RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 out: download hall ticket for 6,557 vacancies
In short
- The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 on 2 October 2026.
- Candidates can download the hall ticket from official regional RRB websites or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in using their registration number and password.
- The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Technician Grade 1 and 3 posts under CEN 02/2026 is scheduled from 6 October to 9 October 2026.
- This recruitment drive aims to fill 6,557 Technician vacancies, comprising 323 Grade I Signal and 6,234 Grade III positions.
- Candidates must carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID, a photocopy of the ID, and a passport-size photograph to the exam centre.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 on 2 October 2026. This admit card is for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Technician Grade 1 and 3 posts, advertised under CEN 02/2026. Candidates appearing for the examination can download their hall tickets from the official regional RRB websites or the central portal, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
The CBT is scheduled to take place from 6 October to 9 October 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 6,557 Technician vacancies across various categories, including 323 Technician Grade I Signal and 6,234 Technician Grade III positions.
Admit Card Download and Exam Schedule
Candidates are required to use their Registration Number/Username and Password/Date of Birth as login credentials to download their admit cards. The admit card contains essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, shift, reporting time, examination centre, and specific instructions for the test day. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple shifts and centres.
The RRB Technician City Intimation Slip 2026 was released progressively from 27 September 2026 onwards, providing candidates with their assigned city, state, exam shift, and timing to support travel planning. The admit card, released on 2 October 2026, provides the exact centre address, candidate photograph, signature, and full exam day guidelines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Release | 2 October 2026 |
| CBT Date | 6 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | City Intimation Slip |
|---|---|
| 6th October 2026 | 27th September (Out) |
| 7th October 2026 | 28th September (Out) |
| 8th October 2026 | 29th September (Out) |
| 9th October 2026 | 30th September (Out) |
Examination Timings and Required Documents
The CBT will be conducted in three shifts, each with a duration of 90 minutes. Candidates must adhere to the specified reporting and gate closure times to ensure entry to the examination centre. Failure to produce the required documents, including the same original photo identity document mentioned in the application, can result in denial of entry.
Candidates are advised to carry a printed copy of the RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 and an original valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. A photocopy of the photo ID and a passport-size photograph are also mandatory. In case of issues with admit card download, candidates should verify the correct regional website, re-enter credentials, use the ‘Forgot Password’ option, try different browsers/devices, check internet connectivity, and clear browser cache.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closure Time | Exam Start Time | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9 AM | 90 Minutes |
| Shift 2 | 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 12:45 PM | 90 Minutes |
| Shift 3 | 3 PM | 4 PM | 04:30 PM | 90 Minutes |
| Document |
|---|
| RRB Technician Admit Card |
| Original Photo ID |
| Photocopy of Photo ID |
| Passport-size photograph |
Recruitment Process and Key Dates
The recruitment process for Technician Grade 1 and 3 posts involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. The application window for RRB Technician Recruitment 2026 commenced on 30 June 2026, with the last date to apply online and for fee payment being 29 July 2026. An application modification window was available from 1 August to 10 August 2026, and eligible candidates could submit scribe details from 11 August to 15 August 2026.
The minimum age for candidates was 18 years as of 1 July 2026. The maximum age for Technician Grade III was 30 years, and for Technician Grade I Signal was 33 years, both as of 1 July 2026. The application fee was ₹500 for General/EWS/OBC categories and ₹250 for SC/ST/PH and all female candidates, with partial refunds provided after the Stage I exam for eligible candidates.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Release | June 30, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 30, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 29, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 31, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Modification Window | August 1 – August 10, 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission (Eligible Candidates) | August 11 – August 15, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | September 27, 2026 onwards |
| Admit Card Release | 2 October 2026 |
| RRB Technician CBT Exam Date | 6 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 |
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