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| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 29 Jul 2026 |
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- Updated July 16, 2026 04:51 PM
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- Applications closed on 29 July 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for recruitment to 6,557 Technician posts, covering Technician Grade-I Signal and 24 categories of Technician Grade-III across various Zonal Railways and Production Units. Online applications open on 30 June 2026 and close on 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs). Candidates aged 18 to 33 years (Grade-I Signal) or 18 to 30 years (Grade-III) with the prescribed technical qualifications can apply through any official RRB website.
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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
- Candidates looking for a quick overview of the RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 notification can refer to the summary below. This recruitment drive is conducted by 21 Railway Recruitment Boards across India for two pay levels under the 7th CPC. The table covers the post name, organization, total vacancies, last date, and application mode at a glance.
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RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Important Dates
- Candidates often ask when the RRB Technician application process starts and ends. The online application window for CEN 02/2026 begins on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026, with the fee payment deadline falling two days later. CBT exam dates have not been announced yet and will be released separately on RRB websites.
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Breakdown
- Aspirants searching for the RRB Technician Grade III vacancy distribution will find the largest number of openings under Fitter (PU & WS) with 1,109 posts, followed by Carriage and Wagon with 501 posts. The table below lists all 25 post categories notified under CEN 02/2026 along with their 7th CPC pay level and total vacancies across all RRBs.
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (All RRBs)
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RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Anyone wondering who can apply for RRB Technician 2026 should know that eligibility depends on educational qualification, age limit, and medical standards specific to each post. The qualification requirements vary by department, and candidates must satisfy these conditions on or before the closing date, 29 July 2026, since those awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification
- For Technician Grade-I Signal, candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation, a three-year diploma in Engineering, or a Degree in Engineering in these streams. For most Technician Grade-III posts, candidates need Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT or Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade (such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, or Blacksmith, depending on the post applied for).
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
Age Relaxation
- Candidates from reserved categories get standard relaxation in the upper age limit: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and additional relaxation for PwBD candidates (10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL, 15 years for SC/ST). Ex-servicemen get age relaxation equal to their length of service plus 3 years (UR/EWS), 6 years (OBC-NCL), or 8 years (SC/ST) after deducting service length from their actual age.
RRB Technician Application Fee 2026
- The application fee for RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 differs by candidate category and is partially refundable for those who appear in the CBT. General category candidates pay more than reserved categories, with both fee structures eligible for partial refund upon attending the exam.
- Fee payment is accepted only through online mode - internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected, so candidates must pay the fee before 31 July 2026.
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RRB Technician Selection Process 2026
- Candidates often ask how RRB selects Technicians, and the answer is a three-stage process based purely on merit. The recruitment involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination, with shortlisting at each stage determined by performance in the previous one.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A single CBT of 90 minutes with 100 questions and negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% (UR/EWS), 30% (OBC-NCL/SC), and 25% (ST).
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates are shortlisted at a 1:1 ratio against vacancies based on CBT merit, RRB-wise. Original documents must be produced; no extra time is given for missing certificates.
- Medical Examination (ME): Conducted by Railway Medical Authorities as per the medical standard (A3, B1, B2, or C1) prescribed for the specific post.
- Based on typical RRB recruitment cycles, CBT is expected a few months after the application closes, followed by DV and medical examination in subsequent phases - though exact dates will be announced on official RRB websites.
How to Apply for RRB Technician CEN 02/2026
- Candidates wanting to apply online for RRB Technician 2026 need to first create an account before filling the application form. The process is entirely online, and applicants must choose only one RRB per pay level since selecting more than one RRB for the same pay level leads to rejection of all applications.
- Visit the official RRB website relevant to your region or the centralised portal at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Click on "Create an Account" and enter your name, father's name, mother's name, and date of birth exactly as per your Matriculation certificate.
- Use DigiLocker or Aadhaar for identity authentication to ensure smoother verification later.
- Log in and fill the online application form, selecting your preferred RRB and Pay Level (5 or 2).
- Provide order of preference for posts under the chosen RRB and Pay Level.
- Capture your live photograph through webcam or mobile camera as instructed (pre-existing photos are not accepted).
- Upload your signature in JPG/JPEG format (30–49 KB, black ink on white paper, running handwriting).
- Pay the examination fee online through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Submit the application and save the registration number for future reference.
RRB Technician Salary and Pay Scale 2026
- Candidates curious about RRB Technician in-hand salary should note that pay depends on the post and pay level assigned. Technician Grade-I Signal carries a higher starting pay than Technician Grade-III posts, as shown below.
- Selected candidates will undergo training wherever prescribed, during which only a stipend is paid rather than full pay.
RRB Technician Document Requirements
- Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must carry all original certificates along with two sets of self-attested photocopies. Required documents include Matriculation/educational qualification certificates, ITI/Apprenticeship certificates, caste/category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS as applicable in the prescribed Annexure format), a valid original photo ID, and an NOC from the current employer if already employed in government service.
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Q2. 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.
Q3. 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.
Q5. 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.
Q6. 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.
Q7. 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.
Q8. 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.
Q9. 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.
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