RRB Technician Recruitment 2026-RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification (CEN 02/2026) is released for 6,557 Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, and how to apply online before 29 July 2026.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially opened applications for one of the biggest technical hiring drives of the year — the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026. Released under CEN No. 02/2026, this notification covers 6,557 vacancies across Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts in various Railway zones across India.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online at rrbapply.gov.in from 30 June to 29 July 2026. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything you need to know — vacancies, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, and the application process.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Posts | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Window | 30 June – 29 July 2026 |
| Pay Level | Grade 1: Level 5 | Grade 3: Level 2 |
| Starting Salary | Grade 1: ₹29,200 | Grade 3: ₹19,900 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 23 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Modification Window (with fee) | 1–10 August 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 11–15 August 2026 |
| City Intimation | 10 days before exam |
| Admit Card Release | 4 days before exam |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Note that details filled in the “Create an Account” form (including mobile number and email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage. Other details can be corrected during the modification window on payment of a non-refundable fee of ₹250 per correction.
With the deadline fast approaching, aspirants are strongly advised to complete their registration and fee payment well ahead of the closing dates to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.
RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF Download Link
Candidates are advised to go through the notification before applying online. The official notification, available on the respective regional RRB websites, includes detailed information on eligibility, post-wise vacancies, age limit, salary, application fee, and the selection process. A direct link to download the RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF is provided below for easy access.
RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF (CEN 02/2026) — Download Here
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The 6,557 vacancies are split between two post categories:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6,234 |
| Total | 6,557 |
This is a notable jump from last year’s figures — the total vacancy count has increased by 319 posts compared to CEN 02/2025, with Grade I Signal seeing the sharpest rise.
| Particulars | CEN 02/2025 | CEN 02/2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 6,238 | 6,557 | +319 |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 183 | 323 | +140 |
| Technician Grade III | 6,055 | 6,234 | +179 |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 : Zone-Wise / Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakup (Grade III)
Technician Grade III vacancies are spread across multiple trades, with Fitter (PU & WS) offering the highest number of posts (1,109), followed by Welder (PU & WS) at 584 and Carriage & Wagon at 501.
| Trade | Level | Medical Standard | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 5 | B1 | 323 |
| Track Machine | 2 | A3 | 172 |
| Blacksmith | 2 | B1 | 306 |
| Bridge | 2 | B1 | 34 |
| Carriage and Wagon | 2 | B1 | 501 |
| Diesel Electrical | 2 | B1 | 206 |
| Diesel Mechanical | 2 | B1 | 346 |
| Electrical / TRS | 2 | B1 | 268 |
| Electrical (GS) | 2 | B1 | 329 |
| Electrical (TRD) | 2 | B1 | 152 |
| EMU | 2 | B1 | 147 |
| Fitter (OL) | 2 | B1 | 469 |
| Refrigeration & AC | 2 | B1 | 162 |
| Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) | 2 | B1 | 320 |
| Welder (OL) | 2 | B1 | 150 |
| Crane Driver | 2 | B2 | 13 |
| Carpenter (Workshop) | 2 | C1 | 229 |
| Electrical (PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 128 |
| Fitter (PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 1,109 |
| Machinist (Workshop) | 2 | C1 | 123 |
| Mechanical (Workshop) | 2 | C1 | 193 |
| Millwright | 2 | C1 | 170 |
| Painter (Workshop) | 2 | C1 | 77 |
| Trimmer (Workshop) | 2 | C1 | 46 |
| Welder (PU & WS) | 2 | C1 | 584 |
RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026
Nationality
Applicants must be one of the following:
- A citizen of India
- A citizen of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee settled in India before 1 January 1962
- A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, or similar countries for permanent settlement
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- Technician Grade I: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years
Age relaxation applies for reserved categories:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| PWD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 years + category-wise relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Defence service length + 3 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Group ‘C’/’D’, Casual Labour, Substitutes (3+ yrs service) | UR – 40, OBC-NCL – 43, SC/ST – 45 |
| J&K domicile (1980–1989) | 5 years |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation, OR a 3-year Engineering Diploma in these subjects, OR a Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline |
| Technician Grade III | 10th pass (Matriculation/SSLC) + ITI in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognised institute, OR 10th pass + Apprenticeship in a related trade |
EWS, EBC, and OBC — Not the Same Thing
The notification specifically flags that Economically Backward Class (EBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Other Backward Class (OBC) are three distinct categories:
- EWS candidates (family annual income below ₹8 lakh, subject to asset conditions) get job reservation.
- OBC-NCL candidates get job reservation, subject to a valid non-creamy-layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- EBC candidates (family annual income below ₹50,000) are entitled only to fee concession, not job reservation — and this should not be confused with OBC or any state-issued “Extremely Backward Class” certificate.
Medical Fitness Standards
Each post has a defined medical standard (A-3, B-1, B-2, or C-1) covering general fitness and vision requirements — including distance vision, near vision, colour vision, and binocular/night vision tests. Candidates should review the medical standard applicable to their chosen trade before applying, as different trades have different physical fitness benchmarks. Notably, candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other refractive correction procedure are not eligible for posts requiring Medical Standard A-3 (such as Track Machine).
