RRB Technician 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Age, Qualification & Reservations

RRB Technician

Railway Recruitment Board10th / ITI / Diploma medium

All eligibility conditions must be satisfied as on the closing date of the online application.

Educational Qualification

PostMinimum Qualification
Technician Grade III (Electrician, Fitter, etc.)10th Pass + ITI (National Trade Certificate) in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT OR 10th + 2-year apprenticeship in relevant trade
Technician Grade I – SignalDiploma in Engineering (Electronics/Electrical/IT/Computer Science) from recognised institute OR B.Sc. in Electronics

Age Limit

PostMin AgeMax Age (General)
Technician Grade III18 years30 years
Technician Grade I Signal18 years33 years

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
OBC (NCL)3 years
SC / ST5 years
PwD (General)10 years
PwD (OBC)13 years
PwD (SC/ST)15 years

Medical Standards

Selected candidates must pass the Railway Medical Examination as per standards for technical posts. Good vision (with or without spectacles) and physical fitness are required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is only an ITI certificate required for RRB Technician Grade III?

Candidates need Class 10 Pass AND ITI (National Trade Certificate) in the relevant trade from NCVT or SCVT. Alternatively, 10th pass with 2 years of apprenticeship in the relevant trade is also accepted.

Q.Can a B.Tech graduate apply for RRB Technician?

Yes. B.Tech graduates are eligible if they meet the qualification requirement. For Technician Grade I Signal, a Diploma or B.Sc. in Electronics/Electrical/IT is the specified minimum – B.Tech is above the minimum and is accepted.

Q.What is the upper age limit for Grade I Signal in RRB Technician 2026?

The upper age limit is 33 years for General/EWS candidates. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (max 36), SC/ST get 5 years relaxation (max 38).

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