The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) release the RRB Technician recruitment notification for 2026-27 under CEN 02/2026, announcing around 6,5xx vacancies for Technician Grade I (Signal) and Technician Grade III. Reports cite a total of 6,557 vacancies in the notification, while another source refers to 6,565 vacancies, with post-wise numbers given as 323 for Grade I (Signal) and 6,242 for Grade III. Online registration is scheduled to begin on June 30, 2026, and remain open until July 29, 2026, with the fee payment deadline also reported as July 29.
Eligibility is linked to technical qualifications: Grade I (Signal) candidates are generally expected to have relevant diploma/degree qualifications, while Grade III candidates are expected to have an ITI in the relevant trade. The selection process includes a computer-based test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical examination. Application fees are reported to vary by category, with lower fees for SC/ST/PwD and other eligible groups, and higher fees for General/OBC/EWS. Salary and pay scales are described as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
