RRB Technician 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
RRB Technician 2026 Overview
RRB Technician recruitment fills technical posts in Indian Railways — Signal, Telecommunication, Workshop, and Track Machine maintenance categories.
RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026) has 6,565 vacancies for Grade I (ITI/Diploma) and Grade III posts. Selection is through Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical.
Technician posts offer Pay Level 2–5 with in-hand salary of ₹25,000–₹45,000/month plus railway pass, medical, and pension benefits.
RRB Technician 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Technician Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
ITI in relevant trade OR Diploma in Engineering
Age Limit
18–33 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
RRB Technician Selection Process
CBT — Computer Based Test
Document Verification
Medical Examination
RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Technician Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete RRB Technician topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
RRB Technician Posts — Which is Best?
RRB Technician offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
& III As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
RRB Technician Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RRB Technician Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →RRB Technician 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
RRB Technician Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management