The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (CEN No. 02/2026) for the selection of eligible candidates for Railway RRB Technician Grade-I Signal & Grade-III Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
- Post / Role: Railway RRB Technician Grade-I Signal & Grade-III Recruitment 2026
- Advertisement Ref: CEN No. 02/2026
- Total Vacancies: 9,144 Posts (Grade I Signal: 1,092 | Grade III: 8,052)
- Educational Criteria: Grade I: B.Sc / Diploma / B.Tech in Physics, Electronics, CS, IT | Grade III: Matriculation (10th) + ITI in relevant trade or 10+2 with Physics & Maths
- Age Limit: Grade I: 18 to 36 Years | Grade III: 18 to 33 Years (Relaxation: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Grade I Signal: Pay Level 5 (₹ 29,200) | Grade III: Pay Level 2 (₹ 19,900) plus Railway allowances
- Job Location: Railway Zones & Production Units across India
- Employment Type: Permanent Indian Railways Service
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 09 Mar 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 Apr 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | October–December 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 500/- (₹ 400 refundable upon appearing in CBT)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: ₹ 250/- (Fully refundable upon appearing in CBT for SC/ST/Ex-SM/Female/EWS)
- Payment Mode: Online mode through Net Banking, UPI, Credit / Debit Card
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
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