RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: 6,557 Vacancies Announced – Download Official Notification PDF

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the recruitment notification for the 2026-27 session, offering 6,557 opportunities for Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 positions. As RRB recruitment drives are highly competitive and infrequent, this is a prime opportunity for aspiring candidates. This article provides an in-depth look at eligibility requirements, total vacancies, the updated exam pattern, salary packages, selection procedures, and expert preparation strategies.

RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF Out

The comprehensive RRB Technician Notification PDF (CEN 02/2026) was published on June 29, 2026, at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ and official regional portals to initiate the recruitment for 6,557 Technician Grade 1 and 3 posts. Candidates interested in these government railway jobs should thoroughly review the notification to verify their eligibility and understand the post-specific requirements.

Download Official RRB Technician Notification 2026 PDF

Important Recruitment Dates

• Official Notification Released: June 29, 2026
• Online Application Process Starts: June 30, 2026
• Application Deadline: July 29, 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: July 31, 2026
• Application Correction Window: August 1–10, 2026
• Scribe Assistance Request Period: August 11–15, 2026

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board is hiring for 6,557 total vacancies for the 2026 cycle. This includes 323 openings for Technician Grade 1 and 6,234 openings for Technician Grade 3. Please refer to the official notification to view the comprehensive, category-wise vacancy distribution provided in the tables.

RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 (Post-wise)

Who are Eligible to Apply for RRB Technician Posts?

How to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026?

The registration portal for the RRB Technician Grade 1 and 3 recruitment is officially active at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. All eligible candidates must complete their application submissions through this centralized portal before the closing date.

1. On the start day of the registration process, visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
2. Create an Account, and register using your basic details (Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number, and Aadhaar Card).
3. Verify your account by entering the OTPs sent to your registered mobile number and email.
4. Use your generated registration credentials (or existing login if you recently applied for RRB ALP/NTPC) to log in to the portal.
5. Choose CEN No. 02/2026 (Technician) and select your preferred RRB Zone.
6. Carefully input your personal information, address, category, and educational or technical qualifications (e.g., ITI for Grade III, B.Sc or Diploma for Grade I Signal).
7. Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and any required category or educational certificates in the prescribed format.
8. Complete the fee payment using online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
9. Review all entered details carefully before final submission, and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.

Click Here to Apply for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026

Application Fee

• For Candidates belonging to SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PWDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically backward class: Rs. 250/- (This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT.)
• Others Categories: Rs. 500/- (Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in CBT)

What is RRB Technician Selection Process?

Stage 1 - Computer-Based Test (CBT): A 100-mark objective test containing 100 multiple-choice questions, featuring a negative marking scheme of ⅓ mark per incorrect answer.

Stage 2 - Document Verification (DV): Candidates who qualify in the CBT stage will be invited to undergo a mandatory document verification process to validate their credentials.

Stage 3 - Medical Examination (ME): A thorough medical fitness evaluation will be conducted for the final selection of candidates.

CBT Exam Pattern

While the syllabus subjects may vary slightly between Grade 1 and Grade 3 posts, the fundamental structure—including total question count, total marks, exam duration, and the negative marking policy—remains consistent across both roles.

For RRB Technician Grade 3 CBT Exam

• Total Questions: 100
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Subjects: Mathematics (25 questions), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions), General Science (40 questions), and General Awareness (10 questions)
• Negative Marking: -1/3rd

For RRB Technician Grade 1 CBT Exam

• Total Questions: 100
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Subjects: Mathematics (10 questions), General Intelligence & Reasoning (15 questions), Basic of Computers and Applications (20 questions), Mathematics (20 questions), and Basic Science and Engineering (35 questions)
• Negative Marking: -1/3rd