RRB Technician
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
🚆 Railway
🇮🇳 National level
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RRB Technician is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN 02/2026 for Technician Grade I Signal, Technician Grade III (Carriage & Wagon), Technician Grade III (Diesel Mechanical) and other posts in Indian Railways, with 6,557 vacancies notified. Selection is through Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination (ME).
RRB Technician 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | RRB Technician (Railway Recruitment Board) |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN 02/2026 |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Total vacancies | 6,557 |
| Pay | ₹19,900 for Level 2 and ₹29,200 for Level 5 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Age limit | 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade I Signal; 18 to 30 years for Technician Grade III (as on 01.07.2026) |
| Qualification | For Technician Grade I Signal, a three-year Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline. For Technician Grade III, Class 10 pass plus ITI in the notified trade, or a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. |
| Selection stages | Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
📅 RRB Technician Important Dates
| Notification | 30 Jun 2026 (CEN 02/2026, 6,557 posts) |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 Jul 2026 (fee till 31 Jul 2026) |
| Correction Window | 01-10 Aug 2026 |
| Admit Card | City slip released 27 Sep (Gr III) & 02 Oct 2026 (Gr I) | E-call ~4 days before CBT |
| Exam Date | CBT (Gr I & Gr III): 06-09 Oct 2026 |
| Answer Key | To be announced after CBT |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
RRB Technician is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN 02/2026 for 6,557 vacancies in Indian Railways.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I Signal | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | B1 | 18–33 years | 323 |
| Technician Grade III (25 trade categories) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | B1 for most trades (A3 for Track Machine) | 18–30 years | 6,234 |
RRB Technician selection process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Technician runs a single-stage CBT of 100 questions in 90 minutes with 1/3 negative marking, but the paper differs by pay level. Level 5 (Technician Grade I Signal) is weighted towards Basic Science and Engineering, while Level 2 (Technician Grade III) follows the general Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness pattern used across railway exams.
Note the qualifying threshold here: ST candidates need 25%, lower than the 30% applied in Group D.
Qualifying marks
Candidates must score at least UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% in the CBT to be considered for the next stage. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
Medical standard
Most Technician posts carry the B1 standard; Track Machine posts require A3. Standards are listed post-wise in the CEN.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB Technician vacancy under CEN 02/2026?
The RRBs notified 6,557 vacancies. The Railways reserves the right to revise this number in part or in full.
What is the age limit for RRB Technician?
The age limit is 18 to 33 years as on 01.07.2026 (18 to 30 years for certain posts). Relaxation is 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is needed for RRB Technician?
For Technician Grade I Signal, a three-year Diploma or Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline. For Technician Grade III, Class 10 pass plus ITI in the notified trade, or a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
What is the RRB Technician application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for general candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded on appearing in the CBT. SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250, fully refunded on appearing.
What is the RRB Technician selection process?
Selection is through Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination (ME).
Is there negative marking in RRB Technician?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What are the qualifying marks for RRB Technician?
UR and EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
What is the RRB Technician salary?
₹19,900 for Level 2 and ₹29,200 for Level 5 (7th CPC Pay Matrix), plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and railway benefits such as the pass facility.
Can I apply to more than one RRB for RRB Technician?
No. Only one application per candidate is accepted. Submitting multiple applications causes all of them to be rejected and can lead to debarment from future RRB recruitments.
Why is my RRB Technician score different from my raw marks?
Where the CBT runs across multiple shifts with different papers, the RRBs normalise marks. Shortlisting uses normalised marks, not raw scores.