RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 6557 Posts The Railway Recruitment Boards Recruitment 2026 for posts of 6557 Technician. The RRB Technician Last Date to Apply is 29 July 2026, and candidates with B.Sc, Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, ITI must submit their applications through the official website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in before the deadline.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for recruitment to 6,557 Technician posts, covering Technician Grade-I Signal and 24 categories of Technician Grade-III across various Zonal Railways and Production Units.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Post | Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III (24 categories) |
| Vacancy | 6557 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Application Type | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years (Grade-I Signal) / 18–30 years (Grade-III) |
| Online Registration | 01 July 2026 – 29 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| WhatsApp Official Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| 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 AC | 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) | 1109 |
| 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 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution (All RRBs)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 2728 |
| OBC-NCL | 1565 |
| SC | 1009 |
| EWS | 658 |
| ST | 597 |
| Ex-Servicemen (horizontal) | 661 |
RRB Technician 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| RRB Technician Notification 2026 | 29th June 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 30th June 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 29th July 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Date to fill the application fee | 31st July 2026 |
| Application Form Correction | 1 August to 10 August 2026 |
RRB Technician 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must carefully check their eligibility before applying. Eligibility is assessed on the basis of educational qualification, age limit, and nationality.
Education Qualification
- For Technician Grade 1 Signal: The candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation or a Degree/Diploma in Engineering. OR B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognised University/Institute OR Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of the above basic streams (OR) Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or combination of any of the above basic streams”
- For Technician Grade 3: The candidates must have completed their Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognised institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater/Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory). (OR) Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
As mentioned in the RRB Technician Notification, the minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age is different for both posts.
- For Technician Grade 1 Signal posts: 18 to 33 years.
- For Technician Grade 3 posts: 18 to 30 years
RRB Technician Application Fee
While filling out the RRB Technician Application forms, candidates have to pay the required amount of application fees as per their category. Without an application fee, candidates’ application forms will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. The required application fees for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026, category-wise, are mentioned below in the table.
| Categories | Application Fee |
| For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class (This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.) | Rs. 250/- |
| Others Categories (Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT.) | Rs. 500/- |
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technician selection process comprises three stages:
- Stage 1- Computer-Based Test (CBT): The test consists of 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions with a duration of 90 minutes.
- Stage 2- Document Verification- During this stage, candidates must present original academic certificates, proof of age, technical qualifications (like ITI or relevant diplomas), and community certificates.
- Stage 3- Medical Examination- After passing the document verification, candidates must undergo a medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration.
RRB Technician 2026 Exam Pattern
The CBT will be conducted online with 100 objective-type (MCQ) questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes. There is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer. Questions left unanswered carry no penalty.
RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal — CBT Exam Pattern
| RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal CBT Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | No. of Question | Total Marks | Time |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern
| RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | No. of Question | Total Marks | Time |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
RRB Technician Salary Structure 2026
Appointed candidates for Technician posts will be paid a monthly salary, allowance, and perks. RRB Technician Salary for both Grade 1 and Grade 3 are different. The salary for Technician Grade 1 Signal posts will be Rs. 29,200/- and the salary for Technician Grade 3 posts is Rs. 19,900 as pay level 2.
| Posts | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay |
| Technician Grade 1 Signal | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) | Rs. 29,200 |
| Technician Grade 3 | Level 2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200) | Rs. 19,900 |
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