Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Exam City / Admit Card for 6557 Post
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
About the Post
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced CEN No. 02/2026 for the recruitment of 6,234 Technician Grade-III posts across various ITI trades in Zonal Railways and Production Units. Eligible 10th Pass + ITI / CCAA candidates can apply online starting from 30th June 2026.
Important Dates
- Notification Date August 30, 2026
- Apply Start Date June 30, 2026
- Last Apply Date July 29, 2026
Application Fee
- For General / OBC / EWS ₹500/- (₹400/- refunded after appearing in CBT)
- For SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC ₹250/- (₹250/- refunded after appearing in CBT)
- Payment Mode Online Payment (Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, UPI)
Vacancy Details
| Trade / Post Code | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade III Track Machine (Cat 2) | - | - | - | - | - | 172 |
| Technician Grade III Blacksmith (Cat 3) | - | - | - | - | - | 306 |
| Technician Grade III Bridge (Cat 4) | - | - | - | - | - | 34 |
| Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon (Cat 5) | - | - | - | - | - | 501 |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical (Cat 6) | - | - | - | - | - | 206 |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical (Cat 7) | - | - | - | - | - | 346 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS (Cat 8) | - | - | - | - | - | 268 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (GS) (Cat 9) | - | - | - | - | - | 329 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD) (Cat 10) | - | - | - | - | - | 152 |
| Technician Grade III EMU (Cat 11) | - | - | - | - | - | 147 |
| Technician Grade III Fitter (OL) (Cat 12) | - | - | - | - | - | 469 |
| Technician Grade III Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (Cat 13) | - | - | - | - | - | 162 |
| Technician Grade III (S & T) (Cat 14) | - | - | - | - | - | 320 |
| Technician Grade III Welder (OL) (Cat 15) | - | - | - | - | - | 150 |
| Technician Grade III Crane Driver (Cat 16) | - | - | - | - | - | 13 |
| Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop) (Cat 17) | - | - | - | - | - | 229 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & WS) (Cat 18) | - | - | - | - | - | 128 |
| Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS) (Cat 19) | - | - | - | - | - | 1109 |
| Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop) (Cat 20) | - | - | - | - | - | 123 |
| Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop) (Cat 21) | - | - | - | - | - | 193 |
| Technician Grade III Millwright (Cat 22) | - | - | - | - | - | 170 |
| Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop) (Cat 23) | - | - | - | - | - | 77 |
| Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop) (Cat 24) | - | - | - | - | - | 46 |
| Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS) (Cat 25) | - | - | - | - | - | 584 |
| All RRB Total (Technician Grade III) | 2608 | 1481 | 959 | 560 | 626 | 6234 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Matriculation / SSLC Pass plus ITI from recognized NCVT/SCVT institutions OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in relevant trade. (For Technician Grade III S&T, 10+2 with Physics and Maths is also eligible).
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years (as on 01.07.2026)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 Years | OBC (NCL): 3 Years | PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 Years | PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 Years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 to 8 Years as per rules
- Experience: Freshers Eligible
- Other Requirements: Candidate must be a Citizen of India/Nepal/Bhutan. Medical Standards prescribed for posts (A3, B1, B2, C1) must be fulfilled.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
ITI Trade Eligibility
Candidates holding 10th / Matriculation + ITI (National Trade Certificate NTC / State Trade Certificate STC) in the following recognized trades are eligible to apply:
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern / Scheme of Examination
- Single-stage CBT consisting of 100 objective-type questions worth 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. Negative marking @ 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
| Paper / Stage | Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT | Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd Mark |
| CBT | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd Mark |
| CBT | General Science | 40 | 40 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd Mark |
| CBT | General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 Minutes | 1/3rd Mark |
Subject Wise Syllabus & Marks
| Subject / Trade | Key Syllabus Topics Covered | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th Standard Level | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and other subjects of importance | 10 | 10 |
Important Links
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Detailed Information / Instructions
RRB Technician Grade III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 6234 ITI Vacancies – Overview
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Advt No. CEN No. 02/2026) for 6234 vacancies for ITI pass and eligible candidates. Check full trade eligibility, pay matrix, important application dates, CBT exam pattern, syllabus, and step-by-step apply online link below.
