RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 Increased: Grade-III Posts Raised from 6,234 to 7,002 by Corrigendum No. 1 (CEN 02/2026)
Latest Update (16 October 2026): The Railway Recruitment Boards have issued Corrigendum No. 1 to CEN 02/2026, dated 16.10.2026. It raises the RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 for Technician Grade-III from 6,234 to 7,002, an increase of 768 posts. Technician Grade-I Signal stays at 323, so the two grades together now stand at 7,325 (earlier 6,557).
The notice gives the reason as a review based on additional demand from some Zonal Railways, for Technician Grade-III Carriage & Wagon (Cat. No. 5), Fitter (OL) (Cat. No. 12) and Welder (OL) (Cat. No. 15). Vacancies of all other RRBs remain unchanged, and all other terms and conditions of CEN 02/2026 remain unchanged.
Download RRB Technician Corrigendum No. 1 (Vacancy Enhancement, 16.10.2026) PDF
Which RRB Technician Grade-III Vacancies Have Increased in CEN 02/2026?
Fourteen RRB and category rows are revised. The table gives the previous total, the revised total and the revised category-wise split for each.
| RRB (Zone) | Post (Category No.) | Previous Total | Revised Total | Increase | Revised Category-wise Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (CR) | Welder (OL) (Cat. 15) | 11 | 21 | +10 | UR 10, SC 3, ST 2, OBC 4, EWS 2 |
| Guwahati (NFR) | Carriage & Wagon (Cat. 5) | 58 | 103 | +45 | UR 36, SC 17, ST 9, OBC 28, EWS 13 |
| Siliguri (NFR) | Carriage & Wagon (Cat. 5) | 13 | 33 | +20 | UR 11, SC 6, ST 3, OBC 10, EWS 3 |
| Chandigarh (NR) | Carriage & Wagon (Cat. 5) | 55 | 120 | +65 | UR 47, SC 18, ST 12, OBC 30, EWS 13 |
| Secunderabad (SCR) | Carriage & Wagon (Cat. 5) | 47 | 107 | +60 | UR 52, SC 14, ST 7, OBC 23, EWS 11 |
| Bilaspur (SECR) | Carriage & Wagon (Cat. 5) | 19 | 64 | +45 | UR 30, SC 9, ST 5, OBC 15, EWS 5 |
| Mumbai (CR) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 52 | 102 | +50 | UR 44, SC 17, ST 9, OBC 23, EWS 9 |
| Muzaffarpur (ECR) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 43 | 103 | +60 | UR 42, SC 15, ST 8, OBC 28, EWS 10 |
| Kolkata (ER) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 34 | 184 | +150 | UR 74, SC 28, ST 15, OBC 49, EWS 18 |
| Gorakhpur (NER) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 43 | 108 | +65 | UR 36, SC 21, ST 19, OBC 19, EWS 13 |
| Siliguri (NFR) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 83 | 119 | +36 | UR 48, SC 17, ST 10, OBC 32, EWS 12 |
| Secunderabad (SCR) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 17 | 72 | +55 | UR 31, SC 9, ST 7, OBC 20, EWS 5 |
| Ranchi (SER) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 14 | 76 | +62 | UR 18, SC 33, ST 7, OBC 11, EWS 7 |
| Bengaluru (SWR) | Fitter (OL) (Cat. 12) | 31 | 76 | +45 | UR 17, SC 25, ST 16, OBC 12, EWS 6 |
The largest single increase is at RRB Kolkata (ER), where Fitter (OL) goes from 34 to 184 posts. The revised horizontal reservation (Ex-Servicemen and PwBD) for each row is printed in the corrigendum PDF.
How Much Has RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 Increased Category-wise?
| Category No. and Post | RRBs Affected | Previous (Affected RRBs) | Revised (Affected RRBs) | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat. 5 Technician Grade-III Carriage & Wagon | Guwahati, Siliguri, Chandigarh, Secunderabad, Bilaspur | 192 | 427 | +235 |
| Cat. 12 Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL) | Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Kolkata, Gorakhpur, Siliguri, Secunderabad, Ranchi, Bengaluru | 317 | 840 | +523 |
| Cat. 15 Technician Grade-III Welder (OL) | Mumbai | 11 | 21 | +10 |
| Total | 14 rows | 520 | 1,288 | +768 |
What Should Applicants Do After the RRB Technician Corrigendum?
