Railway Recruitment Board (CEN 02/2025) Technician Grade I & III CBT Schedule Released | Check Exam City & Date
RRB Technician Admit Card 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially announced the examination schedule for the recruitment of Technicians (Grade I Signal and Grade III) under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 02/2025. After the application process concluded in August 2025, lakhs of candidates have been waiting for the Computer Based Test (CBT) dates.
The RRB Technician CBT is scheduled to be conducted from 05th March 2026 to 09th March 2026.
The RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 and the Exam City Intimation Slip will be available on the official regional websites and rrbapply.gov.in shortly. Candidates are advised to keep their Registration Number and Password ready to access their hall tickets.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2026: Exam Overview
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 02/2025 |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I Signal & Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6238 Posts |
| Exam Date | 05 March to 09 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | To Be Released Soon |
| City Intimation Date | 10 Days before Exam (Expected late Feb 2026) |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Technician Exam Date 2026
According to the latest notice, the Computer Based Test (CBT) for the 6,238 vacancies will take place in multiple shifts.
- Exam Dates: 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 March 2026.
- City Intimation Slip: This will be released roughly 10 days prior to the exam date (Expected by 24th February 2026).
- Admit Card Download: The actual e-Call Letter will be available for download 4 days before the candidate’s scheduled exam date.
How to Download RRB Technician Admit Card 2026?
Candidates must follow these steps to download their Hall Ticket once the link is active:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to rrbapply.gov.in or your respective Regional RRB website (e.g., RRB Mumbai, RRB Guwahati, etc.).
- Login: Click on the “Existing User Login” button.
- Enter Credentials: Input your Registration Number and Password (Date of Birth).
- Dashboard: Navigate to the “E-Call Letter” or “Admit Card” section.
- Download: Click on the download button. Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Print: Save the PDF and take a clear printout. It is mandatory to carry this to the exam hall along with a valid ID proof.
RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026
Since the exam is approaching, candidates should review the syllabus and pattern. The CBT pattern differs for Grade I and Grade III posts.
1. For Technician Grade I (Signal)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer.
- Subjects: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basics of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, and Basic Science & Engineering.
2. For Technician Grade III
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every wrong answer.
- Subjects: Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness.
Vacancy Recap (CEN 02/2025)
The recruitment drive is being conducted for the following posts:
- Technician Grade I Signal: 183 Posts (Level 5)
- Technician Grade III: 6055 Posts (Level 2)
- Total: 6238 Vacancies
Selection Process
The selection for RRB Technician posts involves the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): The upcoming exam in March 2026.
- Document Verification (DV): Based on merit in CBT.
- Medical Examination (ME): Candidates must meet specific visual standards (A3, B1, B2, etc.) as per the post requirements.
RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| RRB Technician Exam Date Notice | Notice |
| Admit Card (Soon) | Click Here |
| RRB Technician Application Status | Application Status |
| RRB Technician Application Status Notice | Notice |
| RRB Technician Recruitment 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| RRB Official Website | RRB |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the RRB Technician Exam 2026 be conducted?
The exam is scheduled to be held from 05 March 2026 to 09 March 2026.
Q2. When can I download the RRB Technician Admit Card?
Admit cards can be downloaded 4 days prior to your specific exam date. However, you can check your Exam City and Date about 10 days in advance.
Q3. Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for every incorrect answer.
Q4. What credentials are required to download the Hall Ticket?
You will need your Registration Number and Password (Date of Birth) to log in.
