The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the detailed notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 02/2026). This recruitment drive offers 6,557 Technician vacancies across various Railway zones in India for Technician Grade-I Signal and multiple Technician Grade-III posts.

The online application process will commence on 30 June 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates possessing 10th Pass with ITI, Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, Diploma in Engineering, B.E./B.Tech, or relevant Science qualifications can apply according to the post-specific eligibility criteria.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Summary:

RRB Technician Vacancy Details:

The recruitment has been announced for two major categories.

Important Dates to Remember:

Form Fee Details:

The application fee must be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking or other available digital payment methods.

Age Limit (As on 1 July 2026)

Age relaxation will be provided to reserved categories as per Government of India and Railway Recruitment Board rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date of application. Those awaiting final results are not eligible.

Technician Grade-I Signal

Candidates should possess any one of the following from a recognized University/Institute:

• B.E. / B.Tech in relevant Engineering discipline
• Engineering Diploma
• B.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent qualification prescribed for the post

Technician Grade-III

Eligibility varies according to trade.

Candidates should possess one of the following:

• Class 10 (Matriculation/SSLC) with ITI from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade

OR

• Class 10 with Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade

Some Technician Grade-III categories also accept:

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), wherever specifically prescribed.

The detailed notification contains post-wise trade qualifications for Electrical, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Signal & Telecommunication, Painter, Millwright, Machinist and other Technician trades.

Salary Details:

Apart from Basic Pay, selected candidates will receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance
• Medical Facilities
• Railway Pass
• Pension and other Central Government benefits as applicable.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of:

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

Separate Computer Based Tests will be conducted for each pay level.

CBT Exam Pattern

The Computer Based Test will contain:

• 100 Objective Type Questions
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer

Minimum qualifying marks:

• UR – 40%
• EWS – 40%
• OBC – 30%
• SC – 30%
• ST – 25%

Normalization of marks will be applicable if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts.

Medical Standards

Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must qualify the prescribed Railway Medical Examination.

Depending upon the post, medical categories include:

• B-1
• B-2
• C-1

Visual standards and physical fitness requirements will be checked according to the Indian Railway Medical Manual.

Simple Steps to Apply for RRB Technician Naukri:

Eligible candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:

1. Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
3. Log in using your credentials.
4. Select CEN 02/2026 – Technician Recruitment.
5. Choose the appropriate Pay Level and RRB.
6. Fill in personal, educational and communication details.
7. Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
8. Pay the application fee online.
9. Submit the application.
10. Download and print the confirmation page.

Candidates can apply to only one RRB for a particular pay level. Multiple applications for the same pay level will lead to rejection.

Important Links

 Online Application Direct Link to Apply: Click Here

Official Notification (CEN 02/2026) PDF Download: Click Here

Official Website: Click Here to Visit