RRB Recruitment 2026 | Apply for 6565 Technician Posts

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of 6,565 Technician posts. The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III across various participating RRBs in India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB application portal within the prescribed dates.

Vacancy Details
Post Name	No. of Vacancies
Technician Grade-I Signal	323
Technician Grade-III	6,242
Total	6,565
Salary
Technician Grade-I Signal: Pay Level 5 with initial pay of ₹29,200/- per month. Technician Grade-III: Pay Level 2 with initial pay of ₹19,900/- per month.
Qualification
Technician Grade-I Signal: B.Sc. Degree in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/ Information Technology/Instrumentation OR Diploma/Degree in Engineering in relevant streams. Technician Grade-III (General Trades): Matriculation/SSLC with ITI certificate or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade. Technician Grade-III (S&T): Matriculation/SSLC with ITI/Apprenticeship OR 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
Age Limit
Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years Technician Grade-III: 18 to 30 years Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules. OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation
Application Fee
General/OBC Candidates: ₹500/- (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT) SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250/- (fully refunded after appearing in CBT)
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) Document Verification (DV) Medical Examination (ME)
How to Apply?
Visit the official RRB application portal. Create an account and complete registration. Fill out the online application form carefully. Upload required documents and photographs. Pay the application fee online. Submit the application form before the last date. Take a printout of the final submitted application form.
Important Dates
Opening Date of Application: 30 June 2026 Closing Date of Application: 29 July 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

What is the total number of vacancies in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

A total of 6,565 tentative vacancies are available, including 323 for Technician Grade-I Signal and 6,242 for Technician Grade-III.

Can I apply for both Pay Level 2 and Pay Level 5 posts?

Yes. Candidates can apply for both pay levels, but separate applications must be submitted for each pay level.

Can I apply to multiple RRBs for the same pay level?

No. Candidates can apply to only one RRB for a specific pay level. Multiple applications for the same pay level will be rejected.

Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT exam?

Yes. One-third (1/3) marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

What is the salary for Technician Grade-I Signal?

The initial pay for Technician Grade-I Signal is ₹29,200/- per month under Pay Level 5.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification released for 6565 Grade-I Signal & Grade-III vacancies. Check eligibility, salary, fee, age limit and apply online.