RRB Technician Exam: Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Latest Updates
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RRB Technician Recruitment 2026
RRB Technician recruitment fills Technician Grade-I Signal and multiple Technician Grade-III categories across Indian Railways. This guide brings the official notification, eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, fees and application steps into one student-friendly page.
Last verified: 29 July 2026 against the official detailed CEN 02/2026.
Current-cycle note: The published application window is 30 June to 29 July 2026 at 23:59. Fee payment for submitted applications is available through 31 July 2026. If you are reading this after the stated time, do not assume applications are still open—check the official RRB notice page.
RRB Technician at a Glance
6,557 Vacancies
323 Grade-I Signal posts and 6,234 Grade-III posts in the detailed CEN.
100 Questions in 90 Minutes
A separate single-stage CBT is held for each pay level, with one-third negative marking.
Three Recruitment Stages
Computer Based Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Find What You Need
Use these shortcuts to reach the relevant part of the guide. Cycle-specific facts can change through corrigenda, so the linked official notice remains final.
Latest Update & Dates
Application, fee-payment and correction dates from CEN 02/2026.
Eligibility
Age, qualification and medical-standard overview for both pay levels.
Exam Pattern
Compare the Grade-I Signal and Grade-III CBT subject distribution.
Syllabus
Official subject groups for both RRB Technician pay levels.
Fees & Application
Refund rules, separate-pay-level requirement and application steps.
Official Sources
Open the detailed CEN, official FAQ, RRB notice page and application portal.
RRB Technician Latest Official Update
The Railway Recruitment Boards published the detailed CEN 02/2026 on 30 June 2026. It lists 6,557 tentative vacancies and gives the current application, fee-payment and correction schedule. CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination dates are to be announced on official RRB websites.
| Event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 23 May 2026 |
| Online application opened | 30 June 2026 |
| Application submission closes | 29 July 2026, 23:59 |
| Fee payment for submitted applications | Up to 31 July 2026, 23:59 |
| Application correction window | 1–10 August 2026 |
| Scribe details window | 11–15 August 2026 |
| CBT, DV and Medical Examination | To be announced |
RRB Technician Vacancies, Age and Initial Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Initial pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal Level 5 · Age 18–33 | 323 | ₹29,200 |
| Technician Grade-III Level 2 · Age 18–30 | 6,234 | ₹19,900 |
| Total | 6,557 | Post-specific |
Why do some pages show 6,565? The earlier indicative notice used that tentative count. The later detailed official CEN lists 6,557, so NeelGyan uses the detailed-notice total. RRB-wise and zone-wise distribution is available in Annexure B of the official PDF.
Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease. Initial pay is not the same as final in-hand salary; allowances and deductions depend on the appointment and applicable rules.
RRB Technician Eligibility
Technician Grade-I Signal
- Age: 18–33 years as on 1 July 2026.
- Qualification: B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Instrumentation, including specified combinations; or a three-year engineering diploma/engineering degree in the listed streams or their combinations.
- Medical standard: B-1.
Technician Grade-III
- Age: 18–30 years as on 1 July 2026.
- Qualification: Generally Matriculation/SSLC plus the relevant NCVT/SCVT ITI trade, or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the specified trade. Exact trades differ across the 24 Grade-III categories.
- Medical standard: Post-specific; see Annexure A.
Important qualification rule: Candidates must possess the prescribed educational or technical qualification by 29 July 2026. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. For Level-2 Technician posts, an engineering diploma or degree is not accepted in place of ITI/CCAA unless the post parameters specifically allow it.
Common age relaxations: SC/ST candidates receive five years and OBC-NCL candidates receive three years in the upper-age limit, subject to valid certificates. PwBD, ex-servicemen, railway staff and other categories have separate conditions in the detailed CEN.
Applicants must also meet the nationality/citizenship, post-specific medical and document requirements in the official notification.
RRB Technician Selection Process
1. Computer Based Test
A separate CBT is conducted for each pay level. CBT marks determine shortlisting.
2. Document Verification
Candidates are shortlisted by CBT merit for the applicable pay level.
3. Medical Examination
Appointment remains subject to the prescribed railway medical fitness standard.
A candidate may choose only one RRB for a given pay level. Applying to more than one RRB for the same pay level can lead to rejection of all applications for that pay level. Candidates eligible for both Level 5 and Level 2 must submit separate applications, pay the applicable fee separately and take separate CBTs.
RRB Technician Exam Pattern
Both pay levels have a 90-minute CBT with 100 objective questions for 100 marks. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Marks may be normalized for a CBT held in multiple shifts.
Technician Grade-I Signal CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Technician Grade-III CBT
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum eligibility percentages: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30% and ST 25%. The notification permits a two-mark relaxation for PwBD candidates where there is a shortage against reserved vacancies. These are minimum eligibility percentages, not predicted cut-offs.
RRB Technician Syllabus
The Grade-I Signal and Grade-III syllabuses are different. Prepare only from the pay-level syllabus you are applying for; the topic lists in the CEN are illustrative rather than exhaustive.
