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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technicians Recruitment - 2026 (6557 Vacancies)

Starts 30 Jun, 2026
Last date 29 Jul, 2026

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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

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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

Application Fee

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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.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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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

Vacancy Details

6557 posts

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technicians Recruitment - 2026 (6557 Vacancies) -Total Post & Qualification

Post NameTotal Post
Technician Gr.-I Signal323
Technician Grade-III6234

Post-wise Breakdown

PostLevel in 7th CPCMedical StandardTotal Vacancies
Technician Grade I Signal5B1323
Technician Grade III Track Machine2A3172
Technician Grade III Blacksmith2B1306
Technician Grade III Bridge2B134
Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon2B1501
Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical2B1206
Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical2B1346
Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS2B1268
Technician Grade III Electrical (GS)2B1329
Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD)2B1152
Technician Grade III EMU2B1147
Technician Grade III Fitter (OL)2B1469
Technician Grade III Refrigeration and AC2B1162
Technician Grade III (S & T)2B1320
Technician Grade III Welder (OL)2B1150
Technician Grade III Crane Driver2B213
Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop)2C1229
Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & WS)2C1128
Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS)2C11109
Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop)2C1123
Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop)2C1193
Technician Grade III Millwright2C1170
Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop)2C177
Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop)2C146
Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS)2C1584

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.

Age Limit & Eligibility

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