Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Comprehensive Recruitment Details
Brief Information: Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of 6,557 Technicians. This recruitment drive includes Grade-I Signal and 24 different categories under Grade-III across various participating railway zones. Eligible and interested candidates can read the complete post parameters and register online through the official application portal within the scheduled timelines.
Important Dates & Official Schedule
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 23/05/2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 30/06/2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Forms | 29/07/2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Last Date for Application fee payment | 31/07/2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Modification Window for Application Corrections | 01/08/2026 to 10/08/2026 |
| Dates for Scribe Candidates Registration | 11/08/2026 to 15/08/2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Dates | To Be Announced on Regional Websites |
Application Fee Breakdown & Refund Rules
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/-. An amount of Rs. 400/- will be refunded to your bank account after successfully appearing in the CBT.
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: Rs. 250/-. The full fee of Rs. 250/- will be refunded to your bank account after appearing in the CBT.
- Payment Mode: Online portal gateway using Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI.
- Important: Application fees must be paid separately for each Pay Level. Refunds are strictly admissible only for candidates who attend the written examination. The refund is processed to the bank account seeded with the candidate’s Aadhaar card.
Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026) & Upper Age Relaxation
| Post Category Name | Age Range | Born Not Earlier Than (UR/EWS) | Born Not Later Than |
| Technician Grade I Signal | 18 to 33 Years | 02/07/1993 | 01/07/2008 |
| Technician Grade III Posts | 18 to 30 Years | 02/07/1996 | 01/07/2008 |
Category Wise Maximum Age Relaxation Limits:
- SC & ST Candidates: 5 Years Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years Relaxation
- PwBD Candidates: UR/EWS – 10 Years, OBC – 13 Years, SC/ST – 15 Years
- Widows, Divorced, or Judicially Separated women (not remarried): UR/EWS – Up to 35, OBC – 38, SC/ST – 40 Years of age
Official Vacancy Overview & Trade-Wise Breakup
| Cat. No. | Name of the Notified Post Trade | 7th CPC Level | Medical Standard | Vacancies |
| 1 | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | Level 5 | B1 | 323 |
| 2 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRACK MACHINE | Level 2 | A3 | 172 |
| 3 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | Level 2 | B1 | 306 |
| 4 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE | Level 2 | B1 | 34 |
| 5 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON | Level 2 | B1 | 501 |
| 6 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL ELECTRICAL | Level 2 | B1 | 206 |
| 7 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL | Level 2 | B1 | 346 |
| 8 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS | Level 2 | B1 | 268 |
| 9 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (GS) | Level 2 | B1 | 329 |
| 10 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (TRD) | Level 2 | B1 | 152 |
| 11 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III EMU | Level 2 | B1 | 147 |
| 12 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (OL) | Level 2 | B1 | 469 |
| 13 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION & AC | Level 2 | B1 | 162 |
| 14 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III (S & T) | Level 2 | B1 | 320 |
| 15 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (OL) | Level 2 | B1 | 150 |
| 16 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER | Level 2 | B2 | 13 |
| 17 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 229 |
| 18 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (PU & WS) | Level 2 | C1 | 128 |
| 19 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (PU & WS) | Level 2 | C1 | 1109 |
| 20 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 123 |
| 21 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MECHANICAL (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 193 |
| 22 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT | Level 2 | C1 | 170 |
| 23 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 77 |
| 24 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRIMMER (WORKSHOP) | Level 2 | C1 | 46 |
| 25 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (PU & WS) | Level 2 | C1 | 584 |
| Grand Total Consolidated Vacancies (All RRBs) | 6557 | |||
Detailed Academic & Technical Eligibility Requirements
- Technician Grade I Signal (Level 5): Must possess a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation. OR a 3-year specialized Engineering Diploma or full B.E./B.Tech Degree in any of these technical sub-streams or combinations.
- Technician Grade III Trade Posts (Level 2): Matriculation/SSLC passed plus a completed ITI course certified by NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade parameter. OR Matriculation/SSLC passed plus a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) certificate in the respective trade.
- Technician Grade III (S&T) Special Criteria: Candidates who have passed 10+2 Intermediate with Physics and Mathematics as primary subjects from any recognized board are also fully eligible for Category 14 (Signal & Telecommunication) posts.
Complete Subject-Wise Syllabus Breakdown
1. Syllabus for Technician Grade I Signal (Pay Level 5)
- General Awareness (10 Questions / 10 Marks): Knowledge of current affairs, Indian geography, socio-cultural history of India including the freedom struggle, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, global environmental issues, sports, and general scientific and technological advancements.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning (15 Questions / 15 Marks): Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, blood relations, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, sufficiency, analytical reasoning, directions, and statement arguments or assumptions.
