The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Technician Notification 2026 for 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. As per the short notification, the online application process will begin on 30 June 2026 and continue till 29 July 2026 through the official RRB portal.
This article provides complete details of the recruitment, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application procedure, selection stages, exam pattern, and other important information.
RRB Technician Notification 2026 Out
The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 aims to recruit eligible candidates for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III positions across different railway zones. The recruitment process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination for shortlisted candidates. Applicants can refer to the official notification for complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility requirements, selection stages, and other important recruitment updates.
RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF Link
The Railway Recruitment Board has released a short notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026, announcing 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across various railway zones. The detailed notification, containing complete information on eligibility, vacancies, application process, exam pattern, and selection procedure, is scheduled to be published on 29 June 2026 on the respective regional RRB websites. Candidates can check the complete notification here once it is officially released.
Important Points to Remember Before the Application Process Starts
⇒ Check your eligibility (age limit and educational qualification) properly.
⇒ Keep Aadhaar Card and mobile number ready.
⇒ Prepare scanned copies of the photograph and signature.
⇒ Keep category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
⇒ Ensure your name and details match across all documents.
⇒ Use a valid email ID and mobile number for registration.
⇒ Read the official notification carefully before applying.
⇒ Avoid waiting for the last date; complete the application early.
RRB Technician Recruitment 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: 6242 |
| 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 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notification Release | Released |
| Detailed Notification | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | TBA |
| Application Correction Window | TBA |
| 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: Vacancy
RRB has released 6,565 vacancies under Technician Recruitment 2026. Out of these, 323 vacancies are for Technician Grade 1 posts and 6,242 vacancies are for Technician Grade 3 posts. The number of vacancies this year is slightly higher than last year, when RRB announced 6,238 Technician vacancies in 2025.
| Name of Posts | Total Vacancies |
| RBB Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| RBB Technician Grade III | 6242 |
| Total Grade 1 and 3 Vacancies | 6565 |
Zone-wise 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 |
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RRB Technician Notification 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the prescribed requirements related to age, nationality, and educational qualifications.
Age Limit (As on 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 |
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 Notification 2026 (Fill Enquiry Form)
Railway Technician Medical Standard 2026
According to the previous RRB Technician notification, Technician Grade I and Technician Grade III posts were assigned specific medical fitness standards. The detailed post-wise medical requirements for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 will be announced in the full notification scheduled for release on 29 June 2026.
Until then, candidates can refer to the expected medical standards based on the previous recruitment cycle.
| 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
The initial pay for Technician Grade I Signal is ₹29,200, while Technician Grade 3 starts at ₹19,900. With additional allowances and benefits, the overall salary increases significantly. In general, RRB offers a competitive starting salary and attractive perks to selected candidates.
| 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 Notification 2026: 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 exam pattern for Grade 1 and Grade 3 is slightly different, and for your reference, the post-wise exam pattern, marking scheme, and duration are mentioned here.
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 | |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | – |
Technician Grade III Exam Pattern
The Tech Grade III CBT also has 100 questions worth 100 marks. The negative marking and duration are also the same. The major difference is that, unlike Grade 1, Grade 3 doesn’t have Basic Computers and Applications.
| 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 Minutes(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 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
|
Technician Grade 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
|
| General Science |
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 2026 Apply Online Link
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is set to activate the online application window for Technician posts from 30th June 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal, www.rrbapply.gov.in, on or before 29th July 2026 (11:59 PM). It is important to note that only online applications will be accepted, and submissions through any other mode will be rejected.
How to Apply Online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official RRB website.
- Click on the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page.
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).
Documents Required for RRB Technician Notification 2026
Before applying online, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Aadhaar Card
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- 10th Marksheet
- ITI Certificate/Diploma/Degree Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
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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