RRB Technician 2026 CEN 02/2026 · Grade I Signal, Grade III

Closed Railway Recruitment Boards · Railways · All India

Answer key out 26 days ago

Released 15 Oct 2026

Result not out yet

Notice 23 May 2026 · rrb.indianrailways.gov.in ↗ Checked 9 Nov 2026

RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026) is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards, open to candidates from all over India. Age 18–33 years depending on the post as on 1 Jul 2026; minimum qualification: ITI / Diploma.

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Date of birth

At a glance

Notice: CEN 02/2026
Age: 18–33 years · on 1 Jul 2026 · varies by post Relaxation: OBC-NCL +3 · SC +5 · ST +5 years
Qualification: ITI / Diploma · lowest across posts
Where: All India
Exam date: Held 6–9 Oct 2026

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Key dates

Notification out

23 May 2026

Applications open

30 Jun 2026

Applications close

29 Jul 2026

Exam

6 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026

Answer key

15 Oct 2026

Objections till 22 Oct 2026

Result

To be announced

Eligibility by post

Technician Grade I Signal

Age limit: 18–33 yrs · age counted on 1 Jul 2026
Age relaxation: OBC-NCL +3 yrs · SC +5 yrs · ST +5 yrs
Date of birth: 2 Jul 1993 – 1 Jul 2008 · General / UR · EWS2 Jul 1990 – 1 Jul 2008 · OBC-NCL2 Jul 1988 – 1 Jul 2008 · SC · ST
Qualification: B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT or Instrumentation, or a 3-year diploma or a degree in engineering in these streams, held by 29 Jul 2026. ITI alone is not enough for this post.
State: All India
Posts: 323
Pay: Level 5: ₹29,200 a month (initial pay)

Technician Grade III (all trades: Track Machine, Blacksmith, Bridge, Carriage & Wagon, Diesel, Fitter, Welder and others)

Age limit: 18–30 yrs · age counted on 1 Jul 2026
Age relaxation: OBC-NCL +3 yrs · SC +5 yrs · ST +5 yrs
Date of birth: 2 Jul 1996 – 1 Jul 2008 · General / UR · EWS2 Jul 1993 – 1 Jul 2008 · OBC-NCL2 Jul 1991 – 1 Jul 2008 · SC · ST
Qualification: 10th pass plus ITI (NCVT/SCVT) or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the trade listed for each post, held by 29 Jul 2026. An engineering diploma or degree is not accepted in place of ITI/apprenticeship.
State: All India
Posts: 7,002
Pay: Level 2: ₹19,900 a month (initial pay)

How selection works

Computer-based test (CBT)
Document verification
Medical exam

Fee and pay

All other candidates, for each pay level applied for (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT): ₹500
SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minorities, EBC, for each pay level (refunded on appearing in CBT): ₹250

Updated 9 Nov 2026 · Checked against the official notice on 9 Nov 2026 View source ↗

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Common questions about RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)

What is the last date to apply for RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?

The last date to apply is 29 Jul 2026. Applications open on 30 Jun 2026.

When is the RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026) exam?

The exam was held on 6–9 Oct 2026.

What is the age limit for RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?

18–33 years depending on the post, counted as on 1 Jul 2026. How age is counted

Is there age relaxation in RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?

Yes. The upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and 5 years for ST. Persons with disabilities get extra relaxation too — see the official notification for the exact years. Age relaxation explained

What qualification do I need for RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?

At least: ITI / Diploma. The exact requirement differs by post — see “Eligibility by post” above.

Where is the official notification for RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?

It is published by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Applications are made on rrbapply.gov.in. Open the official notification ↗

How do I know if I’m eligible for RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?

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