RRB Technician Notification 2026 Out, Download PDF & Check Exam Details
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RRB Technician Notification 2026 under CEN 02/2026 released on 18 May 2026 with 6,565 vacancies of Technician Grade I Signal (323 posts) and Technician Grade III (6,242 posts). The detailed CEN 02/2026 is due on 29 June 2026. Online applications will be received from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB Technician Notification PDF Download
RRB Technician Notification PDF is now available as a Short Notice. The detailed CEN 02/2026 PDF will be added below once it is released on 29 June 2026. Both can be downloaded directly from rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website.
The Short Notice only gives headline figures – total vacancies, pay levels and indicative dates. The Detailed CEN also has Annexure A (post-wise qualification), Annexure B (RRB and zone-wise vacancy split), medical standards for posts and the exact application and correction schedule.
The Short Notice only gives headline figures – total vacancies, pay levels and indicative dates. The Detailed CEN also has Annexure A (post-wise qualification), Annexure B (RRB and zone-wise vacancy split), medical standards for posts and the exact application and correction schedule.
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RRB Technician Exam 2026 Highlights
RRB Technician Notification 2026 (CEN 02/2026) is the official recruitment advertisement issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards. The recruitment process details are extensive, covering eligibility, age limit, educational qualifications, salary, selection process, important dates, application fee, medical standards and post-specific guidelines. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying so as to avoid any mistakes in the application process.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Number | CEN 02/2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification Status | Short Notice released (18 May 2026); Detailed CEN expected 29 June 2026 |
| Post Names | Technician Grade I Signal, Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 |
| Pay Level | Level 5 (Grade I Signal), Level 2 (Grade III) |
| Application Dates | 30 June 2026 – 29 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in and 21 regional RRB websites |
RRB Technician Posts Vacancy Breakup
RRB Technician Recruitment has announced a total of 6,565 vacancies. Out of these, there are 323 vacancies in Technician Grade I Signal and 6,242 vacancies in Technician Grade III. The vacancies are located in different RRB zones and railway production units. Candidates can also check the detailed vacancy breakup in the official notification PDF as per the zone.
| No. | RRB Zone | Headquarters | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Railway | New Delhi | 548 |
| 2 | Western Railway | Mumbai | 544 |
| 3 | Central Railway | Mumbai | 870 |
| 4 | Southern Railway | Chennai | 785 |
| 5 | South Central Railway | Secunderabad | 368 |
| 6 | South Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 576 |
| 7 | South East Central Railway | Bilaspur | 90 |
| 8 | Eastern Railway | Kolkata | 291 |
| 9 | East Central Railway | Hajipur | 186 |
| 10 | West Central Railway | Jabalpur | 231 |
| 11 | North Western Railway | Jaipur | 199 |
| 12 | North Central Railway | Prayagraj (Allahabad) | 268 |
| 13 | North Eastern Railway | Gorakhpur | 169 |
| 14 | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) | Guwahati | 701 |
| 15 | South Western Railway | Hubli | 240 |
| 16 | Production Units (BLW/CLW/ICF) | - | 499 |
| Total | 6,565 |
Note: These zone-wise figures are from the short notice and are provisional. Annexure B of the detailed CEN 02/2026 will publish the final RRB-wise, post-code-wise and community-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) vacancy split.
RRB Technician Important Dates
Online applications for the RRB Technician exam will be accepted from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 (as per CEN 02/2026). However, the exact date and correction window for the CEN and CBT are still to be announced.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice (CEN 02/2026) released | 18 May 2026 |
| Detailed CEN 02/2026 (expected) | 29 June 2026 |
| Online application opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Online application closes | 29 July 2026 |
| Correction / modification window | To be announced |
| CBT date | To be announced |
What's Inside CEN 02/2026
Detailed CEN 02/2026 is divided into four main annexures of qualification, vacancy distribution, reservation and fee rules.
- Annexure A: Educational qualification and medical standard (A-3/B-1/B-2/C-1) for each trade post-wise.
- Annexure B: Vacancy distribution RRB-wise and zone-wise including production units.
- Annexure C: Reservation break-up community-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS).
- Annexure D: Application fee, refund conditions and certificate formats.
RRB Technician Eligibility
Candidates should be between 18 and 33 years of age for Technician Grade I Signal or between 18 and 30 years of age for Technician Grade III as on 1st July 2026 with B.Sc/ Diploma/ Engineering for Grade I Signal or Class 10+ ITI for Grade III.
