RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Last Date Tomorrow: Check Eligibility & Direct Link Here

Last Updated: Jul 28, 2026, 13:02 IST

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 application process will close tomorrow, 29 July 2026, for over 6,557 Technician posts. Interested candidate must complete their application form online at the official website of rrbapply.gov.in before the last date.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Last Date Tomorrow: Check Eligibility & Direct Link Here
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Last Date Tomorrow: Check Eligibility & Direct Link Here

Key Points

  • Online applications for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 close on July 29, 2026.
  • A total of 6,567 Technical Posts are being recruited under CEN No. 02/2026.
  • Vacancies include 323 Grade I Signal & 6,234 Grade III posts; detailed notification on June 29, 2026.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 application will last tomorrow, July 29, 2026. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) officially announced RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 under CEN No. 02/2026 on its official website. This recruitment process is recruiting a total of  6,567 Technical Posts of Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III. Of these, 323 posts are for Technician Grade I Signal, while 6,234 posts have been offered as Technician Grade III. A short notification was released on 23rd May 2026, while a detailed notification was released on 29th June 2026. The Online application starts from 30th June 2026 to 29th July 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Apply Link 

Candidates can download the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF through the direct link given below and are advised to read it properly before applying for the 6,567 posts. Download the official notification using the link given below. 

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

Apply Link 

Also Check:

RRB Technician Salary 2026

RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Interested candidates can check the key highlights table given below for a detailed understanding of the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026, as follows

Particulars

Details

Conducting Body

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

Post Name

Technician Grade I Signal & Technician Grade III

Total Vacancies

6,565 Posts 

Application Date 

June 30 - July 29, 2026

Nationality

Indian Citizen

Educational Qualification

Grade I: B.Sc. /B.Tech / B.E. / 3 Year Diploma in Engineering 

Grade II: Matriculation + ITI 

Age Limit

Grade I: 18 - 33 yrs

Grade III: 18 - 30 yrs

Selection Process

CBT + Document Verification + Medical Examination

Medical Standards

Mandatary

Official Website

rrbapply.gov.in 

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, Interested candidates are advised to carefully check the complete eligibility criteria for RRB Technician Recruitment Post-wise details from the list given below. It includes educational qualification, nationality, and age limit.

Grade I Signal

1. Educational Qualification

To apply for the RRB Technician post, candidates should meet the educational qualification mentioned below:

  • Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from recognised universities, along with required professional certifications.

  • Must possess a B.Tech/B.E. Degree in any of the mentioned specialisations.

  • Must have a 3-year diploma in engineering in relevant streams.

  • Must have certificates of NCVT/SCVT at the time of application

2. Age limit

The Age limit is an important part of the eligibility criteria, so candidates should fall within the required age limit given below:

  • The minimum age is 18 years.

  • The maximum age is 33 years.

Grade III 

1. Educational Qualification

To apply for the RRB Technician post, candidates should meet the educational qualification mentioned below:

  • Must hold a Matriculation (Class 10) Degree from a recognised institution 

  • Must possess an ITI Certificate in any of the trades from NCVT/SCVT

2. Age Limit

  • The minimum age is 18 years.

  • The maximum age is 30 years.

3. Age Relaxation

According to government rules, reservation benefits are given to the following categories:

Category

Age Relaxations

SC/ST 

5 years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

3 years

PwBD candidates

10 years

Ex-Servicemen

5 years

4. Nationality

Nationality is one of the important requirements for the eligibility criteria set by the recruitment authority. So, candidates carefully check the details written below:

  • Must have valid proof of Indian citizenship, including an Aadhaar card, Voter ID, or Passport.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the recruitment process for technicians in 2026 under advertisement no. CEN 02/2026. There are a total of 323 and 6242 vacancies announced for Grade I and Grade III posts, respectively. The number of vacancies is slightly more than the previous year (2025), i.e., 6,238 posts. The recruitment covers 39 technician post categories across Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, and Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) departments. Candidates can check the zones & categories-wise vacancies in the table below: 

Railway Zone

Vacancies

Central Railway (Mumbai)

870

Southern Railway (Chennai)

785

NF Railway (NFR)

701

BLW/CLW/ICF (Production Units)

499

South Eastern Railway (Kolkata)

576

Northern Railway (New Delhi)

548

Western Railway (Mumbai)

544

South Central Railways (Secunderabad)

368

Eastern Railway (Kolkata)

291

North Central Railway (Allahabad)

268

South Western Railway (Hubli)

240

West Central Railway (Jabalpur)

231

North Western Railway (Jaipur)

199

East Central Railway (Hajipur)

186

North Eastern Railway (Gorakpur)

169

South East Central Railway (Bilaspur)

90

Total

6567

RRB Technician Recruitment2026 Application Fee

During the submission of the application for the position of RRB Technician, candidates must also pay the prescribed application fee depending on their respective categories. 

Category

Application Fee

Refund After CBT

General/OBC/EWS

Rs 500

Rs 400 refunded

SC/ST/Ex- Serviceman/ PwBD

Rs 250

Full refund

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Those candidates who apply for posts of RRB Technicians have to pass through three stages to get selected. Check the stages below.

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

2. Document Verification (DV)

3. Medical Examination

Steps to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these simple steps to apply for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 through the official website: 

Step 1: Visit the RRB Technician and register yourself.

Step 2: Visit the official RRB website and click on the “Technician notification”.

Step 3: Fill the application form with personal information, education qualifications, and category.

Step 4: Upload the scanned photograph, signature, and documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Step 6: Review and submit the form

Step 7: Download and take a printout for future references

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Photograph Upload Guidelines

Candidates applying for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 must upload their scanned signature and photograph in the format provided on the RRB official website. The signature is in JPEG or JPG Format, while the photograph will be a live capture taken through the webcam or phone camera. Check the full specifications below before submitting the application form.

Signature Specification

Parameter

Requirement

File Format 

JPG or JPEG

File Size

30 KB to 49 KB

Dimensions

Minimum 140 x 60 pixels

Ink Color 

Black Ink

Photograph Guidelines

Capture Type: Live Photo capture via webcam or smartphone front camera 

Settings: Well-lit room with a plain background

Appearance: Neutral expression, no caps, sunglasses, or headphones.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. What is RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board under CEN No. 02/2026 to fill 6,557 vacancies for Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III posts across Indian Railways zones.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in RRB Technician 2026?

There are 6,557 total vacancies: 323 for Technician Grade I Signal and 6,234 for Technician Grade III.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician 2026?

Candidates can apply online till 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM). The last date to pay the application fee is 31 July 2026.




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