The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially released the short notification for the highly anticipated RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 02/2026). This recruitment drive is an incredible opportunity for job seekers, offering a total of 6,557 vacancies across various regions in India. The vacancies are divided into two primary categories: 323 posts for Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level-5) and 6,234 posts for Technician Grade-III (Pay Level-2). Eligible candidates possessing an ITI, Diploma, B.Sc, or Engineering Degree can submit their applications online starting from 30th June 2026. Make sure to complete your application before the closing date on 29th July 2026 to secure your chance at a prestigious railway career.
The age limit for candidates applying for the RRB Technician positions will be calculated as of 1st July 2026. The age requirements are listed below:
Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years.
Technician Grade-III: 18 to 30 years.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and other reserved categories in accordance with Government guidelines.
Educational Qualification
To apply for these positions, candidates must possess a Degree, Diploma, or ITI certificate corresponding to the job profile. For Technician Grade-I Signal, you need a B.Sc in Physics, Electronics, CS, IT, or Instrumentation, or a 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering. For Technician Grade-III, candidates must have completed Matriculation/SSLC along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trades from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institution, or have finished a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. Refer to the official notification for complete trade-wise educational eligibility criteria.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Technician Grade-I Signal
323
Technician Grade-III
6234
Total
6557 Posts
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Salary
Technician Grade-I Signal
Rs. 29,200/- (Pay Level-5)
Technician Grade-III
Rs. 19,900/- (Pay Level-2)
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection structure for the RRB Technician vacancies follows a highly standardized three-stage selection framework to filter the most deserving and technically skilled individuals:
Computer Based Test (CBT): A comprehensive online written exam testing candidates on technical knowledge, mathematics, reasoning, and basic science.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from the CBT stage are invited to produce their original certificates and credentials for validation.
Medical Examination: Candidates must clear the standard medical fitness checks conducted by the Railway medical board.
Final allotment is purely based on the merit of the CBT score subject to clearing the physical and verification benchmarks.
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