RRB Technician Grade I & III Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6,565 Vacancies
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have published a Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) for the massive recruitment of 6,565 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III positions across various railway zones. Eligible candidates with Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI certificates, or holding a B.Sc, Diploma, or Degree in Engineering can apply. The online application portal is currently active and will close on July 29, 2026. Selection will be determined through a Computer Based Test (CBT), document verification, and a comprehensive medical examination.
6,565
Total Posts
₹19,900 - ₹29,200 per month structural base entry metrics (Pay Level-2 and Pay Level-5 as per the 7th CPC matrix)
Salary
18–36
Age (yrs)
All India (Allocated across distinct RRB Zones)
Location
RRB Technician Employment Notice Online Portal Notification Updated
About This Notification
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have initiated a national recruitment drive for Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III posts under the Ministry of Railways. This hiring campaign opens up 6,565 permanent government jobs across several Zonal Railways and Production Units.
The registration lines are currently Active, allowing aspiring applicants to submit their choices and processing fees through official RRB web portals until the firm deadline of July 29, 2026. Testing will be administered uniformly across multiple pan-India exam centers.
Key Details
Organization
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Department
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Exam Name
RRB Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) Technician Exam 2026
Total Posts
6,565
Job Location
All India (Allocated across distinct RRB Zones)
Selection Process
Stage 1: Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) → Stage 2: Category-wise Document Verification (DV) → Stage 3: Mandatory Zonal Railway Medical Fitness Classification Assessment
Official Website
https://indianrailways.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Strict Medical Standard Standards
Candidates must fulfill specific physical fitness benchmarks. Technician Grade I Signal requires a medical grade of 'A-3' with precise distant/near vision targets, while Grade III positions demand visual criteria like 'A-3', 'B-1', or 'B-2' depending strictly on the mechanical trade.
Single RRB Option Rule
An applicant is permitted to submit only one unified application form across all options. Selecting and applying to more than one regional RRB board will result in automated system rejection of all forms.
Educational Qualification
- Technician Grade I Signal: Requires a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation, OR a 3-year Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech Degree in these core engineering streams.
- Technician Grade III: Requires a Matriculation / SSLC clearance plus an **ITI certificate** in relevant designated trades from recognized NCVT/SCVT institutions, OR a completed Act Apprenticeship qualification.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–36 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years upper age limit extension.
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 years upper age limit extension.
- PwBD Candidates: 10 years base relaxation (cumulative with respective community benefits).
