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CEN 02/2026
Railway RRB Technician Grade I & III Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the indicative short notification for the annual recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III across various railway zones.
Recruitment Snapshot
RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Key Points
- A total of 6,565 tentative vacancies are distributed across two primary profiles: Technician Grade-I Signal (323 posts) and Technician Grade-III (6242 posts).
- Detailed advertisement along with post-wise exact eligibility parameters (Annexure A) and category breakdowns will go live on 29 June 2026.
- Candidates can apply via **only one selected RRB zone** and option once finalized cannot be updated later.
- The form features a live webcam photo capture interface, requiring clear ambient lighting and dark clothing.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Short Notice Issue | 18-05-2026 |
| Detailed CEN 02/2026 Upload | 29-06-2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 30-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Application & Fee | 29-07-2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Modification Form Window | August 2026 (Expected) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | To be notified later |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount | Refund Policy (On appearing in CBT) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- | Partial refund applicable as per rules after deduction of bank charges. |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / ESM / EBC | Rs. 250/- | Fully refunded after adjusting applicable bank charges on exam attendance. |
Note: Fee payment must be executed via online integrated channels (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards). Only candidates appearing in the CBT will process for refunds.
Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Basic Pay | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200/- | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III (Various Trades) | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900/- | 6,242 |
| Grand Total Tentative Vacancies | 6,565 | ||
Eligibility & Qualifications
| Post Name | Minimum Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Pass Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation **OR** 3-Year Diploma in Engineering **OR** B.E./B.Tech Degree in the specified streams from recognized institutions. |
| Technician Grade-III | Matriculation / SSLC (10th Pass) plus **ITI certification** from recognized NCVT/SCVT institutions in relevant designated trades **OR** completed Act Apprenticeship. *(Certain specific profiles accept 10+2 with Physics & Maths).* |
Age Profile (As on 01-07-2026)
| Post Name | General Age Range | Crucial Base Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 18 to 33 Years | 01-07-2026 |
| Technician Grade-III | 18 to 30 Years | 01-07-2026 |
Standard category relaxations apply: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST, and institutional extensions for ESM/PwBD profiles.
Selection Methodology
- 1
Computer Based Test (CBT): Single or multiple phase objective-type structured online examinations carrying 100 questions with negative marking of 1/3rd for wrong attempts.
- 2
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted merit candidates will produce original qualification, matriculation certificates, and community proofs.
- 3
Medical Examination: Strict check-ups matching designated standards (A-3, B-1, B-2, or C-1 based on post categories).
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
- 1
Access the central server at rrbapply.gov.in.
- 2
Click on "Create an Account" and key in your Primary details (Name, Mother's name, DOB exactly matching 10th certificate). Complete mobile & email OTP validation.
- 3
Log in with credentials and choose your single desired **RRB Regional Board** for application.
- 4
Perform live webcam photo verification (ensure clean background, no hats/glasses) and upload digital signatures in black ink (30-49 KB).
- 5
Provide educational layouts, lock trade preferences, complete fee payment, and securely save the system-generated acknowledgement page.