RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6557 Vacancies, Eligibility, Syllabus (CEN 02/2026)

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Official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 02/2026) for 6,557 Technician Vacancies.

Indian Railways has officially launched one of the biggest employment drives of the year under the Ministry of Railways. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN 02/2026) for the mass recruitment of Technicians (Grade I Signal and Grade III) across various railway zones. Eligible candidates across India, including job seekers from Meghalaya and the Northeast region, are invited to apply for these highly sought-after government positions. A total of 6,557 vacancies are open for recruitment. All applications must be completed online before the closing date.

Key Recruitment Details

Before jumping into the detailed eligibility criteria and syllabus breakdown, review these critical timelines and core highlights of the recruitment drive:

Notification Number: CEN 02/2026 (Technician Categories)
Total Number of Vacancies: 6,557 Posts
Opening Date for Online Applications: June 30, 2026
Closing Date for Submitting Applications: July 29, 2026, until 23:59 hours
Last Date for Application Fee Payment: July 31, 2026, until 23:59 hours
Application Correction/Modification Window: August 1, 2026, to August 10, 2026
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME){inAds}

Post-Wise Vacancies, Pay Scales, and Age Limits

The openings are broadly classified into two primary categories based on pay levels and specific job portfolios:

1. Technician Grade I Signal

Total Openings: 323 vacancies
Pay Level: Level 5 under the 7th CPC
Initial Starting Salary: ₹29,200 per month
Required Medical Standard: B-1
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years as of July 1, 2026

2. Technician Grade III

Total Openings: 6,234 vacancies (comprising various merged technical categories like Fitter, Welder, Blacksmith, Electrician, Carriage & Wagon, and more)
Pay Level: Level 2 under the 7th CPC
Initial Starting Salary: ₹19,900 per month
Required Medical Standard: Ranges from A-3, B-1, B-2 to C-1 depending on the exact trade
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as of July 1, 2026

Important Note on Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxations apply as per government regulations. Candidates from SC/ST categories receive 5 years of relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive 3 years. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen are also eligible for relaxations depending on their category.

Educational Qualification Requirements

Candidates must fulfill all specified educational or technical requirements on or before July 29, 2026. Those who are awaiting final exam results are strictly not eligible to apply.

For Technician Grade I Signal: Pass a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized university. Alternatively, a Diploma or Degree in Engineering in these fields is acceptable.
For Technician Grade III Posts: Matriculation/SSLC (Class 10) plus an ITI certificate from NCVT/SCVT institutions in relevant trades. Alternatively, completing the Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in corresponding fields is mandatory. Engineering Diplomas or Degrees will not be accepted in place of an ITI unless explicitly specified for a unique category.{inAds}

Application Fee & Refund Mechanism

The RRB handles examination fees online with a structured refund clause for candidates who actively show up to write the Computer Based Test (CBT).

General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: ₹500. Out of this amount, ₹400 will be refunded (minus bank charges) to the candidate’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account upon appearing in the CBT exam.
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and EBC Candidates: ₹250. The entire fee of ₹250 will be refunded (minus bank charges) upon successfully attending the CBT.

Note: Payment must be made entirely online via internet banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI channels.

Step-by-Step Selection Procedure

Securing a technician position in the Indian Railways relies entirely on merit and a clear three-stage verification flow:

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

There will be separate, unique objective-type CBT exams matching the respective pay levels. Both exams span a total duration of 90 minutes and feature exactly 100 questions.

Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/3rd of a mark is systematically deducted for every wrong choice submitted.
Grade I Signal CBT Syllabus Sections: Covers General Awareness (10 marks), General Intelligence & Reasoning (15 marks), Basics of Computers & Applications (20 marks), Mathematics (20 marks), and Basic Science & Engineering (35 marks).
Grade III CBT Syllabus Sections: Covers Mathematics (25 marks), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 marks), General Science (40 marks), and General Awareness (10 marks).

Stage 2: Document Verification (DV)

Candidates will be short-listed based on normalization of marks scored during the CBT at a ratio of 1:1 against existing vacancies. Original certificates must be submitted during validation checkpoints.

Stage 3: Medical Examination (ME)

Shortlisted individuals must undergo extensive checkups via official Railway Medical Teams to satisfy visual and general physical health conditions before final empanelment.{inAds}

Crucial Instructions: Live Photo Capture & Signature Rules

Live Photo Required: Candidates do not upload pre-stored pictures. The application software requires capturing a live picture through a functional phone camera or webcam. Stand or sit against a clear background, avoid wearing any headgear, masks, or spectacles, and wear dark-colored clothing for contrast.
Signature Format: Must be penned manually utilizing a black ink pen over plain white paper using a clear, fluid cursive writing standard. BLOCK, CAPITAL, or completely detached letters will result in prompt application rejection. File dimensions must strictly fall within 30 KB to 49 KB in JPG/JPEG file styles.

🌐 Key Information & Links

Online Application Link: Apply Online Here
Official Notification: Download Detailed Notification PDF
Official Website: Indian Railways Portal

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