
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for Technician posts. The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts across various RRBs.
A total of 6565 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment notification. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online through the official application portal. Candidates should check important dates, vacancy details, age limit, eligibility criteria, application process and other instructions before applying online.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 6565 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility criteria, documents required and application procedure.
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Release Date | 23-29 May 2026 |
| Opening Date of Application | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Medical Standard | Age Limit | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level-5 | Rs. 29,200/- | B-1 | 18-33 Years | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III | Level-2 | Rs. 19,900/- | As per detailed CEN | 18-30 Years | 6242 |
| Total | – | – | – | – | 6565 |
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Qualification will be as per detailed CEN No. 02/2026 | 18 to 33 Years |
| Technician Grade-III | Qualification will be as per detailed CEN No. 02/2026 | 18 to 30 Years |
| Instruction | Details |
|---|---|
| Application per RRB | Each candidate can apply to only one RRB for a specific Pay Level. |
| Application per Pay Level | Only one online application is allowed for any or all posts within the same Pay Level. |
| Separate Applications | Separate applications are required for Technician Grade-I and Technician Grade-III posts. |
| Aadhaar Verification | Candidates are advised to verify their details using Aadhaar to avoid delays during recruitment stages. |
| Aadhaar Update | Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar should match the 10th certificate. Aadhaar should also have updated photo and biometrics. |




