Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official notification for the Technician Category CEN No. 02/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade I, Grade II, and Grade III posts across various Railway zones and production units in India. This is a golden opportunity for candidates with ITI, Diploma, or 10+2 (Science) backgrounds to secure a government job in Indian Railways.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 27 May 2026
- Application Start Date: 10 June 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 09 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Online): 09 July 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Offline/SBI Challan): 08 July 2026
- Application Correction Date: 14-23 July 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 4 weeks before exam
- Written Exam Date (CBT): August/September 2026
- Result Date (CBT): October/November 2026
- Skill Test/Document Verification: December 2026 - January 2027
- Final Result Date: February/March 2027
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 500/- (₹ 400/- refund after CBT)
- SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: ₹ 250/- (Full refund after CBT)
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI) OR Offline (SBI Challan, Post Office Challan)
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 33 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- • SC/ST: 5 years (up to 38 years)
- • OBC: 3 years (up to 36 years)
- • PwD: 10 years (up to 43 years)
- • Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
Educational Qualification
For Technician Grade III:
- Matriculation (10th pass) with ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute
- OR 10+2 (Intermediate) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with minimum 50% marks
- OR Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline from recognized institution
For Technician Grade II:
- Diploma in Engineering in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Chemistry
For Technician Grade I:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant discipline
- OR Master's Degree in Science (M.Sc) in relevant subject
Relevant Trades/Disciplines:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Chemical Engineering
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 6,565
Zone-wise Vacancy Distribution:
- RRB Ahmedabad: 320 Posts
- RRB Ajmer: 310 Posts
- RRB Bangalore: 380 Posts
- RRB Bhopal: 290 Posts
- RRB Bhubaneswar: 210 Posts
- RRB Bilaspur: 190 Posts
- RRB Chandigarh: 350 Posts
- RRB Chennai: 420 Posts
- RRB Gorakhpur: 240 Posts
- RRB Guwahati: 220 Posts
- RRB Jammu & Srinagar: 150 Posts
- RRB Kolkata: 410 Posts
- RRB Malda: 170 Posts
- RRB Mumbai: 480 Posts
- RRB Muzaffarpur: 160 Posts
- RRB Patna: 250 Posts
- RRB Prayagraj: 280 Posts
- RRB Ranchi: 190 Posts
- RRB Secunderabad: 400 Posts
- RRB Siliguri: 150 Posts
- RRB Thiruvananthapuram: 195 Posts
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
- General (UR): 2,626 Posts (40%)
- OBC: 1,772 Posts (27%)
- SC: 984 Posts (15%)
- ST: 492 Posts (7.5%)
- EWS: 656 Posts (10%)
- Ex-Servicemen: 5% of total vacancies (horizontal reservation)
- PwD: 4% of total vacancies (horizontal reservation)
Grade-wise Vacancy:
- Technician Grade I: 1,425 Posts
- Technician Grade II: 2,890 Posts
- Technician Grade III: 2,250 Posts
Job Location: Across India (All Railway Zones, Production Units, Workshops, and Divisions)
Exam Pattern (Computer Based Test - CBT)
Exam Structure:
- Mode of Exam: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)
- Total Questions: 100 Questions
- Total Marks: 100 Marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
Section-wise Distribution:
- Mathematics: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
- General Science & Technical Ability: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- General Awareness & Current Affairs: 20 Questions (20 Marks)
Syllabus Details
Mathematics:
- Number System, LCM & HCF, Simplification
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Mixture & Allegation
- Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time & Distance
- Average, Age Problems, Mensuration (2D & 3D)
- Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Table)
General Intelligence & Reasoning:
- Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations, Direction & Distance
- Series (Number, Alphabetical, Symbolic)
- Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Logical Reasoning
- Statement & Assumptions, Statement & Conclusions
- Puzzle, Seating Arrangement
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Image, Water Image, Paper Cutting, Figure Completion)
General Science & Technical Ability:
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work & Energy, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics
- Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Periodic Table, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-Metals, Organic Chemistry Basics
- Biology: Cell Structure, Human Body Systems, Plant Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Diseases, Nutrition
- Technical Subjects: Basic Engineering concepts related to Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Computer Science as per trade
General Awareness & Current Affairs:
- Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Indian Geography (Physical, Political, Economic)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy (Budget, Five Year Plans, Banking, RBI)
