician Gr III)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Stage-II Document Verification (DV)
Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification based on their marks and merit in the CBT for the respective Pay Levels. The number of shortlisted candidates will be equal to the number of vacancies.
Stage-III Medical Examination (ME)
Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration and final verification of all essential documents and verification of antecedents / character of the candidates.
Online Application Process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- Visit official website of railway rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Create an account using personal details like father name, mother name, date of birth etc. Candidates who have already an account can use previous credentials to login.
- No changes will be allowed to the details entered in the “Create an Account” form later, including the mobile number and email ID.
- Candidates need to authenticate their identity using Digi Locker or Aadhaar during the “Create an Account” process.
- Login using credentials received after creating account and fill the ONLINE application form with correct information and re-check before submission.
- Choose Pay Level and RRB for which you are applying, Choose Only One RRB Per Pay Level.
- Submit application and pay fees using internet banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- Take printout of application form for future reference.
Important Links for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Youtube Channel | Click Here |
FAQs for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Ans: It is an recruitment drive conducted by RRBs to fill 6,557 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III vacancies in different railway zones in india.
Q2. What are the online application dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The online application process start on 30 June 2026 and the last date to submit the application is 29 July 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Grade wise educational qualification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is listed below
Technician Grade I Signal
To apply for technician grade-I signal candidate should have bachelor degree in physics /electronics/ CS/ IT/Instrumentation or engineering degree/diploma in electronics/ CS/ IT/Instrumentation.
Technician Grade III
Candidate should have (10th) plus ITI or Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB Technician 2026?
Ans: The age limit varies according to the post:
- Technician Grade III: 18–30 Years
- Technician Grade I Signal: 18–33 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Q5. What is the selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Selection process of RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is completed in three stages.
- Stage-I Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage-II Document Verification (DV)
- Stage-III Medical Examination (ME)