RRB Technician 2026 Notification: 6557 Vacancies, Syllabus, Complete Guide

Finally, the RRB Technician 2026 recruitment has generated a massive excitement among railway aspirants as 6557 vacancies have been announced across various zones. This could be one of the biggest opportunities of the year for aspirants dreaming of a stable government job in Indian Railways. Furthermore, the notification PDF (CEN 02/2026) is published on 18th May 2026, and the application process will open from 30th June 2026 to 29th July 2026. Candidate Check complete details about the Exam, such as Notification, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and more.

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

After all, participants who want to participate in the Railway Recruitment Board Technician Recruitment 2026 application will start on 30th June 2026. Therefore, the authority of the Railway Recruitment Board has made a great announcement about technician recruitment for 6557 technician vacancies. So, the post of Technician has been considered for eligible candidates who effectively submit their applications through the official website.

RRB Technician 2026 Notification

Furthermore, the Railway Recruitment Board will conduct the recruitment process for the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026. The online application forms are open from 30th June 2026 to 29 July 2026. Moreover, Candidates can check the RRB Technician Notification Advt No.: CEN 02/2026 is attached below. RRB Technician Notification PDF and apply online for RRB Technician 2026.

RRB Technician 2026 Notification PDF

RRB Technician 2026 Overview

Finally, the RRB Technician Examination will be conducted to fill 6557 vacancies of Technician Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 posts in the Railway Recruitment Board, for which the official notification has been released at the official website https://indianrailways.gov.in/. The candidates can check the overview table of Railway Technician Recruitment 2026 mentioned below:

Recruitment	Overview
Name of the Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Post Name	Technician (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3)
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026	6557 Post
Category	Govt Jobs
Application Mode	Online
Age Limit	18-30 years (Grade III) 18-33 years (Grade I)
Notification Released	18th May 2026
Application Start Date	30th June 2026
Application form Last date	29 July 2026
Computer-Based Test	Notify Later
Category	Railway Jobs
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test
Official Website	https://indianrailways.gov.in/

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026

Furthermore, the complete schedule for Technician Recruitment 2026 has been released along with the notification. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) application form starts on 30th June 2026. Eventually, all important dates for the recruitment process are given below.

Events	RRB Technician 2026 Important Dates	RRB Technician 2025 Important Dates (previous)
RRB Technician notification	18 May 2026	27th June 2025
Online Registration Starts	30 June 2026	28th June 2025
Last Date to Register	29 July 2026	28th July 2025
Last Date To Pay Application Fee	31 July 2026	30th July 2025
Application Modification Dates	01-10 August 2026	1st August 2025 to 10th August 2025
RRB Technician City Intimation	10 Days Before Exam Date	26th February 2026
RRB Technician Exam Date	Notify Later	6th, 9th, 10th, and 13th March 2026
Admit Card Available	04 days before the exam	4 days before exam date
RRB Technician Answer Key	Notify Later	-
RRB Technician Result	Notify Later	19th March 2026

RRB Technician Previous Year Question Papers

Exam Date	Shifts	Downloads
09/08/2018	Shift 1	Download Pdf
	Shift 2	Download Pdf
	Shift 3	Download Pdf

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Eventually, the RRB Technician examination involves an application fee structure that varies based on the candidate’s category and gender. Furthermore, this table outlines the application fees in Indian Rupees (INR) for different categories and genders, ensuring transparency and clarity for all prospective applicants. Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive understanding of the fee structure. 

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/-
• SC / ST / PH: Rs. 250/-
• All Category Femal : Rs. 250/-
• Fee Refund (After Appearing in Stage I Exam) 
• General: Rs. 400/-
• OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH : Rs. 250/-
• All Category Female: Rs. 250/-
• Candidates have to pay their Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Mode Only.

RRB Technician Apply Link 

Steps to Fill the RRB Technician Apply Online 2026 Form

1. Visit the Official website @ rrbapply.gov, in.
2. Click on ‘Create an Account’ on the menu.
3. Confirm that Registration was not done earlier.
4. Next, fill in the details required for account creation with utmost care, as corrections are not allowed later.
5. Validate the mobile number and Email ID through OTP.
6. Next, complete the verification through AADHAR /Digilocker.
7. Finally, create a password and click on “Preview and Create an Account.
8. Thus, the Registration Process is complete.

