The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have officially released the provisional answer key, question paper, and response sheet for the Technician recruitment examination (CEN No. 02/2026) on October 15, 2026.
The Computer Based Test (CBT) was held across the country from October 06 to October 09, 2026, to fill 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III posts. Candidates who took the exam can now log in to the official recruitment website at rrbapply.gov.in to verify their answers, calculate their expected marks, and challenge any questions through the online objection tracker.
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 Highlights
Candidates can check all the important dates, post details, and basic exam facts in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Posts Included | Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,565 Posts |
| CBT Exam Dates | October 06 to October 09, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released on October 15, 2026 |
| Objection Fee | ₹50/- per question challenged (Refundable if correct) |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number & Password / Date of Birth |
| Official Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Technician Vacancy and Pay Level Details 2026
The recruitment drive is being held to fill 6,565 vacancies across two key pay levels in Indian Railways:
- Technician Grade-I Signal: Pay Level-5 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
- Technician Grade-III (Various Trades): Pay Level-2 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
RRB Technician Marking Scheme 2026
Candidates can calculate their estimated raw scores using the official marking pattern:
- Every correct answer will give you 1 mark.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer.
- No marks will be given or deducted for unattempted questions.
How to Download RRB Technician Answer Key 2026
Follow these easy steps to check your answers and download your response sheet:
- Step 1: Go to the official website at rrbapply.gov.in or visit your regional RRB portal.
- Step 2: Click on the link for “CEN 02/2026 Technician: View Question Paper, Responses and Answer Key”.
- Step 3: You will be taken to the candidate login page.
- Step 4: Enter your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth.
- Step 5: Type the captcha code shown on the screen and click on “Login”.
- Step 6: Click on the “Candidate Response” tab to see your attempted question paper and the official answers.
- Step 7: Download and save the response sheet PDF to calculate your score.
How to Raise Objections Against RRB Technician Answer Key 2026
If you find an incorrect answer or mistake in any question, you can challenge it online by following these steps:
- Step 1: Log in to the Objection Tracker section using your registration details.
- Step 2: Select the Question ID that you want to challenge.
- Step 3: Choose your proposed correct option and provide a clear explanation or upload documentary proof supporting your answer.
- Step 4: Pay the challenge fee of ₹50/- per question online using UPI, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
- Step 5: Submit your objection before the closing date. If your challenge is accepted by the subject experts, your fee will be refunded back to your bank account.
Important Links
- Download Answer Key & Response Sheet: Click Here
- Submit Objections (Objection Tracker): Click Here
- Official Website: rrbapply.gov.in
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