The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Technician 2026 Short Notification for 6,565 approved vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. The online application process will begin from 30 June 2026 and continue till 29 July 2026 at the official website @rrbapply.gov.in.. Document Verification and Medical Examination as the official detailed notification for the new 6,565 posts is expected to drop on 29th June 2026.
As per the RRB notification (CEN No. 02/2026), a total of 6565 vacancies have been announced for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. The online application process begins on 30 June 2026 and continues till 29 July 2026. The recruitment process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Candidates must apply only through the official RRB website and are encouraged to complete Aadhaar verification for a smooth registration process.
RRB Technician 2026 Recruitment offers 6565 vacancies for Grade-I & III posts across Indian Railways. Candidates can check the RRB Technician 2026 Recruitment overview below:
| RRB Technician 2026 Recruitment Overview | |
|---|---|
| Details | Information |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Exam | RRB Technician |
| Exam Cycle | 2026 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III |
| Vacancies | 6565 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit |
Technician Grade I Signal: 18 - 33 years Technician Grade III: 18 - 30 years |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, Medical |
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has allocated the 6,565 approved vacancies for 2026 across all major railway zones and production units. While the detailed notification with category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) splits is expected on 29th June 2026, the zone-wise distribution has been confirmed in the preliminary draft notice.
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RRB Technician 2026 Zone-Wise Vacancy Details |
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|---|---|---|
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Railway Zone |
Headquarters |
Approved Vacancies |
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Central Railway |
Mumbai |
870 |
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Southern Railway |
Chennai |
785 |
|
NF Railway (NFR) |
Guwahati |
701 |
|
South Eastern Railway |
Kolkata |
576 |
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Northern Railway |
New Delhi |
548 |
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Western Railway |
Mumbai |
544 |
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South Central Railway |
Secunderabad |
368 |
|
Eastern Railway |
Kolkata |
291 |
|
North Central Railway |
Allahabad |
268 |
|
South Western Railway |
Hubli |
240 |
|
West Central Railway |
Jabalpur |
231 |
|
North Western Railway |
Jaipur |
199 |
|
East Central Railway |
Hajipur |
186 |
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North Eastern Railway |
Gorakhpur |
169 |
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South East Central Railway |
Bilaspur |
90 |
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Production Units (BLW/CLW/ICF) |
Multiple |
499 |
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Total |
All India |
6,565 |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has significantly increased the number of Technician vacancies for the 2024-25 cycle, expanding opportunities for aspiring candidates. Initially, 9,144 positions were announced. However, in response to additional demands from Zonal Railways and Production Units, the total vacancies have been increased to 14,298.
| RRB Technician Previous Year Vacancy (2024) | |
| Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 | 9144 (Initial vacancy) |
| Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 | 14298 (Revised) |
| RRB Technician 2025-26 Important Dates | |
| RRB Technician Events | Important Dates |
| RRB Technician Detailed Notification Date | 29th June 2026 |
| RRB Technician Application Starting Date | 30th June 2026 |
| RRB Technician Application Last Date | 29th July 2026 |
| RRB Technician Modification Window | TBA |
RRB Technician eligibility criteria ensure that only qualified candidates are selected for the Technician roles. These include academic qualifications and age limitations, detailed below:
| RRB Technician 2026 Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Parameters | Eligibility Criteria |
| RRB Technician Education Qualification | Technician Grade I Signal: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications: A) Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute. Alternatively, candidates can have a B.Sc. degree in a combination of any sub-streams of Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute. B) Three-year Diploma in Engineering in the aforementioned basic streams or a combination thereof. C) Degree in Engineering in the aforementioned basic streams or a combination thereof. |
| Technician Grade III: Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the relevant field. | |
| RRB Technician Age Limit | Technician Grade I Signal: 18 - 33 years |
| Technician Grade III: 18 - 30 years | |
The RRB Technician Apply Online 2026 process is to start after the release of the RRB Technician Notification 2026 in June 2026. Eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the official RRB websites by completing registration, filling in details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. Candidates should regularly check the official website for the latest updates on RRB Technician 2026 application dates.
| RRB Technician Apply Online Fees | |
|---|---|
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class | Rs. 250/- |
| Others | Rs. 500/- |
RRB Technician Salary details for various positions provided in the RRB Technician Notification are as follows:
| RRB Technician Salary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
| Technician Grade 1 Signal | 5 | Rs. 29,200 |
| Technician Grade 3 | 2 | Rs. 19,900 |
RRB Technician selection process includes three stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and a Medical Fitness Test. Candidates must first qualify in the CBT, which evaluates technical and general aptitude. Successful candidates are called for document verification, followed by a medical test to ensure physical and visual fitness.
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The Selection Process for RRB Technician Recruitment is as follows:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification
3. Medical