- Current Affairs (National & International) - last 6-8 months
- Railways related news (Budget, New Projects, Technology)
- Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Important Days
- Science & Technology, Environment & Ecology
- Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, National Parks, Dams, Rivers)
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 marks, 90 minutes, objective type questions
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates who qualify CBT are called for DV
- Medical Examination: As per Railway medical standards
- Final Merit List: Based on CBT marks (no interview)
Post-CBT Process:
- CBT results are normalized across all shifts
- Shortlisted candidates (3-4 times the vacancies) called for DV
- Final selection strictly based on CBT merit and document verification
Medical Standards
- Medical Category: A-3, B-1, B-2, C-1 (as per post requirement)
- Eye Sight: 6/6, 6/9, 6/12 (varies by medical category)
- Color Vision: CP-I, CP-II, CP-III (as per requirement)
- Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit for workshop/field duties
- No Color Blindness (for certain posts)
Salary & Pay Scale (7th Pay Commission)
- Technician Grade III (Level 2): ₹ 19,900 - ₹ 63,200
- Technician Grade II (Level 3): ₹ 21,700 - ₹ 69,100
- Technician Grade I (Level 5): ₹ 29,200 - ₹ 92,300
Additional Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 50% of basic pay (current rate)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8-24% of basic pay (depending on city classification)
- Transport Allowance (TA): As per rules
- Night Duty Allowance: As applicable
- Technical Allowance: Additional for technical staff
- Medical Facilities: Free medical treatment for self and dependents
- Railway Passes: Privilege passes for travel
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC): As per rules
- Pension & Gratuity: As per New Pension Scheme (NPS)
How to Apply for RRB Technician 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official RRB websites. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official RRB website of your zone: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in (Common Application Portal)
- Click on "CEN 02/2026 (Technician) Recruitment"
- Click on "New Registration" and register with your mobile number and email ID
- Fill the detailed application form with personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and other required documents
- Select your preferred RRB zone and exam center
- Pay application fee online (₹ 500 for General/OBC, ₹ 250 for SC/ST) or offline via SBI Challan/Post Office
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
Documents Required
- 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate (if applicable)
- ITI Certificate & Mark Sheet (for Technician Grade III)
- Diploma Certificate & Mark Sheets (for Technician Grade II & III)
- Graduation/Post Graduation Certificates (for Technician Grade I & II)
- Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS, if applicable) - OBC certificate must be in Central format
- PwD Certificate (if applicable) - issued by competent authority
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph (10-50 KB, JPEG format)
- Signature (10-20 KB, JPEG format)
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, Passport)
Important Information
- Number of Attempts: No limit on attempts (age limit applicable)
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India or subject of Nepal/Bhutan or Tibetan refugee (before 01/01/1962)
- RRB Zones: Choose any RRB zone while applying (one application per candidate)
- Exam Centers: Can choose preferred exam cities within the selected RRB zone
- Language Options: CBT available in 15 languages (Hindi, English, Urdu, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Konkani, Manipuri)
- Fee Refund: Appeared candidates get fee refund (₹ 400 for General/OBC, full ₹ 250 for SC/ST) after CBT
- Railway Recruitment: Selected candidates will undergo training at Railway Training Institutes
Exam Cities (Major Centers)
All major cities across India in their respective RRB zones. Each RRB zone has multiple exam centers within its jurisdiction.
Preparation Tips
- Mathematics: Focus on NCERT (Class 10-12), practice speed and accuracy
- Reasoning: Practice daily from standard books (R.S. Aggarwal, Kiran Publications)
- General Science: Study NCERT (Class 10-12) for Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Technical Ability: Revise your ITI/Diploma course concepts
- General Awareness: Read newspapers daily (The Hindu, Indian Express), follow monthly current affairs magazines (Lucent, Pratiyogita Darpan)
- Mock Tests: Practice online mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
- Previous Papers: Solve previous year RRB Technician papers
Railway Production Units
- Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Chittaranjan
- Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi
- Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
- Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala
- Rail Wheel Factory (RWF), Bangalore
- Rail Wheel Plant (RWP), Bela
- Rail Spring Karkhana (RSK), Gwalior
Important Links:
Apply Online (Common RRB Portal)
Indian Railways Official Website
Download Official Notification PDF
Download Syllabus PDF
RRB Application Portal Login
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