RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) – Apply Online for 6,565 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced recruitment for 6,565 Technician positions under central employment notice CEN 02/2026. This recruitment contains vacancies for both Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across various Indian Railways zones. Online registration is open from June 30, 2026, to July 29, 2026, and selection is based on a single-stage online competitive exam.

• Recruitment Overview
• Is This Job for You?
• Vacancy Details by Role
• Important Dates & Limits
• Salary Structure and Allowances
• Selection Criteria
• Required Documents Checklist
• Application Process Steps
• Frequently Asked Questions

Recruitment Overview

Is This Job for You?

You should consider applying if you have a technical qualification: either a B.Sc. or engineering degree/diploma in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation (for Grade I Signal), or an ITI certificate in a relevant trade or a completed Act Apprenticeship (for Grade III). These positions offer structured pay levels and long-term job stability in Indian Railways.

You should skip this if you have a general humanities or commerce graduation degree without Physics or IT, cannot meet the strict physical and visual acuity standards needed for railway operations, or cannot submit your application within the window starting June 30, 2026.

Vacancy Details by Role

Technician Grade I Signal roles focus on telecommunication circuits, interlocking apparatus, and signalling systems. Technician Grade III roles consist of mechanical, electrical, and structural maintenance jobs across coach workshops, loco sheds, and track segments.

Important Dates & Limits

Salary Structure and Allowances

Salaries are determined according to the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix levels:

• Technician Grade I Signal: Pay Level 5 (Basic pay of ₹29,200 plus allowances)
• Technician Grade III: Pay Level 2 (Basic pay of ₹19,900 plus allowances)

Allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other job-specific benefits like night duty allowance or workshop incentives depending on duty locations.

Selection Criteria

The selection process comprises the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): A single-stage examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. 90 minutes are allotted, and a negative marking of 1/3rd is deducted for every incorrect answer.
2. Document Verification (DV): Candidates who clear the cutoffs are called for certificate verification.
3. Medical Examination: Candidates must meet visual and physical standards (such as A-3, B-1, or B-2 visual clearance) for safety-critical railway work.

Required Documents Checklist

• Class 10 Certificate (proof of date of birth)
• ITI Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) or Degree/Diploma pass certificates
• Category/Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable
• Income Certificate for EBC candidates requesting fee concession
• Aadhaar Card (essential for biometric verify at test centers)
• Scanned passport photograph (white background) and signature

Application Process Steps

1. Visit the official RRB application site at rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Create an account using your email address, phone number, and Aadhaar card details.
3. Log in with your registration credentials.
4. Fill in the application details, selecting one RRB zone and the specific grade of Technician.
5. Enter educational qualifications and technical trade codes.
6. Upload scanned images of your passport photograph and signature (white background only).
7. Pay the required fee online (₹500 or ₹250) using UPI, debit/credit cards, or net banking.
8. Submit the application form and print the confirmation page for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I apply to more than one RRB zone?

No. Candidates are allowed to submit only one application to a single RRB zone for a particular pay level. Multiple applications will be rejected.

2. Is there a second-stage CBT for this recruitment?

No. Selection is conducted via a single-stage online computer-based test (CBT).

3. Is the application fee refundable?

Yes. Candidates who attend the CBT receive partial or full refunds: ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM candidates.

4. What is the rate of negative marking?

Each incorrect response in the CBT results in a deduction of 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question.

5. Can general B.Sc. graduates apply for the Technician Grade I Signal post?

Only if their B.Sc. degree is in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation. General graduates in other subjects are not eligible.

6. When does the online registration window open?

The application portal opens on June 30, 2026, and closes on July 29, 2026.