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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) - 6,557 Vacancies

Advt No: CEN 02/2026•Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Official Process Flow

Recruitment Stages & Upcoming Exam Milestones

Official selection stages and schedule updates as notified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

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01

Online Application Window

Application window closed on 29 Jul 2026

Closed
02

Computer Based Test

(CBT)

Date To Be Notified
03

Document Verification

As specified in official notice

Document Scrutiny
04

Medical Examination

As specified in official notice

Date To Be Notified
All official examination schedules, hall tickets, and results are issued exclusively by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
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15-Second Executive Decision Summary

Verified key decision factors extracted directly from official notification

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Total Vacancies
RRB

6,557

Technician Grade 1 (Signal), Technician Grade 3

Min Qualification
Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 33 Yrs

as on 1 Jul 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹19,900–₹29,200

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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) (Advt No: CEN 02/2026)

About this Recruitment

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the notification for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 (CEN 02/2026) for 6,557 vacancies across various Indian Railway zones. The online application starts on June 30, 2026, and closes on July 29, 2026.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • Total Vacancies: 6,557 Posts
  • Technician Grade 1 (Signal): 323 Posts (Pay Level 5, ₹29,200)
  • Technician Grade 3: 6,234 Posts (Pay Level 2, ₹19,900)
  • Application Dates: 30th June to 29th July 2026
  • Selection Process: Single CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Exam

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

33 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 July 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

OBC (NCL): +3 Years
SC / ST: +5 Years

⚡ Am I Eligible? (Instant Age & Cut-off Verifier)

Select your DOB and category (Calculated as on 1 July 2026)

Educational Eligibility: ITI, B SC, DIPLOMA, B TECH BE

Important Dates & Timeline

1

Notification Released

29 June 2026

2

Application Start Date

30 June 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

29 July 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
Technician Grade 1 (Signal)323 B SC
Technician Grade 36234 ITI
Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Technician Grade 1 (Signal): Pay Level 5 (₹29,200); Technician Grade 3: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900) plus standard railway allowances

Official Pay Scale

₹19,900 - ₹29,200

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):
Ministry of Finance City Classification
Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)
Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Tier Y
Basic Pay₹19,900
Dearness Allowance (DA)50%
₹9,950
House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%
₹3,582
Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary₹34,782
Standard Deductions
Statutory
National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)
-₹2,985
CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250
Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60
Total Deductions-₹3,295
Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹31,487

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹4.17 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: Written / Computer Based Test (CBT / OMR)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Objective Multiple Choice Test

90 Minutes
Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: 0.25 or 0.33 marks deducted per incorrect answer (as per notice)
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Awareness & Current Affairs2525
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability2525
English / Hindi Comprehension / Domain Subject2525

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General Awareness & Static GK

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General Intelligence & Reasoning

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

1

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

2

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: CEN 02/2026) to confirm eligibility criteria.

3

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.

4

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.

5

Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.

6

Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Document Upload Specifications
Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, white/light background, taken within 3 months

Scanned Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, black/blue ink on white paper

Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets

100 KB to 300 KB, clearly readable PDF/JPG format

Category / EWS / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

100 KB to 300 KB, valid PDF format issued by competent authority

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC / EWS₹500
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / PwBD / Minorities / EBC₹250

Payment Modes: Online payment via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI

Selection Process

1
Computer Based Test (CBT)
2
Document Verification
3
Medical Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit online applications for RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 is July 29, 2026.

What are the age limits for Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 posts?

As of July 1, 2026, the age limit is 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade 1 (Signal) and 18 to 30 years for Technician Grade 3 (with standard relaxations for reserved categories).

What is the application fee for RRB Technician CEN 02/2026?

The fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/PwBD/Minorities/EBC candidates.

Application StatusClosed

Last Date to Apply

29 July 2026

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