The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially commenced the recruitment process for 6,557 Technician vacancies under the RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 notification. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official website rrbapply.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill positions across various railway zones in India.
Key Dates and Application Process
According to the official notification, the online application window opened on June 30, 2026, and will remain active until July 30, 2026. Candidates must complete the registration and fee payment within this period. The application fee for General/OBC candidates is Rs. 500, while SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates are required to pay Rs. 250. The fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a minimum of 10+2 with ITI in relevant trade or a Diploma in Engineering from a recognized board or institution. Specific trades require additional qualifications as detailed in the notification.
- Age Limit: The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 33 years as of July 1, 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PWD candidates.
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): A multiple-choice objective exam covering General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Technical Abilities. The exam will be conducted online at various centers across the country.
- Document Verification and Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates from the CBT will be called for document verification and a medical fitness test. The medical standards are as per Railway Board guidelines.
According to an RRB official, "The CBT will be of 100 marks, with 100 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer." The final merit list will be prepared based on the CBT score, subject to meeting medical standards.
Vacancy Details
The 6,557 Technician posts are distributed across various railway zones including Northern Railway, Western Railway, Central Railway, Southern Railway, Eastern Railway, and others. The exact zone-wise breakup is available in the official notification. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 2 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 plus allowances.
How to Apply
Candidates can follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on the "RRB Technician Recruitment 2026" link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
For more details, candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The RRB has also released a detailed information brochure on the website.
