
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is all set to conduct the RRB Technician Exam 2026 starting tomorrow. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, and candidates aiming for 6238 vacancies across Technician Grade 1 and 3 must be prepared for three exam shifts. This guide provides detailed exam timings, what to carry, what not to carry, category-wise vacancies, and the selection process for aspirants.
The RRB Technician 2026 CBT exam will be conducted on:
Tomorrow (6th March 2026)
9th March 2026
10th March 2026
13th March 2026
The exam comprises 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in 90 minutes.
Shift 1
Reporting Time: 7:30 AM
Gate Closure Time: 8:30 AM
Exam Start Time: 9:00 AM
Shift 2
Reporting Time: 11:15 AM
Gate Closure Time: 12:15 PM
Exam Start Time: 12:45 PM
Shift 3
Reporting Time: 3:00 PM
Gate Closure Time: 4:00 PM
Exam Start Time: 4:30 PM
Candidates must strictly follow these instructions to avoid disqualification:
Arrive at the exam center well in advance to complete biometric verification and ID checks.
Cooperate with exam staff during frisking and document verification.
Read all on-screen instructions carefully before starting the test.
Maintain discipline inside the exam hall and avoid any unfair practices.
Follow the invigilator's instructions after completing the exam and leave the hall neatly.
Candidates found with prohibited items will not be allowed to take the exam.
Candidates should ensure they carry the following items:
RRB Technician Admit Card 2026 (Printed Copy)
Original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card)
Two passport-size photographs
Mobile phones
Written notes, notebooks, or papers
Smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators
Any electronic gadgets
Food or beverages
The RRB Technician recruitment 2026 offers a total of 6238 vacancies across various categories:
| RRB Technician Exam 2026: Category-Wise Vacancies | |||
| Category | Technician Grade 1 | Technician Grade 3 | Total |
| UR (Unreserved) | 83 | 2547 | 2630 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 27 | 993 | 1020 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 12 | 574 | 586 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 38 | 1387 | 1425 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 21 | 552 | 573 |
| Grand Total | 183 | 6055 | 6238 |
The selection process for RRB Technician includes:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Candidates must clear each stage to be successfully recruited.
Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus.
Practice mock tests in CBT mode for better time management.
Reach the exam center early to avoid last-minute stress.
Carry only permitted documents to prevent disqualification.
