The Railway Recruitment Boards released the provisional RRB Technician answer key for CEN 02/2026 on 15 October 2026. Candidates who took the Computer Based Test (CBT) held from 6 to 9 October 2026 can log in with their registration number and date of birth or password to view their response sheet and the answer key.
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN No. 02/2026 (Technician categories) |
| Posts | Technician Grade-I Signal and various Technician Grade-III trades |
| Total vacancies | 6557 (see the note on vacancy figures below) |
| CBT dates | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Answer key status | Provisional answer key released |
| Answer key release date | 15 October 2026 |
| Login details needed | Registration number and date of birth or password |
| Official portals | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CEN 02/2026 notification release | 29 June 2026 |
| Online application start | 30 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 29 July 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 31 July 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application correction window | 1 August to 10 August 2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 11 August to 15 August 2026 |
| Exam city intimation, Grade-III | 27 September 2026 |
| Exam city intimation, Grade-I | 1 October 2026 |
| CBT exam dates | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Provisional answer key and response sheet | 15 October 2026 |
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 Download Link
The answer key, question paper and your recorded responses open through the login window on the RRB answer key portal. Download and save your copy early, because answer key links on RRB portals stay active only for a limited period.
Direct login link: RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 answer key login
You can also reach the same link from the home page of rrbapply.gov.in or from your regional RRB website.
How to Download the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026
- Open rrbapply.gov.in or the website of the RRB you applied to.
- Find the link for the CEN 02/2026 Technician exam responses and objection tracker on the home page.
- Enter your registration number and your date of birth or password.
- Your question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key will appear on the screen.
- Compare each of your responses with the answer key.
- Save a PDF copy or take a printout for later reference.
Documents and Login Details Required
To open the answer key you only need your registration number and your date of birth or password. No document upload is needed for this step.
The list of documents for Document Verification (DV) is not given in the sources used for this article. It will be listed in the official CEN 02/2026 notification and in the DV notice, if you are shortlisted.
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How to Raise an Objection Against the RRB Technician Answer Key
If you believe a question, an option or the provided answer is wrong, you can challenge it online through the objection tracker, within the window set by the RRBs.
- Log in to the objection tracker with the same registration number and date of birth or password.
- Select the question you want to challenge.
- Choose the option you believe is correct and enter your justification.
- Pay the objection fee online.
- Submit the objection and keep a copy of the payment receipt.
How to Calculate Your RRB Technician Score from the Answer Key
You can estimate your raw score using the marking scheme below.
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 |
| Wrong answer | -1/3 (negative marking) |
| Unattempted question | 0 |
Formula: Total score = (Correct answers × 1) − (Wrong answers × 1/3)
Example: A candidate who gets 65 answers right and 15 wrong scores 65 − (15 × 1/3) = 65 − 5 = 60 marks.
Because the exam ran over several days, your final marks may differ from this estimate if normalization is applied. Treat the figure as an estimate only. The qualifying marks and cut-off for CEN 02/2026 have not been published in the sources used.
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 (CEN 02/2026)
The detailed CEN 02/2026 lists 6557 vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III. The post-wise table below adds up to the same total.
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Post | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 120 | 50 | 37 | 84 | 32 | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III | 2608 | 959 | 560 | 1481 | 626 | 6234 |
| Total | 2728 | 1009 | 597 | 1565 | 658 | 6557 |
Post-Wise Vacancy and Pay Level
| Post | 7th CPC Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 5 | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III Track Machine | 2 | 172 |
| Technician Grade-III Blacksmith | 2 | 306 |
| Technician Grade-III Bridge | 2 | 34 |
| Technician Grade-III Carriage and Wagon | 2 | 501 |
| Technician Grade-III Diesel Electrical | 2 | 206 |
| Technician Grade-III Diesel Mechanical | 2 | 346 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical / TRS | 2 | 268 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical (GS) | 2 | 329 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical (TRD) | 2 | 152 |
| Technician Grade-III EMU | 2 | 147 |
| Technician Grade-III Fitter (OL) | 2 | 469 |
| Technician Grade-III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 2 | 162 |
| Technician Grade-III (S & T) | 2 | 320 |
| Technician Grade-III Welder (OL) | 2 | 150 |
| Technician Grade-III Crane Driver | 2 | 13 |
| Technician Grade-III Carpenter (Workshop) | 2 | 229 |
| Technician Grade-III Electrical (PU & WS) | 2 | 128 |
| Technician Grade-III Fitter (PU & WS) | 2 | 1109 |
| Technician Grade-III Machinist (Workshop) | 2 | 123 |
| Technician Grade-III Mechanical (Workshop) | 2 | 193 |
| Technician Grade-III Millwright | 2 | 170 |
| Technician Grade-III Painter (Workshop) | 2 | 77 |
| Technician Grade-III Trimmer (Workshop) | 2 | 46 |
| Technician Grade-III Welder (PU & WS) | 2 | 584 |
| Total | 6557 |
Eligibility, Age Limit and Pay Scale Snapshot
| Detail | Technician Grade-I Signal | Technician Grade-III |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification | BE / B.Tech, Engineering Diploma or B.Sc Engineering degree in the stated disciplines | Class 10 with ITI in the related trade, or Class 10 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths, as per trade-wise rules |
| Age limit (as on 1 July 2026) | 18 to 33 years | 18 to 30 years |
| Pay level | Level 5: Rs. 29,200 to 92,300 | Level 2: Rs. 19,900 to 63,200 |
Age relaxation applies as per railway rules. Trade-wise qualification and medical standards (for example, B1, C1 or A3) are listed in the detailed CEN 02/2026 notification.
RRB Technician Selection Process and What Happens After the Answer Key
The selection stages in the sources are the CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination. After the objection window closes, subject experts review the challenges. RRB then publishes the final answer key along with the result and category-wise cut-off marks.
The official result date has not been announced. Some third-party websites expect the result in November 2026, but this is not confirmed by RRB.
Do Not Confuse CEN 02/2026 with CEN 02/2025
Search results for Technician answer keys often mix two different cycles. CEN 02/2025 had its CBT in March 2026, and its objection windows have already closed. This page covers CEN 02/2026, whose CBT was held from 6 to 9 October 2026. Check the CEN number on the login page before you compare your answers.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Check that the CEN number on the portal is 02/2026 and that the exam dates match yours.
- Download and save your response sheet and question paper as soon as you log in.
- Read the official notice for the objection fee, last date and time before you start an objection.
- Raise objections only for questions where you can explain why another option is correct.
- Keep the payment receipt for every objection you submit.
- Use only official RRB websites for login and payment. RRBs do not need any payment for viewing the answer key.
- If the login page is slow or not opening, wait and try again later or use your regional RRB website.
- Your estimated score is not your final score. Final marks depend on the final answer key and any normalization.
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| CEN 02/2026 answer key and response sheet login | Open the answer key login |
| Official RRB application portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| List of regional RRB websites | Regional RRB websites |
