Railway Recruitment Board — Ministry of Railways
Cut-off Date: 29 Jul 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 30 Jul 1999 to 29 Jul 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 30 Jul 1999 to 29 Jul 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 30 Jul 1996 to 29 Jul 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 30 Jul 1994 to 29 Jul 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 30 Jul 1994 to 29 Jul 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 30 Jul 1989 to 29 Jul 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 29 Jul 2026)
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued an official recruitment notification for Technician, announcing a total of 6,565 vacancies located in All India. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 29 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Refer to official notification and be within the prescribed age limit of Refer to official notification, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per 7th CPC norms. The selection procedure comprises Computer Based Test (CBT) and Document Verification. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
29 Jul 2026
|
|---|
| Post Name | Technician |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 6565 |
| Qualification | Refer to official notification |
| Age Limit | Refer to official notification |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC norms |
| Application Fee | As per official notification |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) and Document Verification |
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has scheduled the closure of the online application portal for the CEN-02/2026 Technician Recruitment drive today, 29 July 2026. Interested candidates who have not yet finalized their application must complete the submission process before the portal becomes inactive tonight.
Candidates are strongly advised to complete the payment and final submission today. System traffic is expected to be high during the final hours; therefore, early submission is recommended to avoid technical issues. Ensure all details provided in the online form align with your original academic and identity certificates to prevent rejection during future document verification stages.
No, the current closing date is 29 July 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted within the specified timeline.
Candidates can check their submission status by logging into the official RRB regional portals using their registration credentials.
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