Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technician Recruitment 2026 – CEN 02/2026 | Apply Online for 6557 Technician Vacancies @ rrbapply.gov.in
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across various Zonal Railways and Production Units. The online application process commences on 30 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 29 July 2026. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official RRB website.
This article provides complete information about RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, important dates, and direct links to apply online. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their applications.
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About Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are autonomous bodies under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, responsible for conducting examinations and selecting candidates for various Group C and Group D posts in Indian Railways. This Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) is being published by all RRBs collectively for the recruitment of Technician categories.
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Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| CEN Number | CEN 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III (Various Categories) |
| Total Vacancies | 6557 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 29 July 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Modification Window | 01 August 2026 to 10 August 2026 |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 23 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date & Time | 29 July 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Modification Window (with fee) | 01 August 2026 to 10 August 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 11 August 2026 to 15 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details – Post Wise
| Cat No. | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (Rs.) | Medical Standard | Age Group (as on 01.07.2026) | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | Technician Grade I Signal | 5 | ₹29,200 | B1 | 18 – 33 Years | 323 |
| 2 to 25 | Technician Grade III (Various Categories) | 2 | ₹19,900 | A3/B1/B2/C1 | 18 – 30 Years | 6234 |
| Total | 6557 |
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Educational Qualifications
Technician Grade I Signal (Cat No. 01) – Pay Level 5:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute. (OR)
- B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation. (OR)
- Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams. (OR)
- Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams.
- Matriculation / SSLC (10th) with minimum 50% marks + ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade.
- (OR) Matriculation / SSLC (10th) + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade.
- Note: Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless otherwise specified.
- Fitter / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Mechatronics / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Welder / Machinist / Turner / Carpenter / Plumber / Pipe Fitter / Wireman / Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles) / Mechanic Automobile (Advanced Diesel Engine) / Tractor Mechanic / Painter (General) / Forger and Heat Treater / Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory) / Fitter (Structural) / Welder (Gas and Electric) / Welder (Structural) / Welder (Pipe) / Welder (TIG/MIG) / Welder (Fabrication and Fitting) / Furniture and Cabinet Maker / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance / Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance / Tailor (General) / Upholsterer / Cutting and Sewing / Sewing Technology / Dress Making / Designer and Master Cutter / Operator Advanced Machine Tool / CNC Programmer cum Operator / Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanical / Material Handling Equipment cum Operator / Crane Operator / Operator Locomotive and Rail Cranes.
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01 July 2026)
- Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (UR/EWS), 6 years (OBC-NCL), 8 years (SC/ST) after deduction of length of service from age
- Railway Staff (Group C/D with min 3 years service): UR/EWS – 40 years, OBC-NCL – 43 years, SC/ST – 45 years
- Female candidates (Widowed/Divorced/Judicially separated): UR/EWS – 35 years, OBC-NCL – 38 years, SC/ST – 40 years
- Course Completed Act Apprentices (CCAA): Maximum 3 years relaxation
- Technician Grade I Signal (18-33 Years): UR/EWS – 02.07.1993 to 01.07.2008; OBC-NCL – 02.07.1990 to 01.07.2008; SC/ST – 02.07.1988 to 01.07.2008
- Technician Grade III (18-30 Years): UR/EWS – 02.07.1996 to 01.07.2008; OBC-NCL – 02.07.1993 to 01.07.2008; SC/ST – 02.07.1991 to 01.07.2008
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Refund (on appearing in CBT) |
| All Candidates (except SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC) | ₹500/- | ₹400/- (deducting bank charges) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC Candidates | ₹250/- | ₹250/- (deducting bank charges) |
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Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 2: Document Verification (DV)
- Stage 3: Medical Examination (ME)
- Total Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer
- Normalization of marks for multiple shifts
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC-NCL – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%
- PwBD relaxation: Up to 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage
- General Awareness: 10 Questions – 10 Marks
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 15 Questions – 15 Marks
- Basics of Computers and Applications: 20 Questions – 20 Marks
- Mathematics: 20 Questions – 20 Marks
- Basic Science and Engineering: 35 Questions – 35 Marks
- Total Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer
- Normalization of marks for multiple shifts
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC-NCL – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%
- Mathematics: 25 Questions – 25 Marks
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Questions – 25 Marks
- General Science: 40 Questions – 40 Marks
- General Awareness: 10 Questions – 10 Marks
- If two candidates secure equal marks, older candidate shall be given higher merit. If age is also same, alphabetical order (A to Z) of the given name shall be taken into account.
