LIVERRB Technician 2026 Exam Starts Today

RRB Technician 2026 Exam has started today, October 6, 2026. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is conducting the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts under CEN 02/2026. The exam will be held from October 6 to October 9 across different exam centres.

The recruitment drive is being conducted for 6,557 vacancies. This includes 323 posts for Technician Grade I Signal and 6,234 posts for Technician Grade III. Candidates appearing for the exam must reach the centre as per the reporting time mentioned on their e-call letter.

When will the RRB Technician 2026 exam be held?

The RRB Technician CBT 2026 will be conducted over four days. The exam has three shifts each day, with each shift lasting 90 minutes. The exact shift and reporting time depend on the details mentioned on the e-call letter.

The exam schedule is given below.

The RRB Technician city intimation slip has already been released, while the e-call letter is issued before the respective exam date. Candidates should follow the date and shift allotted to them instead of relying only on the overall exam schedule.

What are the RRB Technician 2026 shift timings?

The RRB Technician exam is being conducted in three shifts each day. Candidates should reach the centre before the gate closing time.

The reporting and gate closing times are important because late entry may not be allowed after the specified gate closing time. Candidates should check their individual e-call letter for the final details.

What should candidates carry for the RRB Technician exam?

Before leaving for the examination centre, candidates should check all the required documents and instructions. Aadhaar verification is also part of the exam process, so Aadhaar details should be checked before reaching the centre.

Important points include:

• Carry a printed copy of the RRB Technician e-call letter.
• Carry the original photo identity document mentioned in the application.
• Check the exam centre address before travelling.
• Keep the Aadhaar details ready for verification.
• Reach the centre well before the reporting time.
• Follow the instructions given by the exam centre staff.

The Railway Recruitment Board has advised applicants to keep their Aadhaar unlocked in the UIDAI system to avoid problems during examination-related processes.

How many vacancies are available in RRB Technician 2026?

The RRB Technician recruitment is being conducted for 6,557 posts. Technician Grade III accounts for most of the vacancies, while Technician Grade I Signal has 323 posts.

The selection process includes the Computer-Based Test followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.

What was the RRB Technician 2026 application fee?

The application process for RRB Technician 2026 has already closed. The examination fee was INR 500 for candidates in the general fee category, while eligible SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC applicants paid INR 250.

Candidates appearing in the CBT are eligible for the applicable fee refund after the examination, subject to the rules mentioned in the notification.

The fee was payable online, and the examination fee had to be paid separately for each applicable Pay Level.

What happens after the RRB Technician 2026 CBT?

The CBT marks will be used for shortlisting candidates for the next stages of recruitment. The selection process includes Document Verification and a Medical Examination after the CBT.

Candidates should keep their educational certificates, identity documents, and other required records ready for the later stages. RRB will publish further updates through its official regional websites.

The RRB Technician 2026 exam will continue until October 9. After each shift, students can expect discussions around questions asked, section-wise difficulty and overall exam analysis.

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