Railway Recruitment Boards have officially released the railway rrb technician recruitment 2026 notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for 6557 Technician vacancies – 1 category of Technician Grade-I Signal and 25 categories of Technician Grade-III, spread across 21 RRBs and multiple Zonal Railways/Production Units. Salary ranges ₹19,900 to ₹29,200, fee is ₹500/₹250, and the last date to apply online is 29.07.2026.
Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification – Job Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| CEN Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Post Name(s) | Technician Grade-I Signal + 25 Technician Grade-III categories |
| Total Vacancies | 6557 (323 Grade-I Signal + 6234 Grade-III) |
| Pay Scale/Salary | Level-5: ₹29,200; Level-2: ₹19,900 (7th CPC) |
| Job Category | Group C |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (Gen/EWS/OBC) | ₹250 (SC/ST/Female/Transgender/ExSM/PwBD/Minorities/EBC) |
| Job Location | All India – 21 RRB regions (Annexure B) |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification: Salary Details (Post-wise Pay Scale)
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | ₹29,200 |
| Technician Grade-III (all 25 categories) | Level-2 | ₹19,900 |
As per the official notification, pay is under 7th CPC with DA, HRA, and other allowances applicable as per Railway service rules. Selected candidates for Technician posts undergo training with stipend during the training period.
No Application Fee for Certain Categories
Full fee waiver does not apply, but SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC candidates pay a reduced fee of ₹250 (against ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS), and this fee is largely refunded on appearing for CBT.
All 25 Technician Grade-III Categories – Post-wise Trade Requirements:
| Category | Post Name | Medical Std | Essential Trade (ITI/NCVT/SCVT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Track Machine | A3 | Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Welder/Machinist |
| 3 | Blacksmith | B1 | Forger & Heat Treater/Foundryman/Moulder |
| 4 | Bridge | B1 | Fitter/Fitter (Structural)/Welder |
| 5 | Carriage & Wagon | B1 | Fitter/Carpenter/Welder/Plumber/Pipe Fitter |
| 6 | Diesel Electrical | B1 | Electrician/Auto Electrical/Wireman/Electronics Mechanic |
| 7 | Diesel Mechanical | B1 | Fitter/Mechanic Diesel/Automobile/Welder/Painter |
| 8 | Electrical/TRS | B1 | Electrician/Wireman/Electronics/Fitter/Machinist |
| 9 | Electrical (GS) | B1 | Electrician/Wireman/Cable Jointing/Electronics Mechanic |
| 10 | Electrical (TRD) | B1 | Electrician/Wireman/Cable Jointing/Electronics Mechanic |
| 11 | EMU | B1 | Electrician/Wireman/Fitter/Welder/Machinist |
| 12 | Fitter (OL) | B1 | Fitter |
| 13 | Refrigeration & AC | B1 | RAC Mechanic/Electrician/Wireman |
| 14 | Signal & Telecom | B1 | Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Wireman OR 10+2 Physics/Maths |
| 15 | Welder (OL) | B1 | Welder (all variants) |
| 16 | Crane Driver | B2 | Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Crane Operator |
| 17 | Carpenter (Workshop) | C1 | Carpenter/Furniture & Cabinet Maker |
| 18 | Electrical (PU&WS) | C1 | Electrician/Wireman/Mechatronics |
| 19 | Fitter (PU&WS) | C1 | Fitter |
| 20 | Machinist (Workshop) | C1 | Machinist/Turner/Grinder |
| 21 | Mechanical (Workshop) | C1 | Fitter/Welder/Machinist/Turner/CNC Operator |
| 22 | Millwright | C1 | Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| 23 | Painter (Workshop) | C1 | Painter General/Domestic/Industrial |
| 24 | Trimmer (Workshop) | C1 | Tailor/Upholsterer/Dress Making |
| 25 | Welder (PU&WS) | C1 | Welder (all variants) |
Category 1 (Technician Grade-I Signal, Level-5) requires B.Sc./Diploma/Degree in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation and is covered separately below.