The corrigendum does not reopen applications and does not give a new last date. Those who applied earlier need not do anything because of this notice. If you chose one of the affected RRBs, check your RRB’s revised row in the RRB-wise table before you plan, since the vacancy count there has changed. The grade-wise and category-wise figures in the original notification, quoted further down this page, are the pre-corrigendum figures.
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 Out: Grade-I Signal CBT Objection Window till 22 October (CEN 02/2026)
Latest Update (16 October 2026): The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 notice for CEN 02/2026, and objections can be raised now. This notice is only for Technician Grade-I Signal, whose CBT was held on 09 October 2026. It says nothing about a Technician Grade-III answer key, so do not read it as a Grade-III answer key. If you appeared in the Grade-I Signal CBT, log in, check your responses against the key, and raise an objection only where you are sure.
Download Answer Key for RRB Technician Answer Key and Objection Tracker 2026
Download RRB Technician Answer Key and Objection Notice PDF (Grade-I Signal CBT, 15 October 2026)
What Is the RRB Technician Answer Key and Objection Schedule 2026?
Candidates who appeared in the Grade-I Signal CBT can view their questions, responses and answer keys through a link on the RRB websites. Objections against questions, options and keys are raised in the same window.
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| CBT for Technician Grade-I Signal (held) | 09 October 2026 |
| Viewing of questions, responses and answer keys, objections and online fee payment start | 15 October 2026, 16:00 hrs onwards |
| Window closes (viewing, objections and payment) | 22 October 2026, 23:55 hrs |
How to Raise an Objection Against the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026?
The notice says the detailed procedure and guidelines are given in the link on the official RRB websites. In short, this is the order to follow.
- Open the answer key login link given in this update box (it is also in Essential Links).
- View your questions, responses and answer keys for the Grade-I Signal CBT.
- Raise an objection against a question, option or key only where you are confident it is wrong, and read the on-screen guidelines first.
- Pay the objection fee for each question online, then submit.
- Finish well before 22 October 2026, 23:55 hrs, because RRB will not entertain any representation after that time.
What Is the RRB Technician Objection Fee 2026?
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fee per question | Rs. 50/- plus applicable bank service charges |
| If your objection is found correct | The fee for that objection is refunded after deducting bank charges, to the account you paid from |
| Payment modes | Debit Card / Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking |
Remember that the decision of the RRBs on the objections is final and binding, and no further correspondence will be entertained.
RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Grade-I Signal & Grade-III E-Call Letter for 6–9 October CBT (CEN 02/2026)
Latest Update: The RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 (E-Call Letter) for CEN 02/2026 is now available for Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III candidates, on the same RRB login page used for the exam city slip. Log in with your registration number and date of birth or password and download it for the CBT scheduled (tentatively) from 06 to 09 October 2026. Carry the printout with an original photo ID, because without it you will not be allowed to appear.
Download RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 (Grade I & III E-Call Letter Login)
Download RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 CBT Exam Schedule Notice (PDF)
How to Download RRB Technician Admit Card 2026?
The e-call letter is your admit card for the CBT. You download it from the same RRB login page that showed your exam city slip. Follow these steps:
- Open the RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 login link given in the latest update box on this page (it is also listed in Essential Links).
- Log in with your registration number and your date of birth or password, as the login page asks.
- Open your Grade-I Signal or Grade-III e-call letter and check your name, photograph, exam date, shift and centre address.
- Download it and take a clear printout. No call letter will be sent by post, so you must download it from the login page.
- SC/ST candidates who opted for free travel should check that the free travel authority (sleeper class pass) appears on the e-call letter itself.
E-call letter downloads start about 4 days (tentatively) before the exam date shown on your city slip. The 4-day count runs from your own exam date, so if your exam falls later in the 06 to 09 October window, keep checking the login page until your letter appears. The CBT centre, date and shift printed on the e-call letter are final. RRB will not entertain any request to change them.
What to Carry to the RRB Technician CBT 2026?
