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Keep your roll number and date of birth ready. Servers may be slow for the first few hours after release.
RRB Technician Gr-III CEN 02/2025 Result 2026 OUT — 6,238 Posts + Zone-Wise Cut-off — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 6,238 |
| Important Dates | Declared 29 May 2026 |
| Official Website | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
📅 RESULT OUT 29 MAY 2026 — ZONE-WISE CUT-OFF + DV NEXT
RRB declared the CEN 02/2025 Technician Grade-III CBT result on 29 May 2026 atrrbapply.gov.inand all 21 zonal RRB portals. Zone-wise cut-off lists are downloadable alongside the individual scorecard. Shortlisted candidates proceed to Document Verification + Medical Examination at the candidate-allocated RRB zone. The Grade-I (Signal) result is being processed separately under the same CEN.
Key Highlights
- Conducting body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) — coordinated across 21 zonal RRBs.
- Notification: CEN 02/2025, released June 2025.
- CBT held: 06, 09, 10, 13 March 2026 (4-day multi-shift window).
- Result declared: 29 May 2026 (Grade-III); Grade-I (Signal) result separately.
- Total vacancies: 6,238 across Open Line, Workshop, Production Units, + Grade-I Signal.
- Next stages: Document Verification + Medical Examination (zone-wise schedule, June - July 2026 expected).
- Final selection: August - October 2026.
How to check your RRB Technician Gr-III Result + Cut-off
- Open the RRB zone portal you applied through (e.g., rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbranchi.gov.in, etc.) OR the central rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click "CEN 02/2025 Technician Gr-III Result & Cut-off" on the home banner.
- Enter your Registration Number (10-digit) + Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) + the captcha code shown.
- Click "Submit / Login". Your scorecard displays:
- Roll number, name, category
- Post applied for + zonal preference order
- CBT marks scored (out of 100)
- Normalisation factor (multi-shift cycles use percentile)
- Normalised score
- Shortlist status (Provisionally Shortlisted for DV / Not Shortlisted)
- If shortlisted: tentative DV centre + reporting date range
- Download the scorecard PDF + the zone-wise cut-off PDF separately. Take 3 printouts of the scorecard for Document Verification — the original PDF is required at the DV venue.
- If you applied to multiple zones, check each zone's portal individually — selection happens zone-wise, not centrally.
Zone-wise cut-off pattern (CBT scoring)
RRB Technician Gr-III CBT was a 100-question objective MCQ, 100 marks, 90 minutes. Standard RRB negative marking (⅓ per wrong answer). Multi-shift cycle marks were normalised using the percentile method published in the CBT notice.
Typical CBT cut-off ranges across RRB zones (based on CEN 01/2019 + CEN 02/2018 patterns; CEN 02/2025 specifics confirmed in zone-wise PDFs):
- UR / General: 65 - 78 normalised marks. Higher zones: RRB Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore typically 72-78. Lower-competition zones: Guhawati, Siliguri, Jammu-Srinagar 65-70.
- OBC-NCL: 60 - 72 normalised marks.
- SC: 55 - 68 normalised marks.
- ST: 50 - 65 normalised marks.
- PwBD (all sub-categories): 50 - 62 normalised marks (relaxation per RRB norms).
Cut-offs vary substantially by zone because the vacancy-to-applicant ratio differs. Production Unit posts (Integral Coach Factory Chennai, Modern Coach Factory Raebareli, etc.) typically settle 3-5 marks higher than Open Line. Always read the official zone-wise cut-off PDF for the definitive answer for your zone + category.
Document Verification — what to carry
DV is the largest single cause of selected-then-disqualified outcomes. Carry the complete set as originals + 2 self-attested photocopies of every certificate:
- CBT scorecard printout from rrbapply.gov.in or your zonal portal.
- Online application form printout + photograph signed by candidate.
- Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate for DOB proof.
