The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the short notice for the Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 under CEN 02/2026, inviting online applications for 6,565 Technician posts across Grade-I and Grade-III categories in Indian Railways. Notably, the application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026. Furthermore, candidates holding a BE / B.Tech, Engineering Diploma, or B.Sc. in Engineering (for Grade-I posts) or a Class 10th pass with ITI certificate / Class 12th with PCM (for Grade-III posts) in the relevant trade from a recognised institution are eligible to apply for this large-scale railway technical recruitment.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 02/2026 |
| Post Name(s) | Technician Grade-I (Signal), Technician Grade-III (Open Line, Workshop & PUs) |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 |
| Job Location | Pan-India (Various RRB Zones) |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Railway RRB Technician (Grade-I & Grade-III) | 6,565 |
| Total | 6,565 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum age required: 18 years
- Maximum age for Technician Grade-III: 30 years, as on 01 July 2026
- Maximum age for Technician Grade-I (Signal): 33 years, as on 01 July 2026
- Additionally, Railway provides age relaxation to SC, ST, OBC, PH, Ex-Servicemen, and other reserved category candidates as per applicable Railway Board regulations
Educational Qualification
Technician Grade-I (Signal):
- Candidates must hold a BE / B.Tech degree, Engineering Diploma, or B.Sc. in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution
- Specifically, the engineering branch must align with the applied post’s technical requirements as specified in the official CEN 02/2026 notification
Technician Grade-III (Open Line, Workshop & PUs):
- Candidates must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognised board along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institution
- Alternatively, candidates who have passed Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects are also eligible for Grade-III posts
- Consequently, candidates must carefully verify their qualification against the specific trade and post category from the official notification before applying
Nationality
- Candidates must be Indian citizens as per the standard eligibility conditions that RRB prescribes for all Technician recruitment posts under CEN 02/2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Admit Card | Before the examination date |
| Result Date | To be updated |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹ 250/- |
| All Category Female | ₹ 250/- |
| Correction Charge | ₹ 250/- |
Accepted Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.
Exam Pattern
- Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT): Firstly, RRB conducts a Computer Based Test covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness topics. Notably, the CBT difficulty level and subject weightage differ between Grade-I and Grade-III posts — consequently, candidates must prepare according to the syllabus applicable to their applied grade and trade.
- Stage 2 — Document Verification: Subsequently, candidates who secure qualifying marks in the CBT attend Document Verification, where RRB-authorised officials check all original educational certificates, ITI / Diploma certificates, caste documents, and identity proofs.
- Stage 3 — Medical Examination: Finally, shortlisted candidates undergo a Medical Examination at a designated Railway Medical Centre to confirm complete physical and visual fitness standards required for railway technical service roles before RRB issues the final appointment order.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Railway RRB website at indianrailways.gov.in on or after 30 June 2026, when the application link becomes active.
- Select the RRB zone / region from which you wish to apply and locate the “Apply Online” link for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026).
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number to generate your secure application login credentials.
- Fill in the online application form carefully with all required personal, educational, trade, and zone-preference details.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and within the permitted file size.
- Pay the applicable application fee — ₹ 500/- for General / EWS / OBC male candidates and ₹ 250/- for SC / ST / PH and all female candidates — through any accepted online payment mode before 29 July 2026.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation receipt — preserve it carefully for future reference during all subsequent selection stages.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Active from 30 June 2026 |
| Short Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Active Soon |
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When does the Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 application open and close?
Applications open on 30 June 2026 and the last date is 29 July 2026.
Q2. What is the application fee for General category male candidates?
General / EWS / OBC male candidates pay ₹ 500/-; SC / ST / PH and all female candidates pay ₹ 250/-.
Q3. What is the maximum age for Technician Grade-I (Signal) posts?
The maximum age for Technician Grade-I (Signal) is 33 years as on 01 July 2026.
Q4. Is ITI mandatory for Technician Grade-III posts?
Yes – candidates must hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade along with Class 10th pass, or alternatively Class 12th with PCM subjects.
Q5. What is the official website for RRB recruitment? The official website is indianrailways.gov.in.