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RRB Recruitment 2026: Bumper recruitment for 6565 technician posts in Railways, golden opportunity for 10th pass and degree holders
There's great news for young people seeking government jobs with the Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official, centralized employment notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for Technician Recruitment 2026. This massive recruitment drive will fill a total of 6,565 vacant positions across various railway zones across the country. The entire recruitment process is primarily being conducted for the positions of Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III.
This new railway vacancy is considered an excellent opportunity for 10th-grade pass holders, ITI holders, diploma holders, and engineering degrees. The most significant feature of this recruitment is that students with varying educational qualifications will be able to apply online for these positions according to their eligibility.
Complete details of the posts (Vacancy Details)
As per the official notification released by the Railway Recruitment Board, a total of 6,565 vacancies are divided into two different categories:
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 323 Posts
- Technician Grade-III: 6,242 posts
This bumper recruitment under the Ministry of Railways will be completed through all the regional Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) located in different states of the country.
Application dates and important instructions
Eligible and interested candidates can fill out their application form online by visiting the official regional portals of the Railway Recruitment Board. The Railways have established the following application schedule:
- Starting Date of Application: 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: July 29, 2026
Important RRB advice: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has strictly instructed candidates to verify their name, father's name, date of birth, and other information on their identity card (such as Aadhaar card) and their 10th-grade marksheet before filling out the online application form. Spellings must match the correctness of both documents to avoid future rejections.
Who can apply? (Educational Qualification)
The Railways have prescribed the following educational qualifications for different posts:
Technician Grade-I (Signal)
- Candidate must have a B.Sc degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT or Instrumentation from a recognized university.
- Apart from this, candidates having BE, B.Tech or 3 year Polytechnic Diploma in relevant trade/subjects will also be fully eligible for this post.
Technician Grade-III (S&T Trade)
- Candidate must have passed 12th class (Intermediate) with Physics and Maths (PCM) subjects.
- Apart from this, 10th pass candidates who have ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT recognized institute can also apply.
Other Technician Grade-III Posts
- Along with passing 10th, it is mandatory to have ITI certificate in the relevant technical trade.
Age Limit & Salary Structure
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 1st July 2026 for this recruitment:
- Technician Grade-I Signal: Minimum age should be 18 years and maximum age should be 33 years.
- Technician Grade-III: Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 30 years.
- Note: Candidates belonging to reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) will be provided relaxation in maximum age limit as per government rules.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will get excellent salary package under 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC):
- Technician Grade-I Signal: This post falls under Pay Level 5 with a starting basic pay of Rs 29,200 per month (allowances extra).
- Technician Grade-III: This post falls under Pay-Level 2 with a starting basic pay of Rs 19,900 per month .
Application Fee & Selection Process
Application Fee
- General, OBC and EWS category: Rs 500
- SC, ST and PWD category: Rs 250
- Fee payment will be accepted through online mode only (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI).
Selection Process
The final selection of candidates for the posts of Railway Technician will be done after clearing three rigorous stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Firstly the candidates have to pass the online written test.
- Document Verification (DV): The documents of the students who qualify in the merit list will be verified.
- Medical Examination: Physical and Eye test will be conducted as per the prescribed medical standards of Railways.
The Railway Recruitment Board will soon release the exam dates and detailed syllabus schedule on its official website. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official RRB website for regular updates.
There's great news for young people seeking government jobs with the Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official, centralized employment notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for Technician Recruitment 2026. This massive recruitment drive will fill a total of 6,565 vacant positions across various railway zones across the country. The entire recruitment process is primarily being conducted for the positions of Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III.
This new railway vacancy is considered an excellent opportunity for 10th-grade pass holders, ITI holders, diploma holders, and engineering degrees. The most significant feature of this recruitment is that students with varying educational qualifications will be able to apply online for these positions according to their eligibility.
Complete details of the posts (Vacancy Details)
As per the official notification released by the Railway Recruitment Board, a total of 6,565 vacancies are divided into two different categories:
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 323 Posts
- Technician Grade-III: 6,242 posts
This bumper recruitment under the Ministry of Railways will be completed through all the regional Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) located in different states of the country.
Application dates and important instructions
Eligible and interested candidates can fill out their application form online by visiting the official regional portals of the Railway Recruitment Board. The Railways have established the following application schedule:
- Starting Date of Application: 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: July 29, 2026
Important RRB advice: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has strictly instructed candidates to verify their name, father's name, date of birth, and other information on their identity card (such as Aadhaar card) and their 10th-grade marksheet before filling out the online application form. Spellings must match the correctness of both documents to avoid future rejections.
Who can apply? (Educational Qualification)
The Railways have prescribed the following educational qualifications for different posts:
Technician Grade-I (Signal)
- Candidate must have a B.Sc degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT or Instrumentation from a recognized university.
- Apart from this, candidates having BE, B.Tech or 3 year Polytechnic Diploma in relevant trade/subjects will also be fully eligible for this post.
Technician Grade-III (S&T Trade)
- Candidate must have passed 12th class (Intermediate) with Physics and Maths (PCM) subjects.
- Apart from this, 10th pass candidates who have ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT recognized institute can also apply.
Other Technician Grade-III Posts
- Along with passing 10th, it is mandatory to have ITI certificate in the relevant technical trade.
Age Limit & Salary Structure
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 1st July 2026 for this recruitment:
- Technician Grade-I Signal: Minimum age should be 18 years and maximum age should be 33 years.
- Technician Grade-III: Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 30 years.
- Note: Candidates belonging to reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) will be provided relaxation in maximum age limit as per government rules.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will get excellent salary package under 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC):
- Technician Grade-I Signal: This post falls under Pay Level 5 with a starting basic pay of Rs 29,200 per month (allowances extra).
- Technician Grade-III: This post falls under Pay-Level 2 with a starting basic pay of Rs 19,900 per month .
Application Fee & Selection Process
Application Fee
- General, OBC and EWS category: Rs 500
- SC, ST and PWD category: Rs 250
- Fee payment will be accepted through online mode only (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI).
Selection Process
The final selection of candidates for the posts of Railway Technician will be done after clearing three rigorous stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Firstly the candidates have to pass the online written test.
- Document Verification (DV): The documents of the students who qualify in the merit list will be verified.
- Medical Examination: Physical and Eye test will be conducted as per the prescribed medical standards of Railways.
The Railway Recruitment Board will soon release the exam dates and detailed syllabus schedule on its official website. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official RRB website for regular updates.
PC:Danik Bhaskar
