RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially announced for 6,565 tentative vacancies under Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will conduct this latest railway recruitment drive for eligible candidates looking for Central Government Jobs in India. Candidates with ITI, Diploma, Engineering Degree, or B.Sc qualifications can apply online through regional RRB websites from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026. Interested applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, syllabus, exam pattern, and application procedure before submitting the online form.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 Posts (Tentative) |
| Job Type | Railway Jobs / Central Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards are expected to fill 6,565 Technician vacancies across different RRB zones in India. These vacancies are divided between Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts.
- Technician Grade I Signal – 323 Posts
- Technician Grade III – 6,242 Posts
- Total Vacancies – 6,565 Posts
This railway job notification offers a great opportunity for candidates searching for ITI jobs, railway technician jobs, central government jobs after 10th pass, and engineering diploma jobs in India.
Eligibility Criteria, Qualification & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the RRB Technician Notification 2026 must satisfy the required educational qualifications for the respective posts.
- Technician Grade I Signal: Candidates should possess B.Sc in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, or a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- Technician Grade III: Candidates must have passed 10th/Matriculation along with ITI certification from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade or Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade.
- Medical Standards: Applicants must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards mentioned in the official CEN 02/2026 notification.
Age Limit
- Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 36 Years
- Technician Grade III: 18 to 33 Years
- Age relaxation will be applicable for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.
RRB Technician Salary 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards offer attractive salary packages along with allowances and benefits under the 7th Pay Commission.
| Technician Grade I Signal | Pay Level 5 – Initial Salary Rs. 29,200/- |
| Technician Grade III | Pay Level 2 – Initial Salary Rs. 19,900/- |
Selected candidates will also receive additional benefits including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), medical benefits, and other railway employee perks.
RRB Technician Selection Process, Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Selection Process
The RRB Technician recruitment process includes multiple stages to shortlist eligible candidates.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Technician CBT Exam Pattern 2026
- Mode of Examination – Computer Based Test
- Total Questions – 100 Objective Type Questions
- Total Marks – 100 Marks
- Exam Duration – 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking – 1/3rd mark deduction for every wrong answer
RRB Technician Syllabus 2026
The CBT syllabus is expected to include questions from Mathematics, General Science, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Current Affairs, and Technical Subjects related to the trade/post applied for.
Candidates preparing for the RRB Technician exam should regularly practice mock tests, previous year papers, and technical trade questions for better performance.
Application Fee & Important Dates
Application Fee
The detailed application fee structure will be mentioned in the complete Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 02/2026). Candidates are advised to check the official RRB notification before payment.
Important Dates
| Indicative Notification Release Date | 23 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 29 July 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 06, 09, 10 & 13 March 2026 |
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Candidates who want to apply online for RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 can follow the step-by-step process below.
- Visit the official regional RRB website.
- Open the Centralised Employment Notification CEN 02/2026 Technician recruitment link.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying online.
- Complete the registration process using mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and technical qualification details correctly.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee through online payment mode, if applicable.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid server issues and technical problems during the final submission process.
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