The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for 6,557 posts of Technician Grade-I Signal and various Technician Grade-III categories under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026. The online application window is open from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026.
| Name Of Post | Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III (various trades) |
| Post Date / Update | 22 July 2026 |
| Short Information | RRBs have released CEN 02/2026 for 6,557 Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III posts across Indian Railways; online applications close 29 July 2026. |
This recruitment is conducted centrally by all Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) across India for various Technician posts in Pay Level-5 (Technician Grade-I Signal) and Pay Level-2 (Technician Grade-III, across 25 trade categories such as Track Machine, Blacksmith, Bridge, Carriage & Wagon, Diesel Electrical/Mechanical, Electrical, EMU, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, and more).
Important Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name/Subject | Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III (25 trade categories) |
| Total Vacancy | 6,557 (323 Technician Grade-I Signal + 6,234 Technician Grade-III) |
| Advertisement/Reference Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Location | All India (RRB & Zone-wise, per Annexure B of the CEN) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Level | Level-5 (Technician Grade-I Signal, initial pay ₹29,200); Level-2 (Technician Grade-III, initial pay ₹19,900) |
| Category | Railway Recruitment |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in and respective zonal RRB websites |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 23 May 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 30 June 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Modification Window (with modification fee) | 01 August 2026 to 10 August 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 11 August 2026 to 15 August 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR, OBC-NCL, EWS | ₹500/- (₹400/- refunded on appearing in CBT, after deducting bank charges) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250/- (refunded on appearing in CBT, after deducting bank charges) |
Fee must be paid online only. A separate application and separate fee are required for each Pay Level applied for.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 – 33 years
- Technician Grade-III (all trades): 18 – 30 years
Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per extant Railway rules (see Para 8.1 of the official CEN for the full relaxation table).
Eligibility (Educational/Technical Qualification)
Qualification requirements vary by post and are listed post-wise in Annexure A of the official CEN — generally ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the notified trade for Technician Grade-III posts, and the qualification specified for Technician Grade-I Signal. Candidates must already hold the prescribed qualification from a recognised Board/University/Institute as on the closing date (29 July 2026); those awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. Candidates should check Annexure A of the CEN for their specific post's exact qualification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Separate CBT for each Pay Level. For Technician Grade-I Signal: 90 minutes, 100 questions. Negative marking of 1/3rd mark per wrong answer applies to CBTs.
- Minimum qualifying percentage in CBT: UR – 40%, EWS – 40%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved vacancies).
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisting for DV is done RRB-wise at 1:1 ratio of vacancies, based on CBT merit.
- Medical Examination (ME): As per the medical standard prescribed for each post (Annexure A).
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of your chosen RRB or rrbapply.gov.in.
- Complete "Create an Account" registration if not already registered for an earlier RRB CEN (2024/2025/2026).
- Fill the online application for CEN 02/2026, choosing only one RRB per Pay Level.
- Upload the live photo and signature as per specifications, and pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Submit the application before 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs); fee payment is accepted till 31 July 2026.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (CEN 02/2026 PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website (RRB Chandigarh) | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in RRB Technician CEN 02/2026? 6,557 posts in total — 323 for Technician Grade-I Signal and 6,234 across 25 Technician Grade-III trade categories.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online? 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs). Fee payment for submitted applications is accepted till 31 July 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee? ₹500/- for General/UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates (₹400/- refundable on appearing in CBT) and ₹250/- for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates (fully refundable on appearing in CBT, minus bank charges).
Q4. What is the age limit? As on 01 July 2026: 18–33 years for Technician Grade-I Signal, and 18–30 years for Technician Grade-III posts, with age relaxation as per Railway rules for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the selection process? A Computer Based Test (CBT) for the chosen Pay Level, followed by Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination (ME) for shortlisted candidates.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the CBT? Yes, 1/3rd mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Q7. Can a candidate apply to more than one RRB for the same Pay Level? No. Candidates can apply to only one RRB per Pay Level; applying to more than one RRB for the same Pay Level leads to rejection of all such applications.
Q8. Where can candidates check the RRB-wise and zone-wise vacancy breakup? In Annexure B of the official CEN No. 02/2026 notification, available on the respective RRB websites.
