RRB Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India released the Detailed Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III posts. There are 6557 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (for Technician Grade-III posts), or a Degree/Diploma in Engineering/B.Sc. in the relevant stream (for Technician Grade-I Signal), are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in from 30.06.2026 to 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs).
RRB Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name : | Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III (25 categories) |
| Vacancy: | 6557 |
| Job Location: | All India (RRB Zone-wise, see Annexure B of the CEN) |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 30.06.2026 |
| Last Date: | 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Official Website: | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
- – Technician Grade-I Signal – 323
- – Technician Grade-III Track Machine – 172
- – Technician Grade-III Blacksmith – 306
- – Technician Grade-III Bridge – 34
- – Technician Grade-III Carriage and Wagon – 501
- – Technician Grade-III Diesel Electrical – 206
- – Technician Grade-III Diesel Mechanical – 346
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical / TRS – 268
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (GS) – 329
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (TRD) – 152
- – Technician Grade-III EMU – 147
- – Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL) – 469
- – Technician Grade-III Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – 162
- – Technician Grade-III (S & T) – 320
- – Technician Grade-III Welder (OL) – 150
- – Technician Grade-III Crane Driver – 13
- – Technician Grade-III Carpenter (Workshop) – 229
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (PU & WS) – 128
- – Technician Grade-III Fitter (PU & WS) – 1109
- – Technician Grade-III Machinist (Workshop) – 123
- – Technician Grade-III Mechanical (Workshop) – 193
- – Technician Grade-III Millwright – 170
- – Technician Grade-III Painter (Workshop) – 77
- – Technician Grade-III Trimmer (Workshop) – 46
- – Technician Grade-III Welder (PU & WS) – 584
Eligibility Criteria:
- – Technician Grade-I Signal
Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation (or a combination of these streams) from a recognized University/Institute, OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the above streams, OR a Degree in Engineering in the above streams.
Age Limit: 18 – 33 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Track Machine –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic / Mechanic Mechatronics / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Welder / Machinist, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Blacksmith –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Forger and Heat Treater / Foundryman / Pattern Maker / Moulder (Refractory), OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Bridge –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Fitter / Fitter (Structural) / Welder, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Carriage and Wagon –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Fitter / Carpenter / Welder / Plumber / Pipe Fitter, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Diesel Electrical –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Mechanic Auto Electrical and Electronics / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Diesel Mechanical –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Fitter / Mechanic Diesel / Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles) / Mechanic Automobile (Advanced Diesel Engine) / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Welder / Painter (General), OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical / TRS –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing) / Fitter / Welder / Painter (General) / Machinist / Carpenter, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (GS) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing) / Electronics Mechanic, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (TRD) –
Educational Qualification: Same as Technician Grade-III Electrical (GS).
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III EMU –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing) / Fitter / Welder / Painter (General) / Machinist / Carpenter / Operator Advanced Machine Tool, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Fitter, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trade mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic / Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III (S & T) –
Educational Qualification: (a) Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above; OR (b) 10+2 with Physics and Maths.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Welder (OL) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Welder / Welder (Gas and Electric) / Welder (Structural) / Welder (Pipe) / Welder (TIG/MIG) / Welder (Fabrication and Fitting), OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Crane Driver –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) / Material Handling Equipment cum Operator / Crane Operator / Operator Locomotive and Rail Cranes, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Carpenter (Workshop) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Carpenter / Furniture and Cabinet Maker, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (PU & WS) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Electrician / Wireman / Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Power Electronics / Mechanic Mechatronics, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Fitter (PU & WS) –
Educational Qualification: Same as Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL).
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Machinist (Workshop) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Machinist / Turner / Machinist (Grinder) / Operator Advanced Machine Tool, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Mechanical (Workshop) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Fitter / Welder / Machinist / Machinist (Grinder) / Mechanic Mechatronics / Turner / Operator Advanced Machine Tools / CNC Programmer cum Operator, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Millwright –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Millwright Maintenance Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance / Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Painter (Workshop) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Painter General / Domestic Painter / Industrial Painter, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Trimmer (Workshop) –
Educational Qualification: Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI in Tailor (General) / Upholsterer / Cutting and Sewing / Sewing Technology / Dress Making / Designer and Master Cutter, OR Matriculation/SSLC plus CCAA in the trades mentioned above.
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- – Technician Grade-III Welder (PU & WS) –
Educational Qualification: Same as Technician Grade-III Welder (OL).
Age Limit: 18 – 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
Age Relaxation:
- – SC & ST: 5 years
- – OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- – Ex-Servicemen: UR/EWS – 3 years; OBC-NCL – 6 years; SC/ST – 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
Salary Details:
- – Technician Grade-I Signal – Rs. 29,200/- (Level-5, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Track Machine – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Blacksmith – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Bridge – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Carriage and Wagon – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Diesel Electrical – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Diesel Mechanical – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical / TRS – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (GS) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (TRD) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III EMU – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III (S & T) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Welder (OL) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Crane Driver – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Carpenter (Workshop) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Electrical (PU & WS) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Fitter (PU & WS) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Machinist (Workshop) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Mechanical (Workshop) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Millwright – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Painter (Workshop) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Trimmer (Workshop) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
- – Technician Grade-III Welder (PU & WS) – Rs. 19,900/- (Level-2, 7th CPC)
Selection Process
- – Computer Based Test (CBT) – separate CBT for each Pay Level (90 minutes, 100 questions, negative marking @1/3rd mark for each wrong answer)
- – Document Verification (DV) – candidates shortlisted RRB-wise at the rate of 1:1 of vacancies, based on CBT merit
- – Medical Examination (ME)
Application Fee:
- – SC/ST/PwBD/Women – Rs. 250/- (also applicable to Ex-Servicemen, Transgender, Minorities & Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates; Rs. 250/- refundable on appearing in CBT)
- – Others – Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable on appearing in CBT)
Apply Procedure:
- – Candidates will be required to apply ONLINE only through the official RRB website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (and the respective Zonal RRB website). No other means/mode of application shall be accepted. Applications will be accepted from 30.06.2026 to 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs).
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form: 30.06.2026
- Last date to send the application form: 29.07.2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Last date for application fee payment: 31.07.2026 (23:59 hrs)
Important Links
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
| RRB Official Notification PDF (CEN No. 02/2026) | Click Here |
| RRB Online Application Link | Click Here |