Read the instructions printed with your e-call letter carefully. The notification warns that failure to follow them may lead to disqualification. Carry these items on exam day:
| Item | What the Rules Say |
|---|---|
| E-Call Letter | Printout of your own e-call letter, downloaded only from the official RRB login |
| Original Photo ID | Voter ID, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar printout, driving licence, PAN, passport, employer ID (govt. employees) or school/college ID (if studying). Without it you will NOT be allowed to appear |
| Aadhaar for Biometrics | Original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar, with Aadhaar kept unlocked in UIDAI |
| Colour Passport Photo | Not older than two months from the date of the CBT |
| SC/ST Travel Proof | Original community certificate and original photo ID during the train journey, or you are treated as travelling without ticket |
| Scribe (if opted) | The scribe gets a separate e-call letter and must carry the original ID used while registering |
Do not carry mobile phones, watches, earphones, Bluetooth devices, health bands, calculators, books, paper, pen or pencil, belts, handbags, caps, purses, cameras, water bottles or food. A pen is given to you in the exam hall. Do not apply henna on your hands or feet, because it blocks biometric capture. Any violation leads to disqualification, legal action and debarment from future recruitment exams. Cloak rooms may not be available at the venue, so leave valuables at home.
What Should You Do at the RRB Technician Exam Centre?
You must write the Self-Declaration paragraph, sign and put your Left Thumb Impression (LTI) on the e-call letter only inside the exam hall, in front of the invigilator, and hand it over before the exam ends. Candidates who write the declaration in advance, or who sign in CAPITAL letters, will be rejected.
Also remember that getting an e-call letter does not mean your candidature is accepted for the next stages. Your photograph, signature and other credentials are checked at the centre before you are allowed to take the exam. Anyone using unfair means, sending someone else in their place or trying to impersonate is debarred from all RRB and RRC exams for life. Such candidates are also liable for legal prosecution, and the notification draws attention to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act and Rules, 2024.
Download your admit card today, and practise once more on the official mock test for your grade (links in Essential Links) before the CBT. Track every railway hall ticket on our admit cards page.
RRB Technician Exam City Slip 2026 Out: Check Your CBT Exam City & Date for 6–9 October (CEN 02/2026)
Latest Update: The RRB Technician Exam City Slip 2026 (exam city and date intimation) link for CEN 02/2026 is now live for Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III candidates. Log in to see your allotted exam city and CBT date within the 06 to 09 October 2026 (tentative) window, and SC/ST candidates can download their Travel Authority from the same link. This slip is not your admit card: the E-Call Letter download is now live (see the admit card update on this page), opening about 4 days (tentatively) before the exam date on your slip.
RRB Technician Exam City Slip 2026 Login (Exam City & Date Intimation)
Download RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 CBT Exam Schedule Notice (PDF)
How to Check RRB Technician Exam City Slip 2026?
The exam city slip (exam city and date intimation) tells you which city and which date inside the 06 to 09 October 2026 window you have been given for the CBT. It is not your admit card. Follow these steps:
- Open the RRB Technician Exam City Slip 2026 login link given in the exam city slip update box on this page (it is also listed in Essential Links).
- Log in with the details the login page asks for.
- Note down your exam city and exam date carefully, and plan your travel early.
- SC/ST candidates can download their Travel Authority from the same link.
- Download your E-Call Letter (admit card), which is now available from the same login page (see the admit card update on this page).
All these dates are tentative, so check the official RRB websites regularly. Remember that Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication happens at the centre, so carry your original Aadhaar card or a printout of your e-verified Aadhaar and keep your Aadhaar unlocked in the UIDAI system.
RRB Technician Mock Test 2026 Link Out: Official CBT Practice Links for Grade-I Signal & Grade-III (CEN 02/2026)
Update (27 September 2026): The RRB Technician Mock Test 2026 links (official CBT practice tests) for CEN 02/2026 are now live, one for Technician Grade-I Signal and one for Technician Grade-III. The CBT is still tentatively scheduled for 06 to 09 October 2026, so open the mock test for the grade you applied for and practise before your exam day.
RRB Technician Grade I Signal Official Mock Test Link
RRB Technician Grade III Official Mock Test Link
RRB Technician 2026 Exam Date Out: CBT from 6 to 9 October 2026 & Application Status Released (CEN 02/2026)
Update (10 September 2026): The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the tentative Computer Based Test (CBT) schedule for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III under CEN 02/2026 — the CBT will be held from 06 October 2026 to 09 October 2026. Scrutiny of all applications is also complete: from 11 September 2026, log in at rrbapply.gov.in to see whether your form is Provisionally Accepted, Conditionally Accepted or Rejected (with reasons). Check your status first, then put your remaining preparation time into revision.
