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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 02/2026) to recruit 6,557 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across various Railway zones. Eligible candidates can submit the RRB Technician Online Form 2026 through the official RRB application portal within the prescribed application period.
30 Jun 2026
29 July 2026
31 July 2026
Apply Online on https://www.rrbapply.gov.in . create your profile if you have already account then log in with same account.
Tentative subject-wise break-up of questions and marks for CBT of Technician Gr III: Mathematics 25 for 25 marks, General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 for 25 marks, General Science 40 for 40 marks, General Awareness 10 for 10 marks, Total 100 for 100 marks.
Tentative subject-wise break-up of questions and marks for CBT of Technician Gr I Signal General Awareness 10 for 10 marks, General Intelligence and Reasoning 15 for 15 marks, Basics of Computers and Applications 20 for 20 marks, Mathematics 20 for 20 marks, Basic Science and Engineering 35 for 35 marks, Total 100 for 100 marks.
16.2.1 Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification based on their marks and merit in the CBT for the respective Pay Levels. The number of shortlisted candidates will be equal to the number of vacancies. 16.2.2 In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e., the older candidate shall be given higher merit than the younger candidate and in case age being same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the given name (not surname) shall be taken into account to break the tie. 16.2.3 Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration and final verification of all essential documents and verification of antecedents / character of the candidates. 16.2.4 In case of any shortfall in empanelment or other exigencies, RRBs reserve the right to utilise the candidates down in the merit list if required, as per merit and options of such candidates. This however, will not confer any vested right on such candidates to be considered for appointment. 16.2.5 Candidates may please note that RRBs only recommend names of empanelled candidates to the Railway Administrations concerned. The offer of appointment is issued only by the respective Railway Administrations. 16.2.6 During Document Verification, candidates will have to produce their original certificates. No additional time will be given and the candidature of the candidate not producing their original certificates on the date of verification is liable to be forfeited.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is a Central Government recruitment drive conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to fill Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III vacancies in various Railway Zones across India. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RRB website within the specified application period.
According to the official notification, a total of 6,557 vacancies have been announced, including:
Technician Grade I Signal – 323 Posts
Technician Grade III – 6,234 Posts
Candidates should check the official notification for detailed RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution.
Candidates must submit their online application before the last date mentioned in the official notification. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted. Applicants are advised to complete the registration process well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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| Post Name | Total | Qualification | Category Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 | Engineering Degree / Diploma / B.Sc. (relevant discipline as specified in the notification) | SC50 ST37 UR120 EWS32 OBC84 PwBD18 |
| Technician Grade III | 6,234 | Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from
recognized institutions of
NCVT/SCVT. Check out Detail qualification before form filling. | SC959 ST560 UR2608 EWS626 OBC1481 PwDB312 |
You can Final Merit List Here When link is Available.
Candidates must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, and medical standards for the respective Technician post.
Generally:
Technician Grade I Signal requires an Engineering Degree, Diploma, or B.Sc. in the relevant discipline.
Technician Grade III requires ITI, Apprenticeship, or other technical qualifications in the notified trade.
Applicants should carefully verify the post-wise eligibility criteria before submitting the application.
The minimum and maximum age limits vary depending on the post. Reserved category candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India rules. Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed age criteria applicable to their chosen post.
Answer:
Selected candidates receive salary as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).
Technician Grade I Signal: Pay Level-5, Initial Basic Pay ₹29,200 per month.
Technician Grade III: Pay Level-2, Initial Basic Pay ₹19,900 per month.
Apart from the basic salary, employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical facilities, pension benefits (as applicable), leave benefits, and other Railway allowances.
The application fee varies depending on the candidate's category. General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee, while SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minority, and Economically Backward Class candidates may receive fee concessions as per the official notification.
The selection process generally includes:
Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
Candidates who successfully qualify each stage will be considered for final appointment.
The Computer Based Test generally includes questions from:
Mathematics
General Intelligence & Reasoning
General Science
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Technical Subject (Trade-specific)
Candidates should prepare according to the detailed syllabus mentioned in the official notification.
Yes. The Computer Based Test includes negative marking as prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Board. Candidates should verify the exact marking scheme in the official notification before appearing for the examination.
Yes. Eligible candidates from all states and Union Territories of India can apply. During the application process, candidates can choose the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) according to the vacancies available and their preference.
Selected candidates may be posted in any Railway Zone or Production Unit under Indian Railways based on the RRB selected during the application process, vacancy availability, and administrative requirements.
Candidates should:
Visit the official RRB website.
Complete the online registration.
Verify the registered mobile number and email.
Fill in the application form carefully.
Upload photograph and signature.
Upload required documents (if applicable).
Pay the application fee online.
Preview all details.
Submit the application.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Generally, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
Passport-size photograph
Signature
Aadhaar Card or other valid ID proof
Educational certificates
ITI/Diploma/Degree certificates (as applicable)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
Mobile number and Email ID
RRB Technicians have good promotion opportunities through departmental examinations, seniority, and performance. Employees can progress to higher technical and supervisory positions while receiving periodic pay revisions and additional responsibilities.
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