RRB Technician 02/2025 Exam Date 2026 – CBT Schedule for 6238 Vacancies Released
The Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced the RRB Technician Recruitment 2025–26 CBT Exam Date Schedule under CEN No. 02/2025. This update is extremely important for all candidates who applied for the 6238 Technician vacancies in Indian Railways. The computer-based test dates have now been confirmed, allowing aspirants to plan their preparation strategy in a focused manner. The CBT examination will be held in March 2026 as per the official notice.
Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade I (Signal) & Technician Grade III |
| Total Vacancies | 6238 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India |
| Salary / Pay Level | Level 5 (Grade I Signal), Level 2 (Grade III) |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 21 June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 August 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 09 August 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 10–19 August 2025 |
| Scribe Registration Window | 20–24 August 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | 05–09 March 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | 10 days before exam |
| Call Letter Download | 4 days before exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / EWS | Rs. 250 |
| Fee Refund UR/OBC | Rs. 400 after CBT |
| Fee Refund Reserved Categories | Full refund after CBT |
Age Limit
| Post | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | 18–33 Years |
| Technician Grade III | 18–30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government norms |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Technician Grade I (Signal): Diploma or B.Sc in relevant Engineering stream
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Technician Grade III: Matriculation or SSLC with ITI certificate in relevant trade
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Trade-wise details: As per Annexure A of official notification
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Experience Requirement: As per official notification
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade I – Signal | Level 5 |
| Technician Grade III | Level 2 |
| Zone-wise Distribution | As per official notification |
Selection Process
The recruitment process will be completed in the following stages:
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Document Verification (DV)
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Medical Examination (ME)
Final selection will be based on CBT merit and medical fitness.
Salary / Pay Scale
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Technician Grade I (Signal): Pay Level 5 as per Railway norms
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Technician Grade III: Pay Level 2 as per Railway norms
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Allowances and benefits: As per official notification
RRB Technician CBT Exam Pattern – Grade I Signal
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Computers | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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Duration: 90 Minutes
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Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for wrong answer
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Qualifying Marks:
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UR/EWS – 40%
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OBC/SC – 30%
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ST – 25%
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PwBD – 2% relaxation
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CBT Exam Pattern – Technician Grade III
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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Duration: 90 Minutes
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Negative marking same as Grade I
How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step Guide
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Open official RRB regional website
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Click on CEN 02/2025 Technician Recruitment
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Register using Aadhaar, mobile, email
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Fill personal and educational details
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Upload photograph and signature
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Pay application fee online
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Submit final application
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Download confirmation form
Required Documents
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Aadhaar Card
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Class 10 Marksheet
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ITI Certificate
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Diploma / Degree Certificate (for Grade I)
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Photograph and Signature
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Category Certificate (if applicable)
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PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
| SC/ST Travel Authority | As per official notification |
| Exam City Intimation | As per official notification |
| Call Letter Download | As per official notification |
FAQs – RRB Technician Exam Date 2026
Q1: What is the RRB Technician Exam Date 2026?
A: CBT will be conducted from 05 March 2026 to 09 March 2026.
Q2: When will the exam city intimation be released?
A: The link will be available 10 days before the exam date.
Q3: When can candidates download admit card?
A: E-call letters can be downloaded 4 days prior to exam.
Q4: Is Aadhaar biometric verification mandatory?
A: Yes, Aadhaar-based biometric verification is compulsory at exam centres.
Q5: How many vacancies are there in RRB Technician 02/2025?
A: Total vacancies announced are 6238 posts.
Q6: What is the selection process for RRB Technician 2026?
A: Selection includes CBT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Final Words
This confirmed exam date announcement gives candidates a clear timeline to accelerate their RRB Technician preparation. Aspirants should now focus on mock tests, revision, and previous year question papers to secure a high rank in CBT 2026.
