Railway Technician Updates 2026

RRB Technician Updates: Our Official Hub for RRB Technician Recruitment Updates. Track the entire lifecycle: Notification, Exam Dates, Grade 1 Signal & Grade 3 Syllabus, Admit Card, Answer Key, DV & Final Results for all 21 RRB Zones. Check Eligibility and Medical Standards.

Updated: Jan 13, 2026

RRB Exam Calendar 2026 Released: Official Schedule for ALP, NTPC, JE, and Group D

Updated On: January 13, 2026

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RRB Technician 2025 (CEN 02/2025): Application Status Link Activated

Updated On: December 9, 2025

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RRB Bangalore Technician 2024: DV Round 3 Schedule & Shortlist Released for CEN 02/2024

Updated On: December 8, 2025

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RRB Bangalore Technician 2024: Provisional Part Panel 3 Released for CEN 02/2024

Updated On: December 8, 2025

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RRB Prayagraj Technician Grade I Signal Cut Off 2024: Marks for DV Round 2 Released (CEN 02/2024)

Updated On: December 7, 2025

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RRB Ahmedabad CEN 02/2024 (Technician): Admit Cards for Rescheduled Additional Document Verification

Updated On: December 6, 2025

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RRB Technician Recruitment Hub: Notification, Exam Date & Updates

The RRB Technician recruitment is a massive opportunity for ITI, Diploma, B.Tech, and 12th Pass (PCM) candidates to join Indian Railways. This page is your Official Hub for the entire Technician recruitment lifecycle—from Notification to Exam Date, Answer Key, and Final Panel. We provide real-time updates for both Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across all 21 RRB Zones.

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📍 Zone-Wise RRB Technician Updates

Click on your Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) below to check local vacancy breakdown, application status, and result panels.

💰 RRB Technician Posts & Salary Structure

The recruitment includes two primary categories with distinct pay levels, eligibility, and exam patterns.

Technician Grade I Signal
Pay LevelLevel 5 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay₹29,200 + Allowances
QualificationB.Sc / Diploma / B.Tech
MedicalB-1
Role: Maintaining advanced signaling systems and electronic interlocking. This is a higher responsibility post suitable for Degree/Diploma holders.
Technician Grade III (Various Trades)
Pay LevelLevel 2 (7th CPC)
Basic Pay₹19,900 + Allowances
QualificationMatric + ITI / 12th PCM
MedicalB-1 / B-2 / A-3
Role: Core maintenance work in Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments. Includes Fitter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, and S&T (Tele) roles.

⚙️ Selection Process

The selection process has been simplified. There is ONLY ONE CBT followed by DV.

Stage 1: CBT (Computer Based Test)

Separate CBTs for Grade I and Grade III. Marks scored here will decide the final merit.
Grade I Signal: 100 Q (90 Mins). Focus on Basic Science, Engg, GA, Reasoning, Maths.
Grade III: 100 Q (90 Mins). Focus on Maths, Reasoning, General Science (10th level).

Stage 2: Document Verification (DV)

Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1 ratio) will be called for DV based on CBT merit. There is NO CBT-2 or Psycho Test.

Stage 3: Medical Examination

Candidates must pass the prescribed medical standard (A-3/B-1/B-2) for their allotted post. Visual acuity is crucial.

📖 CBT Exam Syllabus Overview

The syllabus varies significantly between Grade I Signal and Grade III posts. 1/3rd Negative Marking applies.

🔬 For Technician Gr I Signal (Level 5)

Total Questions: 100

Basic Science & Engineering (35 Q) Basics of Computers & Applications (20 Q) Mathematics (20 Q) General Intelligence & Reasoning (15 Q) General Awareness (10 Q)

🛠️ For Technician Gr III (Level 2)

Total Questions: 100

General Science (40 Q) Mathematics (25 Q) General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q) General Awareness (10 Q)

*Grade III Science covers Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences of 10th Standard level.

🏥 Medical Standards Explained

Candidates must be medically fit. Glasses are permitted for B-1 and B-2 categories, but restricted for A-3.

⚠️ LASIK Surgery Warning: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are UNFIT for posts requiring A-3 Medical Standard (e.g., Technician Track Machine).
  • A-3: Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (Power of lenses not to exceed 2D).
  • B-1: Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (Power not to exceed 4D).
  • B-2: Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (Power not to exceed 4D).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is 12th Pass eligible for Technician? A: Yes. Candidates with 10+2 (Physics & Maths) are eligible for Technician Grade III Signal & Telecom (S&T) posts. For other Grade III posts, ITI/Apprenticeship is mandatory.
Q: Is there a Psycho Test for Technician? A: No. Unlike ALP, there is NO Psycho Test (CBAT) for Technician posts. Selection is based purely on the single CBT score.
Q: Is there negative marking? A: Yes. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every incorrect answer in the CBT.
Q: Can I apply for both Grade I and Grade III? A: Yes! If you meet the eligibility for both (e.g., B.Tech/Diploma for Gr I and ITI/12th for Gr III), you can apply for both separately. You will have to pay separate fees and appear for separate exams.