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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
18-33 years as on the cut-off date. 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
18-36 years as on the cut-off date (varies slightly by notification). 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
18-36 years as on the cut-off date. 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.

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