The Ministry of Railways has released a major recruitment notification for Technician posts under Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking stable government jobs with Indian Railways.
Key Highlights of the Recruitment
- Total Vacancies: 6,557
- Posts Offered:
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 323 vacancies
- Technician Grade-III: 6,234 vacancies
- Notification Date: 29th June, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 30 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 29 July 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
Pay Scale & Eligibility
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay (₹) | Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 5 | 29,200 | B-1 | 18–33 years |
| Technician Grade-III | 2 | 19,900 | As per CEN | 18–30 years |
Important Points to Remember
- Candidates can apply to only one RRB for a specific Pay Level.
- Applications must be submitted online only through the official RRB websites.
- Aadhaar verification is mandatory during the application process.
- Candidates should keep their 10th class pass certificate, Aadhaar details, and latest photographs ready.
- Separate applications are required if applying for both posts within the same Pay Level.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of any participating Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
- Click on the CEN 02/2026 Technician Recruitment link.
- Register with basic details and generate login credentials.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and take a printout for future reference.
List of Participating RRBs
- Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram
Official Website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in