RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 6,557 Vacancies – Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Selection Process

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) to recruit 6,557 Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts across various Railway Zones in India. This recruitment is one of the biggest Indian Railway job opportunities of the year for candidates holding 10th Pass, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., or Engineering qualifications.

The online application process starts on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM). Interested candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and important dates before submitting their application.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced a total of 6,557 vacancies under different Technician categories.

Vacancies are distributed among different Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and various railway zones. Candidates should check the official notification to know the zone-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution.

RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit, and medical standards prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Boards.

Technician Grade-I Signal

Candidates should possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognized institution:

• B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation
• Diploma in Engineering
• Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline

Pay Level: Level-5 (7th CPC)

Initial Basic Pay: ₹29,200 per month

Medical Standard: B-1

Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (as on 01 July 2026)

Technician Grade-III

Candidates must have:

• Matriculation (10th Pass) from a recognized board
• ITI in relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT

OR

• Matriculation with completed Apprenticeship in approved trades

Pay Level: Level-2 (7th CPC)

Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month

Medical Standard: As prescribed for the respective post

Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (as on 01 July 2026)

Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved categories will be provided according to Government of India rules.

Educational Qualifications

Depending on the post, candidates should possess one of the following qualifications:

• 10th Pass (Matriculation)
• ITI Certificate
• Apprenticeship Certificate
• Diploma in Engineering
• B.Sc.
• Engineering Degree

Candidates should ensure that their qualification matches the post they are applying for.

RRB Technician Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) along with various allowances.

Technician Grade-I Signal

• Pay Level: Level-5
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹29,200 per month

Technician Grade-III

• Pay Level: Level-2
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹19,900 per month

In addition to the basic salary, employees are eligible for:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Night Duty Allowance (where applicable)
• Medical Facilities
• Pension Benefits (as applicable)
• Railway Pass and Travel Benefits
• Leave Benefits
• Promotion Opportunities

The gross monthly salary may vary depending on the posting location and applicable allowances.

RRB Technician Application Fee

Candidates appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT) are eligible for a partial fee refund as per RRB rules.

Payment can be made only through online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

RRB Technician Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification (DV)
3. Medical Examination

The final selection will be based on merit, successful document verification, and medical fitness as prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Boards.

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026

The Computer Based Test (CBT) is expected to include objective-type questions from:

• Mathematics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Science
• General Awareness & Current Affairs
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Technical Subjects (as applicable)

Negative marking will be applicable as mentioned in the official notification.

Medical Standards

Candidates must satisfy the medical fitness standards prescribed for their respective posts.

• Technician Grade-I Signal: Medical Standard B-1
• Technician Grade-III: Medical standard varies according to the trade

Medical examination will be conducted only after document verification.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:

• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Proof
• 10th Marksheet
• ITI Certificate
• Diploma/Degree Certificate (if applicable)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (if required)

Important Dates

How to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to complete your application successfully:

1. Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board portal at https://rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Register using your mobile number and email ID.
3. Verify your registration through OTP.
4. Log in with your credentials.
5. Select CEN No. 02/2026 – Technician Recruitment.
6. Choose the post and Railway zone carefully.
7. Fill in your personal, educational, and communication details.
8. Upload your recent photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
9. Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
10. Preview your application carefully before final submission.
11. Submit the application form.
12. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Why Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

There are several advantages to joining Indian Railways as a Technician:

• 6,557 Central Government vacancies
• Attractive salary under the 7th Pay Commission
• Permanent Railway job
• Job security and pension-related benefits
• Promotion opportunities
• Medical facilities
• Railway travel concessions
• Nationwide posting opportunities
• Career growth in one of India’s largest employers

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