The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued Railway RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 - Out. Candidates can apply online until 29 July 2026. Total Vacancies: 6,557 Posts. Application Fee for General candidates is ₹ 500/-. Eligibility age criteria: 18 to 35 Years. Direct server links to apply, view merit list, and download syllabus PDF are available in the Direct Useful Links table below.
Crucial Advisory for Qualified Candidates
1. Keep at least 5 attested copies of your scorecard and application printout.
2. Category certificates (OBC-NCL, EWS) must belong to the financial year specified in the notification.
3. In case of name discrepancy between 10th marksheet and Aadhaar card, prepare an official notary affidavit before Document Verification.
4. Verify upcoming age criteria or grade pay allowances using our free Salary Calculator and Age Calculator.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date 30 June 2026
- Online Apply Last Date 29 July 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment 29 July 2026
- Exam Date 06 – 09 October 2026
- Grade-III Exam City Details 27 September 2026
- Grade-I Exam City Details 01 October 2026
- Admit Card 02 October 2026
- Answer Key 15 October 2026 Available Now
- Result Date Will Be Updated Here Soon
Application Fee & Payment
- General, EWS, OBC ₹ 500/- (Exempted)
- SC, ST, PH ₹ 250/- (Exempted)
- All Category Female ₹ 250/- (Exempted)
- Correction Charge ₹ 250/- (Exempted)
Age Limit & Eligibility
- Age Calculated As On As on 01 August 2026
- Upper Age Relaxation As Per Government Norms
Total Vacancy Overview
Salary, Pay Scale & 7th CPC Allowances
Selected candidates for Railway RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 - Out receive remuneration as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
- Pay Matrix: Pay Level 2 to Level 4 (₹ 19,900 – ₹ 81,100/-)
- Basic Pay: ₹ 19,900 – ₹ 25,500/- per month
- Metro (X-City) In-Hand: ₹ 38,000/- (Class X Cities)
- State/Town (Y/Z City): ₹ 34,500/- (Class Y Cities)
- Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA 50%), HRA (9%-27%), Transport Allowance (TA), NPS Contribution & Medical
| Post Name / Cadre | Department | Total Posts | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway RRB Technician | General / Respective Cadre | 6557 | Candidates must have a BE/B.Tech, Engineering Diploma, or B.Sc. in Engineering. For Technician Gr-III (Open Line, Workshop & PUs), candidates must have passed Class 10th with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade or Class 12th with PCM subjects. |
| Candidate Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Mandatory Document / Verification Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | Must produce valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in prescribed format |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years | Applicable for all central and state reservations |
| PwBD / Divyangjan (General / Unreserved) | 10 Years | Minimum 40% permanent benchmark disability certificate needed |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 3 yrs OBC) |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 5 yrs SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years + Service Rendered | Deduction of military service from actual age |
| Stage / Paper | Subjects & Question Distribution | Total Marks / Questions | Duration & Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1 (Screening Test) | Mathematics (20), Mental Ability & Reasoning (25), General Science (20), General Awareness (10) | 75 Questions / 75 Marks | 60 Minutes 1/3rd Negative Marking |
| CBT-2: Part A (Merit Ranking) | Maths (25), General Intelligence (25), Basic Science & Engineering (40), General Awareness (10) | 100 Questions / 100 Marks | 90 Minutes 1/3rd Negative Marking |
| CBT-2: Part B (Trade Test) | Relevant Technical Trade Syllabus (ITI / Diploma / Degree standard) | 75 Questions / 75 Marks | 60 Minutes Mandatory 35% Qualifying Mark |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check Result & Scorecard
- Visit the Official Portal: Open the authorized result web portal of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
- Navigate to Examination Results Section: Look for the 'Results', 'Score Card', or 'Latest Announcements' tab on the homepage.
- Locate Result Link: Click on the link titled Railway RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 - Out.
- Enter Login Credentials: Input your Roll Number, Registration Number, and Date of Birth / Password as requested on the login screen.
- Submit and View Scorecard: Click the 'Submit' or 'Search' button. Your provisional marksheet, qualifying status, and sectional scores will appear on screen.
- Download & Save PDF: Download the official result scorecard PDF and take at least 2 clear printouts for Document Verification (DV) and subsequent selection rounds.
Mandatory Documents Checklist for Document Verification (DV)
| Download Answer Key (Grade-I) | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key (Grade-III) | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key Notice (Grade-I) | Visit Website |
| Check Answer Key Notice (Grade-III) | Visit Website |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Grade-I Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Notice | Download Admit Card |
| Download Application Status | Apply Online |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Visit Website |
| Apply Online Link | Apply Online |
| Check Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Railway RRB Official Website | Visit Website |
| Official Portal / Organization Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
Railway RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 - Out — Comprehensive Guide & Key Details
The declaration of Railway RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 - Out officially concludes the evaluation phase for all participating candidates. Issued by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), this result scorecard establishes the merit benchmark and qualifying status for the current recruitment cycle. Candidates are advised to review the score validation and subsequent screening protocols outlined below.
1. Qualifying Criteria & Cutoff Score Structure
The qualifying cutoff marks are computed based on total applicant volume, vacancy ratios, normalized test difficulty, and reservation categories (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD). Aspirants scoring above the category-specific cutoff are shortlisted for subsequent phases, such as Document Verification (DV), Physical Standards Test (PST/PET), or personal interview rounds.
2. Discrepancy Redressal & Scorecard Verification
Upon downloading your scorecard, carefully inspect all printed particulars including candidate name, roll number, category classification, normalized marks, and qualifying remark. Any clerical error or score omission must be formally reported to Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) within the official representation window with supporting registration receipts.
3. Tie-Breaking Criteria & Normalisation Formula Explanation
In cases where two or more candidates secure equal aggregate or normalized marks, standard recruitment resolution protocols are invoked in the following order of precedence:
- Domain/Technical Core Section Marks: Higher marks scored in the specialized or primary domain paper determine the higher position.
- Date of Birth (Seniority): The older candidate in age is assigned preferential ranking.
- Alphabetical Order: If ties persist, the alphabetical order of candidates' first names as registered on matriculation certificates decides final ranking.
4. Document Verification (DV) Checklist
Shortlisted candidates should prepare two sets of self-attested photocopies alongside original certificates:
- Original Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate & Marksheet as age proof.
- Graduation, 12th, or technical diploma passing certificates and semester marksheets.
- Valid category/caste certificate (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST) issued in the prescribed Central/State format.
- Government-issued photo identification (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport).
5. Official Helpdesk Representation & Corrigendum Tracking
Should the recruitment board issue any revised answer keys, revised cutoff percentiles, or vacancy revisions, an official corrigendum is uploaded on the official board website. Keep your application roll number safely preserved until the final appointment orders and joining letters are formally dispatched.
Next Step: Monitor NaukariResult.Online daily for real-time announcements regarding DV call letters, merit list updates, and final joining schedules.