RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: 6,565 Posts Up for Grabs
Indian Railways is hiring at scale again — the Railway Recruitment Board’s latest Technician notification covers 6,565 posts nationwide. Few employers in India offer the combination Railways does: near-total job security, medical coverage, and a pension structure that continues to make it one of the most trusted career choices for ITI and diploma holders.
Eligibility Snapshot
- 10th + ITI in a relevant trade, or a relevant Engineering Diploma depending on category
- Age limit per the CEN notification, with standard category-wise relaxation
Pay & Key Dates
- Vacancies: 6,565 Technician posts
- Pay Scale: Rs 19,900 – 63,200 (7th CPC)
- Apply Between: 10 June 2026 – 09 July 2026
How to Apply
Applications go in only through rrb.indianrailways.gov.in via your regional RRB. Keep your ITI/Diploma marksheet, category proof, and photo ready in the exact specified format to avoid form upload glitches.
Selection Stages
A Computer Based Test comes first, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check for those who clear it. Practicing previous years’ CBT patterns is genuinely one of the best ways to prepare given how competitive RRB exams tend to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do all technician categories accept the same qualification?
No — eligibility differs by grade, so check the category-wise table in the notification carefully.
Q: Any special relaxation for Railway employee dependents?
Some CEN notifications include such relaxations — verify the exact clause in this cycle’s PDF.
Refer to the official CEN notification for zone-wise vacancy split and fee details.