Medical Standards
The medical requirements against different medical standards are as below:
- A-3: Physically fit in all respects. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6. Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Mesopic vision.
- B-1: Physically fit in all respects. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6. Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Mesopic vision.
- B-2: Physically fit in all respects. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6. Must pass Binocular Vision.
- C-1: Physically fit in all respects. Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.
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How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB website. Follow the steps below:
- Visit the official RRB website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ or any of the individual RRB websites listed in the notification.
- Click on the "CEN 02/2026 – Technician Recruitment" link.
- Read the notification carefully to know the eligibility criteria.
- Create an Account if you haven't already. If you have an existing account from earlier RRB CENs, use the same credentials.
- Fill up the online application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, and post preferences.
- Choose only ONE RRB for each Pay Level. Applying to more than one RRB for the same Pay Level will lead to rejection of all applications.
- Upload live photograph (captured during application using webcam or front camera) and scanned signature as per specifications.
- Upload mandatory scanned documents:
- SC/ST Certificate (PDF, less than 400KB) – only if requesting free train travel pass
- Signature (JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, 140x60 pixels minimum)
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
- A separate application must be submitted for each Pay Level (Technician Gr I Signal and Technician Gr III).
- Applicable examination fee must be paid separately for each Pay Level.
- Details filled in 'Create an Account' form (including mobile number and Email ID) and Chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage.
- Only one application per candidate for a Pay Level is allowed. Multiple applications will be rejected and candidate will be debarred.
- Candidates must have their own active mobile number and valid personal Email ID for communication.
- All certificates in support of Educational Qualifications, Age, Caste/Category etc. will be verified during Document Verification.
Required Documents
Candidates must keep the following documents ready for uploading/submission:
- SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/10th Class Mark Sheet and Certificate
- ITI Certificate / National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT)
- Course Completed Act Apprenticeship Certificate (if applicable)
- Degree/Diploma Certificate (for Technician Grade I Signal)
- SC/ST Caste Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure I)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure II) – issued on or after 01 April 2026
- OBC Self Declaration (Annexure IIA)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (Annexure III) – issued by competent authority
- EBC Income Certificate (Annexure IIIA) – for fee concession
- PwBD Disability Certificate in prescribed format (Annexure V A, V B)
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate / Serving Certificate (Annexure VI, VI A)
- Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates
- Minority Declaration Affidavit (Annexure IV) – for fee concession
- NOC from present employer (if employed in Central/State Government/PSU)
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Important Links
- Official RRB Common Website: rrbapply.gov.in
- Official RRB Unified Website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
- Apply Online (CEN 02/2026): Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Download PDF
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Read the notification carefully before filling the online application.
- Ensure correct category and eligibility criteria before applying.
- Choose only one RRB for each Pay Level. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- No change of category will be permitted at any stage after registration.
- Candidates must produce original documents at the time of Document Verification.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
- The mere issuance of an e-Call letter does NOT imply that candidature has been accepted.
- No request for change of exam date/center/shift will be entertained.
- Electronic gadgets, mobile phones, watches, calculators, bags, etc. are banned inside the test center.
- Biometric details of candidates will be recorded at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Candidates are advised to visit the official RRB websites regularly for all updates.
- Beware of touts and job racketeers. RRBs never appoint any agents or coaching centers.
- Facility of scribe is available for PwBD candidates in Blindness, Locomotor Disability (BA), and Cerebral Palsy categories.
- Other PwBD candidates can avail scribe on production of certificate from Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent.
- Scribe must be registered at rrbapply.gov.in and have completed One Time Registration (OTR).
- Candidates must provide scribe details during 11-15 August 2026 window.
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided.
- Educational qualification of scribe should be one step below the candidate.
- Any legal issues arising out of this CEN shall fall within the legal jurisdiction of respective Central Administrative Tribunals/High Court under which the chosen RRB is located.
- Candidates are advised to refer only to the official RRB websites listed in the notification.
Also ReadDisclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official RRB CEN 02/2026 Notification for Technician Recruitment. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancy numbers, eligibility criteria, and dates are as per the official notification. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by Railway Recruitment Boards shall prevail. Keep checking the official RRB websites for updates on CBT dates, Document Verification schedules, and other recruitment-related information.