Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts. Eligible candidates can apply online for these Group 'C' technical posts.
The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 for 6565 Vacancies Online Registration process starts from 30th June 2026 and closes on 29th July 2026. This article provides complete information about RRB Technician 2026, including eligibility criteria, vacancy details, official notification PDF, and online application link.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III |
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| Total Vacancies |
6557 Posts (Grade I – 323, Grade II – 6234) |
| Age Limit |
18-33 years (Grade-I Signal) | 18-30 years (Grade-III) as on 01.07.2026 |
| Salary |
Pay Level-5 (₹29,200) | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900) |
| Minimum Qualification |
10th Pass + ITI / Diploma / Degree (trade-wise) |
| Application Fee |
₹500 (Gen/OBC) | ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women etc.) |
| Selection Process |
CBT + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Job Location |
All over India (RRB-wise allocation) |
| Closing Date |
29 July 2026 |
✅ RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 Post Wise List:
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Cat No. |
Name of the Post |
Level in 7th CPC |
Medical Standard |
No. of Vacancies |
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| 1 | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | Level 5 | B1 | 323 |
| 2 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRACK MACHINE | Level 2 | A3 | 172 |
| 3 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | Level 2 | B1 | 306 |
| 4 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE | Level 2 | B1 | 34 |
| 5 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON | Level 2 | B1 | 501 |
| 6 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL ELECTRICAL | Level 2 | B1 | 206 |
| 7 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL | Level 2 | B1 | 346 |
| 8 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS | Level 2 | B1 | 268 |
| 9 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (GS) | Level 2 | B1 | 329 |
| 10 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (TRD) | Level 2 | B1 | 152 |
| 11 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III EMU | Level 2 | B1 | 147 |
| 12 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (OL) | Level 2 | B1 | 469 |
| 13 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION and AIR CONDITIONING | Level 2 | B1 | 162 |
| 14 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III (S & T) | Level 2 | B1 | 320 |
| 15 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (OL) | Level 2 | B1 | 150 |
| 16 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER | Level 2 | B2 | 13 |
| 17 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 229 |
| 18 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (PU & WS) | Level 2 | C1 | 128 |
| 19 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (PU & WS) | Level 2 | C1 | 1109 |
| 20 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 123 |
| 21 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MECHANICAL (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 193 |
| 22 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT | Level 2 | C1 | 170 |
| 23 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 77 |
| 24 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRIMMER (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 46 |
| 25 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (PU & WS) | Level 2 | C1 | 584 |
| Total Vacancies | 6557 | |||
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
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Post Name |
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) |
Qualification & Experience |
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Technician Grade-I Signal |
18 – 33 years |
Degree / Diploma in Electronics / Telecommunication / Electrical Engineering |
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Technician Grade-III (Various Trades) |
18 – 30 years |
Matriculation (10th Pass) + ITI in relevant trade from NCVT / SCVT |
✅ Selection Process:
The selection on the basis of following steps: -
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Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective type with negative marking
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
✅ Application Fee:
- General / OBC: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / EBC / Minority / Women / Transgender: ₹250 (fully refunded after CBT)
- Modification Fee: ₹250 (non-refundable)
- Payment Mode: Online
✅ Important Dates:
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Date of Notification |
23 May 2026 |
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Opening Date of Online Application |
30 June 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application |
29 July 2026 |
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Last Date for Application fee payment for the submitted |
31 July 2026 |
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Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form |
01 to 10 August 2026 |
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Dates during which eligible scribe candidates must provide their |
11 to 15 August 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
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RRB Technician Official Notification PDF |
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RRB Technician Apply Online Link |
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Latest Railway Job Vacancy 2026 List |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the RRB portal. The online registration steps are follows:-
- Step 1: Visit the official RRB application portal www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Step 2: Register with valid email and mobile number.
- Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other details.
- Step 4: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and required documents.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Step 6: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
6565 posts (323 Technician Grade-I Signal + 6242 Technician Grade-III).
What is the last date for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
29 July 2026.
What is the age limit for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
18-33 years for Grade-I Signal and 18-30 years for Grade-III (as on 01.07.2026) with applicable relaxations.
What is the pay scale in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Pay Level-5 (₹29,200) for Grade-I Signal and Pay Level-2 (₹19,900) for Grade-III.
What is the selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
What is the application fee for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
₹500 (General/OBC) | ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women etc.) – partly / fully refundable after CBT.