The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have issued a short notice for Technician posts. The online application process will be open from 30 June to 29 July through the official RRB recruitment portal.

An indicative Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) has been released for the recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and various Technician Grade III positions. A total of 6,565 vacancies are expected to be filled across all RRBs under the 2026–27 recruitment cycle. Applications will be accepted only through online mode.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Post Name	Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III
Total Vacancies	6,565 (Tentative)
Job Type	Railway Jobs / Central Government Jobs
Pay Level (7th CPC)	Grade I Signal – Level 5, Grade III – Level 2
Initial Pay	Grade I Signal – ₹29,200/-, Grade III – ₹19,900/-
Medical Standards	As per CEN guidelines (B-1 and other prescribed standards)
Age Limit	18–36 Years (Grade I Signal), 18–33 Years (Grade III)
Application Start Date	30-06-2026
Last Date to Apply	29-07-2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
Short Notice	RRB Technician Indicative Notice CEN 02/2026
Official Website	https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in (and all regional RRB portals)

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

• Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 36 Years
• Technician Grade III: 18 to 33 Years

Age relaxation for reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD will be applicable as per Government of India rules. Complete details regarding relaxation will be provided in the detailed CEN notification.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Particulars	Details
Indicative Notice Date	23-05-2026
Online Application Start Date	30-06-2026
Last Date to Submit Application	29-07-2026 (23:59 hrs)
CBT Exam Schedule	06, 09, 10 & 13 March 2026 (as per revised CBT schedule for CEN 02/2025)

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Salary Details

• Technician Grade I Signal: Pay Level 5 (7th CPC) with an initial salary of ₹29,200/-
• Technician Grade III: Pay Level 2 (7th CPC) with an initial salary of ₹19,900/-

In addition, employees will be entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits as per Railway rules applicable to the respective pay levels.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

As per the approved proposal, a total of 6,565 Technician vacancies have been announced for the RRB Technician 2026–27 recruitment cycle across all RRBs.

• Technician Grade I Signal: 323 Posts
• Technician Grade III: 6,242 Posts
• Total Vacancies (All RRBs): 6,565 Posts

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Who Can Apply

The eligibility criteria vary according to the post and level. Candidates must fulfill the required educational qualifications, technical skills, and age limits as specified in the Centralised Employment Notification.

Technician Grade I Signal: Candidates should possess a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation, or a Degree/Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized institute.

Technician Grade III: Applicants must have passed 10th/Matriculation along with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade, or completed an Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade.

Additional Requirements: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards, citizenship criteria, and age limits as mentioned under CEN 02/2026.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply

• Visit the official regional RRB website (such as Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Chennai, Secunderabad, etc.).
• Click on the link for Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 02/2026 – Technician.
• Carefully read the detailed notification, including eligibility criteria, instructions, and list of participating RRBs.
• Complete the registration process by entering basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID.
• Log in using the generated credentials and fill out the online application form for the preferred post and pay level (only one RRB and one pay level are allowed per candidate).
• Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature as per the specified guidelines.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Submit the application form and download or print a copy for future reference.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Web-Links

Online Application Form	Click Here
Advertisement Short Notice Details	Click here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click here

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection process for RRB Technician recruitment consists of several stages, including a Computer Based Test followed by verification procedures. There is no Computer Based Aptitude Test for these posts.

• Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Stage 2: Document Verification
• Stage 3: Medical Examination

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

• Each candidate is permitted to apply to only one RRB for a particular pay level, and only a single common online application is allowed for all posts under that pay level.
• If eligible for multiple pay levels, candidates must submit separate applications for each pay level.
• Applicants are strongly advised to verify their personal details such as name and date of birth using Aadhaar to prevent discrepancies at later stages.
• RRBs also caution candidates against touts, brokers, and job racketeers and advise them to rely solely on official RRB websites for authentic information.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Total Questions: 100 objective-type questions
• Maximum Marks: 100 marks
• Duration of Exam: 90 minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are released under RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
A total of 6,565 Technician vacancies have been announced (tentative).

Q2. What is the name of the recruitment notification?
The recruitment is released under CEN 02/2026 (Indicative Notification).

Q3. What are the posts available in this recruitment?
Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts are available.

Q4. When will the online application process start?
The online application will start on 30 June 2026.

Q5. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the application is 29 July 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs).

Q6. What is the selection process for RRB Technician posts?
The selection process includes CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Q7. Is there any negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Q8. What is the exam mode?
The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Q9. What is the age limit for Technician posts?
18–36 years for Grade I Signal and 18–33 years for Grade III (age relaxation as per rules).

Q10. What is the educational qualification required?
Grade I Signal requires B.Sc. or Engineering diploma/degree, while Grade III requires 10th + ITI or Act Apprenticeship.

Q11. What is the official website for RRB recruitment?
https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in and all regional RRB websites.

Q12. Is there more than one application allowed per candidate?
No, candidates can apply to only one RRB for a specific pay level.