The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has released the Technician Recruitment 2026 notification for 6,557 vacancies. Candidates with B.Sc., Diploma, B.E./B.Tech., or ITI qualifications are eligible to apply, depending on the post. The application process is online, and the last date to apply is 29 July 2026. Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official RRB website before the deadline.

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for  recruitment to 6,557 Technician posts, covering Technician Grade-I Signal and 24 categories of Technician Grade-III across various Zonal Railways and Production Units. Online applications open on 30 June 2026 and close on 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs). Candidates aged 18 to 33 years (Grade-I Signal) or 18 to 30 years (Grade-III) with the prescribed technical qualifications can apply through any official RRB website.

 

The detailed CEN is available on all official RRB websites listed below and contains Annexures A through VII covering qualifications, vacancy distribution, and certificate proformas.

https://www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in/assets/pdf/Detailed_CEN_02_2026.pdf

Direct link to apply RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 

 

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released CEN No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of 6,557 Technician posts across India. Interested candidates can apply online from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026.

 

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) online application process starts on 30 June 2026 and ends on 29 July 2026. Candidates can pay the application fee until 31 July 2026. If any corrections are needed, the application modification window will remain open from 1 August to 10 August 2026. The CBT exam date has not been announced yet and will be notified later on the official RRB websites.

 

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Breakdown

The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) offers 6,557 vacancies across 25 post categories. Among all posts, Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS) has the highest number of vacancies (1,109), followed by Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS) with 584 posts and Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon with 501 posts.

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Total Vacancies: 6,557

RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the required educational qualification, age limit, and medical standards for the post they apply for. All eligibility conditions must be fulfilled on or before 29 July 2026. Candidates waiting for their final exam results are not eligible to apply.

Educational Qualification

Technician Grade-I Signal

Candidates must have any one of the following:

• B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation
• 3-year Diploma in Engineering
• Degree in Engineering (relevant branch)

Technician Grade-III

Candidates must have:

• Matriculation (10th Pass/SSLC) and
• ITI (NCVT/SCVT) or
• Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade such as Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter, Blacksmith, etc.

Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Age Relaxation

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RRB Technician Application Fee 2026

The application fee depends on the candidate’s category. Candidates who appear in the CBT are eligible for a fee refund.

Payment Mode: Online only (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)

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RRB Technician Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

• 100 Questions
• 90 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer

Minimum Qualifying Marks

2. Document Verification (DV)

Candidates shortlisted based on CBT marks must produce all original documents.

3. Medical Examination

Candidates must pass the required railway medical standard for the post.

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How to Apply for RRB Technician 2026

Follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official RRB website.
2. Click Create an Account.
3. Enter your details exactly as per your 10th certificate.
4. Verify your identity using Aadhaar or DigiLocker (if applicable).
5. Log in and fill the online application form.
6. Select your preferred RRB and Pay Level.
7. Upload a live photograph and your signature.
8. Pay the application fee online.
9. Submit the form and save the registration number.

Note: Apply for only one RRB for the same pay level. Multiple applications for the same pay level will be rejected.

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RRB Technician Salary 2026

During training, candidates will receive a stipend instead of full salary (where applicable).

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Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready:

• 10th (Matriculation) Certificate
• ITI/Apprenticeship Certificate (if applicable)
• Diploma/Degree Certificate (for Grade-I Signal)
• Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• NOC (for Government employees, if applicable)

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Entering the wrong name or date of birth.
• ❌ Applying to more than one RRB for the same pay level.
• ❌ Uploading an old or printed photograph instead of a live photo.
• ❌ Uploading a signature in block letters.
• ❌ Missing the application fee payment deadline.
• ❌ Not checking the application before final submission.
• ❌ Missing the correction window (1–10 August 2026) if changes are needed.

Following these instructions carefully will help you submit a successful RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 application without errors.