The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. A total of 6,565 vacancies are expected across all RRBs for the 2026‑27 recruitment cycle, with online applications open from 30‑06‑2026 to 29‑07‑2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name |
Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies |
6,565 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode |
Online only |
| Start Date |
30‑06‑2026 |
| Last Date |
29‑07‑2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Official Website |
https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is conducted jointly by all regional Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways. The posts are classified into two categories:
- Technician Grade I Signal – Level 5 (7th CPC)
- Technician Grade III – Level 2 (7th CPC)
Vacancy Details
| Post |
Number of Posts |
| Technician Grade I Signal |
323 |
| Technician Grade III |
6,242 |
| Total |
6,565 |
Eligibility Criteria
Technician Grade I Signal
- Education: B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT or Instrumentation, or Degree/Diploma in Engineering (relevant discipline) from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit: 18 to 36 years (relaxations as per government rules).
- Experience: Not specified (freshers eligible).
Technician Grade III
- Education: 10th/Matriculation plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in a relevant trade or Apprenticeship in the concerned trade.
- Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (relaxations as per government rules).
- Experience: Not specified (freshers eligible).
Pay Scale & Salary
- Technician Grade I Signal: Pay Level 5 (7th CPC) – Initial Pay Rs. 29,200/- per month.
- Technician Grade III: Pay Level 2 (7th CPC) – Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/- per month.
- Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, TA and other benefits as per Railway rules.
Application Fee
The notification does not specify any application fee. Candidates should refer to the official notification for any fee updates.
Important Dates
| Indicative Notice Date |
23‑05‑2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application |
30‑06‑2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Application |
29‑07‑2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| CBT Exam Schedule |
06, 09, 10 & 13 March 2026 (revised schedule) |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of your respective regional RRB (e.g., Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Chennai, Secunderabad, etc.).
- Locate the link for Centralised Employment Notification CEN 02/2026 – Technician.
- Read the detailed notification carefully, noting post‑wise eligibility and instructions.
- Register by providing basic details such as name, mobile number and email ID.
- Log in with the registration credentials and fill the online application for the desired post and pay level (only one RRB and one pay level allowed per candidate).
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature as per specifications.
- If an application fee is prescribed, pay it online through the provided mode.
- Submit the application and download/print the confirmation receipt for future reference.
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FAQs
- What is RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is an upcoming centralised recruitment drive by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to fill about 6,565 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts for the 2026‑27 cycle through a common online application.
- How many vacancies are there in RRB Technician 2026?
As per the approved intent, a total of 6,565 Technician vacancies are proposed, including 323 posts for Technician Grade I Signal and 6,242 posts for various Technician Grade III categories across all RRBs.
- What are the important dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application window is from 30‑06‑2026 to 29‑07‑2026 (up to 23:59 hrs). The indicative notice was issued on 23‑05‑2026 and CBT dates are scheduled for 06, 09, 10 & 13 March 2026.
- Which posts are covered under RRB Technician CEN 02/2026?
The notification covers Technician Grade I Signal (Level 5) and various Technician Grade III posts (Level 2) across departments such as Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, and Signal & Telecommunication in Indian Railways.
- What is the age limit for RRB Technician 2026?
For Technician Grade I Signal, the age limit is 18 to 36 years; for Technician Grade III, it is 18 to 33 years. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC‑NCL, EWS, PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen as per government rules.
- What are the educational qualifications for Technician Grade I Signal?
Candidates should have either a B.Sc. degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT or Instrumentation, or a Degree/Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