Download RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 CBT Exam Schedule Notice (PDF)
Download RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Application Status Notice (PDF)
RRB Apply Portal Login — Check Application Status (from 11 September 2026) & Complete Aadhaar Authentication
Official RRB Website — Exam City & Date Link and SC/ST Travel Authority (live about 10 days before the exam) (now live, see the exam city slip update on this page)
What Is the RRB Technician Exam Date 2026 and CBT Timeline?
Every date in the CBT schedule notice is tentative, so keep an eye on the official RRB websites. Here is the CBT-stage timeline the Railway Recruitment Boards have given.
| Stage | When (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| CBT for Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III | 06 to 09 October 2026 |
| Exam City and Date Link (plus Travel Authority for SC/ST) | |
| E-Call Letter Download | About 4 days before your exam date (Tentative) — link now live |
| Official CBT Mock Test (Grade-I Signal and Grade-III) | Link live now |
The exam city and date intimation link is live (see the exam city slip update on this page), and the E-Call Letter (admit card) is now available from the same login page. Download it and check your exam date, shift and centre.
The official RRB Technician Mock Test 2026 links are now live for both grades. Open the one for the grade you applied for: RRB Technician Grade I Signal Official Mock Test Link or RRB Technician Grade III Official Mock Test Link.
What Are the Aadhaar and Biometric Rules for RRB Technician Exam 2026?
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be done at the exam centre before you are allowed into the exam hall. Settle these points now, not on exam morning:
- Carry your original Aadhaar card or a printout of your e-verified Aadhaar to the centre.
- If you have not yet authenticated your identity through Aadhaar, log in at rrbapply.gov.in with your credentials and complete it.
- Keep your Aadhaar in unlocked condition in the UIDAI system before you reach the centre, even if you already verified it while applying.
- Make sure your Aadhaar carries your correct name, date of birth as per your Class 10th certificate, latest photograph, address and father’s name, and your biometrics should be updated if you have not done so since reaching 15 years of age.
How to Check RRB Technician Application Status 2026 (Accepted or Rejected)?
The scrutiny of applications is complete. From 11 September 2026, log in at rrbapply.gov.in with your user credentials and you will see one of three statuses:
- Provisionally Accepted
- Conditionally Accepted
- Rejected (the reasons for rejection are shown with it)
RRB will also send an SMS and email to your registered mobile number and email ID, but these can fail to reach you for reasons beyond RRB’s control. So do not wait for a message — log in and check for yourself.
Please read this carefully: even if your form is accepted, your candidature is purely provisional. It is liable to be cancelled at any stage of the recruitment process or even after it if any inconsistency, deficiency or falsified record or data is found in your application, or if any malpractice on your part comes to RRB’s notice. RRB also reserves the right to correct any inadvertent or typographical error in the list, and it will not entertain any correspondence from ineligible or rejected candidates.
Follow only the official RRB websites for updates, and ignore touts who promise a railway job for money — RRB has made it clear that selections are based on the CBT and on the merit of candidates only. You can also track upcoming railway exams on our exam calendar.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: 7,325 Posts Under CEN 02/2026 (After Corrigendum No. 1) — Grade-I Signal & Grade-III
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed notification (CEN 02/2026) for Technician posts, opening a massive 7,325 vacancies (6,557 originally, raised by Corrigendum No. 1 of 16 October 2026) across all 21 RRBs. This is a wonderful chance for the ITI holders, diploma students and science graduates who applied and dream of a permanent job in Indian Railways. There are 323 posts for Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level 5) and 7,002 posts for Technician Grade-III (Pay Level 2, revised from 6,234), spread across 24 trades. After the earlier short notice, the full CEN now gives complete details on eligibility, fees, exam pattern and zone-wise vacancies for railway jobs seekers.
Online applications were accepted from 30 June 2026 to 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM), and the application window is now closed. The CBT was scheduled for 06–09 October 2026 (the Grade-I Signal CBT was held on 09 October 2026), and application status was made available from 11 September 2026. In this guide on GovtJobsAlert.in, we explain the full vacancy split, salary, age limit, application fee, selection process and exam pattern in very simple language. Read till the end so you do not miss any important date or rule.
What Are the Key Highlights of RRB Technician 2026 (CEN 02/2026)?
