The Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) to fill 6565 Technician Grade-I Signal, Technician Grade-III vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Railway Recruitment Board i.e. https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 30.06.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 29.07.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications ITI, Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are All Over India. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Short Notice Download Link
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link
RRB Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Railway Recruitment Board |
| Notification No: 02/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 6565 Technician Grade-I Signal, Technician Grade-III Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 30.06.2026 |
| Last Date: 29.07.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/ |
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Current RRB Job Openings:
- Technician Grade-I Signal – 323 Posts
- Technician Grade-III – 6242 Posts
Post Wise Vacancy Details:
- Technician Grade I Signal Level 5 – 323 Posts
- Technician Grade III Track Machine Level 2 – 172 Posts
- Technician Grade III Blacksmith Level 2 – 306 Posts
- Technician Grade III Bridge Level 2 – 34 Posts
- Technician Grade III Carriage And Wagon 2 – 501 Posts
- Technician Grade III Diesel Electrical Level 2 – 206 Posts
- Technician Grade III Diesel Mechanical Level 2 – 346 Posts
- Technician Grade III Electrical / Trs Level 2 – 268 Posts
- Technician Grade III Electrical (Gs) Level 2 – 329 Posts
- Technician Grade III Electrical (Trd) Level 2 – 152 Posts
- Technician Grade III Emu Level 2 – 147 Posts
- Technician Grade III Fitter (Ol) Level 2 – 469 Posts
- Technician Grade III Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Level 2 – 162Posts
- Technician Grade III (S & T)Level 2 – 320 Posts
- Technician Grade III Welder (Ol) Level 2 – 150 Posts
- Technician Grade III Crane Driver Level 2 – 13 Posts
- Technician Grade III Carpenter (Workshop) Level 2 – 229 Posts
- Technician Grade III Electrical (Pu & Ws) Level 2 – 128 Posts
- Technician Grade III Fitter (Pu & Ws) Level 2 – 1109 Posts
- Technician Grade III Machinist (Workshop) Level 2 – 123 Posts
- Technician Grade III Mechanical (Workshop) Level 2 – 193 Posts
- Technician Grade III Millwright Level 2 – 170 Posts
- Technician Grade III Painter (Workshop) Level 2 – 77 Posts
- Technician Grade III Trimmer (Workshop) Level 2 – 46 Posts
- Technician Grade III Welder (Pu & Ws) Level 2 – 584 Posts
RRB Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for RRB: (As on 29.07.2026)
- Technician Grade-I Signal –
- A) Bachelor of Science In Physics / Electronics / Computer Science (CS) / Information Technology (IT)/ Instrumentation OR B.Sc. in a combination of any substream of basic streams of Physics/ Electronics/ Computer Science (CS)/Information Technology (IT) /Instrumentation (OR)
- B) Diploma in Engineering (Three years) in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams (OR) Bachelor Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams”
- Technician Grade-III –
- Matriculation / 10th plus ITI from accredited institutions of NCVT/SCVT in concerned trade. (OR) Matriculation /10th with Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in the concerned trades.
Age Limit for RRB: (As on 29.07.2026)
- Technician Grade-I Signal – Age Limit 18 to 33 Years
- Technician Grade-III – Age Limit 18 to 30 Years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for RRB:
- Technician Grade-I Signal – Level 5 Rs.29200/-
- Technician Grade-III – Level 2 Rs.19900/-
Method of Selection for RRB:
- Computer Based Test
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Application Fee for RRB:
- SC/ST/Female/EBC/PwBD/Transgender – Rs.250/- (Rs.250/- Refundable)
- For Other Applicants – Rs.500/- (Rs.400/- Refundable)
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 30.06.2026 and 29.07.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Railway Recruitment Board website https://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 30.06.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 29.07.2026
RRB Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of RRB: Click Here to Website |
| Short Notice for RRB: Click Here to Download |
| Advertisement for RRB: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form Link Activated |
| Online Application Form for RRB: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is RRB Technician a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent Job.
- What are the stages of recruitment process?
- Computer Based Test, Document Verification (DV), Medical Examination (ME)
- Can I take the print out of the application?
- Yes. Applicants can take print out of their application after payment of Application fees.
