The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the much-anticipated RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026. This is one of the largest technical recruitment drives in the Indian Railways this year, offering a total of 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts.
The short notice was published in the Employment Newspaper dated 23–29 May 2026, while the detailed notification containing complete eligibility criteria, exam pattern, fee structure, and reservation rules will be released on 29 June 2026. The online application window will open the following day.
This is a golden opportunity for candidates with 10th pass with ITI or B.Sc./Diploma/Degree qualifications to secure a prestigious government job in Indian Railways. The selection process is transparent, consisting of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| CEN Number | 02/2026 |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Release (Employment Newspaper) | 18 May 2026 (23–29 May Issue) |
| Detailed Notification Release | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Apply Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Category | Fee | Refund After CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 400/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹ 250/- | Full ₹ 250/- |
Payment modes: Online only through the application portal. The application fee is refundable after the candidate appears for the CBT examination.
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 Years | 33 Years |
| Technician Grade III | 18 Years | 30 Years |
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 | Level 5 | ₹ 29,200/- |
| Technician Grade III | 6,242 | Level 2 | ₹ 19,900/- |
| Total | 6,565 |
Major Railway Zones with Higher Vacancies: Central Railway Mumbai, Southern Railway Chennai, Northern Railway New Delhi, Northeast Frontier Railway.
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation OR Diploma/Degree in Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized university/institute |
| Technician Grade III | 10th Pass (Matriculation) with ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in relevant trade OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) |
Note: For specific departments, candidates with Class 12 (PCM) are also eligible for Grade III posts.
The selection consists of three stages:
| Stage | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Objective online exam. Final merit is based on CBT scores |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification | Verification of original certificates and eligibility documents |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination | Physical fitness verification as per railway medical standards |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basics of Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Selected candidates will be appointed under the 7th Pay Commission.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | ₹29,200/- |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹19,900/- |
Additional Benefits: Railway allowances, DA, HRA, medical benefits, LTC, PF, and pension benefits as per government norms.
The application process is entirely online. Follow these steps to submit your application successfully:
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 29 July 2026 (until 11:59 PM). The application window opens on 30 June 2026.
Ans: General, OBC, and EWS category candidates are required to pay ₹500/-. SC, ST, and PwD candidates pay ₹250/-. The fee is refundable after appearing for the CBT.
Ans: The age limit for Technician Grade III is 18 to 30 years as of 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years).
Ans: Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation, OR a Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized university/institute.
Ans: Yes. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer. There is no deduction for unattempted questions.
Ans: The selection process consists of three stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination.
Ans: Technician Grade III is placed in Pay Level 2 with an initial basic pay of ₹19,900 per month, plus railway allowances and other benefits.
Ans: Yes. 10th pass candidates with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT are eligible for Technician Grade III posts.
Ans: A total of 323 vacancies have been announced for Technician Grade I Signal posts.
Ans: Applications can be submitted only online through the official RRB portal: rrbapply.gov.in.