The CEN No. 02/2026 recruitment is a centralized employment notification issued by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, to recruit a grand total of 6,557 Technicians across various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).

Posts and Vacancies
​The recruitment is categorized under two main pay levels with a total vacancy pool of 6,557 Vacancy

• ​Technician Grade I Signal (Pay Level 5): Features an initial monthly pay of ₹29,200 with 323 total vacancies across India.
• ​Technician Grade III Categories (Pay Level 2): Features an initial monthly pay of ₹19,900 with 6,234 total vacancies. This level includes 24 distinct post codes like Track Machine, Blacksmith, Bridge, Carriage & Wagon, Diesel/Electrical variants, Fitter, Welder, and Crane Driver.

Educational Qualifications

​Candidates must possess the requisite qualifications on or before the closing date (29.07.2026); those awaiting final results are not eligible.

• ​Technician Grade I Signal:
  • ​Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute.​(OR) B.Sc. in a combination of any of these basic sub-streams.​(OR) Three years Diploma or a Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or their combinations.
• ​Technician Grade III (Various Trades like Fitter, Welder, Blacksmith, Electrical, Diesel Mechanic, etc.):
  • ​Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in the respective trade.​(OR) Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade.​Note for Category 14 – Technician Grade III (S&T): Candidates with a 10+2 qualification with Physics and Maths can also apply for this specific category.

Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 01.07.2026)

• ​Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years (Candidate must be born between 02.07.1993 and 01.07.2008 for UR/EWS).
• Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years (Candidate must be born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2008 for UR/EWS).

​Permissible Age Relaxations (Upper Age Limit):

• ​SC & ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years
• ​Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): UR/EWS – 10 years, OBC-NCL – 13 years, SC/ST – 15 years
• ​Ex-Servicemen (after deducting length of service): UR/EWS – 3 years, OBC-NCL – 6 years, SC/ST – 8 years

Examination Fee & Refund Policy

​The fee must be paid separately for each Pay Level.

• ​For all regular candidates (UR, OBC, EWS):₹500.
  • ​Refund: ₹400 will be refunded (deducting bank charges) upon successfully appearing in the CBT.
  • ​For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC): ₹250.
    • ​Refund: The full ₹250 will be refunded (deducting bank charges) upon successfully appearing in the CBT.

How to Apply

• Open your browser and go straight to rrbapply.gov.in.
• ​If you have already applied for any RRB exam recently (like NTPC or ALP), just Log In with your old password..
• ​If you are new, click “Create an Account” and fill in your basic details (Name, Date of Birth, etc.) exactly as written on your 10th Class certificate.
• ​Type in your mobile number and email, and enter the OTP codes sent to your phone to lock it in.
• ​Quick Tip: Choose Aadhaar Verification here. It automatically links your details and saves you from a lot of manual data entry and strict checking later

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