Is the RRB Technician Notification 2026 Out?

Yes, the official RRB Technician 2026 Notification PDF has been released under CEN 02/2026 on all regional RRB websites.

What is the eligibility for RRB Technician Grade 3 2026?

Candidates need to have passed 10th (Matriculation/SSLC) along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT-recognised institution, or an equivalent apprenticeship.

What is the age limit for Railway Technician Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade 1 Signal and 18 to 30 years for Technician Grade 3, as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government norms.

What is the selection process for RRB Technician 2026?

Selection happens in three stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME). There is no Psycho/CBAT test, unlike RRB ALP.

What is the salary for RRB Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3?

Technician Grade 1 Signal starts at ₹29,200 (Pay Level 5), and Technician Grade 3 starts at ₹19,900 (Pay Level 2), with additional railway allowances applicable.

In how many languages is the RRB Technician 2026 CBT conducted?

The CBT is available in 15 languages: English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

RRB Technician Exam Date 2026, Check CEN 02/2026 Exam Schedule

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to announce the RRB Technician Exam Date 2026 soon for the recruitment of 6,557 Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts across various Railway zones under CEN 02/2026. With the online application process now closed, candidates are waiting for the release of the application status and exam schedule. Candidates should keep checking for the latest updates on the exam date, vacancy details, important dates, selection process, and other recruitment-related information

RRB Technician Exam Date 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon announce the examination schedule for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. Candidates who have completed the application process are now awaiting the release of the application status, followed by the exam city intimation slip and admit card. The RRB Technician Exam Date 2026 will be notified on the official website, and candidates are advised to keep checking for the latest updates.

RRB Technician Notification 2026 Out

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the RRB Technician Exam 2026 to recruit 6,557 candidates for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts in various Railway Zones. The recruitment process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Candidates pay the application fee till 31 July 2026.

RRB Grade 1 and 3 Technician Exam 2026: Highlights

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	Technician Grade I: 323 Technician Grade III: 6234
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Date	To be Notified
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 Exam – Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	29 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	31st July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Correction Window	1st to 10th August 2026
Application Status	TBA
City Intimation	10 days before exam date
Admit Card	4 days before exam date
CBT Exam Date	To be Announced

RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF Download Link

Candidates are advised to go through the notification before applying online. The official notification, available on the respective regional RRB websites, includes detailed information on eligibility, post-wise vacancies, age limit, salary, application fee, and the selection process. A direct link to download the RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF is provided below for easy access.

RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF (CEN 02/2026) Download

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 Details

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 6,565 vacancies through the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026, including 323 posts for Technician Grade I Signal and 6,242 posts for Technician Grade III. With a large number of vacancies available, this recruitment offers a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a Technician position in the Indian Railways.

Name of Posts	Total Vacancies
RBB Technician Grade I Signal	323
RBB Technician Grade III	6234
Total Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies	6557

Zone-wise Vacancies for Technician Grade 1 and 3

S. No.	Post Name	Level (7th CPC)	Medical Standard	Vacancies
1	Technician Grade I Signal	5	B1	323
2	Technician Grade III Track Machine	2	A3	172
3	Technician Grade III Blacksmith	2	B1	306
4	Technician Grade III Bridge	2	B1	34
5	Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon	2	B1	501
6	Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical	2	B1	206
7	Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical	2	B1	346
8	Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS	2	B1	268
9	Technician Grade III Electrical (GS)	2	B1	329
10	Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD)	2	B1	152
11	Technician Grade III EMU	2	B1	147
12	Technician Grade III Fitter (OL)	2	B1	469
13	Technician Grade III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	2	B1	162
14	Technician Grade III Signal & Telecommunication (S&T)	2	B1	320
15	Technician Grade III Welder (OL)	2	B1	150
16	Technician Grade III Crane Driver	2	B2	13
17	Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop)	2	C1	229
18	Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & WS)	2	C1	128
19	Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS)	2	C1	1,109
20	Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop)	2	C1	123
21	Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop)	2	C1	193
22	Technician Grade III Millwright	2	C1	170
23	Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop)	2	C1	77
24	Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop)	2	C1	46
25	Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS)	2	C1	584
Total	–	–	–	6,557

Vacancy Comparison with Last Year

Particulars	CEN 02/2025	CEN 02/2026	Change
Total Vacancies	6,238	6,557	+319
Technician Grade I Signal	183	323	+140
Technician Grade III	6,055	6,234	+179

Railway Technician Eligibility Grade 1 and 3

To be eligible for the RRB Technician Recruitment, candidates must meet the prescribed requirements related to age, nationality, and educational qualifications.

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.