Key Recruitment Highlights
- Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- Advertisement No: CEN No. 02/2026
- Total Vacancies: 6234 Posts
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-2 under 7th CPC (Initial Pay: ₹19,900/- per month plus applicable allowances)
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years (as on 01.07.2026)
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Job Location: All India / Respective Centres
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 2026-06-30
- Last Date for Online Application: 2026-07-29
Vacancy & Trade Breakdown
| Trade / Post Code | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade III Track Machine (Cat 2) | - | - | - | - | - | 172 |
| Technician Grade III Blacksmith (Cat 3) | - | - | - | - | - | 306 |
| Technician Grade III Bridge (Cat 4) | - | - | - | - | - | 34 |
| Technician Grade III Carriage and Wagon (Cat 5) | - | - | - | - | - | 501 |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical (Cat 6) | - | - | - | - | - | 206 |
| Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical (Cat 7) | - | - | - | - | - | 346 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical / TRS (Cat 8) | - | - | - | - | - | 268 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (GS) (Cat 9) | - | - | - | - | - | 329 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (TRD) (Cat 10) | - | - | - | - | - | 152 |
| Technician Grade III EMU (Cat 11) | - | - | - | - | - | 147 |
| Technician Grade III Fitter (OL) (Cat 12) | - | - | - | - | - | 469 |
| Technician Grade III Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (Cat 13) | - | - | - | - | - | 162 |
| Technician Grade III (S & T) (Cat 14) | - | - | - | - | - | 320 |
| Technician Grade III Welder (OL) (Cat 15) | - | - | - | - | - | 150 |
| Technician Grade III Crane Driver (Cat 16) | - | - | - | - | - | 13 |
| Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop) (Cat 17) | - | - | - | - | - | 229 |
| Technician Grade III Electrical (PU & WS) (Cat 18) | - | - | - | - | - | 128 |
| Technician Grade III Fitter (PU & WS) (Cat 19) | - | - | - | - | - | 1109 |
| Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop) (Cat 20) | - | - | - | - | - | 123 |
| Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop) (Cat 21) | - | - | - | - | - | 193 |
| Technician Grade III Millwright (Cat 22) | - | - | - | - | - | 170 |
| Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop) (Cat 23) | - | - | - | - | - | 77 |
| Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop) (Cat 24) | - | - | - | - | - | 46 |
| Technician Grade III Welder (PU & WS) (Cat 25) | - | - | - | - | - | 584 |
| All RRB Total (Technician Grade III) | 2608 | 1481 | 959 | 560 | 626 | 6234 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Matriculation / SSLC Pass plus ITI from recognized NCVT/SCVT institutions OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in relevant trade. (For Technician Grade III S&T, 10+2 with Physics and Maths is also eligible).
Age Limit & Relaxations
Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years (as on 01.07.2026)
Category Relaxations: SC/ST: 5 Years | OBC (NCL): 3 Years | PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 Years | PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 Years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years | Ex-Servicemen: 3 to 8 Years as per rules
Application Fee & Payment Mode
For General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/- (₹400/- refunded after appearing in CBT) | For SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: ₹250/- (₹250/- refunded after appearing in CBT)
Payment Mode: Online Payment (Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, UPI)
Selection Process & Examination Scheme
Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME)
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- Visit the official application portal at
https://rrbapply.gov.inorhttps://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. - Click on the recruitment advertisement link (CEN No. 02/2026).
- Register with your active Mobile Number and Email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and ITI trade details carefully.
- Upload required scanned documents (Photo, Signature, ITI mark sheet, Caste Certificate).
- Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation acknowledgment receipt.
Disclaimer: This page is for candidate informational guidance. Always verify official notifications on the recruiting organization website before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Exam City / Admit Card for 6557 Post?
The last date to apply is July 29, 2026. Always verify on the official notification.
What is the required educational qualification?
Matriculation / SSLC Pass plus ITI from recognized NCVT/SCVT institutions OR Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in relevant trade. (For Technician Grade III S&T, 10+2 with Physics and Maths is also eligible).
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME)