The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited online applications for the Posts of Technician Grade I Signal & Grade III through various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB). Applications from the candidates will be accepted online only. All important details are attached below the page.
| Advt. No | CEN 02/2026 |
| Start Date | 30th June 2026 |
| Last Date | 29th July 2026 |
| Post Name | Techinician |
| Vacancy | 6557 |
| Eligibility | 10th/BE/ B.Tech/B.Sc/Diploma |
| Age |
18 to 33 years (grade I) |
| 18 to 30 years (grade III) | |
| Fee | ₹500/- (for gen cat) |
| Salary | ₹19,900 to ₹92,300/- Per month |
| Apply Click |
|
| Quick Links Click |
|
Notification Date: 23.05.2026
Important Dates RRB Technician 2026
Eligible male and female candidates can apply online for the recruitment of 6557 vacancies for Grade I and III in the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB). The online application started on 30th June 2026 on the Official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The last date for the application as per the notification of RRB – 2026 is 29th July 2026 (till 23.59 hours).
Last date for Application fee payment for the submitted applications is 31st July 2026.
🎯 Modification and Editing form will be done between 01st August 2026 to 10th August 2026.
🎯 Applicants are advised to apply before the last date, as the server may have some technical issues due to a lot of traffic on the last date of application.
🎯 The vacancies are tentative and may increase/ decrease with any notice. Any change in the number of vacancies will be intimated through the RRB recruitment.
RRB Technician 2026 Vacancy Breakup
| Cat No | Name of Post | Vacancies |
| 01. | Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| 02. | Technician Grade III Track Machine | 172 |
| 03. | Technician Grade III Blacksmith | 306 |
| 04. | Technician Grade III Bridge | 34 |
| 05. | Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon | 501 |
| 06. | Technician Grade III Diesel (Electrical) | 203 |
| 07. | Technician Grade III Diesel (Mechanical) | 346 |
| 08. | Technician Grade III Electrical /TRS | 268 |
| 09. | Technician Grade III Electrical (GS) | 329 |
| 10. | Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD) | 152 |
| 11. | Technician Grade III EMU | 147 |
| 12. | Technician Grade III Fitter | 469 |
| 13. | Technician Grade III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 162 |
| 14. | Technician Grade III (S &T) | 320 |
| 15. | Technician Grade III Welder (OL) | 150 |
| 16. | Technician Grade III Crane Driver | 13 |
| 17. | Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop) | 229 |
| 18. | Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & Workshop) | 128 |
| 19. | Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS) | 1109 |
| 20. | Technician Grade III Machinist (workshop) | 123 |
| 21. | Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop) | 193 |
| 22. | Technician Grade III Millwright | 170 |
| 23. | Technician Grade III Painter (workshop) | 77 |
| 24 | Technician Grade III Trimmer (workshop) | 46 |
| 25. | Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS) | 584 |
| Total | 6557 | |
RRB Technician 2026: Educational Qualification
Railway RRB Technician Grade I Signal: 323 Vacancies.
Candidates must have a BE/ B.Tech/ Engineering Diploma, or B.Sc in Engineering or Equivalent eligibility from a recognized University/Institution.
Railway RRB Technician Grade III: 6234 Vacancies.
Candidates must have passed the 10th Class (Matriculation) from any recognized board.
The applicant must have an ITI Degree in the Related field.
Note: Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed educational/technical qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
RRB Technician 2026 Age Limit: (as on: 01.07.2026)
For Railway RRB Technician Grade-I Signal
| Category | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| General (UR) | 18 years | 33 years |
| OBC-NCL | 36 years | |
| SC/ST | 38 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 36 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 39 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC &ST) | 41 years | |
| PwBD (UR & EWS) | 43 years | |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 46 years | |
| PwBD (SC & ST) | 48 years |
For Railway RRB Technician Grade-III
| Category | Min. Age | Max. Age |
| General (UR) | 18 years | 30 years |
| OBC-NCL | 33 years | |
| SC/ST | 35 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS) | 33 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 36 years | |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC &ST) | 38 years | |
| PwBD (UR & EWS) | 40 years | |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 43 years | |
| PwBD (SC & ST) | 45 years |
Age relaxation under the RRB Technician Grade I Signal & Grade III Recruitment 2026 guideline.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Salary
Technician Grade Signal I: Basis Pay at ₹35,400/- to ₹1,12,400/-
Technician Grade III: Basic pay ₹19,900/- to ₹63,200/-
Selection Process of RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
Stage I: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Stage II: Document Verification (DV).
Stage III: Medical Examination (ME).
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/ credit card/ Net banking ‘FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED’
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | ₹ 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | ₹ 250/- |
| Ex-Servicemen/EWS |
🎯 Out of ₹ 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges after appearing for the Preliminary Examination.
🎯 This fee of ₹ 250/- shall be refined in due course, duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in CBT.
🎯 Bank charges will be deducted from the Application fee before issuing a refund.
Notes: Only candidates who attend CBT will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above.
Quick Links
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026.
01st Step: Visit the Official Website of RRB Using the Link https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing
02nd Step: Register: Click on “Register Now” under the “login” section to Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
03rd Step: Fill Registration Details: Enter your name, DOB, mobile number, email ID and other personal details.
04th Step: Upload Documents: Upload a scanned passport-size photo and signature.
05th Step: Login: After registration, log in with your Credentials.
06th Step: Click on “Apply”, go to the “Apply” tab, and select “New Examination 2025”.
07th Step: Pay Application fee.
08th Step: Review and Submit: verify all details, then submit the form.
09th Step: Download form: Save/print the final application form for future use.