The Railway Recruitment Boards, under the Ministry of Railways, conduct centralised recruitment for technical posts in Indian Railways. CEN 02/2026 is one of the biggest technician hiring drives of the year, filling posts in all zonal railways, production units and workshops. This is a great chance for the 10th pass and ITI candidates who applied to enter Indian Railways. Here are the key highlights at a glance.
- Post Names: Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III (24 trades)
- Total Vacancies: 7,325 (323 + 7,002, revised from 6,557 by Corrigendum No. 1)
- Pay Level: Level 5 (Grade-I Signal) & Level 2 (Grade-III)
- Job Location: All India (21 RRBs)
- Application Window: 30 June to 29 July 2026 (Closed)
- CBT Exam Date:
To be announced06–09 October 2026 (Grade-I Signal held 09 October)
How Many Vacancies in RRB Technician 2026? (Grade-wise Breakdown)
The 7,325 posts are divided between two grades. Here is the grade-wise split.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Level 5 | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III (24 trades) | Level 2 | 7,002 |
| Total | — | 7,325 |
The 7,002 Grade-III posts are spread across 24 different trades. The trade-wise figures below are from the original notification, before Corrigendum No. 1 added posts in Carriage & Wagon, Fitter (Open Line) and Welder (Open Line), so they total the earlier 6,234. The largest ones were:
- Fitter (Production Unit & Workshop): 1,109
- Welder (Production Unit & Workshop): 584
- Carriage & Wagon: 501
- Fitter (Open Line): 469
- Diesel Mechanical: 346
- Electrical (General Services): 329
- Technician (S&T): 320
- Blacksmith: 306
- Electrical / TRS: 268
- Carpenter (Workshop): 229
- Diesel Electrical: 206
- Mechanical (Workshop): 193
There are 12 more trades, including Welder (Open Line), Refrigeration & AC, EMU, Electrical (TRD), Track Machine, Millwright, Machinist, Painter, Crane Driver, Bridge and Trimmer — see the full list in the official notification PDF (link in Essential Links below). Across all RRBs, the original notification (before Corrigendum No. 1) reserved the posts category-wise as UR 2,728; OBC-NCL 1,565; SC 1,009; EWS 658; and ST 597. Horizontal reservation included 661 posts for Ex-Servicemen and 330 for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
What Is the RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution for RRB Technician 2026?
These are the original figures (before Corrigendum No. 1) across all 21 Railway Recruitment Boards: 323 for Grade-I Signal and 6,234 for Grade-III. The 14 revised RRB-wise Grade-III entries are in the corrigendum table above.
| RRB | Grade-I | Grade-III |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 37 | 243 |
| Ajmer | 10 | 219 |
| Bengaluru | 18 | 227 |
| Bhopal | 3 | 223 |
| Bhubaneswar | 2 | 134 |
| Bilaspur | 0 | 102 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 510 |
| Chennai | 19 | 591 |
| Gorakhpur | 6 | 163 |
| Guwahati | 11 | 450 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 0 | 26 |
| Kolkata | 29 | 552 |
| Malda | 23 | 119 |
| Mumbai | 59 | 1,037 |
| Muzaffarpur | 22 | 86 |
| Patna | 6 | 49 |
| Prayagraj | 20 | 262 |
| Ranchi | 17 | 230 |
| Secunderabad | 4 | 395 |
| Siliguri | 14 | 226 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 21 | 390 |
The largest recruiters were Mumbai (1,096), Chennai (610) and Kolkata (581). Candidates could apply to only one RRB for each pay level.
What is the Eligibility for RRB Technician 2026?
The qualification and age rules are different for the two grades, so read them for the grade you applied for.
Educational Qualification
- Technician Grade-I Signal: B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT or Instrumentation; OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering; OR a Degree in Engineering in these streams.
- Technician Grade-III: Class 10th (Matriculation / SSLC) pass PLUS a National or State Trade Certificate (ITI) in the trade notified for the post; OR a Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in that trade. For Technician Grade-III (S&T), candidates with 10+2 (with Physics and Maths) are also eligible.
Each Grade-III post accepts its own list of ITI trades — common eligible trades include Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Wireman, Electronics Mechanic, Mechanic Diesel and Machinist. Always check the exact trade list for your chosen post in the notification PDF.
Age Limit
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 18 to 33 years
- Technician Grade-III: 18 to 30 years
- Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
- Age relaxation: OBC-NCL 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, and PwBD 10 years (UR/EWS). Ex-Servicemen and other special categories get further relaxation as per railway rules.
