RRB Technician 2026 Notification (CEN 02/2026)
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 02/2026) for 6,565 vacancies across various Railway Zones in India. The recruitment is for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6,242 |
| Total | 6,565 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Released | 18 May 2026 |
| Detailed Notification (CEN 02/2026) | 23 May 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | As per detailed notification |
| Correction Window | To be notified |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Technician Grade I Signal
Candidates should possess one of the following from a recognized institution:
- B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation, or related subjects, OR
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline.
Technician Grade III
Candidates must have:
- Matriculation (10th Pass), AND
- ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade, OR
- Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.
Post-wise educational qualifications are specified in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
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 available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / EBC | ₹250 |
Eligible candidates may receive a partial or full refund of the examination fee after appearing for the CBT, subject to RRB rules.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
The final selection is based on merit, document verification, and medical fitness. (Testbook)
Salary
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 |
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates receive:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Facilities
- Pension and other Railway benefits
Documents Required
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 Certificate
- ITI/Diploma/Degree Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Valid ID Proof
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Key Highlights
- Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Notification No.: CEN 02/2026
- Total Vacancies: 6,565
- Posts: Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III
- Application Period: 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026
- Selection Process: CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination
- Official Websites: Regional RRB websites and the centralized RRB application portal.
The online application process will begin on 30th June 2026, and the application link will remain active till 29th July 2026 (11:59 pm). The exam dates for both posts (Grade 1 and 3) will be released later. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| RRB Technician Notification | 18th May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 30th June 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 29th July 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to fill the application fee | To be notified |
| Application Form Correction | To be notified |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
