Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) will conduct the RRB Technician Computer-Based Test (CBT) 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice CEN 02/2026 for Technician posts in Indian Railways. The detailed examination schedule, city-intimation dates and total number of vacancies are to be confirmed through the official schedule PDF; candidates should rely only on their regional RRB website for updates.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Indian Railways |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Regional RRB websites / rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
The dates below will be updated after the Railway Recruitment Boards publish the detailed CEN 02/2026 notification and CBT schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should also watch for separate notices concerning the application correction window, examination-city slip and admit card. RRBs generally release the city-intimation slip before the e-call letter, but the exact timeline will be stated in the examination notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility will depend on the Technician grade, discipline and railway unit selected by the applicant. The final post-wise requirements must be checked in the detailed notification PDF before submitting an application.
Educational Qualification
- For Technician Grade III, candidates are generally required to have passed Class 10/SSLC along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognised by NCVT or SCVT.
- A completed Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the prescribed trade may also be accepted for specified Grade III posts.
- For Technician Grade I Signal, the requirement may include a relevant BSc qualification, three-year diploma, or engineering degree in the disciplines listed by the RRB.
- Applicants awaiting the final result of the required qualification should not apply unless the notification specifically permits them to do so.
- Trade, branch and subject equivalence must match the conditions given against the chosen post.
Age Limit
- The post-wise minimum and maximum age limits for CEN 02/2026 are TBA.
- Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date stated in the detailed notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is expected to apply to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Central Government rules.
- Candidates seeking relaxation must possess valid supporting certificates in the prescribed format.
Fees
- The category-wise application or examination fee is to be announced in the detailed CEN 02/2026 notice.
- Any fee concession or refund after appearing in the CBT will be governed by the official notification.
- Payment should be made only through the options provided on the authorised online application portal.
- Bank or transaction charges, where applicable, may have to be paid separately by the candidate.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible candidates will appear for the CBT at the allotted examination centre. The paper is expected to assess subjects specified for the relevant Technician category, and negative-marking rules will be detailed in the notice.
- Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance will have to produce original educational, category, identity and other applicable certificates.
- Medical Examination: Provisionally selected candidates must meet the prescribed railway medical standard. Final appointment will depend on document verification, medical fitness and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal or the website of the relevant regional Railway Recruitment Board.
- Open the recruitment section and select RRB Technician CEN 02/2026. Download and read the complete notification before registration.
- Create an account using an active mobile number, email address and the requested identity information. Candidates should avoid creating multiple registrations.
- Enter personal details, educational qualifications, category information and communication address exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Select the appropriate RRB, Technician category, trade and post preference carefully. These choices may not be editable after final submission.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed file size and format.
- Pay the applicable fee through the available online payment method and verify that the payment status is successful.
- Review every entry before final submission. Download the completed application form and fee receipt for future use.
- After the exam schedule is released, use the registration credentials to check the examination city, download the e-call letter and read the reporting instructions.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the RRB Technician Exam 2026 be held?
The exact CBT date for CEN 02/2026 is TBA. RRBs will publish the examination schedule through an official notice.
2. What is the minimum qualification for RRB Technician recruitment?
For several Technician Grade III posts, the minimum requirement is Class 10 with relevant ITI or apprenticeship training. Higher technical qualifications may be required for Technician Grade I Signal.
3. Where can candidates download the RRB Technician schedule PDF?
The schedule PDF will be available on the official websites of regional RRBs. Candidates should match their CEN nu
