RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – Notification PDF, Vacancy, Eligibility & Last Date

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the much-awaited Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of Technician Grade-1 (Signal) and various categories of Technician Grade-III posts. With a total of 6,557 vacancies on offer across all RRBs, this is one of the biggest railway recruitment drives of the year and a golden opportunity for ITI, diploma, and degree holders aspiring for a stable government job in Indian Railways.

In this blog, we break down everything you need to know about the RRB Technician Notification 2026 — vacancy details, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, and the step-by-step application process.

RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern – Download Official PDF for CEN 02/2026

Alongside the notification, we provide the detailed syllabus PDF for Grade 1 and Grade 3 exams. Candidates can download the PDF to check the complete exam structure, subject-wise questions, and prepare according to the latest official guidelines.

RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 – Notification PDF Download

The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (CEN 02/2026) is attached below for candidates’ reference. It contains complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, application process, selection procedure, exam pattern, important dates, and other recruitment guidelines. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before submitting their online application.

RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 – Notification Details

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Breakup

A total of 6,557 posts have been notified under this CEN, spread across 25 categories of Technician Grade-III and one category of Technician Grade-I Signal.

Vacancies are provisional and subject to change as per the requirement of the Zonal Railways. Detailed RRB-wise and zone-wise vacancy distribution is available in Annexure B of the official notification.

RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026 for RRB CEN 02/2026

Candidature is provisional and based on information submitted in the online application. No detailed scrutiny of eligibility at the application stage; it will be done during Document Verification (DV). If any claim (qualification, age, category, etc.) is not supported by valid documents, the candidature will be cancelled. False or misleading information at any stage will lead to immediate disqualification.

Nationality / Citizenship

To be eligible for the RRB Technician 2025 recruitment, a candidate must be:

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A citizen of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from:

• • Pakistan

  • Burma

  • Sri Lanka

  • East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam— with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Note: Candidates falling under categories (2) to (5) above must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Provisional Admission Clause

• Candidates requiring a certificate of eligibility may be provisionally admitted to the examination.
• However, they must submit the certificate during Document Verification, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026)

• Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years
• Technician Grade-III: 18 to 30 years

Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories as per Government norms — refer to the detailed CEN for the complete relaxation chart.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable only upon submission of valid supporting certificates at the time of Document Verification. The relaxation is as follows:

RRB Technician 2026 Grade 1 Signal – Age Limit & Relaxation

RRB Technician 2026 Grade 3 – Age Limit & Relaxation

Medical Standards & Vision Criteria (CEN 02/2026)

Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) must pass a medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration. Visual acuity is a key requirement. Check the table below for medical standards applicable to each post.

Note:

• The medical standards listed are indicative, not exhaustive. For complete details, refer to Chapter 5 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual (IRMM) Vol. I on the official website: www.indianrailways.gov.in.
• Candidates who have undergone LASIK or similar eye surgeries are not eligible for posts requiring A3 medical standards.
• Ex-Servicemen have separate medical criteria, outlined in Para 534 of IRMM Vol. I.
• If a candidate is medically unfit for all posts in a pay level, they may submit a medical appeal (with fee) for reconsideration. If allotted a post within the same pay level based on medical fitness, no further appeal or change will be allowed.
• Example: In Pay Level 2 (Technician Grade III), posts may have different medical standards (A3, B1, C1). If a candidate is unfit for A3 but fit for B1, they may be allotted a B1 post based on merit and availability—no further appeals will be considered.

Educational Qualification

Qualification requirements vary by post category:

• Technician Grade-I Signal: B.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/IT/Instrumentation, or a 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering in relevant streams.
• Technician Grade-III (various trades): Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade, or Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship.

Candidates must check Annexure A (Post Parameters) of the official notification for the exact qualification required for their chosen trade, as requirements differ significantly across the 25 Technician Grade-III categories.

Not Accepted as Equivalent

• A Diploma or Degree in Engineering will not be accepted in place of:

  • Course Completed Act Apprenticeship

  • ITI for posts under Pay Level-2, unless specifically stated.

• A Graduate Act Apprentice qualification will also not be accepted as a substitute for the Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).

Documentation Note

• All qualification certificates (Provisional or Regular) must include the date of issue.
• If the certificate does not mention the issue date, candidates must provide:

  • A marksheet with the date of declaration of final result, or

  • A certificate from the board/university clearly stating the date of result declaration.

This information will be verified during Document Verification (DV). Candidates failing to provide valid proof will be disqualified.

RRB Technician Selection Process 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide

The recruitment process for CEN 02/2026 comprises three stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — separate CBT for each pay level
2. Document Verification (DV)
3. Medical Examination (ME)

RRB Technician 2026 CBT Exam Pattern

Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level 5)

• Duration: 90 minutes | Total Questions: 100 | Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
• Subjects: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basics of Computers & Applications, Mathematics, Basic Science and Engineering

Technician Grade-III (Pay Level 2)

• Duration: 90 minutes | Total Questions: 100 | Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
• Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness

Minimum Qualifying Marks

RRB Technician Application Fee 2026

Fee payment is accepted only through online modes — internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Details – Read Before Applying

Before applying for the RRB Technician 2025 vacancies under CEN 02/2025, candidates must carefully go through the official notification and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements. Key instructions include:

• Read the CEN Carefully: Applicants must thoroughly read the detailed CEN and Annexures A, B, and C to verify eligibility, post-wise parameters, zone-wise vacancies, and merged post categories.
• Eligibility Requirement: Candidates must possess the required educational and technical qualifications as on the closing date of application submission. Those awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
• Online Application Only: Applications must be submitted online only via the link available on the official RRB websites.
• Separate Application for Each Pay Level: Candidates must submit a separate application for each Pay Level (Level-2 and Level-5), as separate CBTs will be conducted. Exam fees must also be paid separately for each level.
• Selection of RRB & Post Preferences: Applicants can choose only one RRB per Pay Level and must give their preferences for Zonal Railways and posts accordingly. Incomplete or missing preferences will be considered as unwillingness, and preferences once submitted are final.
• Multiple Applications Will Lead to Disqualification: Submitting more than one application for the same Pay Level will result in disqualification and debarment from all future RRB/RRC recruitments.
• Merged Post Categories (MPCs): Out of 30 Technician categories, 12 have been merged into Merged Post Categories (MPCs) at Pay Level-2. These MPCs group similar posts with identical criteria to simplify the application process. Candidates selected under an MPC can be assigned to any designation within that category in the allotted Zonal Railway.

Candidates are strongly advised to review the complete notification and annexures before proceeding with the application to avoid rejection or disqualification.

With 6,557 vacancies, this is one of the largest RRB recruitment drives in recent years, offering opportunities across departments like Signal & Telecommunication, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Production Units. Apply Before June 30, 2026.