RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (Short Notice)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released an indicative short notice (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. This is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking technical positions in Indian Railways, with a total of 6,565 vacancies expected to be filled .

All details regarding the tentative vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, pay scale, selection process, and application dates, as per the available short notice, are provided below.

Recruitment Overview – At a Glance

Feature	Details
Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Advt. No.	CEN 02/2026
Post Names	Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III
Total Vacancies	6,565 (Tentative)
Job Type	Central Government Job
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	https://rrbapply.gov.in (to be activated)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Short Notice Release Date	18th May 2026
Online Application Start Date	30th June 2026
Online Application Last Date	29th July 2026
CBT Exam Date	To be announced

Vacancy Details (Tentative)

As per the approved intent, the vacancies are expected to be distributed as follows across all RRBs:

Post Name	Tentative Vacancies	Pay Level (7th CPC)	Initial Pay
Technician Grade I Signal	323	Level 5	₹29,200/-
Technician Grade III	6,242	Level 2	₹19,900/-
Total	6,565

Note: Zone-wise and category-wise vacancy details will be available in the detailed CEN.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational and age requirements as specified in the short notice and the forthcoming detailed notification.

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification Required
Technician Grade I Signal	B.Sc. (Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation) OR B.E. / B.Tech / 3-year Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
Technician Grade III	10th / Matriculation pass PLUS ITI certificate from NCVT / SCVT in a relevant trade OR Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)

Category	Technician Grade I Signal	Technician Grade III
General (UR)	18 – 33 Years	18 – 30 Years
OBC (NCL)	18 – 36 Years	18 – 33 Years
SC / ST	18 – 38 Years	18 – 35 Years

Selection Process

The selection process for RRB Technician posts will comprise the following stages :

Stage	Details
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)	Objective type examination. 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes duration.
2. Document Verification	Verification of original documents and certificates of qualified candidates.
3. Medical Examination	Verification of medical fitness as per Railway standards.

Exam Pattern (CBT)

Technician Grade III :

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Science	40	40
General Awareness	10	10
Total	100	100

Technician Grade I Signal :

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
General Awareness	10	10
General Intelligence & Reasoning	15	15
Basics of Computers & Applications	20	20
Mathematics	20	20
Basic Science & Engineering	35	35
Total	100	100

Common Exam Features:

Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS - 40%, OBC (NCL) - 30%, SC - 30%, ST - 25% .

Salary

The selected candidates will receive salary and allowances as per the 7th Central Pay Commission:

Post	Initial Pay (Basic)	Approx. In-Hand Salary (with allowances)
Technician Grade I Signal	₹29,200/-	₹45,000 – ₹50,000
Technician Grade III	₹19,900/-	₹28,000 – ₹35,000

Application Fee (Tentative)

Category	Application Fee	Refund after CBT
General / OBC / EWS	₹500/-	₹400/-
SC / ST / PwD / Female	₹250/-	₹250/-

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide

Visit the official RRB recruitment portal: https://rrbapply.gov.in (to be activated from 30 June 2026).
Locate and click on the CEN 02/2026 (Technician Recruitment) link.
Register by providing your basic details to generate a registration number and password.
Log in using your credentials and fill out the detailed online application form.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specifications.
Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Review all details carefully before final submission. Applications are considered final after submission.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the completed application form and payment receipt for your records.

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online (Portal)	CLICK HERE (Link active from 30-06-2026)
Short Notice PDF	CLICK HERE (Available on official RRB sites)
Official RRB Website	CLICK HERE (https://rrbcdg.gov.in)