The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have officially released the detailed recruitment notification (CEN 02/2026) for 6,557 vacancies across various railway zones in India. Eligible candidates with Matriculation / SSLC (10th Pass) can submit their applications online before the final closing date.
Below, we have detailed all the essential information regarding this railway recruitment drive, including scale-wise vacancy breakdowns, educational qualifications, age limits, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.
RRB Recruitment Key Highlights
- Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways
- Advertisement Number: CEN 02/2026
- Post Names: Technician Grade-I (Signal) & Technician Grade-III
- Total Vacancies: 6,557 Posts
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200/- (Level-5 for Grade-I) | ₹19,900/- (Level-2 for Grade-III)
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Fee: ₹500/- for General/OBC candidates | ₹250/- for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender candidates
Important Dates
- Official Notification Release Date: June 29, 2026
- Online Application Starts From: June 30, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: July 29, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: July 31, 2026
- Application Form Modification Window: August 01 to August 10, 2026
Grade-Wise Vacancy & Pay Structure
The 6,557 total vacancies are distributed into Grade-I Signal and various Grade-III technical trade roles as follows:
- Technician Grade-I (Signal): 323 Posts | Pay Level-5 (Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,200/-)
- Technician Grade-III (Fitter, Welder, Carriage & Wagon, Electrical, Diesel Mechanical, Track Machine, etc.): 6,234 Posts | Pay Level-2 (Starting Basic Pay: ₹19,900/-)
- Total Vacancies: 6,557 Posts
Educational Qualification Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the specific academic prerequisites matching their desired post category:
- For Technician Grade-I (Signal):
- B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute OR
- Three-year Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Engineering in any of the above disciplines.
- For Technician Grade-III (Various Trades):
- Matriculation / SSLC (10th Pass) along with an NCVT/SCVT recognized ITI Certificate in the relevant trade (Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Turner, etc.) OR
- Completed Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade.
- For Technician Grade-III (S&T / Electrical MPC): 10+2 pass with Physics and Mathematics.
Age Limit Criteria
The age limitations calculated as of July 01, 2026, are detailed below:
- Technician Grade-I (Signal): 18 to 33 Years
- Technician Grade-III: 18 to 30 Years
- Note: Age relaxations apply per government rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, up to 15 years for PwBD).
Selection Process
The selection architecture for shortlisting applicants involves the following evaluation rounds:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Single-stage online exam testing General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Basic Science & Engineering / Computer Concepts.
- Document Verification (DV): Verification of original educational mark sheets, category certificates, and identity records.
- Medical Examination: Comprehensive medical fitness assessment according to prescribed railway medical standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1).
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their online registration by completing these steps:
- Visit Regional RRB Portal: Go to the official website of your respective regional Railway Recruitment Board (e.g., RRB Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Allahabad, Guwahati).
- Click Registration Link: Select the online registration portal for CEN 02/2026 (Technician Recruitment).
- Complete Candidate Registration: Fill in your basic details (Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number) to receive your unique Registration ID and Password.
- Fill up the Form: Log in and select your preferred RRB zone and post preferences. Input your exact academic, ITI/Degree, and community details.
- Upload Scanned Files: Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and SC/ST certificate (for free travel pass, if applicable).
- Pay Fee & Final Submission: Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI, and download a clean printout of the final application summary page for future reference.
Important Links:
- Official Indian Railways Portal: APPLY ONLINE
- Official Notification: – Download Notification
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