Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI & Other Online Modes.

Refund: Candidates appearing in CBT will receive a partial refund as per RRB rules.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL) Candidates: 3 Years
• PwBD Candidates: As per Government Rules
• Other categories: As per Railway Recruitment Rules.

Total Vacancy: 6557 Posts

RRB Technician Post-wise Vacancy 2026

Category Wise Vacancy

Technician Grade-I Signal

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation as a subject
  OR
• Diploma / Degree in Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

Technician Grade-III

Candidates must have:

• 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized board
  AND
• ITI Certificate in relevant trade from NCVT / SCVT
  OR
• Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade.

Note: Post-wise qualification may vary depending on the Technician trade/category mentioned in the official notification.

Technician Grade-I Signal Exam Pattern

Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
Question Type: Objective MCQ
Negative Marking: 1/3 Mark deducted for each wrong answer
 

Technician Grade-III Exam Pattern

Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
Question Type: Objective MCQ
Negative Marking: 1/3 Mark deducted for each wrong answer

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the 7th Pay Commission.

Salary Benefits Include:

• Basic Pay
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Railway Allowances and Benefits

Candidates appearing for Document Verification must carry the following documents:

Candidates should avoid the following mistakes while submitting the RRB Technician Application Form:

• Entering incorrect Name or Date of Birth.
• Applying for multiple RRBs under the same Pay Level.
• Uploading an incorrect photograph.
• Uploading an incorrect signature format.
• Missing the application fee payment deadline.
• Not saving the registration number after submission.

Follow the steps below to apply online:

1. Visit the official RRB website.
2. Click on the "Create an Account" option.
3. Enter personal details:
   • Name
   • Father's Name
   • Mother's Name
   • Date of Birth
4. Complete identity verification using available verification methods.
5. Login and fill out the online application form.
6. Select:
   • Preferred RRB Zone
   • Pay Level
   • Post Preference
7. Upload required documents:
   • Photograph
   • Signature
   • Certificates
8. Pay the application fee through online payment methods.
9. Submit the application form and save the registration number for future reference.

The selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 will be completed through three stages. Candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage based on their performance and merit in the previous stage.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

• RRB Technician CBT will be conducted in Online Mode.
• The examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Total Duration: 90 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

2. Document Verification (DV)

Candidates who qualify in the CBT examination will be shortlisted for Document Verification based on their CBT merit.

Candidates must bring original documents along with self-attested photocopies.

Required Documents:

• 10th Marksheet and Certificate
• ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificate
• Educational Qualification Documents
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
• Valid Photo Identity Proof
• Passport Size Photograph
• NOC Certificate (For Government Employees)

3. Medical Examination (ME)

The final selected candidates will have to appear for a Railway Medical Examination conducted by Railway Medical Authorities.

Candidates must satisfy the medical standards prescribed for the respective post.

Medical Standards may include:

• A3
• B1
• B2
• C1

Q. What is the total number of vacancies in RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

Answer:
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 has announced a total of 6557 vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts.

Q. What are the posts available under RRB Technician CEN 02/2026?

Answer:
The available posts are:

• Technician Grade-I Signal
• Technician Grade-III

Q. What is the application mode for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

Answer:
The application process is completely Online Mode through the official RRB application portal.

Q. What is the selection process of RRB Technician 2026?

Answer:
The selection process includes:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification (DV)
3. Medical Examination (ME)

Q. What is the salary of RRB Technician Grade-I Signal?

Answer:
Technician Grade-I Signal post has Pay Level-5 with an initial basic pay of ₹29,200 per month.

Q. What is the salary of RRB Technician Grade-III?

Answer:
Technician Grade-III post has Pay Level-2 with an initial basic pay of ₹19,900 per month.

Q. What is the age limit for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

Answer:

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

Age relaxation will be provided as per Government rules.

Q. Is there any negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT Exam?

Answer:
Yes, there will be 1/3 mark negative marking for every wrong answer in the CBT examination.

Q. What is the educational qualification required for RRB Technician 2026?

Answer:

Technician Grade-I Signal:

• B.Sc / Diploma / Degree in relevant technical discipline.

Technician Grade-III:

• 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade or Act Apprenticeship.

Q. What is the official website for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

Answer:
Candidates can visit the official Railway recruitment portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/