What is the Salary for RRB Technician 2026?
Railway Technician jobs offer a stable government salary with regular increments. The starting pay depends on the grade you are selected for.
- Technician Grade-I Signal: 7th CPC Pay Level 5, initial basic pay ₹29,200 per month.
- Technician Grade-III: 7th CPC Pay Level 2, initial basic pay ₹19,900 per month.
Apart from the basic pay, you also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other railway benefits, which make your total monthly salary much higher than the basic pay.
Indian Railways jobs also bring strong job security, free and concessional travel passes, medical facilities, pension benefits and good career growth through departmental promotions. This makes the Technician post a very attractive long-term career.
What is the Selection Process for RRB Technician 2026?
The selection is done in three simple stages, based mainly on your performance in the written exam.
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — a separate CBT is held for each pay level.
- Document Verification (DV) — candidates are shortlisted RRB-wise at 1:1 of the vacancies, based on CBT merit.
- Medical Examination — selected candidates must pass the medical standard fixed for their post.
Exam Pattern — Technician Grade-I Signal (Level 5)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
The paper has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, with 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer.
Exam Pattern — Technician Grade-III (Level 2)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
This paper also has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, with 1/3rd negative marking. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST. For full topic-wise preparation, check the RRB Technician syllabus and exam pattern on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How to Apply Online for RRB Technician 2026 (Application Closed)?
Note: the online application window closed on 29 July 2026 (fee payment on 31 July 2026). The steps are kept here as a record of how the application was made through the single-window RRB portal.
- Visit the official RRB application portal (link in Essential Links below) and create an account, or log in if you already registered for an earlier RRB exam.
- Verify your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details correctly.
- Apply separately for each pay level you are eligible for, and select only one RRB for each pay level.
- Set your preference order for the zonal railways and posts.
- Capture a live photograph and upload your signature as per the size rules.
- Pay the application fee online using net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation and registration number for future use.
What are the Important Dates for RRB Technician 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice (Employment News) | 23 May 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 (11:59 PM) — Closed |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 (11:59 PM) — Closed |
| Application Modification Window | 1–10 August 2026 — Closed |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 July 2026 |
| Application Status (Accepted / Rejected) | From 11 September 2026 |
| Official CBT Mock Test Link | Live (Grade-I Signal and Grade-III) |
| CBT Exam Date | |
| Exam City & Date Link + SC/ST Travel Authority | |
| E-Call Letter Download | About 4 days before exam date (Tentative) — link now live |
What is the Application Fee for RRB Technician 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC & EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in CBT) |
| Reserved categories | ₹250 (fully refunded on appearing in CBT) |
The concessional ₹250 fee applies to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minority and EBC candidates. The fee had to be paid separately for each pay level, online only — through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI. The refund is credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account after you appear in the CBT.
Essential Links — RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 (Corrigendum, Answer Key, Admit Card)
- Download RRB Technician Corrigendum No. 1 PDF (Vacancy Enhancement for Technician Grade-III, 16.10.2026)
- Download Answer Key for RRB Technician Answer Key & Objection Tracker 2026
- Download Answer Key and Objection Notice PDF, Grade-I Signal CBT (15 October 2026)
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download CBT Exam Schedule Notice PDF (CEN 02/2026)
- Download Application Status Notice PDF (CEN 02/2026)
- RRB Technician Grade I Signal Official Mock Test Link
- RRB Technician Grade III Official Mock Test Link
- RRB Technician Exam City Slip 2026 Login (Exam City & Date Intimation)
- RRB Apply Portal Login — Application Status & Aadhaar Authentication
- Apply Online for RRB Technician 2026 (Closed on 29 July 2026)
- Visit RRB Technician Official Website
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RRB Technician 2026 is one of the biggest railway recruitments this year, with 7,325 posts across all 21 RRBs (raised from 6,557 by Corrigendum No. 1). The application window closed on 29 July 2026, and the CBT was scheduled for 06–09 October 2026. The Grade-I Signal CBT was held on 09 October 2026, and its answer key can be viewed and objections raised till 22 October 2026, 23:55 hrs (see the answer key update on this page). Keep checking the official RRB websites for the Grade-III answer key. For railway admit card alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in. Beware of agents — the RRBs never charge money through middlemen.