{"id":25622504,"date":"2026-06-30T16:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25622504"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:44:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:14:41","slug":"rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification &#038; Reservation Rules Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a53d02421bfe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a53d02421bfe\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#Official_RRB_CEN_No_022026_Notification_2026_PDF_Download\" >Official RRB CEN No. 02\/2026 Notification 2026 PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Technician_2026_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern_for_Grade_1_Grade_3_%E2%80%93_Free_PDF\" >RRB Technician 2026 Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern for Grade 1 &amp; Grade 3 &#8211; Free PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Technician_Recruitment_2026_Overview\" >RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Technician_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates_CEN_022026\" >RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Important Dates (CEN 02\/2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Technician_Eligibility_2026_CEN_022026\" >RRB Technician Eligibility 2026 (CEN 02\/2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Technician_Reservation_Eligibility_2026\" >RRB Technician Reservation Eligibility 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Technician_PwBD_Eligibility_2026\" >RRB Technician PwBD Eligibility 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#RRB_Technician_2026_Medical_Standards\" >RRB Technician 2026 Medical Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rrb-technician-eligibility-criteria\/#Common_RRB_Technician_2026_Eligibility_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common RRB Technician 2026 Eligibility Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Before applying for RRB Technician CEN 02\/2026, candidates must thoroughly understand the eligibility criteria \u2014 age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and medical standards \u2014 since the application will be accepted only provisionally, with detailed scrutiny happening only at the Document Verification stage. A mismatch discovered later, even after appointment, can lead to cancellation of candidature. Here&#8217;s a complete breakdown of RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_RRB_CEN_No_022026_Notification_2026_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>Official RRB CEN No. 02\/2026 Notification 2026 PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a complete and authentic reference, candidates are advised to go through the official RRB CEN No. 02\/2026 notification. The PDF contains detailed information on eligibility criteria, age relaxation, educational qualifications, medical standards, and other recruitment guidelines. Click the link below to download the official notification PDF and ensure you meet all requirements before applying.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/download.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/download.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25559237\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\"><strong>RRB Technician (CEN 02\/2026) PDF<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"151\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_2026_Syllabus_Exam_Pattern_for_Grade_1_Grade_3_%E2%80%93_Free_PDF\"><\/span><strong>RRB Technician 2026 Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern for Grade 1 &amp; Grade 3 &#8211; Free PDF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before applying, candidates must check their eligibility for RRB Technician 2026. To help candidates prepare effectively, we have attached the detailed syllabus PDF covering all topics for Grade 1 and Grade 3 exams. Reviewing the syllabus will give you clarity on subject-wise marks and question patterns to plan your preparation.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Technician Grade 1<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RRB-Technician-2025-Grade-I-Pattern-Syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RRB-Technician-2025-Grade-I-Pattern-Syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25559237\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Technician Grade 3<\/td>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RRB-Technician-2025-Grade-3-Pattern-Syllabus.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RRB-Technician-2025-Grade-3-Pattern-Syllabus.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25559237\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_Recruitment_2026_Overview\"><\/span><strong>RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification No.<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CEN 02\/2026 (Technician Categories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Posts<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Grade-I Signal, Technician Grade-III (25 categories)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6,557<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Mode<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30 June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Last Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Fee Payment Last Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Selection Process<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and respective RRB zonal websites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"659\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_Recruitment_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates_CEN_022026\"><\/span><strong>RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Important Dates (CEN 02\/2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Indicative Notice in Employment News<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30 June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Last Date to Submit Online Application<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Modification Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1 August 2026 to 10 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Scribe Details Submission Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">11 August 2026 to 15 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">CBT Exam Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">To be announced on RRB websites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"342\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_Eligibility_2026_CEN_022026\"><\/span><strong>RRB Technician Eligibility 2026 (CEN 02\/2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"667\">Candidates applying for RRB Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts under CEN No. 02\/2026 must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying online. The eligibility includes Nationality, Age Limit, Educational Qualification, and Medical Standards as detailed below.