The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has unveiled the short notification for 6565 Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 positions for the 2026-27 cycle. The comprehensive notification PDF (CEN 02/2026) is scheduled for release on 29 June 2026, with the online application portal opening on 30 June 2026. Explore all essential recruitment details below.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026- Overview Table
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially commenced the recruitment drive to fill 6565 vacancies for Technician (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3) roles. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the official website at https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
| RRB Technician 2026 Exam Summary | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Technician (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3) |
| Vacancies | 6565 |
| Advt No. | CEN 02/2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | 30th June to 29th July 2026 |
| Selection Process |
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| Educational Qualification |
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| Age Limit |
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| Salary | Grade 1 Signal- Rs. 29,200 per month Grade 3- Rs. 19,900 per month |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ |
RRB Technician 2026 Notification
The short notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026), released on 18th May 2026, provides a preliminary overview of registration dates, vacancy breakdown, pay scales, and age requirements. The full advertisement, including detailed guidelines, will be published on 29 June at https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
RRB Technician 2026 Important Dates
The online application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026 (11:59 pm). Exam dates for both Grade 1 and Grade 3 positions will be announced by the board in due course. Refer to the table below for important recruitment milestones.
| 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 |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026
The current RRB recruitment drive targets 6565 technician vacancies, categorized into 323 positions for Technician Grade 1 and 6242 positions for Technician Grade 3 roles.
| Grades | Vacancies |
| Technician Grade 1 Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade 3 | 6242 |
| Total | 6565 |
Zone-wise Vacancies
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
| Northern Railway (New Delhi) | 548 |
| Western Railway (Mumbai) | 544 |
| Central Railway (Mumbai) | 870 |
| Southern Railway (Chennai) | 785 |
| South Central Railway (Secunderabad) | 368 |
| South Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 576 |
| South East Central Railway (Bilaspur) | 90 |
| Eastern Railway (Kolkata) | 291 |
| East Central Railway (Hajipur) | 186 |
| West Central Railway (Jabalpur) | 231 |
| North Western Railway (Jaipur) | 199 |
| North Central Railway (Allahabad) | 268 |
| North Eastern Railway (Gorakhpur) | 169 |
| NF Railway (NFR) | 701 |
| South Western Railway (Hubli) | 240 |
| BLW / CLW / ICF | 499 |
| Total | 6565 |
Also Check- RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 11127 Vacancies
RRB Technician 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality as stipulated in the official RRB Technician guidelines.
Education Qualification
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal |
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| RRB Technician Grade 3 | Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). (OR) Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades. |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
According to the RRB Technician notification, the minimum age requirement for applicants is 18 years, with varying upper age limits depending on the specific post grade.
- For Technician Grade 1 Signal posts: 18 to 33 years.
- For Technician Grade 3 posts: 18 to 30 years
Age relaxation for Reserved Categories
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (more than 6 months of service after attestation) | Up to the extent of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years + relaxation for the respective category |
| Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and Erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes in Railways who have put in a minimum of 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells) | UR -40 years, OBC-NCL- 43 years,SC/ST - 45 years |
Nationality
To qualify for selection, applicants must fulfill the criteria established for their respective categories as outlined in the official recruitment documentation.
- A citizen of India.
- A citizen of Nepal or Bhutan.
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intent to settle permanently.
- A person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from specific countries (including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, etc.) to settle in India permanently.
RRB Technician Online Form 2026
Online application forms for the 2026 RRB Technician drive will be hosted on all official regional RRB websites. The application portal will remain active from 30 June to 29 July 2026. Candidates are advised to keep all required documentation prepared before initiating the submission process.
RRB Technician Application Fee
Applicants are required to submit a category-specific application fee to validate their registration. Failure to pay the prescribed fee will result in the automatic rejection of the application form. Refer to the table below for detailed category-wise fee information.
| Categories | Application Fee |
| For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class (This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.) | Rs. 250/- |
| Others Categories (Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT.) | Rs. 500/- |
Steps to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Registration for the RRB Technician 2026 exam must be completed exclusively via the online portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
- On the start day of registration process, visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
- Create an Account, and register using your basic details (Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number, and Aadhaar Card).
- Verify your account by entering the OTPs sent to your registered mobile number and email.
- Use your generated registration credentials (or existing login if you recently applied for RRB ALP/NTPC) to log in to the portal.
- Choose CEN No. 02/2026 (Technician) and select your preferred RRB Zone.
- Carefully input your personal information, address, category, and educational or technical qualifications (e.g., ITI for Grade III, B.Sc or Diploma for Grade I Signal).
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and any required category or educational certificates in the prescribed format.
- Complete the fee payment using online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission, and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB Technician position is structured into three primary stages:
- Stage 1- Computer-Based Test (CBT): The test consists of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions with a duration of 90 minutes.
- Stage 2- Document Verification- During this stage, candidates must present original academic certificates, proof of age, technical qualifications (like ITI or relevant diplomas), and community certificates.
- Stage 3- Medical Examination- After passing the document verification, candidates must undergo a medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration.
RRB Technician 2026 Exam Pattern
Grade 1 Signal CBT Exam Pattern
The initial stage consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT). Please refer to the provided tables and bullet points for detailed information regarding the exam pattern.
- For the questions left unanswered, no marks will be deducted.
- For the questions answered incorrectly, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
| RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal CBT Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | No. of Question | Total Marks | Time |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern
- The exam will be held in CBT mode.
- A total of 100 questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
- The time duration will be 90 minutes.
- There will be a negative of 1/3 marks for the incorrect answers.
| RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | No. of Question | Total Marks | Time |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Medium of Examination
Beyond English and Hindi, the RRB Technician CBT will be offered in 13 regional languages to accommodate candidates across India.
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Konkani
- Malayalam
- Manipuri
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
RRB Technician Salary Structure
Selected technicians will receive a competitive salary package, including applicable allowances and benefits. RRB Technician Salary structures differ by grade: Technician Grade 1 (Signal) receives a starting basic pay of Rs. 29,200/-, while Technician Grade 3 is categorized under Pay Level 2 with a base salary of Rs. 19,900/-.
| Posts | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay |
| Technician Grade 1 Signal | Level 5 (Rs.29,200-92,300) | Rs. 29,200 |
| Technician Grade 3 | Level 2 (Rs.19,900-63,200) | Rs. 19,900 |
Aspiring candidates should analyze previous years' cut-off marks to gauge the expected level of competition. RRB Technician cut-off scores are determined by category and recruitment zone. Review the historical data through the links below to refine your preparation strategy.
RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off- Click to Check
RRB Technician Grade 3 Cut Off- Click to Check
FAQs
Yes, the RRB issued the official short notification for the 2026 Technician recruitment cycle on 18th May 2026.
A total of 6565 technician vacancies have been officially announced for this recruitment drive.
Yes. Candidates holding a 10+2 qualification with Physics and Maths are eligible for Technician Grade III Signal & Telecom (S&T) posts. Other Grade III roles generally require an ITI certification or apprenticeship.
The qualifying benchmark for the Grade I and III CBT is 40% for General category candidates, with relaxations provided for reserved categories.
No. Unlike the ALP position, there is no Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT/Psycho Test) for Technician roles; selection is determined solely by the single CBT score.
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