The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has started the online application process for Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026, offering 6,557 vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts across various railway zones. The recruitment drive presents a significant opportunity for engineering graduates, diploma holders, ITI certificate holders and science students aspiring to secure a government job in Indian Railways.

According to the official notification (CEN 02/2026), the application process began on June 30, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until July 29, 2026. Applicants are advised to carefully read the eligibility criteria, age limit and selection process before submitting their forms.

Recruitment Drive for 6,557 Vacancies

The latest recruitment notification aims to fill 6,557 Technician posts in Indian Railways. The vacancies include Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III positions in Open Line, Workshops and Production Units.

The Railway Recruitment Board has advised candidates to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

The detailed zone-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official recruitment notification.

Important Dates

Candidates planning to apply should keep the following schedule in mind:

• Online Application Begins: June 30, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: July 29, 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: July 29, 2026
• CBT Examination: To be announced
• Admit Card Release: Before the examination
• Result: Will be notified later

Applicants are advised to regularly check the official RRB website for updates regarding the examination schedule and admit card.

Eligibility Criteria

The educational qualification differs according to the post applied for.

For Technician Grade-I Signal, candidates should possess a BE/B.Tech, Engineering Diploma or B.Sc. in Engineering in the relevant discipline.

For Technician Grade-III, candidates must have passed Class 10 along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, or Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM), depending on the post requirements.

Candidates should verify the detailed educational qualifications mentioned in the official notification before applying.

Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as on July 1, 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age (Technician Grade-III): 30 years
• Maximum Age (Technician Grade-I Signal): 33 years

Age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories will be provided as per Government of India and Railway Recruitment Board rules.

Application Fee

The application fee has been fixed according to different categories.

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
• SC / ST / PwBD: ₹250
• All Female Candidates: ₹250
• Application Correction Fee: ₹250

Candidates can pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card or Mobile Wallet.

Selection Process

The recruitment process will be conducted in three stages.

The first stage will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification for shortlisted candidates. The final stage will be a Medical Examination, after which the final merit list will be prepared.

Only candidates who successfully clear each stage of the selection process will be considered for appointment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their online applications through the official Railway Recruitment Board website before July 29, 2026.

Before filling out the application form, candidates should carefully read the official notification, verify their eligibility, keep all required documents ready and ensure that the information entered is accurate. They should also retain a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

With more than 6,500 vacancies available, the Railway RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is expected to attract a large number of applicants from across the country. Eligible candidates are advised not to wait until the final day and should complete the registration process at the earliest.