RRB Technician 2026 Notification Out – 6,565 Posts
Last Updated: 18 May 2026 | The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the short notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 02/2026) announcing 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. The online application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in. This is a strong opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates (Grade III) and Engineering degree/diploma holders (Grade I Signal) seeking a permanent central government job in Indian Railways. Read on for complete vacancy details, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, and how to apply.
📌 RRB Technician 2026 Key Highlights: Total Vacancies: 6,565 (Grade I Signal: 323 | Grade III: 6,242) | Apply: 30 June – 29 July 2026 | Grade I Pay: ₹29,200/month | Grade III Pay: ₹19,900/month | Selection: CBT + Document Verification + Medical
RRB Technician 2026 – Complete Overview (CEN 02/2026)
| Detail | Information |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 02/2026 |
| Post Names | Technician Grade I Signal | Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 |
| Short Notification Released | 16 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 |
| Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Application Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after CBT) |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/Female/PwD) | ₹250 (fully refunded after CBT) |
| Official Website | indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Technician 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notification Released | 16 May 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Release | To be announced |
| Online Application Opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply + Fee Payment | 29 July 2026 ⚠️ |
| CBT Admit Card | To be announced |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Document Verification | After CBT result |
| Medical Examination | After DV |
RRB Technician 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Basic Pay |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 | Level 5 | ₹29,200/month |
| Technician Grade III (Open Line) | 6,242 | Level 2 | ₹19,900/month |
| Total | 6,565 | — | — |
Note: Zone-wise and category-wise vacancy breakdown will be published in the detailed notification at rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Technician 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
| Technician Grade I Signal | B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation OR B.Sc. in any combination of the above streams OR B.E. / B.Tech / 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation or related streams |
| Technician Grade III | Class 10th pass + ITI Certificate from NCVT / SCVT in a relevant trade/branch |
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
| Post | General (UR) | OBC (3 yrs relaxation) | SC/ST (5 yrs relaxation) |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 – 33 years | 18 – 36 years | 18 – 38 years |
| Technician Grade III | 18 – 30 years | 18 – 33 years | 18 – 35 years |
RRB Technician 2026 – Salary and Benefits
| Component | Grade I Signal | Grade III |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level 5 | Level 2 |
| Basic Pay | ₹29,200 | ₹19,900 |
| Dearness Allowance (~50%) | ~₹14,600 | ~₹9,950 |
| HRA (varies by city) | ₹4,672 – ₹7,008 | ₹3,184 – ₹4,776 |
| Transport Allowance | As per CPC norms | As per CPC norms |
| Approx. In-Hand Salary | ₹45,000 – ₹50,000 | ₹28,000 – ₹35,000 |
- Free Railway Pass for self and family — travel anywhere on Indian Railways
- Railway Quarters at subsidised rent (subject to availability)
- CGHS / Railway Hospital — free medical for employee and family
- NPS Pension — government contributes 14% of Basic + DA monthly
- Uniform and Washing Allowance annually
- 30 days Earned Leave + Casual Leave + Medical Leave per year
RRB Technician 2026 – Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — Single CBT stage (no CBT 2 unlike ALP). 100 questions, 90 minutes, 1/3 negative marking.
- Document Verification (DV) — Shortlisted candidates verify original certificates.
- Medical Examination — Final fitness test as per Railway medical standards.