RRB Technician 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Firstly, Candidates applying for the RRB Technician Recruitment must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria specified in terms of the candidate's age limit, qualifications, experience, etc

RRB Technician Age Limit 

The RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria includes different age limits for Grade I and Grade III posts. Therefore, Candidates applying for RRB Technician posts must ensure they meet the specified age criteria mentioned in the RRB Technician Notification. So, the RRB Technician Age Limit is detailed below:

RRB Technician Age Limit Criteria
Post	RRB Technician Age Limit
RRB Technician Grade I	18-33 years
RRB Technician Grade III	18-30 years

RRB Technician 2026 Age Limit Relaxation

As per the eligibility criteria for RRB Technician, candidates must fall within the age range of 18 to 33/36 years. However, certain relaxations in the age limit apply to candidates from various categories. Here’s a breakdown of the RRB Technician Age Limit Relaxations for different categories:

SI. No.	COMMUNITY/CATEGORIES		RELAXATION IN THE UPPER AGE LIMIT (OR) MAXIMUM UPPER AGE
1	SC/ST candidates		5 Years
2	OBC-Non Creamy Layer candidates		3 Years
3	Ex-servicemen candidates who have put in 6 months of service after attestation		Up to the extent of service rendered in Deference plus 3 years
	Persons With Disabilities (PWD) UR		10 Years
4	PWD OBC-Non Creamy Layer		13 Years
	PWD SC/ST		15 Years
5	Candidates have ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989		5 Years

RRB Technician Educational Qualification

The educational qualifications required for the RRB Technician position include the following criteria:

RRB Technician Educational Qualification
Technician Grade I Signal:			Firstly, Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications: A) Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute. Alternatively, candidates can have a B.Sc. degree in a combination of any sub-streams of Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute. B) Three-year Diploma in Engineering in the aforementioned basic streams or a combination thereof. C) Degree in Engineering in the aforementioned basic streams or a combination thereof.
Technician Grade III:			Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Matriculation/SSLC qualification along with an ITI certificate from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the trade of Forger and Heat Treater, Foundryman, Pattern Maker, or Moulder (Refractory). OR Matriculation/SSLC qualification along with completion of a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the related trades.

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board has released a total of 6557 RRB Technician vacancies within the Railway Department. The RRB Technician offers the following vacancies:

Posts	Vacancy
Technician Grade 3	6234
Technician Grade 1	323
Total vacancies	6557

RRB Technician Railway Zone Vacancies

S. No.	Name of the Post	Level in 7th CPC	Medical Standard	Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
1	TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL	5	B1	323
2	TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRACK MACHINE	2	A3	172
3	TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH	2	B1	306
4	TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE	2	B1	34
5	TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON	2	B1	501
6	TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL ELECTRICAL	2	B1	206
7	TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL	2	B1	346
8	TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS	2	B1	268
9	TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (GS)	2	B1	329
10	TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (TRD)	2	B1	152
11	TECHNICIAN GRADE III EMU	2	B1	147
12	TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (OL)	2	B1	469
13	TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION and AIR CONDITIONING	2	B1	162
14	TECHNICIAN GRADE III (S & T)	2	B1	320
15	TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (OL)	2	B1	150
16	TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER	2	B2	13
17	TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP)	2	C1	229
18	TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (PU & WS)	2	C1	128
19	TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (PU & WS)	2	C1	1109
20	TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP)	2	C1	123
21	TECHNICIAN GRADE III MECHANICAL (WORKSHOP)	2	C1	193
22	TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT	2	C1	170
23	TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER (WORKSHOP)	2	C1	77
24	TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRIMMER (WORKSHOP)	2	C1	46
25	TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (PU & WS)	2	C1	584
Total Vacancies				6557

RRB Technician Selection Process

Furthermore, Candidates aspiring to apply for the RRB Technician Recruitment need to understand the selection process stages they must navigate to secure the role. However, the selection process includes four stages: CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The RRB Technician Selection Process comprises three stages:

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

RRB Technician Exam Pattern

Furthermore, the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 examination consists of three stages: CBT, Document Verification, and Medical.

• Firstly, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) consists of 100 questions on Mathematics, General Intelligence, General Science, and General Awareness.
• The exam duration is 90 minutes.
• There will be a 1/3rd negative marking for incorrect answers in CBT.
• Finally, the merit list will be based on the marks obtained by candidates in the CBT.

Exam Pattern for CBT For Technician Grade 1 Signal

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	10	10
General Intelligence & Reasoning	15	15
Basics of Computers and Applications	20	20
Mathematics	20	20
Basic Science & Engineering	35	35
Total	100	100

Please note: The exam duration is 90 minutes, and there is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks.

