The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the RRB Technician Grade 3 Answer Key along with candidate response sheets under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN 02/2026). Candidates who appeared for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held between October 6 and October 9, 2026, across various regional zones can now log in to evaluate their performance.
Accessing your provisional answer key allows you to compare your chosen answers against the official master key, estimate your raw scores accurately, and lodge challenges against any discrepancies before the final merit list is prepared.
The RRB Technician Grade 3 Answer Key portal is active across regional RRB websites and the central digialm login server. Candidates can access their recorded responses, question papers, and correct key options using their registration credentials.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the provisional answer key for Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 under CEN 02/2026. Candidates can check their response sheets and answer keys through their respective regional RRB websites using their login credentials.
Answer Key Status: Released
Exam Dates: 6–9 October 2026
Mode: Online
Tracking dates ensures you don't miss the window to review your answer sheet or file an objection.
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Key Dates for RRB Technician Answer Key & Objection Window |
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Recruitment Event |
Official Date |
Status |
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October 6, 2026 – October 9, 2026 |
Completed |
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Provisional Key & Response Sheet Release |
October 15, 2026 |
Active Now |
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Objection Window Start Date |
October 15, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
Active Now |
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Objection Window Closing Date |
October 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Upcoming |
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Final Answer Key & Result Declaration |
To be notified |
Pending Review |
Downloading your RRB Technician Grade 3 Answer Key requires accessing the candidate
Visit the Regional Website: Navigate to your respective Railway Recruitment Board home portal (e.g., RRB Chandigarh, RRB Mumbai, RRB Kolkata, or RRB Chennai).
Locate the Link: Click on the active link titled "Link for viewing of Question Paper, Responses and Keys and Raising of Objections for CEN 02/2026 Technician posts".
Login Details: Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY) as password.
Access Candidate Dashboard: Navigate to the 'Candidate Response' tab and click on "To download your question paper for Assessment RRB Technician Grade 3 Exam, click here".
Review Answers: Your response sheet will display each question alongside your chosen option and the green tick highlighting the official correct option.
Candidates can calculate their estimated raw score by applying the official Ministry of Railways examination marking pattern.
Total Questions: 100 Objective Type Questions
Total Marks: 100 Marks
Correct Answer: +1 Mark
Incorrect Answer: -⅓ (0.33) Negative Mark
Unattempted Questions: 0 Marks
RAW SCORE FORMULA
Expected Score = (Total Correct x 1) - (Total Incorrect x 0.33)
If you attempted 85 questions out of 100, where 72 are correct and 13 are incorrect:
Marks for Correct Responses: 72 × 1 = +72.00
Deduction for Incorrect Responses: 13 × 0.333 = -4.33
Net Estimated Raw Score: 72.00 - 4.33 = 67.67 Marks
If you find a question with an incorrect answer key, multiple correct options, or ambiguous wording, you can submit an objection online before the deadline.
Step 1: Log in to the RRB Candidate Portal.
Step 2: Click on the Objection Tab and select the relevant Question ID.
Step 3: Choose the appropriate reason for raising the objection, such as a wrong answer key or an ambiguous question.
Step 4: Upload valid supporting text or reference proof.
Step 5: Pay the objection fee of ₹50 per question through the online payment gateway.
Reviewing the RRB Technician Grade 3 Answer Key gives candidates a clear picture of their exam performance ahead of the official results.
Download Response Sheets Early: Download and save your candidate response sheet PDF immediately for reference.
Calculate Scores Accurately: Account for the 1/3 negative marking rule when estimating raw scores.
Submit Objections Promptly: Complete any necessary objections before October 21, 2026, with reliable academic references.
Track Results: Follow your respective regional RRB portal for announcements regarding normalisation, final keys, and shortlisting for Document Verification (DV)