Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Online Form — 6565 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released CEN 02/2026 for 6,565 Technician posts — Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III — across Indian Railways. With thousands of vacancies for ITI and diploma holders, this is one of the biggest railway openings of the year. Applications are open from 30 June to 29 July 2026. Below are the complete details — vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, pay, selection and how to apply.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | 323 |
| Technician Grade III (Open Line) | 6,242 |
| Total | 6,565 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | Technician Grade I (Signal): B.Sc in Physics/Electronics/CS/IT/Instrumentation, or B.E/B.Tech in a related field, or a 3-year engineering diploma. Technician Grade III: Class 10th (Matriculation) plus an ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade. |
| Age Limit | 18–30 years for Grade III and 18–33 years for Grade I (Signal), as on 01 July 2026. |
| Age Relaxation | As per railway rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 29 July 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after Stage-I CBT) |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | ₹250 (fully refunded after Stage-I CBT) |
Salary / Pay
Per the 7th CPC pay matrix, Technician Grade III is at Pay Level 2 (basic ₹19,900) and Technician Grade I (Signal) is at Pay Level 5 (basic ₹29,200), plus DA, HRA and railway allowances. Confirm the exact pay against the CEN.
Selection Process
Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. Final selection is based on CBT performance and medical fitness as per the CEN.
How to Apply
Apply online at rrbapply.gov.in between 30 June and 29 July 2026. Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit before the last date.