Download Exam Date Notice for Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technicians Recruitment - 2026 (6557 Vacancies)

Short Info : Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), has published the notification for Technicians Recruitment - 2026 (6557 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can Apply Online from 30 June, 2026 to 29 July, 2026. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

30 June, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

29 July, 2026

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

31 July, 2026

Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form and ‘Chosen RRB’ cannot be modified)

01-10 August, 2026

Exam Date

Notified Soon

Admit Card for Exam

Available Soon

Eligibility Details

Age Limit for Technician Grade-I Signal

18-33 Years (As on 01 July, 2026)

Age Limit for Technician Grade III

18-30 Years (As on 01 July, 2026)

For Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade III - Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Candidates

05 Years

For Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade III - Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer) Candidates

03 Years

For Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade III - Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Ex-Servicemen with at least six months continuous service after attestation

Ex-servicemen (UR & EWS) - 03 Years, Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) - 06 Years & Ex-servicemen (SC & ST) - 08 Years

For Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade III - Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

PwBD – UR & EWS - 10 Years, PwBD – OBC(NCL) - 13 Years & PwBD – SC & ST - 15 Years

For Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade III - Maximum Upper Age for Candidates who are serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff with minimum 3 years’ service as well as Substitutes with minimum 3 years’ service in continuous or in broken spells, in Railways

UR & EWS - 40 Years of Age, OBC (NCL) - 43 Years of Age & SC & ST - 43 Years of Age

For Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade III - Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies and Institutes

Up to the length of service rendered OR 5 years, Whichever is Less

For Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade III - Maximum Upper Age for Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried.

UR & EWS - 35 Years of Age, OBC (NCL) - 38 Years of Age & SC & ST - 40 Years of Age

For Technician Grade III only - Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.

Shall be relaxed to the extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961. (Maximum 3 years)

For Technician Grade III only - Maximum Upper Age for Course Completed Act Apprentices who have commenced their Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act before attaining the age of 25 years

UR & EWS - 35 Years of Age, OBC (NCL) - 38 Years of Age & SC & ST - 40 Years of Age

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

Refund Terms for General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

Out of this fee of Rs. 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT

SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC) Category Candidates

250 Rs./-

Refund Terms for SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC) Category Candidates

Rs. 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.

Payment Mode

Internet Banking, Debit / Credit Cards, or UPI.

Vacancy Info

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technicians Recruitment - 2026 (6557 Vacancies) -Total Post & Qualification
Post Name	Total Post
Technician Gr.-I Signal	323
Technician Grade-III	6234
Post-wise Breakdown

