RRB Technician Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RRB Technician 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) — 10+2 route
- Age
- 18-33 years as on 01.07.2025 (Technician Grade I Signal, CEN 02/2025). Standard age relaxations apply.
- Education
- 10+2 (Intermediate / Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a recognised Board.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
Technician Grade I (Signal) — Diploma route
- Age
- 18-33 years as on 01.07.2025 (Technician Grade I Signal). Standard age relaxations apply.
- Education
- 3-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognised institution in one of: Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Communication / Computer / Information Technology / their allied branches (as specified in the notification).
- Nationality
- Same as above.
RRB Technician eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RRB Technician?
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 2 posts under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RRB Technician?
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?
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 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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