The Railway Recruitment Board (RRBs) has released the indicative short notice for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026).for the recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and various Technician Grade III posts.6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across various railway zones
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| No of Posts | 6,565 (Tentative) |
| Job Type | Railway Jobs / Central Government Jobs |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Technician Grade I Signal – Level 5, Technician Grade III – Level 2 |
| Initial Pay | Technician Grade I Signal – Rs. 29,200/-, Technician Grade III – Rs. 19,900/- |
| Medical Standard | As per CEN (B-1 and other standards as notified) |
| Age Limit | 18–36 Years (Tech. Grade I Signal), 18–33 Years (Tech. Grade III) |
| Opening Date of Application | 30-06-2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Application | 29-07-2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Short Notice | RRB Technician Indicative Notice CEN 02/2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in (and all regional RRB websites) |
Vacancy Details
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6,242 |
| Total | 6,565 |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
(Age calculated as of July 1, 2026)
1. Technician Grade-I Signal
- Educational Qualification: B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation OR a 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering in these related sub-streams.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (with general relaxation adjustments potentially extending up to 36 years as per specified rules).
2. Technician Grade-III
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC (Class 10) plus ITI from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution in relevant trades OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA).
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years (with standard age relaxations extending up to 33 years for specified cases).
💡 Age Relaxations: Standard Central Government rules apply (+3 years for OBC-NCL, +5 years for SC/ST).
⚡ Selection Process
The selection process consists of three main successive stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): An online objective-type examination carrying 100 marks.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates matching the cut-off are called based on merit.
- Medical Examination: Mandatory medical test ensuring the candidate meets the specified medical fitness standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, or C-1) depending on the trade.
💳 Application Fee
- SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EWS: ₹250 (Fully refundable minus bank charges upon appearing in the CBT).
- All Other Categories (General / OBC): ₹500 (₹400 refundable minus bank charges upon appearing in the CBT).
Short Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here