RRB Technician Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
RRB Technician eligibility requires 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. Age limits are 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade I Signal and 18 to 30 years for Technician Grade III, as on 01.07.2026.
Age limit
Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years. Technician Grade III (all trades): 18 to 30 years. Both as on 01.07.2026.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Further relaxation applies to Ex-servicemen and serving railway employees as set out in the CEN.
Educational 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.
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. The qualification must be complete on or before the closing date for applications — this is stated explicitly in the CEN and is a common cause of rejection.
Posts and their eligibility
| 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 |
Medical fitness
Most Technician posts carry the B1 standard; Track Machine posts require A3. Standards are listed post-wise in the CEN.
Nationality
Applicants must be Indian nationals, or fall within the other nationality categories set out in the CEN.