RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Golden Opportunity to Apply for 6,557 Technician Grade-I & Grade-III Posts, Attractive Salary & Secure Railway Career!

By Bharatbhai Karanabhai Bela

Published On: July 6, 2026

RRB Technician Recruitment: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts in various Railway Zones in India. A total of 6,557 vacancies have been notified. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online between 30 June 2026 and 29 July 2026. This is a good opportunity for the job seekers who are looking for a Central Government job in Indian Railways.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Recruitment Notification	CEN No. 02/2026
Post Name	Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III
Total Vacancies	6,557
Job Type	Central Government Job
Application Mode	Online
Pay Level	Level 5 & Level 2 (7th CPC)

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Golden Opportunity to Apply for 6,557 Technician Grade-I & Grade-III Posts, Attractive Salary & Secure Railway Career!

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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Technician Grade-I Signal	323
Technician Grade-III (Various Trades)	6,234
Total	6,557

Technician Grade-III Trade-wise Vacancies

Trade	Vacancies
Track Machine	172
Blacksmith	306
Bridge	34
Carriage & Wagon	501
Diesel Electrical	206
Diesel Mechanical	346
Electrical/TRS	268
Electrical (GS)	329
Electrical (TRD)	152
EMU	147
Fitter (OL)	469
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning	162
S&T	320
Welder (OL)	150
Crane Driver	13
Carpenter (Workshop)	229
Electrical (PU & WS)	128
Fitter (PU & WS)	1,109
Machinist (Workshop)	123
Mechanical (Workshop)	193
Millwright	170
Painter (Workshop)	77
Trimmer (Workshop)	46
Welder (PU & WS)	584

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Technician Grade-I Signal	Candidates must possess the prescribed Engineering/Technical qualification as specified in Annexure A of the notification from a recognized institution.
Technician Grade-III	Candidates must possess the prescribed ITI/Act Apprenticeship/Technical qualification for the respective trade as mentioned in Annexure A. Diploma/Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in place of ITI/CCAA unless specifically allowed. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Post	Age Limit
Technician Grade-I Signal	18–33 Years
Technician Grade-III	18–30 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
PwBD	Up to 10–15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Government Rules
Other Eligible Categories	As per RRB Recruitment Rules

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Salary Details

Post	Pay Level	Initial Pay
Technician Grade-I Signal	Level 5	₹29,200
Technician Grade-III	Level 2	₹19,900

Additional Benefits

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Medical Facilities
Pension & Other Railway Benefits
Annual Increments as per Government Rules

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Important Dates

Notification Released	23 May 2026
Online Application Begins	30 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	29 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	31 July 2026
Application Correction Window	01 August – 10 August 2026
Scribe Details Submission	11 August – 15 August 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/OBC/EWS	₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT, after applicable deductions)
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC	₹250 (refundable after appearing in CBT, after applicable deductions)

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure

The selection process includes:

Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Final Merit List
Appointment by the concerned Railway Zone

Required Documents for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

Passport-size Photograph
Signature
Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
Educational Qualification Certificates
ITI/Technical Certificates (where applicable)
Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card or Valid Photo ID
Active Mobile Number and Email ID

How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

Visit the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board of your choice.
Create a new account or log in using your existing RRB account.
Fill in the online application form carefully.
Select the desired post and Railway Zone.
Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee online.
Verify all details before final submission.
Submit the application and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.