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Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification: RRB-wise Vacancy Details (Zone-wise Summary)
| RRB Region | Grade-I Signal | Grade-III | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 37 | 243 | 280 |
| Ajmer | 10 | 219 | 229 |
| Bengaluru | 18 | 227 | 245 |
| Bhopal | 3 | 223 | 226 |
| Bhubaneswar | 2 | 134 | 136 |
| Bilaspur | 0 | 102 | 102 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 510 | 512 |
| Chennai | 19 | 591 | 610 |
| Gorakhpur | 6 | 163 | 169 |
| Guwahati | 11 | 450 | 461 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Kolkata | 29 | 552 | 581 |
| Malda | 23 | 119 | 142 |
| Mumbai | 59 | 1037 | 1096 |
| Muzaffarpur | 22 | 86 | 108 |
| Patna | 6 | 49 | 55 |
| Prayagraj | 20 | 262 | 282 |
| Ranchi | 17 | 230 | 247 |
| Secunderabad | 4 | 395 | 399 |
| Siliguri | 14 | 226 | 240 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 21 | 390 | 411 |
| All RRB Total | 323 | 6234 | 6557 |
As per the official notification, RRB-wise and category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) breakup is available in Annexure B. PwBD reservation totals 187 posts (VI-39, HI-103, LD-125, MD-45).
Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification: Who Can Apply? Eligibility Explained
1. Technician Grade-I Signal (Level-5)
Essential:
- B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation OR equivalent combination, from a recognized University/Institute OR 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the above streams OR Degree in Engineering in the above streams
2. Technician Grade-III (all categories)
Essential:
- Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the post-specific trade (see table above) OR Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade
Note: Diploma/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI/Course Completed Act Apprentice for Grade-III posts, as per the official notification.
Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Important Dates – Check Complete Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice in Employment News | 23.05.2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31.07.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application Modification Window | 01.08.2026 to 10.08.2026 |
| Scribe Detail Submission Window | 11.08.2026 to 15.08.2026 |
| CBT/DV/Medical Exam Dates | To Be Notified |
Age Limit – Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification
| Post | Age (as on 01.07.2026) | Date of Birth Range (UR) |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 18-33 years | 02.07.1993 to 01.07.2008 |
| Technician Grade-III | 18-30 years | 02.07.1996 to 01.07.2008 |
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC-NCL – 3 years; PwBD – 10/13/15 years (UR/OBC/SC-ST); Ex-Servicemen – 3/6/8 years (after deducting service); Course Completed Act Apprentices – up to 3 years, as mentioned in the PDF.
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Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification: How Candidates Will Be Selected
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – separate CBT for each Pay Level, 90 minutes, 100 questions, negative marking @1/3rd mark per wrong answer
- Document Verification (DV) – shortlisting at 1:1 ratio of vacancies based on CBT merit
- Medical Examination (ME) – as per Medical Standards A3/B1/B2/C1 (post-specific)
CBT Minimum Qualifying %: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(NCL)-30%, SC-30%, ST-25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD in case of shortage).
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website of your chosen region
- Create an account (mandatory mobile number and email ID – cannot be changed later).
- Fill personal, educational, and category details; choose only one RRB per Pay Level.
- Capture live photograph via webcam/mobile camera (no pre-existing photo uploads allowed).
- Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, running handwriting only).
- Select post preferences under the chosen RRB.
- Pay applicable examination fee online (net banking/debit-credit card/UPI).
- Submit and save the registration number.
A separate application and fee is required for each Pay Level. Applying to more than one RRB for the same Pay Level leads to rejection of all applications and debarment.
General Instructions
- Candidates awaiting final results of prescribed qualifications are NOT eligible to apply.
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering not accepted in lieu of ITI for Grade-III posts.
- Free Sleeper Class train travel available to SC/ST candidates for CBT/DV/Medical stages.
- 4% horizontal reservation for PwBD, with scribe/compensatory time facility as per eligibility.
- RRBs do not appoint agents or coaching centres – beware of touts and fraud, as per the official notification.
- No refund of fee for rejected or incomplete applications.
Important Links – Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download the Official RRB Technician Recruitment Notification PDF |
| Apply Online – Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Apply Online – Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Apply Online – Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
| Indian Railways Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Common Services Centre (CSC) | www.csc.gov.in |
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FAQs – Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification
What is the last date for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application closing date is 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs), with fee payment allowed till 31.07.2026.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
There are 6557 total vacancies across 21 RRBs – 323 for Technician Grade-I Signal and 6234 across 25 Technician Grade-III categories.
What is the salary for RRB Technician posts?
Grade-I Signal gets ₹29,200 (Level-5); Grade-III gets ₹19,900 (Level-2), as per 7th CPC, plus DA/HRA allowances.
What is the qualification required for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Grade-I Signal needs B.Sc./Diploma/Degree in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation; Grade-III needs Matriculation plus ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.
What is the selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Selection involves Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME), with separate CBTs conducted for each Pay Level.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
Yes – ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC, largely refundable on appearing for CBT.
What is the age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates?
OBC-NCL gets 3 years relaxation; SC/ST get 5 years; PwBD gets 10-15 years depending on category, as per the official notification.
Source: Railway Recruitment Boards, CEN No. 02/2026 | Ministry of Railways, Government of India
