The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the provisional answer key and response sheet for the Technician CBT (CEN 02/2026) on 15 October 2026. The exam was held from 6 to 9 October 2026. Candidates can log in with their registration number and date of birth or password to check their responses, work out their score and raise objections. RRB answer key links stay active for a limited time only.
Important Note
1. The provisional answer key, question paper and response sheet are now available. Log in and save a PDF copy immediately.
2. The objection window dates and objection fee for CEN 02/2026 have not been confirmed. Read the official RRB notice before you raise any objection.
3. Negative marking applies: +1 for each correct answer and −1/3 for each wrong one. Your estimated score may change after normalisation and the final answer key.
RRB Technician Answer Key 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Technician Grade-I Signal and Technician Grade-III (various trades) |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 |
| Exam Stage | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| CBT Dates | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Key Update | Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet Released |
| Answer Key Release Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Login Details | Registration Number + Date of Birth / Password |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CEN 02/2026 Notification Released | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 July 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 1 August to 10 August 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation (Grade-III) | 27 September 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation (Grade-I) | 1 October 2026 |
| CBT | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet | 15 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | Not yet confirmed. Check the official RRB notice |
| Result | Not yet announced |
Answer Key Stage: What This Covers
This is the provisional answer key for the CBT. It is not a result and not the final selection. After objections are reviewed, RRB will publish the final answer key with the result and cut-off marks. Candidates who qualify the CBT will then go to Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Check the CEN number first. CEN 02/2025 (CBT held in March 2026) is a different recruitment cycle. Make sure the login page shows CEN 02/2026 before you compare answers.
How to Download the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website.
- Click the CEN 02/2026 Technician exam responses / answer key link on the home page.
- Enter your registration number and your date of birth or password.
- View your question paper, recorded responses and the provisional answer key.
- Compare each of your responses with the key.
- Save the page as a PDF or take a printout.
How to Raise an Objection
- Log in to the objection tracker with the same credentials.
- Select the question you want to challenge.
- Choose the option you believe is correct and add your justification.
- Pay the objection fee online.
- Submit the objection and save the payment receipt.
Objection fee: in earlier RRB cycles the fee was Rs. 50 per question plus bank charges, refundable if the objection was accepted. The fee for CEN 02/2026 is unconfirmed. Verify it in the official notice at rrbapply.gov.in.
How to Calculate Your Score
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 |
| Wrong Answer | −1/3 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
Formula: Score = (Correct × 1) − (Wrong × 1/3)
Example: 65 correct and 15 wrong gives 65 − 5 = 60 marks.
The exam ran over several days, so normalisation may change your final marks. Treat this figure as an estimate only.
RRB Technician Vacancy 2026 (CEN 02/2026)
| Post | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | 120 | 50 | 37 | 84 | 32 | 323 |
| Technician Grade-III | 2,608 | 959 | 560 | 1,481 | 626 | 6,234 |
| Total | 2,728 | 1,009 | 597 | 1,565 | 658 | 6,557 |
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I Signal | Rs. 29,200 – 92,300 (Level 5, 7th CPC) |
| Technician Grade-III | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 (Level 2, 7th CPC) |
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Download and save your response sheet and answer key today.
- Calculate your estimated score using the marking scheme above.
- Watch rrbapply.gov.in for the objection window dates and fee. Object only where you can justify the correct option.
- Use only official RRB websites. Viewing the answer key is free.
- Start collecting documents for Document Verification in case you are shortlisted.
- Result date: some third-party websites expect the result in November 2026. This is unconfirmed. RRB has not announced a date.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Answer Key / Response Sheet Login | Click Here |
| List of Regional RRB Websites | Click Here |
| RRB Official Application Portal | Click Here |
FAQs
When was the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key for CEN 02/2026 was released on 15 October 2026.
How can I download the RRB Technician Response Sheet 2026?
Log in through the answer key link on rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website using your registration number and date of birth or password.
What is the last date to raise objections against the RRB Technician Answer Key?
The objection window for CEN 02/2026 has not been confirmed. Check the official notice on rrbapply.gov.in.
What is the objection fee for the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026?
It is unconfirmed for this cycle. Earlier RRB cycles charged Rs. 50 per question plus bank charges, refundable if the objection was accepted.
Is there negative marking in the RRB Technician CBT?
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
When will the RRB Technician Result 2026 be declared?
RRB has not announced a result date. The final answer key and cut-off will be published with the result.
Is the answer key the final result?
No. It is a provisional key. The final selection depends on the CBT result, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the RRB CEN 02/2026 provisional answer key released on 15 October 2026 and the official CEN 02/2026 notification at rrbapply.gov.in. The objection fee, objection window and expected result timeline are unconfirmed, and figures from earlier cycles are labelled as such. Candidates must verify all dates and next-stage details on rrbapply.gov.in or their regional RRB website. JobShouter is not associated with the Railway Recruitment Boards. This article is for informational purposes only.
