Railway Recruitment Board RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 - Short Notification Released for 6,565 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a short notice for Technician recruitment. Around 6,565 Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III vacancies are available. The RRB Technician online application will start from June 30, 2026, and the last date to apply is July 29, 2026. Check details of new Railway Technician Recruitment 2026, including vacancy, eligibility, important dates, selection process exam pattern and latest update.

Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

A short notice has been released for The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 02/2026) announcing 6,565 vacancies of Technician Grade-I and Technician Grade-III Signal across the Indian Railways. Every year the RRB Technician exam conducted to select qualified candidates for the post of Technician through CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

According to the RRB Technician short notification, eligible and interested candidates can apply online from 30th June to 29th July at www.rrbapply.gov.in. Go through this article in detail to check details regarding RRB Technician eligibility, selection process, apply online, important dates and other important information.

RRB Technician Notification 2026

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 short notification has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) through the Employment News 23 to 29 May 2026 edition. The indicative notification contains important details regarding vacancies, post names, salary level, and online application dates for Technician posts.

RRB will soon release the detailed notification containing zone wise vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, and application procedure. Candidates will be able to download the detailed notification PDF from the direct link provided below after its official release. Meanwhile, applicants can check the short notification image given below for basic recruitment information.

Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 - Overview

*Organization: Indian Railways

*Recruiting Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

*Post Names: Technician Grade-1 (Signal), Technician Grade-III

*Total Vacancies: 6,565

*Job Category: Railway Jobs

*Application Mode: Online

*Application Date: 30th May 2026 to 29th July 2026

*Selection Process: CBT, Document Verification & Medical Test

*Official Website: https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/

RRB Technician 2026 Important Dates

RRB Technician 2026 Short Notification: 23rd May 2026

Application Start Date: 30th May 2026

Last Date to Apply Online: 29th July 2026

Last Date for Application Fee Payment: To be Announced

Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form: To be Announced

CBT Exam Date (Tentative): To be announced

Railway RRB Technician Vacancy 2026

The RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 aims to fill a total of 6,565 vacancies, including:

Technician Grade‑I (Signal): 323 posts

Technician Grade‑III: 6,242 posts

Railway RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates applying for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 must have a BE/B.Tech/B.Sc degree or Engineering Diploma for Technician Grade‑I (Signal), and a 10th pass with ITI or 12th pass (Science PCM) for Technician Grade‑III. The minimum age is 18 years (as of 01 July 2026), with a maximum age of 33 years for Grade‑I and 30 years for Grade‑III. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per government rules.

Educational Qualification:

Technician Grade‑I (Signal):

BE / B.Tech / B.Sc degree or Diploma in Engineering

Technician Grade‑III:

10th pass with ITI certificate in relevant trade OR

12th pass in Science (PCM)

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age for Technician Grade‑I: 33 years

Maximum Age for Technician Grade‑III: 30 years

Age Relaxation:

OBC: 3 years

SC/ST: 5 years

PwD (UR): 10 years

PwD (OBC): 13 years

PwD (SC/ST): 15 years

RRB Technician Selection Process 2026

The Railway RRB Technician Selection Process 2026 will be consists of three main stages. First, all eligible candidates must appear for the Computer-Based Test (CBT). Based on their CBT scores, candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage, which is Document Verification. Finally, those who successfully verify their documents will undergo a Medical Test to ensure they meet the required health standards. The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the CBT and successful completion of both the document verification and medical test.

Selection Stages:

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Document Verification

Medical Test

Railway Technician Exam Pattern 2026

The Railway Technician 2026 exam will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of objective-type questions. The total duration of the exam will be 90 minutes, during which candidates must answer 100 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The exam will cover four key sections: Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Awareness, and General Science. It is important to note that there will be negative marking, with 1/3rd of a mark deducted for every incorrect answer.

Exam Pattern Details for Technician Grade-I:

Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Number of Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Total Time Duration: 90 minutes

Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer

Subjects and Distribution of Questions & Marks:

General Awareness: 10 questions, 10 marks

General Intelligence and Reasoning: 15 questions, 15 marks

Basics of Computers and Applications: 20 questions, 20 marks

Mathematics: 20 questions, 20 marks

Basic Science and Engineering: 35 questions, 35 marks

Exam Pattern Details for Technician Grade-III:

Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Number of Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Total Time Duration: 90 minutes

Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer

Subjects and Distribution of Questions & Marks:

General Awareness: 10 questions, 10 marks

General Intelligence and Reasoning: 15 questions, 15 marks

Basics of Computers and Applications: 20 questions, 20 marks

Mathematics: 20 questions, 20 marks

Basic Science and Engineering: 35 questions, 35 marks

How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

The online application process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is scheduled to start from 30th June 2026. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to fill out the application form through the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in. The last date to complete the online registration and submit the application form is 27th July 2026. Applicants should ensure that all required details and documents are uploaded correctly before the closing date to avoid any last-minute issues.

Steps to Apply:

Step 1: Visit the official RRB website at - https://www.rrbbbs.gov.in/.

Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link under the Railway Technician Recruitment 2026 section.

Step 3: Complete the one-time registration process if you haven’t registered already.

Step 4: Log in using your registration number and password.

Step 5: Fill in the application form with all the required personal, educational, and contact details.

Step 6: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and supporting documents.

Step 7: Pay the application fee through the available payment options.

Step 8: Review all the details carefully and submit the application.

Step 9: Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Application fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/- (₹400/-refundable on appearing for CBT)

SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates: ₹250/- (refundable on appearing for CBT)

Mode of Payment: Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, UPI

Railway RRB Technician Salary 2025

Selected candidates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 will receive pay as per 7th Pay Commission guidelines. Technician Grade‑1 (Signal) will be placed at Pay Level‑5 with a basic pay of ₹29,200/- per month, while Technician Grade‑III will come under Pay Level‑2 with a basic pay of ₹19,900/- per month. In addition, employees will also receive DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per government rules.