RRB 6565 Technician Online Form 2026 (Short Notice) 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released an indicative Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Technician Grade I Signal and various Technician Grade III posts.
Short Information
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released an indicative notification for 6,565 Technician vacancies across all RRBs for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. Applications will be accepted through online mode only from June 30, 2026 to July 29, 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹To be announced | Online |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy Count | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | 323 | 18-36 Years | B.Sc. (Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation) or Degree/Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized institution. | Level 5 (7th CPC) – Initial Pay Rs. 29,200/- |
| Technician Grade III | 6,242 | 18-33 Years | 10th / Matriculation plus ITI from NCVT/SCVT in relevant trade or Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trade. | Level 2 (7th CPC) – Initial Pay Rs. 19,900/- |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 Objective Type Questions |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer; no negative marks for unattempted questions. |
How to Apply Online
- Visit your regional RRB website (e.g., Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Chennai, Secunderabad, etc.).
- Open the link for Centralised Employment Notification CEN 02/2026 – Technician.
- Read the detailed notification carefully including post-wise eligibility, instructions and list of RRBs.
- Register by providing basic details like name, mobile number and email ID.
- Login using the registration credentials and fill the online application form for the desired post and pay level (only one RRB and one pay level allowed per candidate).
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode, if applicable.
- Submit the application form and take a printout / save PDF for future reference.
Required Documents
- Required documents (as per specifications)
- Photograph
- Signature
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 is an upcoming centralised recruitment drive by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) to fill about 6,565 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts for the 2026–27 cycle through a common online application.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in RRB Technician 2026?
As per the approved intent, a total of 6,565 Technician vacancies are proposed, including 323 posts for Technician Grade I Signal and 6,242 posts for various Technician Grade III categories across all RRBs.
Q3. What are the important dates for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The indicative schedule mentions that online applications will be accepted from 30-06-2026 to 29-07-2026 (up to 23:59 hrs), while the indicative notice date is 23-05-2026 and CBT dates are aligned with the revised schedule for technician examinations in March 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB Technician 2026?
For Technician Grade I Signal, the age limit is expected to be 18 to 36 years, and for Technician Grade III it is 18 to 33 years, with relaxations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules in the detailed CEN.
Q5. What is the selection process for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?
The selection process is expected to include a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination, and there is no separate Computer Based Aptitude Test for these Technician posts.