Grade-I Signal syllabus
- General Awareness: current affairs, Indian geography, culture, history, polity, economy, environment, sports, science and technology.
- Reasoning: analogies, series, coding, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, decisions, classification and directions.
- Computer basics: architecture, input/output, storage, networks, operating systems, MS Office, data representation, internet, browsers and computer viruses.
- Mathematics: number systems, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, sets, statistics and probability.
- Basic Science & Engineering: physics fundamentals, electricity, magnetism, electronics and measurements.
Grade-III syllabus
- Mathematics: number system, BODMAS, fractions, ratio, percentage, mensuration, work, distance, interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, statistics, age, calendar, clock and pipes.
- Reasoning: analogies, series, coding, operations, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, decisions, classification and directions.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences at Class 10 level.
- General Awareness: current affairs in science and technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and other important subjects.
RRB Technician Fees and Application Process
Application fee and refund
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except the concession categories below | ₹500 |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC | ₹250 |
Candidates who appear in the CBT receive the applicable refund after bank charges: ₹400 from the ₹500 fee, or the ₹250 concession fee. Refunds use an operational Aadhaar-seeded bank account under the official CEN rules. The fee is paid separately for each pay level.
How to apply
- Read the detailed CEN and Annexures A, B and C.
- Use an existing RRB account from a 2024–2026 CEN, or create an account on the official portal.
- Choose one RRB for the pay level and complete personal, qualification, document and preference details.
- Preview carefully, submit and pay online.
- Save the registration number and application printout.
Account details and the chosen RRB cannot be changed during the correction window. Other permitted changes cost ₹250 per occasion.
Apply only through the official RRB portal. NeelGyan does not collect application fees, documents or account credentials. Never pay an intermediary who promises selection.
Official RRB Technician Sources
Use official RRB domains for every final decision. The notification and FAQ linked below were the primary sources used to review this page.
Detailed CEN 02/2026
The official notification with post parameters, vacancy tables, pattern and syllabus.
Official RRB Notice Page
Check corrigenda, schedules and recruitment updates from an official regional RRB.
RRB Application Portal
The official portal for Railway Recruitment Board online applications.
Official CEN FAQ
Answers to application, correction, eligibility, fee and account questions.
What Happens After the Application?
As of the last review, the detailed CEN does not announce CBT, Document Verification or Medical Examination dates. RRBs will publish schedules on their official websites and may also communicate through SMS or email.
- CBT date: Not announced in the detailed CEN.
- Admit card/e-call letter: Not announced.
- Answer key and objection window: Not announced.
- Result and cut-off: Not announced.
Avoid pages that present expected dates, “safe scores” or predicted cut-offs as official information.
How to Prepare for the RRB Technician CBT
- Choose the correct pay level first. Grade-I Signal and Grade-III have different subject weights and syllabuses.
- Turn the official syllabus into a checklist. Mark every topic as not started, learning, revising or test-ready.
- Practise within 90 minutes. Full-length practice should match the 100-question limit.
- Track accuracy as well as speed. One-third negative marking makes avoidable guesses costly.
- Keep current affairs separate. Revise them regularly while maintaining daily mathematics/reasoning or science practice.
Use the official syllabus as the boundary. Coaching notes and mock tests can support practice, but they do not replace the CEN.
RRB Technician Frequently Asked Questions
How many RRB Technician vacancies are in CEN 02/2026?
The detailed CEN lists 6,557 tentative vacancies: 323 for Technician Grade-I Signal and 6,234 across Technician Grade-III categories.
What is the RRB Technician selection process?
The recruitment stages are a single-stage Computer Based Test for the relevant pay level, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Can I apply for both Grade-I Signal and Grade-III?
Yes, if you meet the respective eligibility rules, but Level 5 and Level 2 require separate applications, separate fees and separate CBTs. Choose only one RRB for each pay level.
Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT?
Yes. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both pay-level CBTs.
Is an engineering diploma enough for every Grade-III post?
No. For Level-2 Technician posts, a diploma or degree is not accepted in place of the prescribed ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship unless the specific post parameters say otherwise.
Is RRB Technician recruitment conducted every year?
Do not assume a fixed annual schedule. Railway Recruitment Boards issue a CEN when recruitment is notified, and candidates should follow official RRB websites for each cycle.
Where should I check official RRB Technician updates?
Use the official RRB websites and the RRB application portal. Direct official links are collected in the “Official RRB Technician Sources” section above.
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Verify Before You Apply
Editorial review: The NeelGyan education team checked this page against the official detailed CEN 02/2026 and official FAQ on 29 July 2026.
RRB may change vacancies, dates, post parameters or procedures through later notices. Always read the latest official notification and corrigenda before applying.
NeelGyan is an independent education initiative and is not affiliated with Indian Railways or any Railway Recruitment Board. It never guarantees eligibility, appointment or selection.