The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways have officially announced the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of
6,565 Technician posts for the 2026-2027 cycle. The vacancy stream addresses diverse allocations across participating railway boards globally, spanning Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III profiles. Interested and eligible candidates can process their registrations through the official web gateway before the closing date.
| RRB Technician Centralized Recruitment Overview |
| Recruitment Authority |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification Index |
CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Total Open Vacancies |
6,565 Posts (Tentative) |
| Application Mode |
Online Only |
| Selection Process Steps |
CBT → Document Verification → Medical |
| Important Allocation Timelines |
| Opening Date of Application |
30.06.2026 |
| Closing Date of Application |
29.07.2026 (Up to 11:59 PM) |
| Post Allocation Breakup & Matrix Salaries |
| Post Designation Name |
Total Posts |
Initial Pay Matrix Scale |
| Technician Grade-I Signal |
323 |
Pay Level 5: ₹29,200/- |
| Technician Grade-III |
6,242 |
Pay Level 2: ₹19,900/- |
| Cumulative Total |
6,565 |
Initial Base Scale Layouts |
| Educational Criteria & Essential Qualifications |
- Technician Grade-I Signal: B.Sc. Degree in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/ Information Technology/Instrumentation OR a full Diploma/Degree in Engineering streams from recognized institutions.
- Technician Grade-III (General Trades): Matriculation/SSLC pass along with a valid ITI certificate or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) credentials in the relevant structural trade.
- Technician Grade-III (Signal & Telecommunication): Matriculation/SSLC with ITI/ Apprenticeship OR 10+2 system pass possessing Physics and Mathematics parameters.
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| Age Bound Framework & Categorical Relaxations |
- Technician Grade-I Signal Range: 18 to 33 Years.
- Technician Grade-III Range: 18 to 30 Years.
- Upper Boundary Relaxations: Non-Creamy Layer OBC tracking candidates get +3 Years relaxation. SC/ST category candidates secure +5 Years system parameters as per central directives.
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| Application Processing Fee & CBT Refunds |
- General/OBC Applicants: ₹500/- (₹400 tracking amount systematically refunded post appearing in the CBT exam).
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Minorities/EBC/Transgender: ₹250/- (Entire ₹250 component is fully refunded post presenting profile inside the CBT evaluation block).
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| Step-by-Step Online Registration Workflow |
- Load the official consolidated central application gateway of RRB.
- Initialize account registration fields carefully to receive personal tracking credentials.
- Log in and complete biographic inputs, trade preferences, and educational records fields.
- Upload clear digital passport size photo captures and legal candidate signatures according to specified sizing bounds.
- Process the processing fee online through active gateway tracking streams (Net Banking, UPI, Cards).
- Preview your completed form, submit before 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM), and print out a hard copy receipt layout.
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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
How many vacancies are available in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
A total of 6,557 vacancies have been announced for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts.
Can I apply for both Technician Grade-I and Grade-III posts?
Yes. Eligible candidates can apply for both pay levels by submitting separate applications and fees for each.
Is there negative marking in the CBT?
Yes. 1/3 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM).
