The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 02/2026) for 6,557 vacancies. The recruitment drive includes posts of Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III across various Railway Zones in India. Eligible candidates can apply online from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification No. | CEN 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade-I (Signal) & Technician Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Pay Level | Level 2 & Level 5 |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 01 August – 10 August 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Vacancy Details
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I (Signal) | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III | 6,234 |
| Total | 6,557 |
Educational Qualification
Technician Grade-I (Signal)
Candidates should possess any one of the following:
- B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation
- Engineering Diploma
- B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline
Technician Grade-III
Candidates should possess:
- Matriculation (10th Pass) with ITI in relevant trade
OR
- 10th Pass with PCM subjects as prescribed in the notification
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
Technician Grade-I (Signal)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
Technician Grade-III
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / EBC | ₹250 |
Fee payment can be made through:
- UPI
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
Salary Details
Technician Grade-I (Signal)
- Pay Level: Level-5
- Initial Pay: ₹29,200 per month
Technician Grade-III
- Pay Level: Level-2
- Initial Pay: ₹19,900 per month
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other Railway benefits.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stage 2: Document Verification (DV)
Stage 3: Medical Examination
Candidates must qualify each stage to move forward in the recruitment process.
RRB Technician Grade-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 |
| General Science | 20 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 |
| Engineering & Technical Subjects | 35 |
| Total | 120 |
Duration: 90 Minutes
RRB Technician Grade-III Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| General Science | 40 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Duration: 90 Minutes
RRB Technician 2026 Syllabus
Mathematics
- Number System
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Time & Work
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Mensuration
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism
- Classification
- Puzzle
- Series
General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Geography
- Indian Polity
- Economy
- Static GK
Computer Awareness (Grade-I)
- MS Office
- Internet
- Computer Fundamentals
- Networking Basics
How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Portal.
- Create a new account or log in using existing RRB credentials.
- Select CEN 02/2026 – Technician Recruitment.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Applications must be submitted online only before 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM).