- Technician Grade I Signal Age 18 – 33 years B.Sc / 3 year Diploma / Engineering Degree in Electronics / Electrical / CS / IT or Instrumentation.
- Technician Grade III: Age 18-30 years; Class 10th pass + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) or CCAA in the relevant trade.
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen: Specific Notification Provisions (Annexure-Level)
The notification has a Parameter Table at Annexure A, which lays down for each of the notified post categories, three things, namely the educational / technical qualification, the medical fitness standard required and whether the post is identified as suitable for PwBD and if so, for which type of disability. Annexure B provides the category and post wise distribution of vacancies including the reserved seats for PwBD and Ex-SM.
PwBD Provisions in RRB Technician
PwBD reservation in RRB Technician is not vertical but horizontal. This implies PwBD seats are carved out within each vertical community category (UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) and not as a separate vertical column. The total vacancy figures in Annexure B include PwBD vacancies, they are not additional seats over and above the total.
Suitability Identification (Annexure A)
Not all Technician categories or positions are suitable for all types of disability. CEN 02/2026 Annexure A lists the disabilities suitable for post by post basis. The four benchmark categories of disability used are
- LD – Locomotor Disability (including Cerebral Plasy)
- VI – Visual Impairment (Low Vision / Blindness)
- HH - Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- OA / OL / BL / OAL / LC / Dw / AAV - sub-categories of disability of locomotors
PwBD candidate can apply for a post even if there are no vacancies earmarked for PwBDs for that post, provided the post is identified as suitable for their type of disability in Annexure A. Such cases will still be entitled to age relaxation and fee exemption.
Backlog Vacancies - Special Rule
Where backlog PwBD vacancies are shown in the vacancy table (marked separately, without indication of community), the following priority applies for filling them:
- First: PwBD candidates belonging to the specific type of disability for which the backlog is created.
- If not available: Candidates with PwBD of other disabilities for which the post is also identified suitable.
- Not available if: Regular (non-PwBD) candidates to that extent.
Regular (Non-backlog) PwBD vacancies left unfilled due to non-availability of suitable PwBD candidates are not filled from Non-PwBD candidates - they lapse as shortfall for this notification cycle .
Scribe / Compensatory Time - PwBD Candidates
PwBD candidates who have a disability of 40% or more are eligible to use the facility of a scribe in the CBT in case of writing difficulty. Candidates who will use the services of a scribe should register their scribe details in the application portal during the Scribe Registration window (dates mentioned in the notification / corrigendum). The scribe should also meet the prescribed eligibility norms. Compensatory time is provided at a rate of 20 minutes for each hour of exam time.
PwBD Shortlisting Ratio for DV
However, unlike the general 1:1 shortlisting ratio for DV, PwBD candidates may be shortlisted in a higher ratio if RRB deems it necessary to fill the reserved vacancies for PwBD - this is at the discretion of RRB as mentioned in Annexure B conditions.
Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) Provisions
Ex-Serviceman reservation, like that of PwBD, is horizontal, covering all vertical community categories.ExSM vacancies are included in the total vacancy figures shown in Annexure B, not additional to them.
Eligibility for Posts with No ExSM Reservation
Ex-Servicemen can apply for non-ExSM-reserved posts in any community category. In these cases:
- They will be eligible for age relaxation applicable to ExSM.
- They maintain the fee exemption applicable to ExSM.
- They are considered against the merit of their own community (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and do not displace ExSM vacancies.
Discharge Certificate Requirement at DV
Ex-Servicemen are required to produce their Discharge Book / Certificate at the time of Document Verification. RRBs can compute the age relaxation (actual age minus service period equals the ‘notional age’ for eligibility check against age limit) from the certificate containing service particulars. Candidates who are unable to produce the original Discharge Book will not be given ExSM relaxation at DV.