Age Limit (As of 1/7/2026)

The age limit for Technician Grade 1 is 18 to 33 years, and for Technician Grade 3 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

RRB Technician Qualification

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

RRB Technician Grade 1 and 3 Notification 2026 (Fill Enquiry Form)

Railway Technician Medical Standard 2026

Candidates applying for the Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts must fulfil the prescribed medical fitness standards to qualify for the recruitment process. Meeting the required medical criteria is mandatory for appointment. The post-wise medical standards for RRB Technician 2026 recruitment are listed in the table below.

Sl. No.	Medical Standard	General Fitness	Vision Standards
1	A-3	Physically fit in all respects	• Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (lens power ≤ 2D) • Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses • Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision tests
2	B-1	Physically fit in all respects	• Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power ≤ 4D) • Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for close work • Must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision tests
3	B-2	Physically fit in all respects	• Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (lens power ≤ 4D) • Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for close work • Must pass Binocular Vision test
4	C-1	Physically fit in all respects	• Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses • Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for close work

RRB Technician Grade 1 and 3 Salary

Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of Rs 29,200 for Technician Grade I Signal and Rs 19,900 for Technician Grade III. In addition to the basic salary, employees are entitled to various allowances and benefits, making the overall pay package attractive and competitive.

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 Grade 1 and 3 Selection Process

The selection process for RRB Technician posts includes the following stages:

Stage	Process	Details
1	Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Objective Test of 100 marks – Merit Making
2	Document Verification (DV)	Verification of identity, education, category, and eligibility documents
3	Medical Examination	Medical fitness test as per prescribed railway medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 as applicable)
4	Final Merit List	Prepared based on CBT performance and successful DV & Medical clearance

Click to Check: RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern in Detail!

RRB Technician 2026 CBT Pattern

The CBT exam pattern varies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. Candidates are advised to review the post-wise exam pattern in advance, including the total number of questions, marking scheme, and exam duration, to prepare effectively.

Technician Grade I Exam Pattern

The Tech Grade 1 CBT is an objective-type test consisting of 100 questions worth 100 marks. The duration of the test is 90 minutes, and a penalty of 1/3rd will be applied for each incorrect answer. See the table below for the complete exam pattern:

Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
General Awareness	10	10	90 Minutes(120 Minutes for PwBD candidates)
General Intelligence & Reasoning	15	15
Basics of Computers and Applications	20	20
Mathematics	20	20
Basic Science and Engineering	35	35
Total	100	100	–

Technician Grade III Exam Pattern

For the Technician Grade III post, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates are allotted 90 minutes to complete the exam, and one-third mark is deducted for every incorrect answer, similar to the Technician Grade I CBT. However, the Basic Computers and Applications section is not included in the Technician Grade III exam.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Time Duration
Mathematics	25	25	90 Minutes(120 Minutes for PwBD candidates)
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Science	40	40
General Awareness	10	10
Total	100	100	90 Min (120 Minutes for PwBD candidates)

RRB Technician Syllabus 2026

Candidates applying under the RRB Technician Notification 2026 should go through the syllabus for the post of Technician Grade 1 and 3:

Technician Grade 1 & 3 Syllabus

Subject	Topics covered
General Awareness	Current national & international events, sports, culture, Indian geography, economic scene, general policy, scientific research
Mathematics	Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM & HCF, ratio & proportion, percentages, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, simple & compound interest, profit & loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, alphabetical & number series, coding & decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagram, data interpretation, classification, directions, statement & conclusions
Basic Science and Engineering	Basic electronics, digital techniques, data communication & networks, signal & telecom fundamentals, microprocessors, computer basics
General Science (For Grade 3 Only)	Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences- up to Class 10 standard

RRB Technician Exam Medium

Questions for Technician CBT will be available in English, Hindi, and the following 13 regional languages:

Assamese
Bengali
Gujarati
Kannada
Konkani
Malayalam
Manipuri
Marathi
Odia
Punjabi
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu

RRB Technician Application Form

The online application process for Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 vacancies has been closed. Candidates should note that applications submitted through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted.

RRB Technician Apply Online 2026 (Window Closed)

Application Fee

Other Categories: Rs. 500/- (Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded after CBT).
For SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWDs/Female/Transgender/Minorities/Economically Backwards Classes: Rs. 250/- (Complete fee shall be refunded after CBT).

How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application:

Visit the official RRB application portal.
Complete the registration process.
Log in using the registration credentials.
Fill in the online application form.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the confirmation page.

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

RRB Technician 2026 Preparation Tips

Understand the post-wise syllabus and exam pattern. Both are slightly different for Grade 1 and 3 posts.
Pick topics and allot time according to your weaknesses and strengths.
The difficulty level of the CBT is generally easy to moderate, but the cut-off might go high due to high competition, so prepare with a safe margin.
Solve as many questions as you can, including Mock Tests and PYQs.
Target above your previous year category-wise cut-off marks.
Keep your original documents ready for the Document Verification day.