RRB Technician 2026 – Exam Pattern
Technician Grade I Signal – CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
Technician Grade III – CBT Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
RRB Technician 2026 – Key Difference from ALP
| Feature | RRB Technician 2026 | RRB ALP 2026 |
| Total CBT Stages | 1 (single CBT) | 2 (CBT 1 + CBT 2) |
| Aptitude Test (CBAT) | No | Yes |
| Medical Standard | B-1 (less strict) | A-1 (strictest) |
| Spectacle Allowed | Yes (Grade III) | No |
| Minimum Qualification | 10th + ITI (Grade III) | 10th + ITI |
| Selection Complexity | Simpler — 1 exam + DV + Medical | Complex — 2 CBTs + CBAT + DV + Medical |
RRB Technician Grade III – Previous Year Cutoff (CBT)
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Bilaspur | 67.53 | 64.69 | 57.50 | 52.68 |
| Gorakhpur | 65.40 | 61.20 | 54.80 | 49.60 |
| Secunderabad | 63.85 | 59.44 | 52.30 | 46.75 |
| Mumbai | 70.25 | 66.50 | 59.40 | 55.10 |
| Chennai | 68.90 | 64.30 | 57.80 | 51.20 |
| Expected 2026 (UR) | ~65–70 | ~60–65 | ~53–58 | ~47–52 |
How to Apply for RRB Technician 2026 – Step-by-Step
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in from 30 June 2026
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID — verify via OTP
- Fill the form — personal details, educational qualification, ITI trade/degree details, and category
- Upload documents — passport photo (20–50 KB), signature (10–40 KB) in specified format
- Select RRB preference — choose up to 3 RRB zones in order of preference
- Pay application fee — ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹250 (SC/ST/Female/PwD) via online mode only
- Review and submit — double-check all entries before final submission
- Download confirmation — save the application number and payment receipt
RRB Technician 2026 Preparation Tips
- Grade III candidates: Focus heavily on General Science (40 marks) — cover NCERT Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to Class 10 level. This section alone decides your rank.
- Grade I Signal candidates: Basic Science & Engineering carries 35 marks — master Electronics, Electricity, Magnetism, and Computer Basics.
- Reasoning (25 marks for Grade III): Highest-weightage section — practice Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations daily.
- Solve previous year papers: RRB Technician 2018 and 2024 papers are the best practice material — question types repeat heavily.
- Negative marking: Never guess blindly — 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer. Accuracy over speed.
- Target score: Aim for 72+ out of 100 for General category to be safely above the expected cutoff.
Important Links – RRB Technician 2026
| Resource | Link |
| Apply Online (from 30 June 2026) | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Download Short Notice (CEN 02/2026) | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Indian Railways Official | indianrailways.gov.in |
| RRB ALP 2026 (Also Open Now) | rozgarofficial.com/rrb-alp-2026/ |
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Frequently Asked Questions – RRB Technician 2026
Q1. What is the total vacancy in RRB Technician 2026?
A total of 6,565 vacancies have been announced — 323 for Technician Grade I Signal (Level 5, ₹29,200/month) and 6,242 for Technician Grade III (Level 2, ₹19,900/month) under CEN 02/2026.
Q2. When does the RRB Technician 2026 application form open?
The online application form opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in.
Q3. Can a 10th pass candidate apply for RRB Technician 2026?
Yes, for Technician Grade III — you need Class 10th pass plus an ITI Certificate from NCVT/SCVT in a relevant trade. Class 10th alone without ITI is not sufficient.
Q4. Is there a medical test for RRB Technician 2026?
Yes. Medical examination is the final stage. RRB Technician Grade III requires Medical Standard B-1, which is less strict than the A-1 standard required for ALP. Candidates with corrected vision (spectacles) may be eligible for Grade III — check the detailed notification for exact vision requirements.
Q5. What is the difference between RRB Technician Grade I and Grade III?
Grade I Signal requires a B.Sc. / B.E. / Diploma in Electronics or related streams and offers Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 basic). Grade III requires only 10th + ITI and offers Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 basic). Grade I also has a higher age limit (up to 33 years for UR) compared to Grade III (up to 30 years).
Q6. Is there only one CBT exam for RRB Technician 2026?
Yes. Unlike RRB ALP which has CBT 1 and CBT 2, the RRB Technician selection has a single CBT of 100 questions in 90 minutes. There is no aptitude test (CBAT). This makes Technician a relatively simpler selection process compared to ALP.
Q7. Will the application fee be refunded for RRB Technician 2026?
Yes. General/OBC/EWS candidates get ₹400 refunded after appearing in the CBT exam. SC/ST/Female/PwD candidates get the full ₹250 refunded after appearing. The refund is processed online to the original payment account.
Q8. What is the expected cutoff for RRB Technician Grade III 2026?
Based on previous year trends, the expected cutoff for General category is 65–70 out of 100. Aim for 72+ to stay safely above the cutoff. Cutoffs vary zone-wise — competitive zones like Mumbai and Chennai tend to have higher cutoffs.
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