RRB Technician Recruitment 2026-27: 6,565 Grade 1 & 3 Vacancies Announced

Author avatarSuresh
06 April, 2026
All India

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 posts for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. The notification is expected soon.

Highlights

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Online
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Mininum Age
18 Years
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Salary
Pay Level 2 (Technician Grade III) & Pay Level 5 (Technician Grade I)

Qualifications

  • QualificationsITI
  • QualificationsDiploma
  • Qualifications10th, 12th, ITI
  • QualificationsEngineering Diploma

Designation

  • DesignationTechnician Grade I Signal
  • DesignationTechnician Grade III
  • DesignationTechnician
  • DesignationTechnical Grade III

RRB Technician Recruitment 2026-27: Vacancies Announced

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for Technician posts for the 2026-27 cycle, with a total of 6,565 vacancies approved. This recruitment will cover Technician Grade 1 Signal and various Technician Grade 3 categories across different Railway zones and production units. The official detailed notification is expected soon, making it crucial for aspirants to prepare in advance.

Key Highlights

  • Recruitment Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
  • Post Name: Technician (multiple Grade III categories in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, S&T etc.) and Technician Grade I Signal
  • Total Vacancies: 6,565 posts
  • Job Location: All Indian Railways and Production Units
  • Notification Type: Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) for Technicians
  • Selection Process: Computer based tests, medical standards, and document verification (as per final CEN)

Vacancy Details

A total of 6,565 vacancies have been approved for recruitment in 2026, distributed across 39 different Technician Grade III categories and Technician Grade I Signal. These vacancies are in departments such as Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, and Signal & Telecommunication (S&T).

S No Post Name Department Sub Department Pay Level Total
1 Technician Grade III Emu Electrical Emu 2 147
2 Technician Grade III Electrical / Power Electrical General Services 2 174
3 Technician Grade III Electrical / Train Lighting Electrical General Services 2 136
4 Technician Grade III Fitter Electrical General Services 2 46
5 Technician Grade III Electrical Electrical General Services 2 19
6 Technician Grade III Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Electrical General Services 2 162
7 Technician Grade III Electrical Electrical Production Unit 2 18
8 Technician Grade III Electrical / Trd Electrical Trd 2 89
9 Technician Grade III Electrical / Trd (Ohe) Electrical Trd 2 50
10 Technician Grade III Electrical / Trd (Psi) Electrical Trd 2 13
11 Technician Grade III Electrical / Trs Electrical Trs 2 268
12 Technician Grade III Electrical (Workshop) Electrical Workshop 2 110
13 Technician Grade III Fitter (Workshop) Electrical Workshop 2 97
14 Technician Grade III Bridge Engineering Bridge 2 35
15 Technician Grade III Blacksmith Engineering P Way 2 306
16 Technician Grade III Welder Engineering P Way 2 108
17 Technician Grade III Track Machine Engineering Track Machine 2 177
18 Technician Grade III Fitter Engineering Works 2 56
19 Technician Grade III Fitter (Workshop) Engineering Workshop 2 41
20 Technician Grade III Carriage And Wagon Mechanical Carriage And Wagon 2 501
21 Technician Grade III Fitter Mechanical Carriage And Wagon 2 367
22 Technician Grade III Welder Mechanical Carriage And Wagon 2 42
23 Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical Mechanical Diesel Shed 2 206
24 Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical Mechanical Diesel Shed 2 346
25 Technician Grade III Fitter Mechanical Production Unit 2 66
26 Technician Grade III Welder Mechanical Production Unit 2 99
27 Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop) Mechanical Workshop 2 229
28 Technician Grade III Crane Driver Mechanical Workshop 2 13
29 Technician Grade III Fitter (Workshop) Mechanical Workshop 2 867
30 Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop) Mechanical Workshop 2 123
31 Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop) Mechanical Workshop 2 193
32 Technician Grade III Millwright Mechanical Workshop 2 170
33 Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop) Mechanical Workshop 2 77
34 Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop) Mechanical Workshop 2 46
35 Technician Grade III Welder (Workshop) Mechanical Workshop 2 485
36 Technician Grade III Signal S And T Signal 2 154
37 Technician Grade I Signal S And T Signal 5 323
38 Technician Grade III Telecommunication S And T Telecommunication 2 166
39 Technician Grade III Fitter (Workshop) S And T Workshop 2 40
Grand Total 6565

Eligibility Criteria (Expected Pattern)

While the detailed eligibility criteria will be specified in the official notification (CEN 2026), candidates can expect the following based on previous recruitments:

  • Nationality: Indian citizen
  • Age Limit: Likely a minimum of 18 years, with upper age limits and relaxations as per government norms.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Matric/SSLC with ITI in a relevant trade, OR
    • 10+2 with relevant subjects, OR
    • Diploma in concerned engineering disciplines.
    (Exact post-wise qualification will be defined in the notification)
  • Medical Standards: Category-wise medical fitness requirements will apply.

Selection Process

The selection process is expected to include:

  • Computer Based Test(s) (CBT): Covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, General Awareness, and relevant technical subjects.
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

Important Dates

The official notification is expected soon. Keep checking the official RRB websites for updates on application start and end dates.

How to Apply

Candidates will be able to apply online through the official websites of the respective Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) once the notification is released.

Disclaimer: This information is based on preliminary details and the official notification should be referred to for accurate and complete information.

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FAQ's

  1. What is the total number of vacancies announced for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026-27?

    A total of 6,565 vacancies have been announced for Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 posts.