Exam Pattern for CBT for Technician Grade III

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	10	10
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
Mathematics	25	25
General Science	40	40
Total	100	100

Document Verification (DV):

Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification based on their marks and merit in the CBT for the respective Pay Levels. 

RRB Technician Syllabus 2026

Furthermore, the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Syllabus includes various subjects and topics essential for exam preparation. So, Candidates can download the RRB Technician Syllabus PDF through the direct link shared here. However, Candidates can click on the link below and take a printout of it.

RRB Technician Syllabus for Grade I

RRB Technician Grade I Signal Syllabus - CBT
Subjects	Syllabus
General Awareness	Knowledge of Current affairs Indian geography culture and history of India, including the freedom struggle, Indian Polity, and the constitution, Indian Economy Environmental issues concerning India and the World Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and decision making Similarities and differences Analytical reasoning Classification, Directions, Statement—Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
Basics of Computers and Applications	Architecture of Computers Input and Output devices Storage devices Networking Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
Mathematics	Number system Rational and irrational numbers BODMAS rule Quadratic Equations Arithmetic Progression Similar Triangles, Pythagoras Theorem, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometrical Ratios, Heights and distances, Surface area and Volume Sets: Sets and their representations, Empty set, Finite and Infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Subsets of a set of real numbers, Universal set, Venn diagrams, Union and Intersection of sets, Difference of sets, Complement of a set Properties of Complement Statistics: Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean deviation, variance and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data; probability occurrence of events, exhaustive events, mutually exclusive events.
Basic Science and Engineering	Physics fundamentals- Units, Measurements, Mass, Weight, Density, Work, Power, and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature Electricity and Magnetism- Electric Charge, Field, and Intensity, Electric Potential and Potential Difference, Simple Electric Circuits, Conductors, Non-conductors/Insulators Ohm’s Law and its Limitations, Resistances in Series and Parallel of a Circuit and Specific Resistance, Relation between Electric Potential, Energy, and Power (Wattage) Ampere’s Law, Magnetic Force on Moving Charged Particle and Long Straight Conductors, Electromagnetic Induction, Faraday’s Law, and Electromagnetic Flux, Magnetic Field, Magnetic Induction Electronics and Measurements- Basic Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Microcontroller, Microprocessor, Electronic Measurements, Measuring Systems and Principles, Range Extension Methods, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope, LCD, LED Panel, Transducers.

RRB Technician Syllabus for Grade III

After all, check the RRB Technician Grade III Syllabus, which is described below the table. The Exam is based on the CBT Exam (computer-based exam).

RRB Technician Grade III Syllabus  - CBT
Subjects	Syllabus
General Awareness	on current affairs in science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and any other subject of importance.
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement—Arguments and Assumptions etc.
Mathematics	Number system BODMAS Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.
General Science	The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

RRB Technician 2026 Syllabus PDF

RRB Technician Salary 2026

Furthermore, the RRB Technician Salary details for the positions advertised in the RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 are provided below:

Post	Pay Level	Salary
Technician Grade 1 Signal	5	Rs. 29,200
Technician Grade 3	2	Rs. 19,900

RRB Technician 2026 Answer Key

According to the RRB Technician 2026 Answer Key, the RRB will release the exam answer key on the official website after the exam. But you can check the previous year's answer key. However, the link to download the RRB Technician Answer Key 2025 has been activated by the Railway Recruitment Board at their official website https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in and all other regional websites.

RRB Technician 2026 Result

Furthermore, RRB Technician 2026 Result: The result release date is not confirmed yet, as a short notice has been released recently, but you will be informed about the result here.

RRB Technician Recommended Books

These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this exam:

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Railway RRB ALP & Technician Reasoning in Hindi & English	Question Bank	View Book
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Railway RRB ALP & Technician General Science & General Awareness in Hindi & English	Question Bank	View Book
RRB All Exams Question Bank Book For NTPC, Group D, JE & ALP & Technician	Question Bank	View Book (In English)	View Book (In Hindi)
Railway All Exam Samanya Jagrukta evam Samanya Vigyan Question Bank by Kajal Sihag for (NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP & Technician & RPF Constable & SI) Chapter-wise, Type-wise, and Exam-wise book	Question Bank	View Book (In English)	View Book (In Hindi)
Railway RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB ALP & Technician and RRC Group D Exam Math Book By DP Singh Sir	Question Bank	View Book (In English)	View Book (In Hindi)

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