RRB Railway Jobs 2026: 6,565 technician jobs in Railways with 10th class qualification.. Notification released!
Are you aiming for a government job? More importantly, is it your dream to work in Indian Railways? But you have got a wonderful golden opportunity. The Railway Department has given big good news to the unemployed. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a new notification for filling the vacant technician posts in various regions across the country.
A total of 6,565 technician posts will be filled through this notification . It can be said that this is a life settling opportunity for candidates who have passed 10th class and ITI qualification. Let us know the complete details related to these jobs like qualifications, age limit, salary, selection process and application procedure in detail in this blog post.
Vacancy Details
This notification released by the Railways mainly includes two types of technician grade posts. These vacancies will be filled in all the railway regions across the country.
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Total number of vacancies: 6,565 posts
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Technician Grade 1 (Signal) Posts: 323
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Technician Grade 3 Posts: 6,242
Note: In addition to the Secunderabad region , which is very useful for candidates from our Telugu states, these recruitments will be held in a total of 21 regions including Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Jammu and Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Siliguri, and Gorakhpur.
Educational Qualifications
Candidates who wish to apply for these jobs must have the following educational qualifications depending on the post:
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Must have passed 10th Class/SSC along with ITI in the relevant trade.
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For some specific posts, those who have completed B.Sc , Degree or Diploma courses are also eligible. (Full details of the educational qualification required for each post will be available in the detailed notification to be released on June 30).
Age Limit
The age of the candidates has been determined based on the posts as follows:
| Post Name | Minimum age | Maximum age |
| Technician Grade 1 (Signal) | 18 years old | 33 years old |
| Technician Grade 3 | 18 years old | 30 years old |
(There are relaxations in age limit for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories as per government rules).
Salary & Allowances
Those who join the railways get attractive salaries and all the benefits available to central government employees.
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For Technician Grade 1 posts: Basic salary is up to Rs. 29,200/- per month .
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For Technician Grade 3 posts: Basic salary is up to Rs. 19,900/- per month .
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Other allowances: Along with basic pay, DA, HRA, transport allowance and medical facilities are provided as per government norms. All these add up to a hefty salary.
Selection Process
Candidates for these jobs will be selected in a transparent manner, based solely on merit. The selection process will consist of the following steps:
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Online Written Test (Computer Based Test – CBT): This is the main test that determines the merit of the candidates.
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Document Verification: The certificates of those who qualify the written examination will be verified.
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Medical Examination: Fitness tests are conducted for candidates as per Railway standards.
Important Dates
Candidates who wish to apply for Railway Technician jobs should keep the following dates in mind:
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Detailed Notification Release Date: June 30, 2026
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Online applications start: June 30, 2026
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Last date to apply: July 29, 2026
Application process and other details
Eligible candidates will have to apply for these jobs only through online mode . A comprehensive notification with complete details like region-wise vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, application fee etc. will be released on the official websites on June 30, 2026 .
This is a golden opportunity for those who want to settle down in life by getting a job in the railways. 6,565 posts is a very big number. So start your preparation from now. Apply online without delay when the full notification comes on June 30.
All The Best! If any of your friends are preparing for railway jobs, share this information with them immediately.
