Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released CEN No. 02/2026 indicative notice on 23 May 2026 for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026. Candidates who have an ITI in relevant trades or a B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering and are looking for a Central Government Railway Job now have a major opportunity as RRBs are set to recruit 6565 Technician vacancies across India.
The recruitment includes 323 Technician Grade I Signal posts and 6242 Technician Grade III posts under various regional Railway Recruitment Boards. The online application process will start from 30 June 2026 and continue till 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM).
Selected candidates for Technician Grade I Signal will get an initial salary of Rs.29,200/- under Level 5, while Technician Grade III posts offer Rs.19,900/- under Level 2 Pay Matrix. The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification and Medical Examination with no aptitude test, making it an excellent opportunity for ITI, Diploma and Engineering candidates preparing for Railway jobs in 2026.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Highlights
- Total Posts: 6565
- Technician Grade I Signal: 323 Posts
- Technician Grade III: 6242 Posts
- Application Start Date: 30 June 2026
- Last Date: 29 July 2026
- Selection Process: CBT + DV + Medical
- Official Website: rrbcdg.gov.in
6565 posts. Two grades. One CBT. No aptitude test. One critical rule — one application per RRB per pay level. Applying for both grades means two separate applications. Apply for the wrong RRB and you cannot change it. Read the detailed CEN carefully before submitting.
Also check — RRB Recruitment 2026 | Railway ITI Jobs 2026 |Central Govt Jobs 2026 | RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 — updated daily.
- RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 Details
- Eligibility Criteria for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- RRB Technician Salary 2026
- RRB Technician Selection Process 2026
- RRB Technician CBT Exam Pattern 2026
- How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- Final Words
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| CEN No. | 02/2026 (Indicative Notice dated 23-05-2026) |
| Post Names | Technician Grade I Signal, Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6565 (Tentative) |
| Pay Level | Grade I Signal — Level 5 / Grade III — Level 2 (7th CPC) |
| Initial Pay | Grade I Signal — Rs.29,200/- / Grade III — Rs.19,900/- |
| Application Mode | Online only — regional RRB websites |
| Selection Mode | CBT + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Application Opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Official Website | rrbcdg.gov.in and all regional RRB websites |
Important Dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Date | 23 May 2026 | Released |
| Online Application Opens | 30 June 2026 | Upcoming |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) | Upcoming |
| CBT Exam Dates | To be notified in detailed CEN | Awaited |
Mark 30 June 2026. Portal opens that day. Apply early — do not wait for last day.
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RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6242 |
| Total | 6565 |
Category-wise and RRB-wise vacancy breakdown will be available in the detailed CEN. Check your regional RRB website from 30 June 2026.
ITI candidates also check — HAL Hyderabad ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has 205 posts — walk-in from 28 May to 01 June at Balanagar Hyderabad.SECR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has 1191 posts open till 11 June at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation OR Degree/Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline from recognized institution |
| Technician Grade III | 10th/Matriculation + ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade OR Act Apprenticeship in concerned trade |
Candidates must satisfy prescribed medical standards and citizenship norms as per CEN 02/2026. Full post-wise and trade-wise qualification details in detailed notification.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 to 36 years |
| Technician Grade III | 18 to 33 years |
Upper age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD as per Government of India rules — details in detailed CEN.
RRB Technician Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 (7th CPC) | Rs.29,200/- per month |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 (7th CPC) | Rs.19,900/- per month |
DA, HRA, TA and other Railway allowances on top as per Railway rules for respective pay levels.
RRB Technician Selection Process 2026
Three stages. No aptitude test.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification |
| Stage 3 | Medical Examination |
No Computer Based Aptitude Test for Technician posts — unlike ALP recruitment. CBT score decides shortlisting for DV and Medical.
RRB Technician CBT Exam Pattern 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (Online) |
| Total Questions | 100 Objective Type |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark per wrong answer |
| Unattempted Questions | No negative marking |
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Step-by-Step Process
- Visit your regional RRB website rrbcdg.gov.in — Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Chennai, Secunderabad or whichever board you want to apply under.
- Find CEN 02/2026 — Technician link and click it.
- Read detailed notification carefully — check post-wise eligibility, trade list and instructions.
- Register with name, mobile number and email ID.
- Login and fill online application — select desired post and pay level.
- One RRB and one pay level per application — choose carefully. Cannot be changed after submission.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents as per specifications.
- Pay application fee through online mode if applicable.
- Submit and save/print the confirmation for future reference.
Separate applications required if applying for both pay levels. Verify name, date of birth and details match Aadhaar exactly — mismatches cause rejection at later stages.
Final Words
RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 — 6565 Railway posts, ITI for Grade III, B.Sc. or Engineering Degree for Grade I Signal, no aptitude test, portal opens 30 June 2026 and closes 29 July 2026. Pick your RRB right, verify everything against Aadhaar before submitting. Also check RRB ALP Recruitment 2026 — 11127 posts open till 14 June at rrbapply.gov.in. 6565 Railway posts. Mark 30 June.
For more Railway jobs visit RRB Recruitment 2026 and Railway ITI Jobs 2026 — updated daily.
Disclaimer
Based on RRB indicative notice CEN 02/2026 dated 23 May 2026. Always check your regional RRB website for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 final details.