Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released RRB technician grade 1 signal and grade 3 recruitment 2026 notification under CENTRALIZED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE (CEN). Railway RRB Technician Grade 1 & 3 recruitment 2026 has been released for total 6,565 vacancies in different railway zones across India. Candidates applying for Technician Grade I must have B.Sc, Diploma, B.E, or B.Tech qualification in relevant streams such as Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, or Engineering from a recognized institute. For Technician Grade III posts, candidates must have 10th Pass with ITI/CCAA in relevant trade or 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics and Mathematics from a recognized board or institute.

For general category candidates, maximum age limit is 33 years for technician grade 1 signal posts and 30 years for technician grade 3 posts as on 01 July 2026. RRB online application process is expected to start from 30 June 2026 and candidates can submit application form till 29 July 2026 up to 11:59 pm through RRB official portal. General and OBC candidates have to pay rs.500 application fee through online mode and rs.400 amount will be refundable after appearing in exam. Selection process may include CBT, document verification and medical examination according to post requirement. Selected candidates will get level-5 and level-2 salary pay scale under 7th CPC. Candidates must read complete official notification carefully before apply online form.

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

Indian Railway RRB Technician (CEN. 02/2026) Recruitment 2026
RRB CEN No. 02/2026 | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

Notification Release Date: 08 May 2026

Apply Online Start Date: 30 June 2026 (Expected)

Apply Online Last Date: 29 July 2026 (Till 23:59 hrs)

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-

• SC / ST / PH: Rs. 250/-

• Female / PwBD/Ex-SM : Rs. 250/-

After Appear the Stage I Exam (Refund):-

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 400/-

• SC / ST / PH: Rs. 250/-

• Female/ PwBD/Ex-SM: Rs. 250/-

Payment Mode: Online Payment (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI). Payment proof/receipt must be saved for future reference.

Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Notification 2026: Age Limit

· Minimum Age: 18 years

· Maximum Age: 30 Years (for Grade III Post)

· Maximum Age: 33 Years for Grade I Post)

· Age Calculated: 01 July 2026

Age Relaxation :-

•UR (Unreserved): Max 33 Years for Grade 1 Signal, Max 30 Years for Grade 3.

•OBC-NCL: Max 36 Years for Grade 1 Signal, Max 33 Years for Grade 3 (3 yrs relaxation).

•SC/ST: Max 38 Years for Grade 1 Signal, Max 35 Years for Grade 3 (5 yrs relaxation).

•PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Applicable as per Govt norms (10+ years for PwBD, Service length + 3 years for Ex-SM).

Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Post Name	RRB Technician Grade 1 & 3 Qualification
Technician Grade 1 Signal	•Candidates must have Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation from a recognized university. OR •Must have 3-Year Diploma in Engineering in the basic streams. OR •Candidates must have B.E / B.Tech in the basic streams.
Technician Grade 3 (Various Trades)	•Candidates must have Matriculation/High School (10th Pass) / SSLC PLUS ITI Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade (e.g., Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter). OR •Candidates must have 10th Pass With Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
Technician Grade 3 (S&T / Telecommunication)	•Candidate must have 10+2 (Intermediate) Pass with Physics and Mathematics. OR •Candidates must have 10th Pass + ITI in relevant electronics/communication trades.

(Note: Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed educational qualification are NOT eligible to apply)

Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Post Name	Total Approved Vacancies
Technician Grade 1 Signal	323
Technician Grade 3	6242
Grand Total	6565

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Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Salary, Probation & Service Bond
Category	Details
Pay Scale / Salary	7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-5 (Basic ₹29,200) for Grade 1 and Level-2 (Basic ₹19,900) for Grade 3 with DA, HRA, Travel Pass, and other railway perks.
Probation & Promotion	Candidates will be on a standard railway probation period. Upon successful completion and departmental exams, they can be promoted to Master Craftsman or Junior Engineer (JE).
Service Bond	Selected candidates may be required to execute an indemnity bond to complete training and serve the Indian Railways for a stipulated period, as per regional RRB rules.
Superannuation	Retirement age is 60 years.

Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Medical Vision Standards
Post Name	Medical Standard & Distant Vision Requirement
Technician Grade 1 Signal	B1 Standard: Distant Vision 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision Sn 0.6. Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Mesopic Vision.
Technician Grade 3	A3 to C1 Standard: Varies strictly by trade (e.g., Fitter, Welder). Generally, 6/9, 6/12 or 6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses. Near Vision Sn 0.6. Colour vision and night vision normal as per specific trade requirements.

(Note: General physical exams like BP and systemic tests must be completely normal to ensure physical fitness in railway operations).

Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Examination 2026: Selection Process

1.Pattern A: For Technician Grade 1 Signal Position:

•CBT Exam Format:

100 Questions, 100 marks, Duration 90 minutes.

•Subjects to be Tested:

General Awareness (10), General Intelligence & Reasoning (15), Basics of Computer and Application (20), Mathematics (20), Basic Sciences & Engineering (35).

•Negative Marking:

1/3rd mark shall be reduced for each incorrect answer.

2.Pattern B: For Technician Grade 3 All Trades Posts:

•CBT Exam Pattern:

100 Questions, 100 marks, Duration 90 minutes.

•Subjects to be Tested:

Mathematics (25), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25), General Science up to 10th Standard Level (40), General Awareness (10).

•Negative Marking:

1/3rd mark shall be reduced for each incorrect answer.

3.Medication Examination

4.Document Verification

5.Final Merit List

How to Apply Online for Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Recruitment 2026

•Download Format: Go to the respective RRB Regional Website (RRB Ajmer, RRB Mumbai, RRB Chandigarh), and then click on the link "CEN Technician 2026."

•Fee Payment: Pay an amount of Rs 500/- or Rs 250/- (in case of Reserved Category) through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI through the official payment gateway. Please note down the transaction/receipt number.

•Application Form Filling: First, fill in the one-time registration process (OTR). Then, complete the form with all details as per your Std 10 and ITI/Degree Marksheet. Also, upload your latest colored passport size photo (white background) and scanned signature.

•Attachments (Online Scans): Upload scanned documents required for application: 10th Standard certificate (for date of birth proof), ITI/Degree marks sheets, caste certificate in the central form, PwBD certificate, and EBC income certificate for claim of fee waiver.

•Final Submission: Submit the form online. Download and print the application form and the fee payment slip. No physical copy has to be sent to RRB.

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FAQs

Q. What Is The Total Vacancy In RRB Technician Grade I and Grade III Recruitment 2026?

Ans. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a huge total number of 6,565 vacancies, out of which there are 323 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal posts and 6,242 vacancies for different trades in Technician Grade 3 posts.

Q. What Is The Last Date To Apply For RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Recruitment 2026?

Ans. Online application process is likely to commence from 30 June 2026, and the duly filled online application form needs to be uploaded on the RRB website until 29 July 2026 till 11:59 PM.

Q. What Is The Selection Process For RRB Technician Recruitment?

Ans. Computer Based Test (CBT) with a penalty of 1/3rd marks per wrong answer, document verification, and Railway medical examination is part of the selection process.

Q. Is Any Application Fee Required For Railway RRB Technician Grade I & III Recruitment 2026 ?

Ans. Yes, General and OBC candidates must pay a fee of ₹500/- online (₹400 will be refunded after appearing in the CBT). Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Female, and Minorities must pay ₹250/-, which is fully refundable after appearing in the CBT.

Q. What Salary Will Be Given For RRB Technician Grade 1 & 3 Posts?

Ans. Selected candidates will be placed under the 7th CPC. Technician Grade 1 Signal will get Pay Matrix Level-5 (Basic ₹29,200), and Technician Grade 3 will get Pay Matrix Level-2 (Basic ₹19,900), along with standard railway allowances like DA, HRA, and travel passes.

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Important Dates

Application Fees

Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Notification 2026: Age Limit

Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Salary, Probation & Service Bond

Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Medical Vision Standards

Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Examination 2026: Selection Process

How to Apply Online for Railway RRB Technician (CEN 02/2026) Recruitment 2026

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