RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 — 6,557 Posts Notification Out Technician Grade I Signal (323) + Technician Grade III (6,234) · Apply Online 30 June – 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) · rrbapply.gov.in
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) — on behalf of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India (21 RRB Zones across India) |
| Notification | Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 — “Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III” |
| Notification Released | 29 June 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 posts — Technician Grade I Signal (323) + Technician Grade III (6,234) |
| Application Mode | Online only — at rrbapply.gov.in (centralised RRB application portal) |
| Application Opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Pay Levels | Technician Grade I Signal: Pay Level 5 | Technician Grade III: Pay Level 2 — Separate application + fee required for each Pay Level |
| Selection Process | Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination. No interview, no CBAT. |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) — Online mode, conducted across 200+ exam centres nationwide |
| Exam Date | To be notified separately via CBT Exam Schedule on RRB websites |
| Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026) | Technician Grade I Signal: 18–33 years | Technician Grade III: 18–30 years — relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD as per Govt rules |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/- (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT) | SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250/- (fully refunded after appearing in CBT) |
| Selection Basis | Merit in CBT — normalised score (if multiple shifts) — followed by document verification and medical fitness |
| Vacancy Note | RRB-wise and Railway-wise vacancies are provisional — may increase or decrease as per requirement |
| Posting | Across various Zonal Railways and Production Units (PUs) of Indian Railways, based on RRB/zone chosen at application |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in (centralised application) | Regional RRB websites (e.g. rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in, rrbcdg.gov.in, etc.) |
| Post | Total Posts | Pay Level | Qualification Required | Age (as on 01-07-2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 | Pay Level 5 | B.Sc. (Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation) OR Degree/Diploma in Engineering (relevant discipline) | 18–33 years |
| Technician Grade III | 6,234 | Pay Level 2 | Matriculation (10th)/SSLC + ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT, OR completion of Act Apprenticeship in concerned trade | 18–30 years |
| Total | 6,557 | — | — | — |
- Vacancies indicated in this CEN are provisional and RRB-wise/Railway-wise numbers may increase or decrease at the time of actual recruitment
- Compared to the previous cycle (CEN 02/2025 — 6,238 posts), this year’s vacancy count has increased slightly to 6,557 posts
- Technician Grade III accounts for the overwhelming majority — 95.1% of total vacancies — making it the primary opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates
- Detailed RRB-wise and zone-wise vacancy distribution is available in the full CEN 02/2026 PDF on rrbapply.gov.in and respective regional RRB websites
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 years | 33 years |
| Technician Grade III | 18 years | 30 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation (Upper Limit) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years (10+3) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years (10+5) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India norms — detailed in Para 8.0 of CEN |
| Full age relaxation details are provided in Para 8.0 of the official CEN 02/2026 notification — refer to the official PDF for category-specific exceptions | |
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal |
EITHER a B.Sc. degree with Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or Instrumentation as subjects from a recognised institution OR a Degree or Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution |
| Technician Grade III |
10th class / Matriculation pass + ITI in a relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT recognised institute OR completion of an Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade from a recognised institute Note: No requirement of Engineering knowledge for Grade III — purely 10th + ITI based eligibility |
- The RRB will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for eligibility at the time of application — candidature is accepted only provisionally, subject to fulfilling all eligibility criteria
- Candidates must satisfy themselves they meet the educational qualification, age, and medical standards before applying
- Certificates/documents in support of Educational Qualification, Age, Caste/Category, etc. are sought only at the time of Document Verification
- If any claim made in the application is not substantiated by certificates/documents at DV, the candidature will be cancelled
- If false/incorrect information is found at any stage of recruitment or even thereafter, candidature stands cancelled, and the candidate may face debarment from future RRB exams
Candidates who created an account during earlier RRB CENs (2024/2025/2026) should use the same account credentials to apply for CEN 02/2026. New candidates must first ‘Create an Account’ with utmost care — details entered (including mobile number and email ID) cannot be modified at any stage once the account is created. After submitting the application and paying the fee, candidates may modify other details (except ‘Create an Account’ fields and chosen RRB) within a window specified by RRB — check the official notification for the correction window.
⚡ Technician Grade I Signal — CBT
🔧 Technician Grade III — CBT
| Section | Grade I Signal | Grade III |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Mathematics | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Basic Science & Engineering | ✅ Included (Engineering-focused) | ✅ Included (General Science only) |
| General Awareness / Current Affairs | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Basic Computers & Applications | ✅ Included — key differentiator | ❌ Not included |
| Total | 100 Q / 100 M / 90 min | 100 Q / 100 M / 90 min |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) & EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
- 1/3rd mark deducted for every incorrect answer — there is no negative marking for unattempted/unanswered questions
- Questions are available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages
- If the CBT is conducted across multiple shifts, scores will be normalised to ensure fairness across shifts
- There is no separate Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) for Technician posts (unlike NTPC’s Traffic Assistant/Station Master posts)
- Minimum qualifying marks listed above are different from the actual cutoff, which varies year-to-year based on vacancy count and competition
- Selection is purely merit-based on CBT score — no interview is conducted at any stage
Online Application — 30 June to 29 July 2026
Candidates create an account (or use existing CEN account), select CEN 02/2026 — Technician, choose one RRB and one Pay Level, and complete the application with personal, educational, and category details. Upload photo, signature, and required documents. Pay the applicable fee. A separate application + fee is required for each Pay Level (Grade I and Grade III are different Pay Levels).