| Category | Age Relaxation | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | +5 years | Exempt (₹250 refundable after CBT) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years | General fee (₹500; ₹400 refundable) |
| EWS | No relaxation | General fee (₹500; ₹400 refundable) |
| PwBD (UR) | +10 years | Exempt (₹250 refundable after CBT) |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years | Exempt (₹250 refundable after CBT) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years | Exempt (₹250 refundable after CBT) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Actual service deducted from age; residual ≤ 3 yrs (UR), ≤ 6 yrs (OBC), ≤ 8 yrs (SC/ST) | Exempt (₹250 refundable after CBT) |
RRB Technician Application Fee
The application fee for RRB Technician is Rs. 500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. Out of this, Rs. 400 is refunded after appearing for the CBT. Application Fee For SC, ST, Female, PwBD, Ex-servicemen & Minority candidates: Rs. 250 (Fully refundable after appearing in the CBT). The refund is credited to the same bank account used during the application process, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Modification Fee Structure (Unchanged from CEN 02/2025)
| What You Are Changing | Fee |
|---|---|
| Any application detail (except RRB choice and Create-an-Account fields) | ₹250 per modification |
| Changing category from SC/ST to UR/OBC/EWS (or removing fee exemption category) | ₹250 modification fee + fee difference to make up to general fee |
| RRB choice | Not permitted at any stage |
| 'Create an Account' details (name, mobile, email) | Not permitted at any stage |
RRB Technician Salary
Starting Basic Pay for Technician Grade I Signal: Rs 29,200 (Pay Level 5) Starting Basic Pay for Technician Grade III: Rs 19,900 (Pay Level 2) (Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other railway benefits are not included as per CEN 02/2026).
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | Rs 29,200 |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 | Rs 19,900 |
Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying
Keep the scanned photograph, signature, and your educational and category certificates in the specified format ready before applying for RRB Technician against CEN 02/2026.
- Recent colour passport size photo (taken for live photo capture during the application).
- A scanned signature, like running handwriting, black ink on white paper.
- 10th pass certificate and ITI / Diploma / Degree certificate as per your selected post.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/EBC) for claiming reservation/ fee concession.
- Aadhaar number and active mobile number and email ID for registration and OTP verification.
How to Download the RRB Technician Notification PDF
The RRB Technician Notification PDF can be downloaded from rrbapply.gov.in or any of the regional RRB websites in five easy steps.
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in or the website of the Regional RRB of your preference.
- On the homepage or in the notice board section, look for the notification link “CEN 02/2026 – Technician”.
- Click the link to open the notification PDF (Short Notice now; Detailed CEN from 29 June 2026).
- Save or download the PDF file on your computer.
- Before applying online, read the full document carefully, especially Annexure A (qualification) and Annexure B (vacancy split).
RRB Technician Regional/Zonal Official Websites
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 will be conducted by the 21 Railway Recruitment Boards of India and you can check the official notification on any of their regional websites provided below.
| RRB Zone | Official Website |
|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| RRB Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| RRB Bengaluru | www.rrbbnc.gov.in |
| RRB Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| RRB Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| RRB Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| RRB Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| RRB Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| RRB Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| RRB Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| RRB Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| RRB Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| RRB Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| RRB Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| RRB Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| RRB Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
Do's and Don'ts for RRB Technician Notification 2026
Keep these rules in mind before applying against RRB Technician notification to avoid the disqualification or application errors.
- Apply to only one RRB per pay level. Your choice will not be changed once submitted.
- Grade I Signal and Grade III require separate application and separate fee – they are treated as separate recruitments.
- Download notification PDF only from rrbapply.gov.in or official regional RRB websites. Fake notification PDFs are being circulated widely on unofficial pages and social media.
- You must take a live photo as part of the application process. Old or pre-saved photographs will not be accepted.
- Keep your Aadhaar number, mobile number and email ID handy before you begin the application as these details cannot be changed later.
- Check the medical standard (A-3/B-1/B-2/C-1) listed against your preferred post before applying. The medical standard determines vision and fitness requirements at the medical stage.
- Final year students of ITI/Diploma/Degree are not eligible to apply, the qualifying certificate should be in hand by the closing date.
FAQs on RRB Technician Notification 2026
Yes, the short notification has been released. The detailed notification is expected on 29 June 2026.
A total of 6,565 vacancies have been announced, including 323 Technician Grade I Signal and 6,242 Technician Grade III posts.
The online application process will start on 30 June 2026 and end on 29 July 2026.
Yes. If you meet the eligibility criteria for both posts, you can apply for each separately.
The basic pay is ₹29,200 for Technician Grade I Signal and ₹19,900 for Technician Grade III, along with applicable allowances.
You can download the notification PDF from the official RRB website or through the direct link available on this page.
Keep your photograph, signature, educational certificates, Aadhaar, category certificate (if applicable), mobile number, and email ID ready before filling out the application form.