The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has recently released the detailed notification for Technician under CEN No. 02/2026. This Recruitment Drive Aims to fill a total of 6,557 vacancies across various railway zones in India.
Recruitment Details
Recruiting Organization:– Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Notification No.: CEN 02/2026
Post Names:-
- Technician Grade-I Signal
- Technician Grade-III
Post Details:-
Total Vacancies-6557
- Technician Grade-I Signal-323 Vacancies
- Technician Grade III- 6234 Vacancies
Job Location:- Across India
Educational Qualification:-
Technician Grade-I Signal:-
- Bachelor of Science in Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation, a three-year diploma in Engineering, or a Degree in Engineering in these streams
Technician Grade-III:-
- Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT or Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade (such as Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, or Blacksmith, depending on the post applied for)
Age Limit:-
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 18–33 years
- Technician Grade-III: 18–30 yearsAge relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC, Pwd, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules
Pay Scale Details :-
- Technician Grade-I Signal:- Level-5
- Technician Grade-III:- Level-2
Initial Pay Details :-
- Technician Grade-I Signal:- Rs. 29,200
- Technician Grade-III:- 19,900
Application Fees:-
- General / OBC / EWS:- ₹500 (An amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC:– ₹250 (An amount of 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.
- Application Correction Fee:- ₹250 per occasion (during the modification window)
Selection Process:-
- Computer Based Test (CBT):– A single CBT of 90 minutes with 100 questions and negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% (UR/EWS), 30% (OBC-NCL/SC), and 25% (ST).
- Document Verification (DV):– Candidates are shortlisted at a 1:1 ratio against vacancies based on CBT merit, RRB-wise. Original documents must be produced; no extra time is given for missing certificates.
- Medical Examination (ME):- Conducted by Railway Medical Authorities as per the medical standard (A3, B1, B2, or C1) prescribed for the specific post.
Application Mode:-
- Online
Posting Details:–
- Ordinarily, a Railway servant shall be employed throughout service on the Railway or Railway establishment in which he/she is posted on first appointment and shall have no claim as a right for transfer to another Railway or another establishment. However, a Competent Authority can transfer the railway servant to any other department or Railway establishment, including a project in or out of India, in the exigencies of service. No request for transfer to other Railway would be registered till the newly appointed candidate completes at least 5 to 10 years of service. Candidates are thus advised to choose their RRB with due care and consideration.
Free Train Travel Facility:-
- Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass admissible to SC & ST candidates (if opted in application), will be provided with their e-call letter for various stages of selection viz., CBT/ DV/ Medical Examination (as applicable) as per details and valid caste certificate furnished in their ONLINE application. While booking train reservation and travelling, the original SC & ST community certificate must be shown to authorized Railway staff concerned, for verification of genuineness of the candidate. Any misuse of this free travel facility, shall lead to rejection of candidature at any stage of the selection process including debarment for future examinations.
Calender of Events :-
- Release Date of Notification:- 23 May 2026
- Opening Date of Online Application:- 30 June 2026
- Last date of Submission of Application : 29 July 2026
- Last Date of Payment of Fees : 31 July 2026
- Modification of Application : 01 August 2026 to 10 August 2026
- Filling up of Scribe Details :- 11 August 2026 to 15 August 2026
Recruitment Process:-The Recruitment Process Involves 3 Steps
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Important Message
- Candidates must note that the date of birth filled in their application should be the same as recorded in their Matriculation /SSLC or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for change in date of birth will be considered. Any difference in the date of birth will lead to disqualification of the candidate.
Documents Required for Filling up of Application:–
- SSLC Marks card
- Adhar Card
- Cast Certificate
- Qualification certificates as per the post
- Recent White Background Photo & Sign
- Email id & Mobile no
How to Apply for RRB Technician CEN 02/2026:-
- Interested Candidates Can Apply Through RRB Website
- Candidates Can Apply only one RRB zone for a specific Pay Level.
- Candidates must submit separate applications applying for both Pay Level 5 (Grade-I) and Pay Level 2 (Grade-III), and pay the fee separately for each.
- Candidates Aadhaar details Must match Class 10 records exactly for name Verification.
For Notification Click Here : https://www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in/assets/pdf/Detailed_CEN_02_2026.pdf
For Online Application Click Here :- https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing
