The RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). According to the published information, the provisional answer key, question paper and candidate response sheet for the Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III recruitment under CEN 02/2026 were released on 15 October 2026 on the regional RRB websites. Candidates who appeared for the CBT held from 6 to 9 October 2026 can now download their response sheets and raise objections against the provisional key.
This recruitment covers over 6,500 Technician posts across Indian Railways, and the objection window is open only for a short period, so candidates should download the key and file any objections before the last date. Railway aspirants may also find our RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 and RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 pages useful for tracking other active RRB recruitments.
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RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Recruitment Name | Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 (Grade-I Signal – 323, Grade-III – 6,234) |
| CBT Exam Date | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Provisional – objection window open |
| Objection Window | 15 to 22 October 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs 50 per question |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for every wrong answer |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB Technician 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Released | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 27 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 2 October 2026 |
| CBT Exam | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | 15 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 22 October 2026 |
| Final Answer Key and Result | To be announced on the official website |
How to Download the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website of the regional RRB you applied under (or the central answer key portal).
- Click on the link for CEN 02/2026 – Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III.
- Look for the “Download Answer Key / Response Sheet” link and click on it.
- Enter your Registration Number or User ID and your Password or Date of Birth.
- Your question paper, provisional answer key and recorded responses will appear on screen.
- Download and save the PDF and response sheet for future reference.
- Cross-check your marked answers against the key and calculate your approximate score using the 1/3 negative marking rule.
- If you find any discrepancy, file your objection before the window closes on 22 October 2026.
Objection Process for RRB Technician Answer Key 2026
The objection tracker is active along with the provisional key. Candidates who find an error in any answer can raise an objection online within the window from 15 to 22 October 2026. According to the published information, the objection fee is Rs 50 per question, and objections must be filed through the same login portal where the answer key is downloaded. Keep your supporting reference ready before filing, since the portal asks for the question ID and the correct answer as per your claim. The RRBs will review all valid objections before publishing the final answer key, which will form the basis of the result.
RRB Technician Vacancy and Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility |
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 323 | B.Sc in Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / IT / Instrumentation, or B.E. / B.Tech, or 3-year engineering diploma in the relevant discipline |
| Technician Grade-III | 6,234 | Class 10 with ITI certificate from NCVT / SCVT in the relevant trade |
| Total | 6,557 |
Age limits are calculated as on 1 July 2026: 18 to 30 years for Technician Grade-III and 18 to 33 years for Technician Grade-I Signal, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Railway rules. Candidates should confirm trade-wise eligibility from the official notification before the document verification stage.
Important Links
| Download Answer Key (Grade-I) | RRB Answer Key Portal – Grade-I |
| Download Answer Key (Grade-III) | RRB Answer Key Portal – Grade-III |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Regional RRB Websites |
| Official Website | https://indianrailways.gov.in |
Use only the official RRB portals for the answer key, response sheet and objection filing. Do not rely on unofficial websites, social media posts or paid services claiming to change your score.
Is the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 out?
Yes. According to the published information, the Railway Recruitment Boards released the provisional RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 on 15 October 2026 along with the question paper and candidate response sheet for the CEN 02/2026 CBT held from 6 to 9 October 2026.
How can I download the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026?
Visit your regional RRB website and open the CEN 02/2026 Technician section. Click the answer key or response sheet link, log in with your Registration Number or User ID and Password or Date of Birth, and download the key and response sheet.
What is the last date to raise objections against the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026?
According to the published information, the objection window is open from 15 to 22 October 2026. Objections must be filed online through the same login portal, with an objection fee of Rs 50 per question.
What is the objection fee for the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026?
The objection fee is Rs 50 per question, as per the published information. Pay the fee online through the objection tracker portal before the window closes on 22 October 2026.
What is the exam pattern and negative marking for RRB Technician?
The selection starts with a Computer Based Test carrying negative marking of 1/3 mark for every wrong answer. Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
How many vacancies are there in RRB Technician CEN 02/2026?
According to the published information, CEN 02/2026 covers 6,557 vacancies: 323 for Technician Grade-I Signal and 6,234 for Technician Grade-III across the Railway Recruitment Boards.
What is the eligibility for RRB Technician Grade-III?
For Technician Grade-III, candidates must have passed Class 10 with an ITI certificate from NCVT or SCVT in the relevant trade, as per the published notification. Technician Grade-I Signal requires a B.Sc, B.E. or B.Tech, or a 3-year engineering diploma in the relevant discipline.
What is the official website for the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026?
The official websites are the regional RRB portals under rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, the answer key download portal rrb.digialm.com, and the Ministry of Railways site https://indianrailways.gov.in.
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