RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6,565 Grade I & III Vacancies

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification - CEN 02/2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have issued an indicative Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and various Technician Grade III posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 6,565 vacancies across various regional RRBs for the 2026-27 cycle.

Aspiring candidates looking for a career in the Indian Railways can apply online between June 30, 2026, and July 29, 2026. Below are the comprehensive details regarding eligibility, salary, and the selection process.

RRB Technician 2026 Vacancy Details

The distribution of the tentative 6,565 vacancies is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Technician Grade I Signal: B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation OR a B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Technician Grade III: Matriculation (10th Pass) plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade.

Age Limit (As of 01-07-2026)

• Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 36 Years
• Technician Grade III: 18 to 33 Years
• Note: Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-SM/PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.

Important Dates

• Date of Indicative Notice: May 23, 2026
• Opening Date for Online Applications: June 30, 2026
• Closing Date for Submission: July 29, 2026 (23:59 hrs)
• Tentative CBT Exam Schedule: March 06, 09, 10 & 13, 2026

Selection Process

The recruitment process for RRB Technician involves the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective type exam consisting of 100 questions to be solved in 90 minutes.
2. Document Verification (DV): For candidates who clear the CBT.
3. Medical Examination: To ensure candidates meet the prescribed medical standards (B-1 and others).

Note: There is 1/3rd negative marking for every incorrect answer in the CBT.

How to Apply for RRB Technician 2026

• Visit the official website of your respective regional RRB (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Mumbai, etc.).
• Click on the link for "CEN 02/2026 - Recruitment of Technicians".
• Register yourself by providing basic details such as Name, Email, and Mobile Number.
• Login with your credentials and fill out the detailed application form.
• Upload the necessary documents (Photograph, Signature, Category Certificate).
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online mode.
• Review the application and submit. Download the confirmation page for future use.

Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply to only one RRB for a specific pay level.
• Aadhar-based verification is mandatory to prevent mismatches during later stages.
• Regularly check official RRB websites for updates and avoid falling prey to unauthorized agents or job racketeers.