- Class 12 / Diploma / ITI / B.Tech certificate as per the post's eligibility (Tech Gr-III requires Class 10 + ITI in relevant trade; or Class 12 with PCM; some posts require Diploma / B.E. / B.Sc Engg).
- Mark sheets of every qualification claimed.
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in the central government format. OBC certificate must be issued / revalidated after 01 April 2025.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) issued after 01 April 2025.
- PwBD certificate (if applicable) issued by a competent authority.
- Discharge certificate (for Ex-servicemen).
- NOC (if currently in central / state / PSU employment).
- 4 recent passport-size photographs matching the photo uploaded with the application.
- Government photo ID (Aadhaar mandatory + one of Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence as backup).
The DV is followed immediately by a Railway Medical Examination at the nearest railway hospital. Standard A-3 vision is the minimum for Open Line technicians; Workshop / PU posts are more lenient. Colour-vision pass is mandatory for Signal Grade-I.
Final Merit + Posting
The final merit list combines normalised CBT score + DV/Medical clearance. Cadre allocation follows merit rank + the candidate's zone-wise preference order submitted at application. Selected candidates receive an appointment letter from the divisional railway zone (typically 4-8 weeks after DV/Medical clearance) and join training at the railway training school for their post category (e.g., STC/IRIMEE Jamalpur for fitter/mechanic trades). Initial pay is GP Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 base + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance, total ~₹29,000-32,000/month depending on city).
RRB Technician Result 2026: हिंदी गाइड
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ने CEN 02/2025 Technician Grade-III CBT का परिणाम 29 मई 2026 को rrbapply.gov.in और सभी 21 ज़ोनल RRB portals पर घोषित कर दिया। यह भर्ती कुल 6,238 Technician Grade-III पदों (Open Line, Workshop, Production Units) के लिए है, और उसी CEN के तहत Technician Grade-I (Signal) पद भी शामिल हैं।
CBT 06, 09, 10, 13 मार्च 2026 को कई shifts में आयोजित हुआ था। ज़ोन-वार cut-offs scorecard के साथ जारी किए गए हैं। अपना scorecard देखने के लिए अपने आवेदित RRB zone portal पर जाएं (rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbranchi.gov.in आदि) या केंद्रीय rrbapply.gov.in पर — Registration Number + Date of Birth से login करें। चयनित अभ्यर्थी अपने आवंटित RRB zone पर Document Verification + Medical Examination के लिए जाएंगे। अंतिम Merit List और posting अगस्त - अक्टूबर 2026 में आने की संभावना है।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Status | |
| Exam City Details | |
| CBT Admit Card | |
| CBT Examination | |
| Grade-III Answer Key | |
| Grade-I Signal Answer Key | |
| Grade-III Result + Zone-Wise Cut-off |
Stage-wise Cost & Fee Reference
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹250 |
| All Female | ₹250 |
| Correction Charge | ₹250 |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 6,238
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Technician Grade-III (Open Line) | TBA |
| Technician Grade-III (Workshop) | TBA |
| Technician Grade-III (Production Units) | TBA |
| Technician Grade-I (Signal) | TBA |
| TOTAL (CEN 02/2025) | TBA |
How to Check Your Result
- Visit the official portal of RRB — direct link in the result CTA above.
- Locate the result link for the relevant examination + year (most boards have a dedicated result-check page per cycle).
- Enter your Roll Number and Date of Birth exactly as they appear on the admit card.
- Submit the form. The provisional mark sheet PDF will display on screen.
- Save and print at least two copies of the score card for your records.
- Cross-check name spelling, subject codes, and totals. If anything looks wrong, follow the re-checking / re-evaluation process within the official window.
- The original embossed mark sheet is collected from the candidate's school 30-60 days later, when the examining body dispatches printed certificates.
Keep your roll number and date of birth ready. Servers may be slow for the first few hours after release.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
RRB Technician Gr-III result kab aaya?
