Railway Recruitment Boards Technician Recruitment 2026 — 6565 Posts
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
The Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways have issued an indicative Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for 6565 Technician vacancies across all RRBs. The recruitment covers Technician Grade I Signal (323 posts) and Technician Grade III (6242 posts). Online applications are expected to open on 30-06-2026 and close on 29-07-2026.
vacancies
6565
Last date
29 Jul 2026
Apply From
30 Jun 2026
Notification Date
23 May 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice date | 23-05-2026 |
| Application start (expected) | 30-06-2026 |
| Last date to apply (expected) | 29-07-2026 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 6565 Technician vacancies are proposed across all RRBs for the 2026-27 cycle:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 |
| Technician Grade III | 6242 |
| Total | 6565 |
The figures are indicative and the detailed Centralised Employment Notification will confirm the final breakup.
Eligibility
- Technician Grade I Signal: B.Sc. (Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation) or a Degree/Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline; age 18 to 36 years
- Technician Grade III: Class 10 (Matriculation) plus an ITI from NCVT/SCVT in a relevant trade, or an Act Apprenticeship in the trade; age 18 to 33 years
- Upper-age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per Government of India rules. Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards.
Application Fee
The application fee and category-wise refund/exemption details will be specified in the detailed Centralised Employment Notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in once applications open.
- Read the detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) carefully.
- Register and fill the online application with correct details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for reference.
Selection Process
Selection involves a Computer Based Test (100 objective questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes, with 1/3rd negative marking), followed by document verification and a medical examination. There is no Computer Based Aptitude Test for these posts.
Information sourced from official government notifications. Verify details from the official website before applying.
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