The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued the Centralised Employment Notification CEN No 02/2026 for Technician recruitment under the Ministry of Railways. The notice outlines 6565 vacancies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts across participating RRBs.Online applications will be accepted through the official RRB portal. Candidates must ensure accuracy of personal details and Aadhaar linkage before submission, as only one application per Pay Level is permitted.Notification issued in employment newspaperThe short notice appears in the Employment Newspaper dated 23-29 May 2026, indicating upcoming recruitment activity for technical posts within Indian Railways.Of the total vacancies, 323 posts are designated for Technician Grade I Signal and 6242 for Technician Grade III. Candidates require BSc or Diploma for Grade I Signal and 10th pass with ITI for Grade III.Age limit and pay structureAge limits are 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade I Signal and 18 to 30 years for Technician Grade III, calculated as on 01 July 2026. Pay levels are Level 5 with initial pay of Rs 29200 and Level 2 with Rs 19900 respectively.Application fee and processApplication fee is Rs 500 for General, OBC and EWS categories, while SC, ST and PWD candidates pay Rs 250. Payments must be made online only through the application portal.Selection process and instructionsThe selection process includes a Computer Based Test followed by document verification and medical examination. Candidates may apply to only one RRB per Pay Level and must verify Aadhaar details with their Class 10 certificates.Official portal and application timelineCandidates will submit applications through the official RRB portal rrbapply.gov.in. The application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 29 July 2026. The examination date will be notified later by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates are advised to verify Aadhaar details before submission and ensure matching information with Class 10 records. Only one application per Pay Level is allowed and candidates must apply to a single RRB for each level. Age limits remain 18 to 33 years for Grade I Signal and 18 to 30 years for Grade III, calculated as on 01 July 2026, with relaxation as per government rules. Selection will comprise a Computer Based Test, document verification and medical examination as per RRB norms. Total vacancies stand at 6565 across Technician Grade I and III posts.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!