Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 for the Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III computer-based examination. The recruitment drive aims to fill 6,557 vacancies, with the CBT scheduled to be conducted from October 6 to October 9, 2026.
Candidates can access their hall tickets through the official recruitment portal using their registration number and password or date of birth. The admit card contains the examination date, shift, reporting time, test centre address and candidate-specific instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | October 2, 2026 |
| Exam Date | October 6 to October 9, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that admit cards may be made available in phases based on their allotted examination date. They must rely on the date and reporting time printed on their individual hall ticket.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Technician Grade-I Signal, candidates should possess a B.Sc. degree with relevant subjects such as Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology or Instrumentation, or an eligible diploma/degree in engineering.
- For Technician Grade-III, candidates generally need to have passed Class 10 or Matriculation and hold an ITI certificate or completed an Act Apprenticeship in the relevant trade.
- The prescribed qualification must be obtained from a recognised board, university or institution.
- Trade-wise and post-wise qualification requirements may vary. Candidates should verify the relevant annexure in the detailed recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- Technician Grade-I Signal: Generally 18 to 33 years.
- Technician Grade-III: Generally 18 to 30 years.
- The applicable cut-off date for calculating age will be the date specified in the detailed notification.
- Upper-age relaxation is normally available to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
Fees
- General and other non-concession categories: Rs. 500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, female, transgender, ex-servicemen, minority and economically backward class candidates: Rs. 250.
- Eligible candidates may receive the prescribed refund after appearing in the CBT, subject to deduction of applicable bank charges.
- Fees are payable online through the payment options provided on the application portal.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible applicants must appear for the CBT covering the subjects and syllabus prescribed for their respective technician post.
- Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance will be called to produce original educational, identity, category and other supporting documents.
- Medical Examination: Provisionally selected candidates must satisfy the medical fitness standards applicable to the post before final appointment.
How to Apply
The online application window for the recruitment is no longer active. Registered candidates can now download the admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board application portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
- Open the link labelled RRB Technician Admit Card 2026, e-call letter or CBT hall ticket.
- Enter the registration number generated during the application process.
- Provide the required password or date of birth in the specified format and complete the security verification.
- Submit the details to view the Technician Grade-I or Grade-III admit card.
- Check the candidate’s name, photograph, roll number, examination date, shift, reporting time and centre address carefully.
- Download the hall ticket and print a clear copy for use on the examination day. Candidates should also carry an accepted original photo identity document and any additional item mentioned in the instructions.
Applicants who notice an error in their admit card should contact the relevant regional RRB without delay. Electronic copies displayed on a mobile phone may not be accepted at the examination centre.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 released?
The admit card was released on October 2, 2026, ahead of the scheduled computer-based examination.
2. What are the RRB Technician 2026 examination dates?
The Technician Grade-I Signal and Grade-III CBT is scheduled from October 6 to October 9, 2026. The exact date and shift are printed on each candidate’s hall ticket.
3. How can candidates download the RRB Technician hall ticket?
Candidates must log in at rrbapply.gov.in using their registration number and password or date of birth, open the admit card link, and download the hall ticket for printing.
