The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 on
15 October 2026 for the Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No.
02/2026. Candidates who appeared for the Computer Based Test (CBT) held from
6 to 9 October 2026 can now view their question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key through the official candidate login facility. This recruitment covers
6,557 Technician posts across Indian Railways. Read the official notice for the objection schedule, fee and login instructions.
Answer Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Centralised Employment Notice | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Posts | Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 15 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Objection Window | 15 October to 22 October 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50 per question + applicable bank charges |
| Login Details | Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password |
About the Recruitment
The RRB Technician recruitment under CEN 02/2026 covers Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III posts in various trades across Indian Railways. The notification was issued on 29 June 2026, and online applications were accepted from 30 June to 29 July 2026. As per the published details, Technician Grade-I (Signal) requires an engineering degree or diploma, while Technician Grade-III requires Class 10th with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade (or Class 10th with the required subjects). The CBT for both grades was conducted from 6 to 9 October 2026.
How to Download RRB Technician Answer Key 2026
1. Visit the RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in or the website of the regional RRB you applied to.
2. On the homepage, look for the link for the CEN 02/2026 Technician exam responses and objection tracker.
3. Click on the candidate login section for the answer key.
4. Enter your
Registration Number and your
Date of Birth or Password correctly.
5. Enter the captcha code shown on the page and click
Submit.
6. Your question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key will appear on the screen.
7. Compare each of your responses with the official answer key.
8. Download and save a PDF copy of the response sheet for future reference — answer key links on RRB portals stay active only for a limited period.
How to Raise Objections
Candidates who find an error in a question or in the provisional answer key can raise objections through the same login facility. Follow these steps:
1. Log in to the answer key portal with your registration number and date of birth or password.
2. Open the objection tracker for CEN 02/2026 Technician.
3. Select the question you want to challenge and submit the correct option with supporting reasoning.
4. Pay the objection fee of
Rs. 50 per question plus applicable bank charges.
5. Submit your objection before
22 October 2026 (11:55 PM).
6. Save the acknowledgement of your objection for reference.
The final answer key will be prepared after all objections are reviewed. Candidates should estimate their scores only on the basis of the final answer key once it is published.
How to Estimate Your Score
Once you have the provisional answer key and your recorded responses, count the questions answered correctly and incorrectly. Apply the marking scheme given in the official CEN 02/2026 notice to estimate your raw score — use only the scheme printed in the official notice, not assumptions. Keep your estimated score aside and wait for the final answer key, because valid objections can change the official answers.
Interested candidates can read the full answer key notice before raising objections.
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FAQs
Q1. When was the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key for CEN 02/2026 was released on 15 October 2026.
Q2. Which posts does the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 cover?
It covers Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III posts for which the CBT was held from 6 to 9 October 2026.
Q3. What details are needed to download the answer key?
Candidates need their registration number and date of birth or password to log in and view the response sheet.
Q4. What is the last date to raise objections?
Objections can be raised from 15 October 2026 to 22 October 2026 (11:55 PM).
Q5. What is the objection fee?
The fee is Rs. 50 per question plus applicable bank charges.
Q6. How many vacancies are there in the RRB Technician 2026 recruitment?
There are 6,557 Technician posts under CEN No. 02/2026.
Q7. Where can I download the official answer key?
Through the candidate login on rrbapply.gov.in or the website of the regional RRB you applied to.
Sources: Railway Recruitment Boards official answer key notice; rrbapply.gov.in; rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their result.