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"705\"><strong>1. Nationality \/ Citizenship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"735\">A candidate must be either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"766\">A citizen of India, or<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"797\">A citizen of Nepal, or<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"829\">A subject of Bhutan, or<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"938\">A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1119\">A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam to settle in India permanently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1119\">Candidates belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) must produce a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India during Document Verification.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>2. RRB Technician Age Limit 2026 (As on 01-07-2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Post<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Grade-I Signal<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18 to 33 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Grade-III (all categories)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18 to 30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Date of Birth Eligibility Range<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The date of birth entered in the application must exactly match the one on the Matriculation\/SSLC certificate. No subsequent request for change in DOB will be considered, and any mismatch leads to disqualification.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Group<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">UR &amp; EWS (DOB not earlier than)<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">OBC-NCL (DOB not earlier than)<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">SC &amp; ST (DOB not earlier than)<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">DOB not later than (all candidates)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201333 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">02.07.1993<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">02.07.1990<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">02.07.1988<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.07.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201330 years<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">02.07.1996<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">02.07.1993<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">02.07.1991<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">01.07.2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>RRB Technician Age Relaxation 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Age relaxation applies to both Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts as follows:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Relaxation in Upper Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">SC &amp; ST candidates<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ex-Servicemen (UR &amp; EWS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">3 years (after deducting service length from age)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6 years (after deducting service length from age)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ex-Servicemen (SC &amp; ST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">8 years (after deducting service length from age)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwBD (UR &amp; EWS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwBD (OBC-NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">13 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">PwBD (SC &amp; ST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Serving Group C \/ erstwhile Group D Railway Staff (min. 3 years&#8217; service) \u2014 UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 40 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same as above \u2014 OBC (NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 43 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same as above \u2014 SC &amp; ST<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 45 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Candidates in Railway Quasi-Administrative offices (Canteens, Co-op Societies, Institutes)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to length of service rendered OR 5 years, whichever is less<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Widowed\/divorced\/judicially separated female candidates (not remarried) \u2014 UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 35 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same as above \u2014 OBC (NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 38 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same as above \u2014 SC &amp; ST<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 40 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Course Completed Act Apprentices (for ITI\/CCAA-eligible posts)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Relaxed to extent of apprentice training undergone (max. 3 years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Apprentices who commenced training before age 25 \u2014 UR &amp; EWS<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 35 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same as above \u2014 OBC (NCL)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 38 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same as above \u2014 SC &amp; ST<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Up to 40 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Important Age Relaxation Rules<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">If a candidate qualifies for relaxation under more than one ground, they get the maximum of the applicable relaxations \u2014 not cumulative.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">SC, ST &amp; OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies are not eligible for any age relaxation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies get only the PwBD (UR) relaxation, subject to suitability conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><strong>3. RRB Technician Educational Qualification 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Qualification requirements vary significantly by post \u2014 always check Annexure A (Post Parameters) of the official CEN for your specific trade.