RRB ने CEN 02/2025 Technician Grade-III CBT का परिणाम 29 मई 2026 को rrbapply.gov.in और सभी 21 ज़ोनल RRB portals पर घोषित कर दिया। ज़ोन-वार cut-offs भी एक साथ जारी किए गए हैं। Grade-I (Signal) का result अलग से process हो रहा है।
RRB Technician result kaise check kare?
अपने आवेदित RRB zone portal पर जाएं (rrbmumbai.gov.in, rrbranchi.gov.in, rrbpatna.gov.in आदि) या केंद्रीय rrbapply.gov.in पर। "CEN 02/2025 Technician Gr-III Result & Cut-off" link पर click करें। Registration Number + Date of Birth + Captcha डालें। Scorecard में आपका CBT mark, normalised score, और shortlist status दिखेगा। PDF download करें — DV के लिए 3 printout ज़रूरी हैं।
Cut-off marks aur normalised score mein kya antar hai?
CBT कई shifts में हुआ था (06, 09, 10, 13 मार्च 2026), इसलिए RRB एक percentile normalisation formula लागू करता है — कठिन shift में 75 score वाले को normalised 78-82 मिल सकते हैं, आसान shift में 75 वाले को 72-74। Cut-off हमेशा normalised score से match करें, raw marks से नहीं।
Document Verification mein konse documents lekar jaye?
Originals + 2 self-attested photocopies of: CBT scorecard, online application printout, Class 10 certificate (DOB proof), Class 12/ITI/Diploma certificate (per post eligibility), mark sheets, caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC after 01 April 2025), EWS certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate, Aadhaar + photo ID, 4 passport photos. Missing or expired = disqualification.
Are RRB Technician Gr-III cut-offs same across all 21 zones?
No. Cut-offs vary by zone because the vacancy-to-applicant ratio differs. Higher-competition zones (RRB Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore) typically settle at 72-78 normalised marks for UR/General, while lower-competition zones (Guhawati, Siliguri, Jammu-Srinagar) sit at 65-70. Always read your specific zone-wise cut-off PDF for the definitive answer.
What is the starting salary for RRB Technician Grade-III?
RRB Technician Gr-III is at Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC matrix — base pay ₹19,900 + DA + HRA + Transport Allowance + Running Allowance (track posts). Net in-hand ~₹29,000-32,000/month depending on posting city. Workshop / Production Unit posts at fixed depots; Open Line postings rotate across the railway division.
When does Document Verification start?
Document Verification (DV) is expected to begin in June-July 2026, zone-wise. The DV call letter is sent via the candidate dashboard at rrbapply.gov.in (and via SMS + email) 10-14 days before the reporting date. Carry the original DV call letter at the venue; without it, the railway zone may not allow entry. The Railway Medical Examination is conducted the day after DV at the nearest railway hospital.
RRB Technician Gr-III CEN 02/2025 Result 2026 OUT — 6,238 Posts + Zone-Wise Cut-off — Analysis & Trends
What 6,238 vacancies tell us — and why this CEN matters
CEN 02/2025 is one of the larger Technician recruitments of the decade — well above CEN 02/2018 (3,553) and CEN 02/2019 (1,663). The expanded allocation reflects Indian Railways' ongoing technician shortage in workshop maintenance + electrification growth (signalling, OHE, traction). The Grade-III component dominates the post mix at the entry maintenance level.
Multi-shift normalisation — why your raw marks differ from your normalised marks
RRB ran CBTs across 06, 09, 10, 13 March 2026 in multiple shifts per day. To equalise difficulty across the shift cycles, RRB applies a percentile-based normalisation formula published in the CBT notice. A candidate's normalised mark is roughly: (the mean of the top 0.1% in their shift) + (z-score against shift mean × shift SD). The net effect: if you scored 75 in a harder shift, your normalised score may be 78-82; if you scored 75 in an easier shift, you may receive 72-74. Always look at the normalised score when matching against the cut-off PDF, not the raw CBT marks.