The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released CEN No. 02/2026 for 6,557 Technician posts across various Zonal Railways and Production Units. Online applications are accepted from 30 June 2026 until 29 July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Opening date of Online Application | 30 June 2026 |
| Closing date for Submission of Online Application | 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last date for Application Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Modification Window | 01 Aug 2026 to 10 Aug 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be notified |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 5 | 323 |
| Technician Grade III (Various 24 Categories) | 2 | 6234 |
| Total | - | 6557 |
Category-Wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|
| UR | 2728 |
| OBC-NCL | 1565 |
| SC | 1009 |
| EWS | 658 |
| ST | 597 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 661 |
Pay Scale
| Group | Level | Starting Salary |
|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Technician Grade III | 2 | ₹19,900 |
Eligibility
Candidates require B.Sc./Diploma/Degree in Engineering for Grade-I Signal. For Grade-III, Matriculation plus ITI/Apprenticeship in relevant trade is required. Age Limit is 18-33 (Grade-I) and 18-30 (Grade-III) as on 01.07.2026, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| UR / General | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website: Click Here.
- Register and fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload required documents and photograph.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
Important Links
Key Highlights
- Total Vacancy: 6,557 Technician posts
- Application Start Date: 30 June 2026
- Application Deadline: 29 July 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 31 July 2026
- Pay Scale: Level-5 (₹29,200) and Level-2 (₹19,900)
- Age Limit: 18–33 years (Grade-I) / 18–30 years (Grade-III) as on 01.07.2026
- Selection Process: CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination
- Exam Date: To be notified later
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for RRB Technician Grade-III posts?
The age limit for Technician Grade-III posts is 18 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026.
Is there any application fee refund?
Yes, partial fee refund is provided upon appearing for the CBT exam (₹400 for UR/General and ₹250 for reserved/special categories).
