Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN No. 02/2026 for Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III posts. A total of 6,557 vacancies have been announced. Eligible candidates with the required technical qualifications can apply online through the official RRB application portal. The online application process has started from 30 June 2026 and the last date to apply online is 29 July 2026. This article provides complete details regarding important dates, application fee, age limit, vacancy details, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, documents required, how to apply and important links.
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 |
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IMPORTANT DATES
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APPLICATION FEE
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AGE LIMIT
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TOTAL VACANCY
6,557 PostsTechnician Grade I (Signal) & Technician Grade III |
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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details |
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| Post Name | Total Posts | ||||||||||||||||
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | 323 Posts | ||||||||||||||||
| Technician Grade III | 6,234 Posts | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 6,557 Posts | ||||||||||||||||
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria |
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| Post | Educational Qualification | ||||||||||||||||
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | Applicants should possess the qualification prescribed in the official notification, including relevant Diploma / Degree / technical qualifications in the applicable engineering or technical disciplines. | ||||||||||||||||
| Technician Grade III | Matriculation / SSLC along with ITI in the relevant trade or Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade as prescribed by RRB. | ||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Candidate should be an Indian Citizen or fulfil the nationality conditions mentioned in the official notification. | ||||||||||||||||
| Experience | Experience is not required for most posts unless specifically mentioned in the official notification. | ||||||||||||||||
RRB Technician 2026 Selection Process |
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Note: Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the prescribed examination and successful completion of document verification and medical examination as per RRB rules. |
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RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026 |
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| Exam Stage | Exam Details | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | ||||||||||||||||
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Computer Applications, Mathematics and Basic Science & Engineering | ||||||||||||||||
| Technician Grade III | Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness | ||||||||||||||||
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) | ||||||||||||||||
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions | ||||||||||||||||
| Negative Marking | As Per Official Examination Notification | ||||||||||||||||
| Exam Duration | As Per Official Notification | ||||||||||||||||
Detailed RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 |
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Mathematics
General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Science
General Awareness
Basic Computer Applications
Basic Science and Engineering / Technical Subjects
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RRB Technician Salary Details 2026 |
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| Technician Grade I (Signal) | Pay Level-5 with Initial Basic Pay of ₹29,200/- plus applicable allowances. | ||||||||||||||||
| Technician Grade III | Pay Level-2 with Initial Basic Pay of ₹19,900/- plus applicable allowances. | ||||||||||||||||
Documents Required |
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How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026? |
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Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying online and ensure that all eligibility requirements are fulfilled. |
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FAQs
| 1. What is RRB Technician Recruitment 2026? | Answer: RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is a railway recruitment drive conducted for Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III posts under CEN No. 02/2026. |
| 2. How many vacancies have been announced in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026? | Answer: A total of 6,557 Technician vacancies have been announced, including 323 Technician Grade I (Signal) posts and 6,234 Technician Grade III posts. |
| 3. What is the last date to apply online for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026? | Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 29 July 2026. |
| 4. What is the educational qualification required for RRB Technician Grade III? | Answer: Candidates generally require Matriculation / SSLC along with ITI in the relevant trade or Act Apprenticeship as prescribed in the official notification. |
| 5. What is the salary of RRB Technician Grade I? | Answer: Technician Grade I (Signal) posts are placed in Pay Level-5 with an initial basic pay of ₹29,200/- plus applicable allowances. |
| 6. What is the salary of RRB Technician Grade III? | Answer: Technician Grade III posts are placed in Pay Level-2 with an initial basic pay of ₹19,900/- plus applicable allowances. |
| 7. What is the selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026? | Answer: The selection process generally includes a Computer Based Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination. |
| 8. Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician examination? | Answer: The negative marking scheme will be applicable as prescribed in the official RRB examination notification. |
| 9. When will the RRB Technician 2026 exam be conducted? | Answer: The examination date will be announced separately by the Railway Recruitment Board. |
| 10. Where can I check the latest updates related to RRB Technician Recruitment 2026? | Answer: Candidates can check the official RRB website and Sarkari Bharat Result for the latest updates regarding the notification, exam date, admit card, answer key and result. |
