Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 CEN 02/2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of Technician posts. The notification has been issued for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts. A total of 6565 vacancies have been announced across all participating RRBs.
Interested and eligible candidates will be able to submit the online application form through the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in. The Railway RRB Technician Recruitment CEN 02/2026 Notification has been released in the 23-29 May 2026 Employment Newspaper.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 6565 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026
Under this recruitment drive, a total of 6565 vacancies have been announced across all Railway Recruitment Boards. Post-wise tentative vacancy details are as follows:
| Name of the Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (₹) | Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) | Tentative Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | ₹29,200/- | B-1 | 18-33 years | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III | Level-2 | ₹19,900/- | As per detailed CEN | 18-30 years | 6242 |
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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions for Candidates
| Instruction | Details |
|---|---|
| Application per RRB | Each candidate is allowed to apply to only one RRB for a specific Pay Level. |
| Application per Pay Level | Only one common ONLINE application for any or all notified posts within the Pay Level. |
| Separate Applications | A separate application must be submitted for each Pay Level (e.g., one for Technician Grade-I and one for Technician Grade-III). |
| Aadhaar Verification | Candidates are strongly advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar during filling of the online application to avoid inconvenience and delays due to special detailed scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process for non-Aadhaar verified applications. |
| Aadhaar Update Instructions | To achieve successful verification using Aadhaar: • Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar shall be got updated to match 100% with the Full Name and Date of Birth available in the 10th class pass certificate. • Aadhaar needs to be updated with the latest photo and latest biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before filling the online application. |
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Release Date | 23-29 May 2026 (Employment Newspaper) |
| Opening Date of Application | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
Important Note
This notification is purely indicative in nature issued solely for the purpose of keeping prospective candidates informed about the forthcoming CEN and to be in readiness with necessary certificates and documents required for applying.
It is also clarified that all terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, procedures and other requirements governing the recruitment shall be strictly as per detailed CEN No.02/2026 (along with any corrigendum, which may be issued from time to time) which will be published exclusively on the official websites of all RRBs.
Check indicative Notice PDF Here
How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of any participating RRB or the common application portal https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Read the detailed CEN No. 02/2026 carefully before applying.
- Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
Documents Required (to be kept ready before applying)
- 10th Class Pass Certificate (for Date of Birth and Name verification)
- Educational Certificates and Marksheets (ITI/Diploma/Degree as per post requirement)
- Aadhaar Card (with updated name, DoB, photo, and biometrics)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- PwBD Certificate (for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under RRB Technician Recruitment CEN 02/2026?
A total of 6565 vacancies have been announced tentatively. Technician Grade-I Signal: 323 vacancies, Technician Grade-III: 6242 vacancies.
Q2. What is the application start date for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The online application process will start on 30th June 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 29th July 2026 (23:59 hrs) .
Q4. What is the age limit for Technician Grade-I Signal?
The age limit for Technician Grade-I Signal is 18 to 33 years as on 01.07.2026.
Q5. What is the age limit for Technician Grade-III?
The age limit for Technician Grade-III is 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026.
Q6. Can a candidate apply to multiple RRBs?
No, each candidate is allowed to apply to only one RRB for a specific Pay Level.
Q7. Can a candidate apply for both Technician Grade-I and Technician Grade-III?
Yes, but a separate application must be submitted for each Pay Level.
Q8. Is Aadhaar mandatory for applying?
Candidates are strongly advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar. Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the 10th class pass certificate, and Aadhaar should be updated with the latest photo and biometrics.
Q9. Where can I find the detailed CEN No. 02/2026?
The detailed CEN will be published exclusively on the official websites of all participating RRBs.
Q10. Is this notification the final recruitment notification?
No, this notification is purely indicative in nature. All terms, conditions, eligibility criteria, and procedures shall be strictly as per the detailed CEN No. 02/2026 to be published later.
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