RRB Vacancy 2026: Recruitment for thousands of Technician posts in the Railways; check the application deadline and process.

RRB Vacancy 2026: If you are preparing for a government job and have been waiting for railway recruitment notifications, your wait is now over. Indian Railways has released the notification for RRB Technician recruitment. The application process begins today, June 30. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited online applications for 6,557 vacancies across various railway zones for the posts of Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III. Eligible candidates wishing to apply for these positions can submit their applications by visiting the official website, rrbapply.gov.in. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is July 29, 2026.

Who is eligible for recruitment?
Let us now discuss the eligibility criteria for these vacancies. According to the notification, candidates applying for Technician posts must have passed the 10th standard (or an equivalent examination) from a recognized board. Additionally, candidates are required to possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT. Candidates holding a valid Apprenticeship Certificate are also eligible to apply. The notification further specifies that for the Technician Grade-I (Signal) post, candidates may also require a diploma or degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Regarding the age limit, it varies by post. Applicants for Technician Grade-I (Signal) must be between 18 and 33 years of age, while those applying for Technician Grade-III must be between 18 and 30 years old. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation in accordance with government regulations.

How can one apply?

1. First, the candidate must visit the official website, rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Next, they must register by providing the necessary personal details. 3. After doing this, you will need to select the relevant Railway Recruitment Board and notification.
3. Fill out the online application form carefully.
4. Next, you will need to upload the required documents in the specified format.
5. After completing these steps, you must pay the application fee online.
6. Finally, submit the form, but make sure to verify all the information before doing so.