Official Examination Notice & Schedule
Railway Recruitment Boards have activated Exam City Intimation Slips and Free Travel Passes for Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 02/2024 Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Grade-III posts across all 16 railway zones. The single-stage CBT examination is conducted nationwide from 16 to 28 October 2026. Center gates close strictly 45 minutes before shift commencement.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Download Admit Card
Follow the official commission portal procedure below to download your electronic admission certificate:
- Open the unified RRB application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click on "CEN 02/2024 - Download Exam City Intimation & E-Call Letter".
- Log in with your Registration Number and User Password / Date of Birth.
- Download the Exam City Slip and printable E-Call Letter.
- Print the call letter ensuring barcode and photo clarity on clean A4 paper.
Exam Shift Timings & Strict Gate Closure Protocol
Entry gates are sealed permanently 30 to 45 minutes prior to test commencement. Late entry is strictly prohibited under all circumstances:
| Shift Number | Reporting Window | Gate Closure (Strict) | Test Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Morning) | 07:45 AM – 08:30 AM | 08:30 AM Sharp | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM |
| Shift 2 (Afternoon) | 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM Sharp | 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM / 02:30 PM |
| Shift 3 (Evening) | 02:45 PM – 03:30 PM | 03:30 PM Sharp | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM / 06:00 PM |
Mandatory Particulars to Verify on the Printed Hall Ticket
Check each of the following fields immediately upon download. Discrepancies must be reported to the commission facilitation counter before test day:
- ✓ Candidate Full Name, Roll Number, and Registration Number
- ✓ Post Cadre: Technician Grade-I (Signal) or Technician Grade-III Trade
- ✓ Exam Center Name, Test Center Code, and Complete Street Address
- ✓ Exam Date, Shift Timing, Reporting Time, and Gate Closure Hour
- ✓ Candidate Photograph, Barcode, and Aadhaar Biometric Verification Status
Permitted vs. Prohibited Items Inside Testing Venue
- Printed RRB Technician E-Call Letter on clean A4 sheet
- Original Aadhaar Card (mandatory for pre-exam biometric verification at gate)
- Two recent colour passport photographs matching application upload
- Original SC/ST Railway Free Travel Pass alongside photo ID (if booked under free travel)
- Simple transparent blue or black ballpoint pen
- Mobile phones, Bluetooth earphones, smartwatches, digital fitness bands, calculators
- Bags, wallets, metallic jewellery, hair clips with metal pins, belts with heavy buckles
- Textbooks, notebooks, loose paper sheets, stationery boxes
Examination Pattern, Sectional Weightage & Negative Marking
Structure of the question paper, mark distribution, and deduction rules governing this test cycle:
| Subject / Test Module | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Negative Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade-I (Signal): GA, Reasoning, Computers, Math, Science & Engg | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes (Single Stage CBT) | 0.33 Negative Marks (1/3rd penalty) |
| Technician Grade-III: Math (25 Qs), Reasoning (25 Qs), General Science (40 Qs), GA (10 Qs) | 100 | 100 | 90 Minutes (Single Stage CBT) | 0.33 Negative Marks (1/3rd penalty) |
Previous Cycle Qualifying Cut-Off Benchmarks
Historical normalized qualifying marks across reservation categories to gauge target scores and safe attempt targets:
| Cycle / Exam Stage | General (UR) | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Technician Gr-I Projected CBT | 79.50 | 75.80 | 73.20 | 67.40 | 60.10 | 100 |
| 2024 Technician Gr-III Projected CBT | 70.80 | 66.20 | 63.50 | 57.80 | 50.40 | 100 |
Official Examination Syllabus & Section-Wise Topics
Curated subject topics based on official recruitment notifications and past pattern distribution:
- General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, Basic Science & Engineering
Exam-Day Preparation Strategy & Final Revision Drills
Expert guidelines curated by GovIndiaNews editorial board to maximize accuracy and minimize negative marking penalties:
Print at least two clear copies of your e-Admit Card on clean A4 paper well in advance; do not wait until the exam morning.
Locate your exact examination center on Google Maps one day prior to avoid last-minute transit delays or wrong center confusion.
Carry strictly the original valid government photo ID card matching the exact name and DOB on your registration form.
Adhere strictly to the gate closure schedule: entry gates close permanently 30 to 45 minutes prior to test commencement.
Carry two passport photographs matching the application form for emergency verification at the facilitation counter.
Interactive Candidate Utilities Suite
Statutory software calculators and document specification checkers for this examination
Post-Examination Roadmap & Milestone Timeline
Typical sequence of commission milestones following conclusion of the examination:
What to Do If Download Fails or Particulars Are Incorrect
If you cannot generate your admit card, verify that your application was not cancelled due to multiple zonal submissions or fee payment failure. In case of login errors, email your respective RRB Zonal Helpdesk with your registration ID, registered phone number, and payment confirmation proof.
For photograph or signature printing discrepancies: Carry 2 original passport photos matching your application along with valid government photo ID to the examination center superintendent prior to the shift reporting time.
Frequently Asked Questions (Railway Recruitment Boards)
Is physical Aadhaar card biometric authentication mandatory at the RRB exam gate?
Yes. In strict compliance with Railway Recruitment Board rules, candidates must undergo Aadhaar-based biometric verification at the venue gate before entering the examination lab. Candidates without original Aadhaar card will not be permitted to sit for the CBT.
Is there a second stage CBT (CBT-2) or trade test for RRB Technician recruitment?
No. Under CEN 02/2024, the Railway Board abolished the two-stage examination model. Selection is decided strictly based on marks scored in the single 100-mark Computer Based Test, followed directly by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Can SC/ST candidates travel free on Indian Railways using the admit card travel pass?
Yes. Eligible SC/ST candidates who requested the travel facility can book and travel in Sleeper Class trains by presenting the printed travel authority pass along with an original government photo ID at railway ticket reservation counters.
What are the daily shift timings for RRB Technician CBT examination?
Shift 1: 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Reporting 07:30 AM, Gate Closure 08:15 AM); Shift 2: 12:45 PM to 02:15 PM (Reporting 11:15 AM, Gate Closure 12:00 PM); Shift 3: 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM (Reporting 03:00 PM, Gate Closure 03:45 PM).
Official Links & Primary Sources
Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Boards
Verified Portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
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