- Basics of Computers and Applications (20 Questions / 20 Marks): Computer architecture, input and output devices, storage mapping, networking concepts, working operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux), MS Office applications, data representation codes, internet, email protocols, web browsers, and computer viruses.
- Mathematics (20 Questions / 20 Marks): Number system, rational/irrational numbers, BODMAS, quadratic equations, arithmetic progression, geometry concepts (similar triangles, Pythagoras theorem, coordinate geometry), trigonometry ratios, heights and distances, surface areas, volumes. Sets theory: subsets, universal sets, Venn diagrams, union/intersection operations. Statistics: measures of dispersion, range, mean deviation, variance, standard deviation of grouped/ungrouped data, and basic probability.
- Basic Science and Engineering (35 Questions / 35 Marks): Physics fundamentals (units, measurement, mass, weight, density, work, power, energy, speed, velocity, heat, temperature). Electricity and Magnetism (electric charge, potential difference, circuits, Ohm’s law, series/parallel resistances, specific resistance, Faraday’s laws, electromagnetic induction, flux). Electronics and Measurements (basic electronics, digital electronics principles, microcontrollers, microprocessors, CRO, LCD, LED panels, transducers).
2. Syllabus for Various Technician Grade III Trades (Pay Level 2)
| Subject Section | Questions | Topics Details Covered |
| Mathematics | 25 | Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM & HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, algebra, basic geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar and clock, pipes and cisterns. |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement arguments and assumptions. |
| General Science | 40 | Exclusively covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences corresponding to standard 10th-grade curriculum parameters. |
| General Awareness | 10 | Current affairs focusing on science and technology developments, sports milestones, Indian culture, popular personalities, economics, and national/international politics. |
Step-by-Step Procedure to Complete the Online Application
- Account Creation (OTR): Click the official application link below. If you already created an account in recent RRB exams, log in using those credentials. If not, click ‘Create an Account’ and enter your basic parameters carefully (Name, Father’s Name, DOB, active mobile number, and email ID). **These details cannot be changed later**.
- Aadhaar Authentication: It is highly recommended to authenticate your identity instantly using Aadhaar or DigiLocker. This ensures smooth biometric transit at testing centers.
- Post Preference Choices: Select your preferred RRB zone for the respective pay level post. Complete the application form and lock your priority order preferences for different zonal railways or manufacturing units under that specific RRB.
- Live Photo Capture Feature: Pre-saved digital photograph uploads are not accepted. The interface captures a live portrait photo via web-camera or mobile camera. Ensure proper lighting, straight posture, and dark clothing attire during the scan prompt.
- Signature Upload: Sign on plain white paper using a black ink pen in running cursive handwriting. Scanned document size must register between 30 KB and 49 KB matching parameters. Block or capital letters will trigger rejection.
- Fee Submission: Complete the transaction window using online banking or card avenues. Save the confirmation receipt along with the printed application confirmation page.
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IMPORTANT LINKS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What happens if a candidate applies for the same Pay Level post across multiple RRB zones?
Submitting multiple application entries for a single Pay Level across different RRB zones is completely illegal. Doing so will result in the immediate rejection of all submitted profiles and permanent debarment from all recruitment stages.
Q2. Is there a provision for compensatory time extra for PwBD candidates during the CBT exam?
Yes, eligible PwBD candidates who possess specified physical constraints in writing or utilize an approved scribe facility are granted compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of the examination.
Q3. What are the passing eligibility percentage thresholds fixed for multi-shift CBT evaluation?
The baseline qualifying metrics out of normalized marks are: UR and EWS – 40%, OBC (NCL) and SC – 30%, and ST candidates – 25%. These thresholds can be relaxed by up to 2 marks exclusively for PwBD profiles in case of vacancy shortages.
Q4. Are candidates who have undergone LASIK vision correction surgery eligible to apply for all trades?
Candidates who have undergone LASIK or any refractive surgical procedures are strictly **NOT eligible** to apply for the post trades that require **Medical Standard A3** parameters, such as Technician Grade III Track Machine.
Q5. Can I modify my registered mobile number or email ID after account creation?
No, data structures registered inside the ‘Create an Account’ terminal (including mobile number, email ID, and chosen RRB zone) are completely locked and cannot be edited during any subsequent modification window phases.