Short Detail:
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced Technician Recruitment 2026 for total 6557 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Railway Technician CEN 02/2026 vacancy 2026 can submit their online application form from 30/06/2026 to 29/07/2026 if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CEN 02/2026
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 30/06/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 29/07/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 31/07/2026
- Form Correction Date: 01-10 Aug 1026
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Exam Date: Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/- (₹400 Refund after appearing CBT Exam)
- SC / ST / EBC / PH: ₹250/ (Full refund after appearing CBT exam)
- Females: ₹250/- (Full refund after appearing CBT exam)
- Form correction charge: ₹250/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/07/2026
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Max Age: 33 Years Technician Grade-I Signal
- Max Age: 30 Years For Technician Grade-III
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of RRB Technician Recruitement 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | • UR/EWS: 10 Years • OBC (NCL): 13 Years • SC/ST: 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen* | •UR/EWS: 3 Years • OBC (NCL): 6 Years • SC/ST: 8 Years |
| Serving Railway Staff (Min. 3 Years Service) | • UR/EWS: 40 Years • OBC (NCL): 43 Years • SC/ST: 45 Years |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women | • UR/EWS: 35 Years • OBC (NCL): 38 Years • SC/ST: 40 Years |
| Course Completed Act Apprentices | Training Period + Max. 3 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 6557
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 120 | 50 | 37 | 84 | 32 | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III | 2608 | 959 | 560 | 1481 | 626 | 6234 |
| Grand Total | 2728 | 1009 | 597 | 1565 | 658 | 6557 |
Eligibility Details
Technician Grade-I Signal
Candidates must have any one of the following qualifications from a recognized University/Institute:
- B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation
- B.Sc. with a combination of the above subjects
- 3-Year Diploma in Engineering in the above streams
- Engineering Degree in the above streams
Technician Grade-III
Candidates must have:
- Matriculation (10th Pass) + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade, OR
- Matriculation (10th Pass) + Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade
Special Case:
- Technician Grade-III (S & T): 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics is also eligible.
Important:
- For Grade-III posts, Diploma/Degree in Engineering cannot replace ITI/CCAA unless specifically mentioned.
- Candidates waiting for their final result are not eligible.
- All required qualifications must be completed on or before 29 July 2026.
- The required ITI trade varies by post. Check Annexure A of the official notification for trade-wise eligibility.
Categories & Trade-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Technician Grade I Signal Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 120 | 50 | 37 | 84 | 32 | 323 |
Technician Grade III Trade-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade III Track Machine | 172 |
| Technician Grade III Blacksmith | 306 |
| Technician Grade III Bridge | 34 |
| Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon | 501 |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical | 206 |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical | 346 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS | 268 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (GS) | 329 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD) | 152 |
| Technician Grade III EMU | 147 |
| Technician Grade III Fitter (OL) | 469 |
| Technician Grade III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 162 |
| Technician Grade III (S & T) | 320 |
| Technician Grade III Welder (OL) | 150 |
| Technician Grade III Crane Driver | 13 |
| Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop) | 229 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & WS) | 128 |
| Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS) | 1,109 |
| Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop) | 123 |
| Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop) | 193 |
| Technician Grade III Millwright | 170 |
| Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop) | 77 |
| Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop) | 46 |
| Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS) | 584 |
| Total | 6,234 |
Important Links
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Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
CBT Exam Pattern – Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level 5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT Exam Pattern – Technician Grade-III (Pay Level 2)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
CBT Important Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 Mark Deducted for Each Wrong Answer |
| Normalization | Applicable for Multiple Shifts |
| Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25% |
Document Verification (DV)
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on CBT merit.
- Original educational, identity, category, and other required documents must be produced.
- Failure to produce valid documents will result in cancellation of candidature.
Medical Examination (ME)
- Shortlisted candidates must pass the Railway Medical Fitness Test.
- Candidates must meet the prescribed medical and vision standards for the post.
- Candidates found medically unfit will not be considered for appointment.