Computer Based Test (CBT) — Single Stage
100 objective MCQs, 100 marks, 90 minutes, with 1/3rd negative marking per wrong answer. Held across 200+ exam centres nationwide in multiple shifts. Admit card released ~4 days before exam; Exam City Intimation Slip ~10 days before. This is the only test stage — performance here determines eligibility for Document Verification.
Document Verification (DV)
Candidates shortlisted based on CBT merit and post/zone preference are called for DV. Original documents — 10th certificate, ITI certificate (Grade III) / Degree-Diploma certificate (Grade I), category certificate, age proof, photo ID — are verified against application claims. Any mismatch results in cancellation of candidature.
Medical Examination
Candidates who clear DV undergo a Medical Examination conducted by Railway Administration as per prescribed medical standards for Technician posts. Candidates with physical/visual disability must submit the disability form with supporting documents. Only candidates declared medically fit proceed to final selection.
Final Merit List & Appointment
Final selection is based on CBT merit, subject to successful DV and Medical clearance. Selected candidates are posted to various Zonal Railways and Production Units as per RRB/zone choice exercised at application, subject to vacancy position at the time of allotment.
⚡ Technician Grade I Signal
🔧 Technician Grade III
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Commission | 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) |
| Technician Grade I Signal — Pay Level | Level 5 — Initial Basic Pay ₹29,200/- |
| Technician Grade III — Pay Level | Level 2 — Initial Basic Pay ₹19,900/- |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other Railway allowances as applicable per Pay Level |
| Additional Benefits | Pension benefits (NPS), medical facilities for self and family, travel concessions (Railway Pass), and other standard Group C Railway employee benefits |
| Job Nature | Permanent / Regular Government Group C post in Indian Railways — long-term career with promotional avenues |
| Category | Application Fee | Refund After CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- | ₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT (₹100 retained as processing fee) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Classes | ₹250/- | Fully refunded after appearing in CBT |
Visit rrbapply.gov.in
Go to the centralised RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in. If you already have an account from earlier CENs (2024/2025/2026), log in with the same credentials. New users must click ‘Create an Account’.
Register / Create Account Carefully
Enter basic details — Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, Email ID. Verify via OTP sent to mobile and email. These details cannot be changed later once the account is created — double-check before submitting.
Select CEN 02/2026 and Choose RRB + Pay Level
Log in with your generated credentials. Choose “CEN No. 02/2026 (Technician)” and select your preferred RRB Zone. You can apply for only ONE RRB per Pay Level. If applying for both Grade I Signal (Level 5) and Grade III (Level 2), you must submit two separate applications with separate fees.
Fill Details, Upload Documents & Set Preferences
Carefully fill personal, address, category, and educational/technical qualification details exactly as per official documents. Upload scanned passport photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable) per prescribed format. Select your Zonal Railway/PU preferences — candidates with partial options are considered only for opted Zonal Railways; no option given means unwillingness for that zone.
Pay Fee & Submit
Pay the applicable fee (₹500 or ₹250) through available online payment methods. Review every detail carefully — most fields cannot be edited after final submission except within a limited correction window. Submit and download/save the application PDF for future reference.
Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Govt of India
Notification: CEN No. 02/2026 dated 29 June 2026
Total Posts: 6,557 (Grade I Signal: 323 | Grade III: 6,234)
Application Period: 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Pay Levels: Grade I Signal — Level 5 (₹29,200) | Grade III — Level 2 (₹19,900)
Age (as on 01-07-2026): Grade I: 18–33 yrs | Grade III: 18–30 yrs
Qualification: Grade I: B.Sc./Degree/Diploma Engg. | Grade III: 10th + ITI
Selection: Single CBT (100Q/100M/90min, 1/3 negative marking) → DV → Medical — No interview
Fee: ₹500 (Gen, ₹400 refundable) | ₹250 (Reserved, fully refundable)
Zones: 21 RRB Zones across India
Official Portal: rrbapply.gov.in
All updates — Exam Date, Admit Card, Results — will be published exclusively on official RRB websites listed in Para 19.0 of the CEN. Beware of fraudulent websites claiming to offer information or assistance.
- Apply only through rrbapply.gov.in and official RRB websites — beware of fake websites that may give misleading and incorrect information
- Details entered in ‘Create an Account’ cannot be modified — fill them with utmost care, especially mobile number and email ID
- You can choose only ONE RRB per Pay Level — submitting multiple forms for the same Pay Level across different zones will lead to rejection
- RRB does not undertake detailed scrutiny at application stage — candidature is provisional and subject to verification at DV; ensure you genuinely meet all eligibility criteria before applying
- Furnishing false or incorrect information at any stage leads to cancellation of candidature and may render the candidate liable for debarment from future exams
- All dates (exam, admit card, results) are subject to change — monitor official RRB websites regularly
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