RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal) Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal) in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
Technician Grade III (ITI route)
- Age
- 18-30 years as on 01.07.2025 (Technician Grade III, CEN 02/2025). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (UR) / +13 yrs (OBC) / +15 yrs (SC/ST), Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
- Education
- 10th-pass (Matriculation / SSLC) from a recognised Board PLUS ITI / NAC certificate in the relevant trade notified for the post (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, Welder, Carpenter, AC Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, etc.) issued by NCVT / SCVT.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Technician Grade I (Signal)
- Age
- 18-33 years as on 01.07.2025 (Technician Grade I Signal, CEN 02/2025). Standard age relaxations apply.
- Education
- B.Sc. in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Instrumentation (or a combination of these), OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering, OR a Degree in Engineering, in these streams or their allied branches as specified in the notification. 10+2 alone is not enough.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal) eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal)?
10th-pass (Matriculation / SSLC) from a recognised Board PLUS ITI / NAC certificate in the relevant trade notified for the post (e.g., Fitter, Electrician, Wireman, Welder, Carpenter, AC Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, etc.) issued by NCVT / SCVT. That is for Technician Grade III (ITI route); the other 1 post under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal)?
18-30 years as on 01.07.2025 (Technician Grade III, CEN 02/2025). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC-NCL +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (UR) / +13 yrs (OBC) / +15 yrs (SC/ST), Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal)?
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Where should I confirm my RRB Technician Grade 1 (Signal) eligibility?
Always check against the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
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