RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026): 6557 Vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal & Grade-III — Full Notification, Dates, Fees & Syllabus
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026, inviting online applications for 6,557 Technician posts — covering Technician Grade-I Signal and 25 categories of Technician Grade-III across every zonal railway in India. If you're an ITI, diploma, or degree holder looking for a stable Level 2 or Level 5 government job on the Indian Railways, here is everything from this notification broken down in plain language — vacancies, eligibility, important dates, exam fee, selection process, and the official PDF to download.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN No. 02/2026 (Technician Categories) |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 (Technician Grade-I Signal: 323 & Technician Grade-III: 6,234) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Dates | 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
Notification Overview
CEN 02/2026 covers the recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level 5) and various categories of Technician Grade-III (Pay Level 2) across all zonal railways and production units. The notification was first indicated in Employment News on 23 May 2026, with the detailed CEN and online application link hosted on the official websites of all participating RRBs. A separate application and separate CBT are required for each pay level — candidates interested in both Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III posts must apply twice and pay the exam fee separately for each.
The 25 Technician Grade-III post categories span departments such as Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, and Signal & Telecommunication, and include trades like Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Millwright, Painter, Crane Driver, and Diesel/Electrical Technicians. Eight of these post categories have been grouped into Merged Post Categories (MPCs) to simplify the application process — candidates empanelled against an MPC may be assigned any of the merged designations under that category upon joining.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 23 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application Modification Window | 1 August 2026 to 10 August 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 11 August 2026 to 15 August 2026 |
Source: Official CEN 02/2026 notification, RRB.
Vacancy Details: Post-Wise Break-Up
Here is the category-wise vacancy distribution across all RRBs for the two pay levels notified under CEN 02/2026:
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (₹) | Age (as on 01.07.2026) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | 29,200 | 18–33 years | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III (all categories) | Level-2 | 19,900 | 18–30 years | 6,234 |
| Grand Total | 6,557 | |||
Among Technician Grade-III posts, the largest single categories are Fitter (PU & WS) with 1,109 vacancies and Welder (PU & WS) with 584 vacancies, followed by Carriage & Wagon Technician (501) and Fitter (OL) (469). The complete RRB-wise and zone-wise vacancy break-up runs across ten pages in Annexure B of the official notification — candidates should check the exact numbers for their preferred zone before applying, since these figures are provisional and may be revised.
📄 View Full Zone-Wise Vacancy Table (Annexure B) in the Official PDF All 21 RRBs covered · Category, community & PwBD-wise breakupEligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade-III (all categories): 18 to 30 years
Standard age relaxation applies: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and higher relaxations for Ex-servicemen, PwBD candidates, and serving Railway/Group C staff, exactly as specified in the CEN.
Educational Qualification
- Technician Grade-I Signal: B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation (or a combination of these basic streams), OR a three-year diploma/degree in Engineering in the same streams.
- Technician Grade-III: Matriculation/SSLC plus a relevant ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the specified trade, or Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in that trade. Exact trade requirements vary by category and are listed in Annexure A of the CEN.
Medical Standards
Each post category carries a specific medical standard — A3, B1, B2, or C1 — mainly relating to vision requirements. Technician Grade III Track Machine, for instance, requires the stricter A3 standard, while most workshop-based trades require C1. Full medical fitness details are listed against each post in Annexure A.
Application Fee & Payment
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / All other candidates | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Fully refunded (minus bank charges) |
Fee is payable online only, through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI, and must be paid separately for each pay level applied for. Refunds are credited only to a bank account seeded with the candidate's Aadhaar number.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — a separate CBT is held for each pay level.
- Document Verification (DV) — shortlisting is done RRB-wise at 1:1 of vacancies, based purely on CBT merit.
- Medical Examination (ME) — conducted by Railway Administration as per prescribed medical standards.
There is no interview at any stage. Normalisation of marks is applied wherever the CBT is conducted across multiple shifts, and negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer applies to both pay levels.
CBT Pattern & Syllabus
📝 Technician Grade-I Signal CBT
90 minutes, 100 questions covering General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basics of Computers, Mathematics, and Basic Science & Engineering. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%.
📝 Technician Grade-III CBT
90 minutes, 100 questions covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science (10th standard level), and General Awareness. Same minimum qualifying marks as above apply category-wise.
The subject-wise weightage, exact topic lists, and marks distribution for both papers are laid out in full detail in Section 16.1 of the official notification — this is worth reading closely before you start preparation, since General Science and Basic Science & Engineering carry the heaviest weightage in the Grade-III and Grade-I papers respectively.
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- Visit the official website of your chosen RRB (see the full list of 21 RRB websites and the unified portal rrb.indianrailways.gov.in).
- Click "Create an Account" if you haven't registered for a previous RRB CEN (2024/2025/2026); otherwise log in with existing credentials.
- Fill in the online application form carefully — mobile number, email ID, and RRB choice cannot be edited later.
- Upload a live-captured photograph and signature exactly as per the specifications in the CEN (signature in running handwriting, black ink on white paper, JPG format 30–49 KB).
- Pay the applicable examination fee online via net banking, UPI, or card.
- Submit the application and save the registration number for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many total vacancies are there in RRB Technician CEN 02/2026?
CEN 02/2026 notifies a total of 6,557 vacancies — 323 for Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level 5) and 6,234 for various Technician Grade-III categories (Pay Level 2) across all RRBs.
What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 29 July 2026 at 23:59 hrs, and the last date for fee payment for submitted applications is 31 July 2026.
What is the age limit for RRB Technician posts?
As on 1 July 2026, the age limit is 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade-I Signal and 18 to 30 years for Technician Grade-III posts, with standard age relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the selection process for RRB Technician recruitment?
Selection involves three stages: a Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination (ME). There is no interview at any stage.
Can I apply for both Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III in this CEN?
Yes, but a separate application must be submitted for each pay level, and the examination fee must be paid separately for each one since a distinct CBT is conducted for each pay level.
Where can I download the official RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 PDF?
The complete 62-page notification with all annexures can be downloaded from the link provided in this article, or verified against the official website of your chosen RRB.
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Disclaimer: The information in this article is compiled for general guidance from the official CEN No. 02/2026 released by the Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways. MyTestSeries.in is not affiliated with the Ministry of Railways or any RRB/RRC. Vacancies, dates and rules are subject to amendment; candidates must always verify the latest figures on the official website of their chosen RRB before applying — see the full list at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
