The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Technician Notification 2026 under CEN No. 02/2026. A total of 6565 vacancies have been announced for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts in different railway zones across India. Interested candidates will be able to apply online through the official RRB website once the application process starts. This recruitment offers a good opportunity for candidates looking for technical jobs in Indian Railways with good salary, job security, and career growth.
RRB Technician Notification 2026 Out
The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 posts. The online registration process will begin on 30 June 2026 and continue till 29 July 2026. Through this recruitment, candidates will be appointed to technical posts in various railway zones across India.
Complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, and selection process will be available in the detailed notification on the official RRB websites. Candidates are advised to complete Aadhaar verification before submitting the application form.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Highlights
The recruitment process will include CBT, document verification, and medical examination, and candidates can submit only one application for one RRB and one pay level.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
|
| Notification Number |
CEN No. 02/2026
|
| Post Name |
Technician Grade 1 Signal & Technician Grade 3
|
| Total Vacancies | 6565 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 30 June to 29 July 2026 |
| Pay Level | For Grade 1: Level 5 For Grade 3: Level 2 |
| Initial Salary | Grade 1: ₹29,200/- Grade 3: ₹19,900/- |
| Selection Process |
CBT, Document Verification & Medical Test
|
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 6565 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts under CEN No. 02/2026. The detailed zone-wise vacancy distribution is provided in the table below.
| Name of Posts | Total Approved Vacancies |
| RBB Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| RBB Technician Grade III | 6242 |
| Total Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies | 6565 |
Zone-wise Approved Vacancies for Technician Grade 1 and 3
| S.No | Railway Zone | Headquarters | Vacancies |
| 1 | Northern Railway | New Delhi | 548 |
| 2 | Western Railway | Mumbai | 544 |
| 3 | Central Railway | Mumbai | 870 |
| 4 | Southern Railway | Chennai | 785 |
| 5 | South Central Railway | Secunderabad | 368 |
| 6 | South Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 576 |
| 7 | South East Central Railway | Bilaspur | 90 |
| 8 | Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 291 |
| 9 | East Central Railway | Hajipur | 186 |
| 10 | West Central Railway | Jabalpur | 231 |
| 11 | North Western Railway | Jaipur | 199 |
| 12 | North Central Railway | Allahabad (Prayagraj) | 268 |
| 13 | North Eastern Railway | Gorakhpur | 169 |
| 14 | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | Guwahati | 701 |
| 15 | South Western Railway | Hubli | 240 |
| 16 | Production Units (BLW/CLW/ICF) | – | 499 |
| Total Vacancies | 6565 |
RRB Technician Notification 2026 (Fill Enquiry Form)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notification Release | Released |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | — |
| Application Correction Window | — |
| CBT Exam Date |
To be Announced
|
Eligibility
Candidates applying for RRB Technician posts must fulfil the required eligibility criteria, including age limit, nationality, and educational qualification.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for Technician Grade 1 (Signal) should be between 18 and 33 years of age, whereas the age limit for Technician Grade 3 posts is 18 to 30 years. Reserved category candidates will receive age relaxation as per government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| PWD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) |
10 years + relaxation applicable for the respective category
|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (with more than 6 months of service after attestation) |
Length of Defence service + 3 years
|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Candidates who are serving in Group ‘C’, erstwhile Group ‘D’, Casual Labour, or Substitutes with 3 years’ service |
UR – 40 years, OBC-NCL – 43 years, SC/ST – 45 years
|
| Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
Qualification Required
| Post |
Required Qualification
|
| Technician Grade 1 (Signal) |
– B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation
– OR B.Sc. in any combination of these subjects – OR 3-year Engineering Diploma in these subjects – OR Degree in Engineering in any of the above subjects |
| Technician Grade 3 |
– 10th pass (Matriculation/SSLC) + ITI in relevant trades like Forger, Foundryman, Pattern Maker, Moulder (Refractory) from NCVT/SCVT recognised institutions
– OR 10th pass + Apprenticeship in related trades |
Nationality
A candidate must belong to one of the following categories:
- A citizen of India
- A citizen of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 to settle permanently
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from specific countries (such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, etc.) to settle in India permanently
RRB Technician Grade 1 and 3 Salary
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay (Rs.) |
| 1 | Technician Grade-I Signal | Level 5 | 29,200 |
| 2 | Technician Grade III | Level 2 | 19,900 |
RRB Technician Regional Official Websites
| RRB Zone | Website |
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in
|
| Chandigarh |
www.rrbcdg.gov.in
|
| Ajmer |
www.rrbajmer.gov.in
|
| Muzaffarpur |
www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in
|
| Gorakhpur |
www.rrbgkp.gov.in
|
| Bengaluru |
www.rrbbnc.gov.in
|
| Ranchi |
www.rrbranchi.gov.in
|
| Jammu-Srinagar |
www.rrbjammu.nic.in
|
| Bhubaneswar |
www.rrbbbs.gov.in
|
| Siliguri |
www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in
|
| Malda |
www.rrbmalda.gov.in
|
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