The minimum educational qualification required for this position is 10th + ITI / Diploma / B.Sc. Engineering / B.E. / B.Tech (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is 18–33 years calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. Age relaxation is granted to reserved categories as per central government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.
Application fee
General / EWS / OBC₹500
SC / ST / PwBD₹250
All Female Candidates₹250
Form Correction Charge₹250
At a glance
OrganizationRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
CategoryLatest Jobs
Post / examRRB Technician 2026: 6565 Posts Online Form
Pay scaleLevel 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) for Gr-III; Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) for Gr-I Signal
Apply modeOnline
Application Start Date30 Jun 2026
Key highlights
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the latest jobs update for RRB Technician 2026: 6565 Posts Online Form.
6,565 total vacancies are on offer.
Application Start Date: 30 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is now accepting applications for the RRB Technician 2026: 6565 Posts Online Form recruitment. A total of 6,565 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the 10th + ITI / Diploma / B.Sc. Engineering / B.E. / B.Tech eligibility and the eligible age range of 18–33 years can apply through the official portal before 30 Jun 2026.
Selected candidates will be placed in the Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) for Gr-III; Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) for Gr-I Signal pay scale, along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable allowances as per government rules.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Why apply for this post
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) recruitments offer the stability of Indian Railways — the largest civilian employer in the country. Selected candidates receive pay backed by the central pay commission, free travel pass for family, robust pension on retirement, and clear promotion pathways tied to seniority and departmental exams.
The starting pay scale for this post is Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) for Gr-III; Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) for Gr-I Signal. Salaries increase through annual increments and time-bound promotions, and the package includes Dearness Allowance (revised twice a year), House Rent Allowance based on posting city, and other government benefits applicable to the cadre.
Age limit
Minimum age: 18 years · Maximum age: 33 years (as on the cut-off date). Age relaxation applies for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwD as per government rules.
Vacancy details
6,565
total posts (approx). Category-wise reservation and post-wise breakup are listed in the official notification.
Salary / pay scale
Level 2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) for Gr-III; Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300) for Gr-I Signal — plus DA, HRA & allowances. Final in-hand pay depends on posting and deductions.
Class 12th marksheet with PCM (for Gr-III via 12th route)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if applicable
Date of birth proof (10th certificate / birth certificate)
Recent passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)
How to apply
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Application Start Date for this application is 30 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
1Visit the official Indian Railways portal at indianrailways.gov.in on or after 30 Jun 2026.
2Navigate to the CEN 02/2026 Technician recruitment application link.
3Register using your mobile number and email ID to create login credentials.
4Log in and fill in all personal, educational, and contact details accurately.
5Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents in the specified format and size.
6Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet.
7Review the entire form before clicking the final submit button.
8Download and print the confirmation page / application receipt for your records.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 3 stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Computer Based Test (CBT)Document Verification (DV)Medical Examination
Preparation tips
1Cover Class 10th-level Mathematics thoroughly — number system, ratio, percentage, and basic algebra are common question areas.
2Revise your ITI / Diploma trade subjects deeply for the technical section, as it carries significant weight.
3Practise previous-year RRB Technician and RRB ALP papers to understand question patterns and manage time.
4Focus on General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to Class 10th standard) for the non-technical sections.
5Stay updated on current affairs, railway-specific news, and national events for the General Awareness section.
The online application for RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026) opens on 30 Jun 2026. The portal will be live on indianrailways.gov.in.
The last date to submit your online application and pay the fee is 29 Jul 2026. Submitting early is strongly recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues.
A total of 6,565 vacancies have been announced across Technician Gr-I (Signal) and Technician Gr-III (Open Line, Workshop & Production Units) categories.
For Technician Gr-III, you need a Class 10th pass with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, or Class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For Technician Gr-I (Signal), a B.E./B.Tech, Engineering Diploma, or B.Sc. in Engineering is required.
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 30 years for Technician Gr-III and 33 years for Technician Gr-I (Signal), both reckoned as on 01 Jul 2026. Standard age relaxation applies for reserved categories.
General, EWS, and OBC candidates pay ₹500. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates pay ₹250. The form correction charge is also ₹250. Payment is accepted online only.
Selection involves three stages: a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification, and finally a Medical Examination. Final merit is based on CBT performance.
The official portal is indianrailways.gov.in. Always apply directly through the official RRB website to ensure your application is valid.
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