Post	Level in 7th CPC	Medical Standard	Total Vacancies
Technician Grade I Signal	5	B1	323
Technician Grade III Track Machine	2	A3	172
Technician Grade III Blacksmith	2	B1	306
Technician Grade III Bridge	2	B1	34
Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon	2	B1	501
Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical	2	B1	206
Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical	2	B1	346
Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS	2	B1	268
Technician Grade III Electrical (GS)	2	B1	329
Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD)	2	B1	152
Technician Grade III EMU	2	B1	147
Technician Grade III Fitter (OL)	2	B1	469
Technician Grade III Refrigeration and AC	2	B1	162
Technician Grade III (S & T)	2	B1	320
Technician Grade III Welder (OL)	2	B1	150
Technician Grade III Crane Driver	2	B2	13
Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop)	2	C1	229
Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & WS)	2	C1	128
Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS)	2	C1	1109
Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop)	2	C1	123
Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop)	2	C1	193
Technician Grade III Millwright	2	C1	170
Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop)	2	C1	77
Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop)	2	C1	46
Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS)	2	C1	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
Prescribed Qualification
1. Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level 5) Prescribed Qualification : Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute; OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the above streams (or a combination of sub-streams); OR a Full Degree in Engineering in the above streams from a recognized University/Institute. 2. Technician Grade III Track Machine (Pay Level 2) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in relevant trades (e.g., Fitter / Electrician / Electronics / Mechanic / Instrumentation / Machinist / etc.); OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 3. Technician Grade III Blacksmith Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Blacksmith / Welder / Fitter / Turner / Machinist trade; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 4. Technician Grade III Bridge Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Fitter / Welder / Riveter / Machinist / Blacksmith trade; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 5. Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Fitter / Carpenter / Welder / Painter (General) / Machinist / Diesel Mechanic / Motor Vehicle Mechanic / Turner / Plumber / Pipe Fitter; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trades. 6. Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic Diesel / Fitter; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 7. Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Machinist / Turner / Fitter / Mechanic Diesel / Tractor Mechanic / Motor Vehicle Mechanic / Welder / Painter; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 8. Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS (Traction Rolling Stock) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Fitter / Welder; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 9. Technician Grade III Electrical (GS - General Services) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Lineman / Wireman (Electrician) / Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 10. Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD - Traction Distribution) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Lineman / Turner / Fitter; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 11. Technician Grade III EMU (Electrical Multiple Unit) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Fitter; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 12. Technician Grade III Fitter (OL - Otherwise Located / General Fitter) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Fitter trade; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in Fitter trade. 13. Technician Grade III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic / Electrician / Wireman; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 14. Technician Grade III (S & T - Signal and Telecommunication) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman; OR 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 15. Technician Grade III Welder (OL) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Welder (Gas & Electric) / Welder (TIG/MIG) / Structural Welder; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 16. Technician Grade III Crane Driver Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Turner / Fitter / Machinist / Motor Vehicle Mechanic; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 17. Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Carpenter / Furniture Maker; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 18. Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & WS - Production Unit & Workshop) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electrician (Power Distribution); OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 19. Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Fitter trade; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in Fitter trade. 20. Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) / Operator Advanced Machine Tool; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 21. Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Fitter / Turner / Machinist / Welder / Painter / Carpenter / Mechanic; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 22. Technician Grade III Millwright Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance / Millwright / Fitter / Turner / Machinist; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 23. Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Painter (General) / Litho Offset Painter / Plater; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 24. Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Upholsterer / Trimmer / Plastic Processing Operator; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade. 25. Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS) Prescribed Qualification : Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI in Welder (Gas & Electric) / Welder / Structural Welder; OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade.
How to Apply?
Step 1 : Account Creation (New Registration) — Go to the official website at rrbapply.gov.in, select CEN 02/2026, click "Create an Account", and fill in your basic personal particulars, email ID, and mobile number to verify via OTP. Step 2 : Identity Verification — Authenticate your identity using your Aadhaar number along with your PAN card details to proceed with the registration. Step 3 : Portal Login and Region Selection — Log back into the portal using your registered credentials, choose your target regional RRB zone, and select your preferred examination language. Step 4 : Personal and Demographic Details — Fill in your address details, community category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), religion, marital status, and visible identification marks. Step 5 : Educational Qualifications Input — Enter your academic background starting from Matriculation (10th) followed by technical qualifications such as ITI, Apprenticeship certificates, or B.Sc./Engineering degrees depending on the post. Step 6 : Live Photograph and Signature Capture — Use your webcam or phone camera to capture a live photograph directly in the portal interface, then upload your scanned signature file. Step 7 : Fee Payment Processing — Pay the required application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI options based on your applicant category. Step 8 : Final Form Submission and Printout — Preview all entered details thoroughly, click the final submit button, and download or print a physical copy of the completed application form for future verification.
Selection Process
Stage 1 : Computer-Based Test (CBT) — An objective-type online exam consisting of 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. A negative marking of 1/3rd mark applies for every incorrect answer. Separate CBT papers are conducted for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts. Stage 2 : Document Verification (DV) — Candidates are shortlisted based on their merit and performance in the CBT. Shortlisted applicants must present original educational certificates, identity proofs, caste/community certificates, and other required credentials for verification. Stage 3 : Medical Examination — The final stage evaluates candidates against strict physical fitness, general health, and vision standards (such as distance/near vision and color blindness tests) prescribed by the railway administration for specific technical categories.