RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 for CEN 02/2026: Response Sheet and Objection Window
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the answer key for the Technician recruitment under CEN No. 02/2026, covering 6,557 posts including Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III trades such as Fitter, Welder, Diesel Electrical and S & T. The computer-based exam was held on 9 October 2026. Candidates can view their response sheets and raise objections to the provisional key. Applications for the original recruitment closed on 29 July 2026.
- Examination date
- 9 Oct 2026
Important dates
- Notification released
- 29 Jun 2026
- Applications open
- 30 Jun 2026
- Last date to apply
- 29 Jul 2026
- Last date to pay the fee
- 31 Jul 2026
- Correction window closes
- 10 Aug 2026
- Examination date
- 9 Oct 2026
Age limit
18 years and above
Reckoned as on 1 Jul 2026.
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as stated in the official notification.
Official links
Links go to the recruiter’s own site. Always apply through the official notification.
Posts and qualification
25 posts| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal |
| 18–33 yrs | 5 | 323Category-wise seats
|
| Technician Grade-III |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 6234Category-wise seats
|
| Technician Grade-III Blacksmith |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 306 |
| Technician Grade-III Bridge |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 34 |
| Technician Grade-III Carriage and Wagon |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 501 |
| Technician Grade-III Diesel Electrical |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 206 |
| Technician Grade-III Diesel Mechanical |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 346 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical / TRS |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 268 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical (GS) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 329 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical (TRD) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 152 |
| Technician Grade-III EMU |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 147 |
| Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 469 |
| Technician Grade-III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 162 |
| Technician Grade-III (S & T) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 320 |
| Technician Grade-III Welder (OL) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 150 |
| Technician Grade-III Crane Driver |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 13 |
| Technician Grade-III Carpenter (Workshop) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 229 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical (PU & WS) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 128 |
| Technician Grade-III Fitter (PU & WS) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 1109 |
| Technician Grade-III Machinist (Workshop) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 123 |
| Technician Grade-III Mechanical (Workshop) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 193 |
| Technician Grade-III Millwright |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 170 |
| Technician Grade-III Painter (Workshop) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 77 |
| Technician Grade-III Trimmer (Workshop) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 46 |
| Technician Grade-III Welder (PU & WS) |
| 18–30 yrs | 2 | 584 |
- Technician Grade-I Signal323 seats
- Qualification
- EitherB.E. / B.Tech
- OrDiploma
- OrB.Sc. (Engineering)
- Age
- 18–33 yrs
- Pay
- 5
Category-wise seats
- SC 50
- ST 37
- UR 120
- EWS 32
- OBC_NCL 84
- Technician Grade-III6,234 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
Category-wise seats
- SC 959
- ST 560
- UR 2608
- EWS 626
- OBC_NCL 1481
- Technician Grade-III Blacksmith306 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Bridge34 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Carriage and Wagon501 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Diesel Electrical206 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Diesel Mechanical346 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Electrical / TRS268 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Electrical (GS)329 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Electrical (TRD)152 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III EMU147 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL)469 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning162 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III (S & T)320 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Welder (OL)150 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Crane Driver13 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Carpenter (Workshop)229 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Electrical (PU & WS)128 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Fitter (PU & WS)1,109 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Machinist (Workshop)123 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Mechanical (Workshop)193 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Millwright170 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Painter (Workshop)77 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Trimmer (Workshop)46 seats
- Qualification
- EitherITI and 10th Pass / Matriculation
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
- Technician Grade-III Welder (PU & WS)584 seats
- Qualification
- Either10th Pass / Matriculation and ITI
- Or10th Pass / Matriculation (Physics, Chemistry and Maths)
- Age
- 18–30 yrs
- Pay
- 2
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Part of RRB Technician 2026
- Admit Card: RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 Released - Download Grade I & III Hall Ticket at indianrailways.gov.in
- Admit Card: RRB Technician City Intimation Slip 2026 Out - Check Exam City and Date for CEN 02/2026
- Exam Schedule: RRB Technician Exam Date 2026 (CEN 02/2026) - Check CBT Schedule PDF
- Other: RRB Technician Application Status 2026 Notice Out - Check CEN 02/2026 Status
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