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level 5)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Bachelor of Science in Physics \/ Electronics \/ Computer Science \/ Information Technology \/ Instrumentation from a recognized University\/Institute, <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">B.Sc. in a combination of the above sub-streams, <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">3-year Diploma in Engineering in the above streams (or combination), <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Degree in Engineering in the above streams (or combination)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Technician Grade-III (Pay Level 2) \u2014 General Pattern<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Most Grade-III trades require:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Matriculation\/SSLC plus ITI certificate from a recognized institution (NCVT\/SCVT) in the relevant trade, OR<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Matriculation\/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Examples of trade-specific qualifications:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Post<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">ITI Trade Required<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III Fitter (OL\/PU&amp;WS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Fitter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III Welder (OL\/PU&amp;WS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Welder \/ Welder (Gas &amp; Electric\/Structural\/Pipe\/TIG-MIG\/Fabrication &amp; Fitting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III Electrical (GS\/TRD\/TRS\/PU&amp;WS)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Electrician \/ Wireman \/ Electronics Mechanic \/ Mechanic Power Electronics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III Diesel Mechanical<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Fitter \/ Mechanic Diesel \/ Mechanic Motor Vehicle \/ Tractor Mechanic \/ Welder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III Carpenter (Workshop)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Carpenter \/ Furniture and Cabinet Maker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III Machinist (Workshop)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Machinist \/ Turner \/ Machinist (Grinder) \/ Operator Advanced Machine Tool<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III (S&amp;T)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Electrician \/ Electronics Mechanic \/ Wireman, OR 10+2 with Physics and Maths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Technician Gr III Track Machine<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Fitter \/ Electrician \/ Electronics Mechanic \/ Instrument Mechanic \/ Mechanic Mechatronics \/ Mechanic Diesel \/ Welder \/ Machinist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Important Qualification Rules<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date of online application (29.07.2026)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed qualification exam are NOT eligible to apply<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Diploma\/Degree in Engineering will NOT be accepted in lieu of ITI\/CCAA for Technician Grade-III posts (Pay Level 2), unless explicitly specified for that post<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Graduate Act Apprentices will NOT be accepted in lieu of Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">If the qualification certificate&#8217;s issue date is after the closing date, candidates must instead submit a consolidated marksheet (or individual semester\/year marksheets) showing the date of declaration of result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_Reservation_Eligibility_2026\"><\/span><strong>RRB Technician Reservation Eligibility 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Vertical Reservation (Community-Based)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL candidates are eligible for vertical reservation, wherever notified<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">OBC candidates in the &#8220;Creamy Layer&#8221; are not entitled to OBC reservation \u2014 a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate (issued on\/after 01.04.2026, but before the closing date) is mandatory<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">EWS eligibility: Family gross annual income below \u20b98 lakh, and the family must not own 5+ acres of agricultural land, a 1,000+ sq. ft. residential flat, or specified residential plot sizes<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">EBC (Economically Backward Class) is a separate category from EWS and OBC \u2014 it grants only fee concession, not job reservation. EBC applies to candidates with annual family income below \u20b950,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Horizontal Reservation (Cuts Across Communities)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) and PwBD candidates get horizontal reservation, irrespective of social community<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PwBD candidates can also apply against regular (non-reserved) vacancies if the post is suitable for their disability category \u2014 they retain age relaxation and fee exemption benefits in such cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_PwBD_Eligibility_2026\"><\/span><strong>RRB Technician PwBD Eligibility 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 recognizes these benchmark disability categories for RRB Technician posts:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Blindness and Low Vision (VI)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HI)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Locomotor Disability (LD) \u2014 includes Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Multiple Disabilities (MD) \u2014 combination of the above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Each post in Annexure A specifies which disability categories it is suitable for. Only candidates with 40% or more of the relevant benchmark disability are eligible for PwBD relaxation\/reservation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RRB_Technician_2026_Medical_Standards\"><\/span><strong>RRB Technician 2026 Medical Standards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or similar refractive correction are not eligible for posts requiring Medical Standard A-3 (e.g., Technician Grade III Track Machine).<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Medical Standard<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" 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[li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Applying despite awaiting final exam results \u2014 strictly not allowed<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mismatched name, father&#8217;s name, or DOB compared to SSLC\/Matriculation certificate<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Claiming OBC reservation without a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Confusing EBC with OBC or EWS \u2014 they are three distinct categories<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Submitting reservation certificates in a non-prescribed format<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Choosing a post requiring Medical Standard A-3 after LASIK surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Candidates are strongly advised to cross-check their eligibility against Annexure A of the official CEN 02\/2026 before applying, since incorrect claims discovered at Document Verification or later will lead to outright cancellation of candidature \u2014 even after appointment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"modal\" id=\"modal25559237\"><div class=\"modal-content\"><span class=\"close-button\">&times;<\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f25559237-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"25559237\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25622504#wpcf7-f25559237-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" 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