Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 6557 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification (CEN 02/2026) for 6,557 Technician vacancies across India. Candidates who have completed 10th with ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., or B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline can apply online.
The online application process started on 30 June 2026 and will continue until 29 July 2026. Interested candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, application fee, salary, and important dates before submitting their application.
📊 Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Category | Railway Jobs |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
Candidates should complete the application process before the last date to avoid any technical glitches.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29 July 2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | As Per Schedule |
| Exam City Slip | 10 Days Before Exam |
| Admit Card Release | 4 Days Before Exam |
💳 Application Fee & Refund Details
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | ₹250 |
| PwBD | ₹250 |
| Female Candidates | ₹250 |
🔄 Fee Refund Policy: After appearing in the Stage-I CBT Examination:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹400 will be refunded.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female: Full fee of ₹250 will be refunded.
Accepted Payment Modes: Candidates can pay the fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
⏳ RRB Technician 2026 Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India and Railway Recruitment Board rules.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade III | 18 to 30 Years |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 to 33 Years |
🎓 Railway RRB Technician Vacancy 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 6,557 vacancies under this recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III (Open Line) | 6,234 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 |
📚 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification before the closing date of application.
Technician Grade I Signal
- B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation, OR
- B.Sc. with a combination of the above subjects, OR
- B.E. / B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline, OR
- Three-Year Polytechnic Diploma in the relevant engineering stream.
Technician Grade III
- Passed Class 10 (Matriculation).
- ITI Certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT.
Note: Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed trade and subject-wise eligibility.
📝 How to Apply for Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website and choose your respective RRB region.
- Click on RRB Technician Recruitment CEN 02/2026.
- Register using your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload your passport size photograph, signature, Aadhaar card, educational certificates (ITI/Diploma/Degree), and category/PwBD certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
- Preview the application form carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference.
💡 Why Apply & Important Instructions
- Why Apply? Working as a Railway Technician offers a stable Central Government Job, attractive salary, job security, pension benefits (as applicable), excellent medical facilities, promotion opportunities, and railway travel benefits.
- Submit the application before 29 July 2026.
- Ensure that all personal and educational details are correct and upload clear scanned copies of required documents.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
- Regularly check the RRB website for exam dates, admit cards, and further updates.
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