Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Quick Summary
Railway Recruitment Boards have officially released the provisional answer keys, recorded response sheets, and online objection tracker for RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 recruitment (CEN 02/2026). Candidates who appeared for the computer-based tests can review correct answers and submit objections against challenged questions online until October 22, 2026.
Job Location
All India
Salary / Pay Scale
Level-5 (₹29,200) for Grade 1 | Level-2 (₹19,900) for Grade 3
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RRB Technician Grade 1 & 3 Answer Key 2026 Released
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially published the Provisional Answer Key, Question Papers, and Recorded Responses for CEN 02/2026 (Technician Grade 1 Signal & Technician Grade 3). The recruitment aims to fill 14,298 technician posts across Indian Railways zones.
The objection tracking portal was made live on . Candidates who identify discrepancies or incorrect options can raise objections online until .
Key Highlights
- Exam Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB).
- Centralized Employment Notice: CEN 02/2026.
- Total Vacancies: 14,298 Posts (Grade 1 & Grade 3).
- Answer Key Release Date: .
- Objection Window Deadline: 22 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
Fee for Raising Objections and Refund Rules
The Railway Recruitment Board requires payment of a nominal fee to discourage frivolous claims. Every challenged item is evaluated by panel subject matter experts.
- Objection Fee: ₹50/- plus applicable bank charges per challenged question.
- Refund Policy: If the objection is found valid and sustained by the expert committee, the entire fee of ₹50/- will be refunded to the candidate's payment source account.
- Payment Modes: All debit cards, credit cards, RuPay, and UPI transactions are supported.
- Deadline: No representations will be entertained after 22 October 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Step-by-Step Procedure to View Response Sheet & Challenge Questions
- Visit your regional RRB portal or the nodal website at rrbcdg.gov.in.
- Click on the notification link reading CEN 02/2026: Viewing of Question Paper, Responses and Keys & Raising of Objections.
- Enter your Registration Number and User Password (Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format).
- Access the candidate dashboard and select the Candidate Response tab.
- Click on the generate link to display your full question paper with selected options and official green-ticked answers.
- To challenge an answer, click the Raise Objection button alongside the Question ID.
- Select the nature of your objection, upload documented standard textbook proof in PDF format, pay ₹50/- per question, and submit.
Marking Scheme and Score Calculation Method
Candidates can calculate their estimated raw score using the standardized formula prescribed in the official information bulletin:
- Correct Answer: Award +1 mark.
- Incorrect Answer: Deduct 1/3 mark (0.33) as negative penalty.
- Unattempted Question: 0 marks (no penalty).
- Raw Score Formula:
(Total Correct Responses × 1) - (Total Incorrect Responses × 0.33).
Normalized marks or percentile scores will be generated on multi-session shifts for the final merit list.
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the RRB Technician Answer Key 2026 released?
Ans: The answer key and response sheets were released on 16 October 2026.
Q: What is the last date to submit objections for CEN 02/2026?
Ans: The objection raising portal remains open until 22 October 2026 at 23:59 hours.
Q: How much is the fee for raising an objection?
Ans: Candidates must pay ₹50/- plus applicable bank charges per question, which is refundable if the challenge is accepted.
Q: How to calculate scores from the RRB Technician response sheet?
Ans: Add 1 mark for each correct answer and subtract 0.33 marks (1/3rd) for every wrong answer.
How to Download Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) Answer Key 2026
- Find the "Important Links" section at the bottom of this page.
- Click on the "Download Answer Key" link.
- Login with your Roll Number and Password if required.
- Download the question paper and response sheet to match your answers.
- In case of any objection, you can challenge the answer key within the specified dates.