Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the RRB Technician City Intimation Slip 2026 on September 27, 2026, for candidates registered under CEN 02/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 6,238 Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III vacancies, with the computer-based test scheduled from October 6 to October 9, 2026.
Candidates can use the city slip to check their allotted examination city and date and make travel arrangements. It is not the admit card; the RRB Technician e-call letter will be issued separately, generally four days before the respective examination date.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,238 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in and regional RRB websites |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | June 28, 2026 |
| Last Date | July 28, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | September 27, 2026 |
| Exam Date | October 6 to October 9, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the examination city slip is intended only to provide advance information about the city and date allotted for the CBT. Reporting time, examination centre address, shift timing and candidate-specific instructions must be verified on the e-call letter.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The required qualification differs according to the Technician post applied for:
- Technician Grade I Signal: Candidates must possess an applicable Bachelor of Science degree, engineering diploma or engineering degree in disciplines such as Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Instrumentation, as prescribed in CEN 02/2026.
- Technician Grade III: Applicants must have passed Class 10/Matriculation and hold an ITI certificate from an NCVT- or SCVT-recognised institution in the relevant trade.
- Candidates possessing a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the applicable trade may also be eligible for designated Grade III categories.
- The prescribed qualification must have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date stated in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
- For Technician Grade I Signal, the general age range is 18 to 33 years.
- For Technician Grade III, the general age range is 18 to 30 years.
- The crucial date for determining age will be the date specified in CEN 02/2026.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under central government rules.
Fees
- General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹500.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Ex-servicemen/eligible minority and economically backward candidates: ₹250.
- Candidates appearing in the CBT are eligible for a refund of the prescribed portion of the examination fee after deduction of applicable bank charges.
- Any correction or modification fee must be paid separately where applicable.
Selection Process
The RRB Technician recruitment process comprises the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test: Candidates must appear for the CBT on the date, shift and at the centre specified in the e-call letter.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original educational, category and identity documents.
- Medical Examination: Candidates clearing document verification must meet the railway medical standards prescribed for the selected post.
Final appointment will depend on merit, vacancy availability, document verification, medical fitness and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
The online application window for CEN 02/2026 has closed. Registered candidates can download their city intimation slip by following these steps:
- Visit the RRB application portal or the official website of the regional RRB selected during registration.
- Open the link titled “Technician CEN 02/2026 City Intimation Slip” on the homepage.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth or password in the candidate login window.
- Complete the captcha or other security verification and submit the details.
- Check the displayed examination city, date and related instructions carefully.
- Download the city intimation slip and retain a copy for travel planning and future reference.
- Return to the same portal when the e-call letter link becomes active, normally four days before the allotted CBT date.
- Carry a printed e-call letter and an original valid photo identity document to the examination centre. The city slip alone will not permit entry.
Candidates facing login issues should use the registration-recovery option or contact the helpdesk of the relevant regional RRB without waiting until the examination day.
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FAQs
Is the RRB Technician City Intimation Slip 2026 an admit card?
No. It only provides advance information about the allotted examination city and date. Candidates must download the separate e-call letter for entry to the CBT centre.
When will the RRB Technician CBT be conducted?
The Technician CBT under CEN 02/2026 is scheduled from October 6 to October 9, 2026.
When will the RRB Technician e-call letter be released?
The e-call letter is expected to be available approximately four days before each candidate’s examination date. Candidates should regularly check their regional RRB portal.
