The 6,567 (officially 6,557) railway vacancies correspond to the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 under CEN 02/2026. Applications are open via the official Indian Railways Recruitment Portal until July 29, 2026.
Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
- Total Posts: 6,557 (Grade I: 323 | Grade III: 6,234)
- Technician Grade-I Signal: Pay Level 5 (Initial Pay ≈ ₹29,200)
- Technician Grade-III: Pay Level 2 (Initial Pay ≈ ₹19,900)
Important Dates
- Application Start: June 30, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: July 29, 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: July 29, 2026
- Correction Window: July 31, 2026
- Exam Dates: To be announced (Admit cards released 4 days prior)
Eligibility Criteria
(Age limit calculated as on July 1, 2026)
- Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT, Instrumentation, or an Engineering/Polytechnic Diploma in the same.
- Grade-III: 18 to 30 years. Requires Class 10th + ITI in a relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 (₹400 refundable upon appearing in stage 1 CBT)
- SC / ST / Female / PH: ₹250 (Full fee refundable)
Selection Process
Candidates are selected sequentially through:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Exam details vary depending on Grade I or Grade III applications.
- Document Verification (DV): Cross-checking educational and identity documents.
- Medical Examination: Meeting required fitness standards for Indian Railways.
- Your educational qualification (ITI, Diploma, or Degree)
- Your category (General, OBC, SC, ST)
Indian Railways has officially released the notification (CEN 02/2026) for 6,557 Technician (Grade-I Signal and Grade-III) vacancies. Applications are open until July 29, 2026. Candidates need to submit their applications online via the RRB Apply Online Portal.
To apply for the Railway Technician recruitment, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official RRB Apply Online Portal.
- Create an Account: Register using your active mobile number and email ID to generate your login credentials.
- Fill Out the Application Form: Log in and select the specific RRB zone you are applying to. Fill in your personal information, educational qualifications (e.g., 10th, ITI, or Diploma), and communication details.
- Upload Scanned Documents: Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, 10th marksheet, and required qualification certificates (such as ITI/Diploma).
- Pay the Application Fee: Submit the required fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit and Print: Review the application for errors, submit the form, and save or print the confirmation page for the Document Verification stage.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Application: July 29, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: July 29, 2026
- Application Correction Window: July 31 to August 1, 2026
Before applying, ensure you review the detailed official notification for exact trade requirements, age limits (typically 18–33 years depending on the grade), and eligibility criteria. You can access notifications through your regional Railway Recruitment Board, such as the RRB Chandigarh Official Website.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Read PDF |
| Apply Online | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official Website | https://rrbapply.gov.in |