RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6,565 Grade I Signal & Grade III Vacancies
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN No. 02/2026, announcing 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across railway zones nationwide. The online application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Post Names | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 30 June – 29 July 2026 |
| Pay Level | Grade I: Level 5 | Grade III: Level 2 |
| Initial Salary | Grade I: ā¹29,200 | Grade III: ā¹19,900 |
| Selection Process | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notification Release | Released |
| Detailed Notification | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | To be announced |
| Application Correction Window | To be announced |
| City Intimation | 10 days before exam date |
| Admit Card | 4 days before exam date |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ā¹500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ā¹250 |
Payment Mode: Online (net banking, UPI, debit/credit card). For General/OBC/EWS candidates, ā¹400 will be refunded after CBT. For SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC, the entire fee will be refunded after CBT.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Total Vacancies: 6,565 — Technician Grade I Signal (323) + Technician Grade III (6,242)
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6,242 |
| Total | 6,565 |
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution
| S.No | Railway Zone | Headquarters | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Railway | New Delhi | 548 |
| 2 | Western Railway | Mumbai | 544 |
| 3 | Central Railway | Mumbai | 870 |
| 4 | Southern Railway | Chennai | 785 |
| 5 | South Central Railway | Secunderabad | 368 |
| 6 | South Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 576 |
| 7 | South East Central Railway | Bilaspur | 90 |
| 8 | Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 291 |
| 9 | East Central Railway | Hajipur | 186 |
| 10 | West Central Railway | Jabalpur | 231 |
| 11 | North Western Railway | Jaipur | 199 |
| 12 | North Central Railway | Prayagraj | 268 |
| 13 | North Eastern Railway | Gorakhpur | 169 |
| 14 | Northeast Frontier Railway | Guwahati | 701 |
| 15 | South Western Railway | Hubli | 240 |
| 16 | Production Units (BLW/CLW/ICF) | — | 499 |
| Total | 6,565 |
Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation; OR B.Sc. in any combination of these subjects; OR 3-year Engineering Diploma in these subjects; OR Degree in Engineering in any of the above subjects |
| Technician Grade III | 10th pass (Matriculation/SSLC) + ITI in relevant trades (Forger, Foundryman, Pattern Maker, Moulder etc.) from NCVT/SCVT recognised institutions; OR 10th pass + Apprenticeship in related trades |
Age Limit
Age limit is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
- Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 years + category relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen (6+ months service after attestation) | Length of Defence service + 3 years |
| Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D candidates (3+ years service) | UR – up to 40 yrs | OBC-NCL – 43 yrs | SC/ST – 45 yrs |
| Candidates domiciled in J&K (01.01.1980 – 31.12.1989) | 5 years |
Medical Standards
| Medical Standard | General Fitness | Distance Vision | Near Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (≤2D) | Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
| B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (≤4D) | Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
| B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (≤4D) | Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
| C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses | Sn 0.6, 0.6 |
Salary
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | ā¹29,200 |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 | ā¹19,900 |
Exam Pattern
Technician Grade I — CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates) | Negative Marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
Technician Grade III — CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates) | Negative Marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Objective test of 100 marks; merit-making stage
- Document Verification (DV) — Verification of identity, education, category, and eligibility documents
- Medical Examination — Fitness test as per prescribed railway medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 as applicable)
- Final Merit List — Prepared based on CBT performance after successful DV and Medical clearance
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website of your respective zone (or rrbapply.gov.in)
- Click on "RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Online CEN No. 02/2026"
- Complete registration using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Log in with the generated registration credentials
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and communication details
- Upload documents — passport-size photograph, signature, educational certificates, and category certificate (if applicable)
- Select your preferred RRB zone and post
- Pay the application fee through available online payment methods
- Review all details carefully before final submission
- Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Valid mobile number and email ID
- Passport-size photograph & scanned signature
- Class 10 marksheet/certificate
- ITI Certificate / Diploma / Degree certificate (as applicable)
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Important Links
Short Notification- Click Here To Download
- Official Portal – Apply Online
- RRB Ajmer
- RRB Ahmedabad
- RRB Mumbai
- RRB Chennai
- RRB Prayagraj
- RRB Secunderabad
- RRB Kolkata
- RRB Guwahati
- RRB Gorakhpur
- RRB Bengaluru
- RRB Chandigarh
- RRB Bhopal
- RRB Patna
- RRB Ranchi
- RRB Bhubaneswar
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is a strong opportunity for candidates with ITI, diploma, or science/engineering degrees looking to secure a permanent government job in Indian Railways. With 6,565 vacancies, competitive pay, and attractive perks, this is one of the largest railway recruitment drives of 2026. Apply between 30 June and 29 July 2026 — do not wait until the last date. Read the official detailed notification carefully before submitting your application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the educational qualification required for RRB Technician Grade III posts?
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation/SSLC) along with an ITI certificate in a relevant trade from a NCVT/SCVT recognised institution, or have completed an Apprenticeship in related trades.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications must be submitted through the official portal at rrbapply.gov.in — no other mode will be accepted.
Q3. How much application fee do SC/ST candidates need to pay for RRB Technician 2026?
SC/ST candidates are required to pay ā¹250 as the application fee, and the entire amount will be refunded after the Computer-Based Test (CBT). General/OBC/EWS candidates pay ā¹500, of which ā¹400 is refunded post-CBT.
