The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India have officially announced the tentative Computer Based Test (CBT) examination schedule and release dates for the Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Exam City / Admit Card for 6,557 Posts. Under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 02/2026, recruitment is being conducted for 323 Technician Grade-I Signal posts and 6,234 Technician Grade-III posts across participating Railway Zones nationwide.
As per the latest official exam-date notice, the RRB Technician CBT 2026 will be conducted from 06 October 2026 to 09 October 2026 in multiple shifts. The Exam City and Date Intimation Slip facility (along with Free Travel Authority for eligible SC/ST candidates) will be activated approximately 10 days before the respective exam date, while the E-Call Letter / Admit Card download will begin approximately 4 days before the exam date mentioned in the city intimation link.
Candidates who submitted online applications under CEN 02/2026 can check their exam city, shift timings, examination center, and download their hall tickets by logging into the official RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in) or through the direct official links provided in the table below.
Official Notice Highlights: As per the official CBT exam-date notification, the Computer Based Test for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III will be conducted between 06 October 2026 and 09 October 2026. The Exam City & Date Intimation link will go live approximately 10 days before the exam, and Admit Cards will be available 4 days prior. Mandatory Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be conducted at all exam centers; candidates must bring their original Aadhaar Card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) / Ministry of Railways
Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Recruitment 2026 Exam City / Admit Card for 6557 Post
RRB CEN No. 02/2026 (Technician Gr-I Signal & Gr-III) : Short Details of Notification
The recruitment notification contains 6,557 vacancies across Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts:
Post Name
Pay Level
Initial Pay
Total Vacancies
Technician Grade-I Signal
Level-5
₹29,200/-
323 Posts
Technician Grade-III
Level-2
₹19,900/-
6,234 Posts
Total Vacancies (CEN 02/2026)
6,557 Posts
Note: The detailed RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure B of the notification. Vacancies are provisional.
RRB Technician Educational Qualification Details
Post Name
Prescribed Minimum Educational Qualification
Technician Grade-I Signal
Candidates can qualify through one of the specified routes from a recognized University / Institute:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Instrumentation.
B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-streams of basic streams of Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation.
Three-Year Diploma in Engineering in the above disciplines or a combination of any sub-streams.
Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) in the above specified streams.
Technician Grade-III
Matriculation / SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT / SCVT in the relevant trade, OR
Matriculation / SSLC plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship (CCAA) in the relevant trade.
Certain categories accept 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics (Technician Gr-III Telecommunication / Signal).
Candidates were required to possess the prescribed qualification by 29 July 2026. Candidates awaiting final results were not eligible.
RRB Technician CBT Exam Pattern 2026
1. Technician Grade-I Signal CBT Pattern (Tentative Subject-Wise Distribution):
Subject / Test
Number of Questions
Total Marks
General Awareness
10
10
General Intelligence & Reasoning
15
15
Basics of Computers & Applications
20
20
Mathematics
20
20
Basic Science & Engineering
35
35
Total (Grade-I Signal)
100 Questions
100 Marks
2. Technician Grade-III CBT Exam Scheme:
Particulars
Details
Total Questions
100 Questions
Total Marks
100 Marks
Exam Duration
90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with scribe)
Negative Marking
1/3rd Mark deducted for each wrong answer
Normalization
Marks will be normalized for multi-shift examinations
Minimum Qualifying Percentage
UR / EWS: 40% | OBC-NCL / SC: 30% | ST: 25%
RRB Technician Selection Process 2026
Stage
Stage Description
Stage 1
Computer Based Test (CBT) – Scheduled from 06 to 09 October 2026
Stage 2
Document Verification (DV) – Shortlisting based on CBT normalized merit
Stage 3
Medical Examination – Conducted by Railway Medical Authorities for prescribed medical fitness standards (A-3, B-1, B-2)
Stage 4
Final Empanelment & Appointment Recommendation to Respective Railway Zones
Important Instructions for RRB Technician Exam 2026
Aadhaar-Linked Biometric Authentication: Aadhaar-based biometric verification will be conducted for every candidate at the examination venue before entry.
Carry Original Photo ID: Candidates must bring their original Aadhaar Card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar. Those who have not completed Aadhaar verification must do so in the portal.
Unlock Aadhaar: Ensure that your biometric data is kept unlocked on the official UIDAI website/mAadhaar app prior to arriving at the test center.
Verify Personal Details: Confirm that your name, father’s name, date of birth, and photograph on your Aadhaar card match the details entered in the CEN 02/2026 application form.
No Requests for Center Change: City, test centre, and shift are allocated based on administrative and logistical feasibility; requests for changing date, city, or shift will not be entertained.
Beware of Touts: Recruitment in RRB is purely based on merit in Computer Based Test. Rely only on official RRB websites for notifications.
How to Check RRB Technician Exam City & Date 2026
Visit the official RRB recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in or your respective regional RRB website.
Click on the CEN 02/2026 Technician section.
Select the link titled “Exam City & Date Intimation Slip / SC-ST Travel Authority”.
Enter your Registration Number and User Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY).
Submit your credentials and your allotted Exam City, Date of Exam, Shift, and Reporting Time will appear on the screen.
Download and print the city slip for journey planning.
Common queries and verified answers regarding RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Exam Schedule, City Slip & Hall Ticket
Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Technician CEN 02/2026?+
There are a total of 6,557 vacancies under CEN 02/2026: 323 Posts for Technician Grade-I Signal (Pay Level-5) and 6,234 Posts for Technician Grade-III (Pay Level-2).
Q2. When will the RRB Technician CBT 2026 examination be conducted?+
The Computer Based Test (CBT) for CEN 02/2026 is scheduled to be conducted nationwide from 06 October 2026 to 09 October 2026.
Q3. When will the RRB Technician Exam City Intimation Slip be released?+
The link for viewing the Exam City & Date and downloading the Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates is scheduled to be made live approximately 10 days before the respective exam date.
Q4. When can I download the RRB Technician Admit Card 2026?+
The E-Call Letter / Admit Card download will begin approximately 4 days before the examination date mentioned in the candidate’s exam city and date intimation slip.
Q5. What is the age limit for Technician Grade-I Signal?+
The prescribed age limit for Technician Grade-I Signal is 18 to 33 Years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories (OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years).
Q6. What is the age limit for Technician Grade-III?+
The prescribed age limit for Technician Grade-III is 18 to 30 Years as on 01 July 2026 with applicable government relaxations.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT?+
Yes. There will be negative marking in the CBT, and 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Q8. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?+
Candidates must carry a clear printed copy of their E-Call Letter and their original Aadhaar Card (or printout of e-verified Aadhaar) for mandatory biometric authentication, along with additional passport-size photographs.
Q9. Can the RRB Technician exam city, center, or shift be changed?+
No. Exam city, centre, and shift are allotted strictly based on administrative feasibility, and no request for a change of exam date, centre, or shift will be entertained under any circumstances.
Conclusion:
The announcement of the CBT exam dates (06 to 09 October 2026) for Railway RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 brings clarity for 6,557 technician aspirants across India. Candidates should regularly monitor the official application portal (rrbapply.gov.in) to view their exam city slip 10 days before their exam and download their admit card 4 days prior. Ensure that your Aadhaar biometrics remain unlocked for smooth verification at the exam center.
Source: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) Official Examination Schedule Notification for CEN No. 02/2026.