Reservation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen
- PwBD candidates can apply under Locomotor Disability (LD), Hearing Impairment (HI), Visual Impairment (VI), or Multiple Disabilities (MD) categories, depending on post suitability listed in the official post-parameters annexure. Persons with at least 40% benchmark disability are eligible for relaxation/reservation.
- Scribe assistance is available for candidates with Blindness, Locomotor Disability (both arms affected), and Cerebral Palsy, and — on production of a medical certificate — for other benchmark disabilities as well. Scribes must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the RRB portal, and eligible candidates get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination.
- Ex-Servicemen get age relaxation and fee concession as detailed in the CEN, along with horizontal reservation wherever notified.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
Apart from basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, and other Railway employee benefits, making the overall compensation package attractive.
Selection Process
The RRB Technician selection process has four stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks, used for merit ranking
- Document Verification (DV) — verification of identity, educational, and category documents
- Medical Examination — as per the applicable medical standard (A-3/B-1/B-2/C-1)
- Final Merit List — prepared based on CBT score plus successful DV and medical clearance
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern
Technician Grade I CBT Pattern
Objective-type test, 100 questions/100 marks, 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates), with 1/3rd negative marking per wrong answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Technician Grade III CBT Pattern
Same duration and negative marking as Grade I, but without the Computer Applications section.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Syllabus
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current affairs (national/international), sports, culture, Indian geography, economy, government policy, scientific research |
| Mathematics | Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio-proportion, percentages, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, SI/CI, profit & loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, classification, directions, statement & conclusion |
| Basic Science and Engineering | Basic electronics, digital techniques, data communication & networks, signal/telecom fundamentals, microprocessors, computer basics |
| General Science (Grade III only) | Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences up to Class 10 level |
Exam Languages: The CBT is available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages — Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Questions appear in both English and the language chosen by the candidate.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 : Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category-wise minimum qualifying percentage in the CBT (applicable to both Grade I and Grade III, and also to Ex-Servicemen as per their community):
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
For PwBD candidates, these percentages may be relaxed by up to 2 marks in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies. Normalisation of marks is carried out for CBTs conducted across multiple shifts, and shortlisting for Document Verification is done RRB-wise at a ratio of 1:1 against vacancies, based on CBT merit.
How to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website — rrbapply.gov.in — or your respective zonal RRB website, and use the CEN 02/2026 application link.
- Create an Account using a valid personal mobile number and email ID (candidates who already created an account for earlier 2024/2025/2026 CENs can log in with the same credentials). Details entered here — including mobile number and email ID — cannot be changed later, so double-check before submitting.
- Authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar during account creation for smoother verification at later stages; candidates who instead use alternate Photo IDs face stricter scrutiny throughout the process.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and category details, and select only one RRB for the pay level you’re applying to — applying to more than one RRB for the same pay level leads to rejection of all such applications.
- Capture a live photograph through webcam or mobile camera at the time of filling the form (pre-existing photos are not accepted) and upload a scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (30–49 KB, black ink, running handwriting — not block or capital letters).
- Pay the applicable examination fee online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Review and submit the form; note down your Registration Number for future correspondence.
Since separate CBTs are held for each pay level, candidates applying for both Technician Grade I Signal and Grade III must submit separate applications and pay the fee separately for each.
RRB Technician Apply Online 2026 Link
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other Categories | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | ₹250 (fully refunded after appearing in CBT) |
Applications submitted through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted.
RRB Zone-Wise Official Websites
| RRB Zone | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | rrbald.gov.in |
| Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Guwahati | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Bhopal | rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Bengaluru | rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Ranchi | rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Siliguri | rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Malda | rrbmalda.gov.in |
Preparation Tips for RRB Technician 2026
- Study the post-wise syllabus and exam pattern carefully — Grade I and Grade III differ slightly.
- Allocate more time to weaker subjects while maintaining strength in stronger ones.
- The CBT difficulty is generally easy-to-moderate, but expect a high cut-off due to heavy competition — prepare with a safe margin above previous cut-offs.
- Practice extensively with mock tests and previous year question papers (PYQs).
- Keep original documents ready in advance for the Document Verification stage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Q1. Is the RRB Technician Notification 2026 out?
Yes, RRB has released the official notification under CEN 02/2026 on all regional RRB websites.
Q2. What is the eligibility for RRB Technician Grade 3 in 2026?
Candidates need a 10th pass qualification along with an ITI in a relevant trade, or a 10th pass plus apprenticeship in a related trade.
Q3. What is the age limit for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
18–33 years for Grade I and 18–30 years for Grade III, as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q4. What is the selection process for RRB Technician 2026?
A Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
Q5. What is the salary for RRB Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3?
Grade I starts at ₹29,200 (Level 5) and Grade III starts at ₹19,900 (Level 2) under the 7th CPC.
Q6. In how many languages is the RRB Technician 2026 CBT conducted?
The exam is conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
Q7. What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM), with fee payment allowed until 31 July 2026.
Q8. Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT?
Yes, 1/3rd mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both Grade I and Grade III CBTs.
Q9. What are the minimum qualifying marks in the RRB Technician CBT?
40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST candidates, with a possible 2-mark relaxation for PwBD candidates where vacancies remain unfilled.
Stay tuned to ExamGuruAdda for the latest updates on RRB Technician 2026 admit card, exam date, and result notifications.
