RRB Technician Notification 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a short notification for the recruitment of Technicians Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III under the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026.
Zone-wise vacancies will be out in the June 2026. This is a golden opportunity for all the eligible aspirants who are preparing for Technicians Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III exam and waiting for this recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online through official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
The indicative notification for various Technician posts under CEN No. 02/2026 was released on May 18, 2026. Interested candidates can fill the application form for various Technicians Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts from June 30, 2026, to July 29,2026.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6565 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Salary | Technician Grade 1 (Signal) at Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) and Technician Grade 3 at Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Technician Notification 2026
Age Limit for RRB Technician Posts under CEN 02/2026
- RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Age Limit: The age criteria for the candidates applying for the Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts according to RRB Technician Notification 2026 are given below:
| Post Name | Age Limit (as on July 01, 2026) |
| Technician Grade I Signal | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
| Technician Grade III | The candidate should be between 18 and 30 Years |
Date of Birth Criteria
RRB Technician Date of Birth Criteria 2026: The date of birth criteria for RRB Technician recruitment 2026 according to the RRB Technician Notification 2026 is given below:
Not Before
| Unreserved (includes OBC-Creamy Layer & EWS) | ST & SC | OBC (Non-creamy Layer) |
| Updated Soon | Updated Soon | Updated Soon |
Not After
| For All Candidates |
| Updated Soon |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for the Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts according to RRB Technician Notification 2026 under CEN 02/2026 is as follows:
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6242 |
| Total | 6565 |
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| EWS | Updated Soon |
| OBC | Updated Soon |
| SC | Updated Soon |
| ST | Updated Soon |
| Unreserved | Updated Soon |
| Total | 6565 |
Important Dates
Candidates, who filled the application form for the Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts can find the details about the important dates in the section given below:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Date | May 18, 2026 |
| RRB Technician Notification 2026 Out | Updated Soon |
| Opening Date of Application Forms | June 30, 2026 |
| Last Date for applying Online | July 29, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee | Updated Soon |
| Application Correction Window Opens | Updated Soon |
| Application Correction Window Closes | Updated Soon |
| Application Status Out | Updated Soon |
| RRB CEN 02/2026 City Intimation Slip Out | Available Soon |
| RRB CEN 02/2026 Admit Card Out | Available Soon |
| CBT-I Exam Date | Available Soon |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification
Candidates must confirm they fulfil all the qualifying criteria before applying for this position. However, the authority has depicted the requirements for eligibility conditions as follows:
| Category | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade III | The Candidates must have passed Matriculation / SSLC and should also have ITI (Industrial Training Institute) certificate in the relevant trade approved by NCVT/SCVT |
| Technician Grade I Signal | The Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute (OR) B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/ Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute (OR) Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams (OR) Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams. |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process of the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 will determine the applicants for the Technician posts. As mentioned earlier, candidates must be qualified at every level to be appointed to the posts. The process given below:
- Phase 1: Computer-based online test
- Phase 2: Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Phase 3: Final Selection List
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
How to apply online for RRB Technician Posts under CEN 02/2026
Follow the steps given in the below section:
- First of all, Download the Official RRB Technician Notification 2026.
- Confirm your eligibility from the RRB Technician Notification 2026.
- Go to Official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
- If you are not a registered user, first of all make your account.
- After registration, login to your account using the login credentials.
- Select the CEN 02/2026 and fill the complete form.
- Upload the relevant documents.
- Before submitting, check all the details carefully and submit the form.
Important Links
| RRB Technician Notification 2026 | Official Notification |
| RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRB Official Website | Click here |
| Check other updates | Click here |