Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026)
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a major recruitment drive under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 02/2026, offering 6,565 vacancies for the positions of Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III. This national-level recruitment provides an excellent career path for candidates holding a Matriculation/SSLC with ITI (NCVT/SCVT), a Diploma, or a Degree in relevant Engineering fields or B.Sc. streams. The age limits are generally configured from 18 to 36 years for Technician Grade I Signal and 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade III, with standard age relaxations for reserved categories. Online registration opens on June 30, 2026, and closes on July 29, 2026. Successful candidates will be placed under the 7th CPC pay matrix, with basic monthly salaries starting at ₹29,200 (Pay Level 5) for Grade I Signal and ₹19,900 (Pay Level 2) for Grade III positions.
6,565
Total Posts
Pay Level 2 to Level 5 — ₹19,900 to ₹92,300 per month (Basic Pay)
Salary
18–36
Age (yrs)
All India
Location
About This Notification
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially issued the Centralized Employment Notice CEN 02/2026 for the mass recruitment of Technician positions across various Zonal Railways and Production Units. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 6,565 vacancies, split comprehensively across technical departments. It highlights openings for Technician Grade I Signal (Pay Level 5) and various trades under Technician Grade III (Pay Level 2).
The selection methodology will be managed electronically through a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by structured Document Verification (DV) and a rigorous physical Medical Examination configured to match specific railway medical standards (such as A-3, B-1, or B-2). Candidates matching the trade criteria must complete their registration profile and submit applications through official RRB regional portals between June 30, 2026, and July 29, 2026.
Key Details
Organization
Railway Recruitment Board
Department
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Exam Name
RRB Technician Recruitment Examination 2026
Total Posts
6,565
Job Location
All India
Selection Process
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Stage 2: Document Verification (DV) → Stage 3: Medical Examination (As per prescribed Indian Railways Medical Manual standards)
Official Website
https://rrbcdg.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee settled permanently before Jan 1, 1962.
Age Limit
Grade I Signal: 18-36 years. Grade III: 18-33 years. Calculated as per the specified cut-off date outlined by RRB.
Educational Qualification
B.Sc/Diploma/Degree in Engineering for Grade I Signal; Matriculation + ITI certification in relevant trades (NCVT/SCVT) or CCAA for Grade III posts.
Experience Required
No prior work experience required. CCAA apprenticeships count towards qualification criteria for Grade III.
Domicile / Residency
Open across all Indian states and Union Territories. Candidates must carefully select one preferred RRB zone during registration.
Service Bond
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Educational Qualification
- Technician Grade I Signal: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institution; OR a 3-year Diploma/Degree in Engineering in these regular streams or combinations.
- Technician Grade III: Matriculation / SSLC (Class 10) pass certificate plus an ITI certificate from a recognized NCVT/SCVT institution in the relevant trade; OR Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the designated trades.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–36 years
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 years upper age relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years upper age relaxation
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen (UR): Service duration plus 3 additional years
