RRB Technician 2026: 6565 Posts – Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern and How to Apply

Published: May 2026  ·  Source: RRB CEN 02/2026 Short Notification, Employment News 23–29 May 2026  ·  Reading time: ~8 minutes

1. What is RRB Technician?

Indian Railways is the largest employer in India and one of the largest railway networks in the world. To keep this massive system running — signals working, electrical systems functioning, tracks maintained, and workshops operating — Indian Railways employs thousands of Technicians across every railway zone.

An RRB Technician is a permanent Group C government employee who handles technical maintenance and repair work in specific departments of Indian Railways. This is a direct recruitment — not a contractual or temporary position.

Two types of Technician posts are being recruited through CEN 02/2026:

2. Total vacancies

3. Important dates

4. Who can apply — age limit

Age relaxation

5. Educational qualification

Technician Grade 1 Signal

You must have:

• Matriculation (Class 10 pass) plus ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institution
• OR a Course Completed Act Apprentice in the relevant trade

Technician Grade 3

You must have one of the following:

• Matriculation (Class 10 pass) plus ITI certificate in a relevant trade from a recognised institution
• OR Course Completed Act Apprentice in a relevant trade
• OR for Signal & Telecom (S&T) posts — Class 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (this means 12th pass candidates are also eligible for specific S&T posts without ITI)

6. Salary and benefits

RRB Technician is a 7th Pay Commission post. The salary is fixed, permanent, and increases every year with annual increments.

In addition to basic pay, Railway Technicians also receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) — currently 53%, revised every 6 months
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) — 27%, 18%, or 9% based on city category, or railway quarters instead
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Night Duty Allowance — for shifts worked at night
• Overtime Allowance — for hours worked beyond regular duty
• Free or subsidised railway quarters at posting location
• Free railway passes for travel — self and family
• Medical facilities at railway hospitals for self and dependents
• NPS pension contributions
• Children’s education allowance

7. Selection process

The selection process for RRB Technician 2026 has three stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — single stage
   Online multiple choice exam. 100 questions in 90 minutes. Covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness on Current Affairs. Negative marking applies — 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS, 30% for SC/ST, 30% for OBC-NCL.
2. Document Verification (DV)
   Candidates shortlisted based on CBT merit are called for Document Verification. You must bring all original documents — ITI certificate, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), marksheets, and caste/income certificate for reserved category candidates.
3. Medical Examination
   After DV, selected candidates must pass a medical examination as per Railway medical standards. The medical standard required depends on the specific post — Signal posts have stricter vision requirements. The medical board’s decision is final.

8. Application fee

9. How to apply online

1. Wait for application window to open — 30 June 2026
   You cannot apply before 30 June 2026. The application portal will be activated on that date. Use this time to gather all your documents and read the detailed notification carefully when it is published on 29 June 2026.
2. Go to the official RRB application portal
   Visit www.rrbapply.gov.in — this is the single official portal for all RRB applications. You can also apply through the website of your preferred regional RRB (rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbbhopal.gov.in, rrbchennai.gov.in etc.). Apply through only one RRB of your preference.
3. Register and fill the application form
   Enter your personal details, educational qualification details, preferred RRB zone, and exam city preferences. Make sure all details match your original documents exactly. Any discrepancy found at DV stage will lead to disqualification.
4. Upload photograph and signature
   Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph and your signature in the prescribed format and file size. The photograph must be recent — ideally taken within the last 3 months.
5. Pay the application fee and submit
   Pay online using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. After payment, submit the form and download a printout of the application. Keep this printout and the payment receipt safely.

10. Important rules to know

• You can apply through only one RRB of your preference. Applying through more than one RRB will lead to rejection of all applications.
• All eligibility conditions — age, qualification — are checked as on 01 July 2026.
• The vacancy figures released in the short notice are tentative. Final vacancy count will be in the detailed notification on 29 June 2026.
• OBC-NCL certificate must be in the prescribed format for Central Government jobs. A state-level OBC certificate may not be accepted.
• EWS candidates must have a valid Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority for the financial year 2025-26.
• Once the application modification window closes, no changes will be allowed. Fill the form carefully.
• A modification window will be opened after the application closing date (29 July) for a limited period. Only certain fields can be changed during that window.
• Canvassing in any form will immediately disqualify your candidature.
• Medical examination standards are strictly enforced — there is no relaxation.

11. Frequently asked questions

Last updated: May 2026  ·  Source: RRB CEN 02/2026 Short Indicative Notice published in Employment News 23–29 May 2026. Detailed notification is expected on 29 June 2026.
All eligibility details, vacancy figures, and exam dates are based on the short notice and previous year patterns. Always verify with the detailed official notification at www.rrbapply.gov.in before applying.
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