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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (Short Notice) - Apply Online for 6565 Posts
Job Overview
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released an indicative Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and various Technician Grade III posts. Applications will be accepted through online mode only, and a total of 6,565 Technician vacancies are expected to be filled across all RRBs for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle.
| 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 |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in (and all regional RRB websites) |
| Last Updated | 03 Jun 2026 |
Important Dates
| Last Date To Apply | 29-07-2026 (23:59 hrs) |
|---|---|
| Raw | Indicative Notice Date: 23-05-2026 Opening Date of Online Application: 30-06-2026 Closing Date for Submission of 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) |
Age Limit
| Age Details | 18–36 Years (Tech. Grade I Signal), 18–33 Years (Tech. Grade III) |
|---|---|
| Details | Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 36 Years Technician Grade III: 18 to 33 Years Upper age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/NCL/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/ PWBD) will be applicable as per Government of India rules and details will be given in the detailed CEN. |
Qualification / Eligibility
B_Tech_BE
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Technician Grade I Signal – Level 5, Technician Grade III – Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Details | Technician Grade I Signal: Pay Level 5 (7th CPC) – Initial Pay Rs. 29,200/- Technician Grade III: Pay Level 2 (7th CPC) – Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/- Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, TA and other benefits will be admissible as per Railway rules for the respective pay levels. |
Selection Process
1RRB Technician recruitment involves multiple stages including a Computer Based Test and subsequent document and medical verification. There
2Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) Stage 2: Document Verification Stage 3: Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Questions: 100 Objective Type Questions Total Marks: 100 Marks Exam Duration: 90 Minutes Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer; no negative marks for unattempted questions.
How to Apply
- 1Visit your regional RRB website (e.g., Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Chennai, Secunderabad, etc.).
- 2Open the link for Centralised Employment Notification CEN 02/2026 – Technician.
- 3Read the detailed notification carefully including post-wise eligibility, instructions and list of RRBs.
- 4Register by providing basic details like name, mobile number and email ID.
- 5Login using the registration credentials and fill the online application form for the desired post and pay level (only one RRB and one pay level allowed per candidate).
- 6Upload required documents, photograph and signature as per specifications. >Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode, if applicable.
- 7Submit the application form and take a printout / save PDF for future reference.
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FAQs
What is RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is an upcoming centralised recruitment drive by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to fill about 6,565 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts for the 2026–27 cycle through a common online application.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Technician 2026?
As per the approved intent, a total of 6,565 Technician vacancies are proposed, including 323 posts for Technician Grade I Signal and 6,242 posts for various Technician Grade III categories across all RRBs.
What are the important dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The indicative schedule mentions that online applications will be accepted from 30-06-2026 to 29-07-2026 (up to 23:59 hrs), while the indicative notice date is 23-05-2026 and CBT dates are aligned with the revised schedule for technician examinations in March 2026.
Which posts are covered under RRB Technician CEN 02/2026?
The notification covers Technician Grade I Signal (Level 5) and various Technician Grade III posts (Level 2) across departments such as Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, and Signal & Telecommunication in Indian Railways.
What is the age limit for RRB Technician 2026?
For Technician Grade I Signal, the age limit is expected to be 18 to 36 years, and for Technician Grade III it is 18 to 33 years, with relaxations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules in the detailed CEN.
What are the educational qualifications for Technician Grade I Signal?
Candidates for Technician Grade I Signal should have either 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 institution, as per CEN 02/2026.
What are the educational qualifications for Technician Grade III?
Technician Grade III requires 10th/Matriculation plus ITI in a relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT or completion of an Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade, from a recognized institute.
What is the selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The selection process is expected to include a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination, and there is no separate Computer Based Aptitude Test for these Technician posts.
What is the exam pattern for the RRB Technician CBT?
The CBT is likely to consist of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes and a negative marking of one-third mark for each incorrect answer, while unanswered questions will not attract negative marks.
How can candidates apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Candidates will have to apply online through the official website of their chosen RRB by selecting CEN 02/2026, registering with basic details, filling the common application for the chosen pay level, uploading documents, paying the fee if applicable, and submitting the form before 29-07-2026.
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