The Railway Recruitment Boards released the e-call letters for CEN No. 02/2026 on 2 October 2026 for Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III posts; candidates for the 6,557 vacancies can download their admit cards from the official candidate portal and must report for the Computer Based Test scheduled from 6 to 9 October 2026 with the details and instructions printed on the hall ticket.
Overview
The following table summarises the key particulars for candidates appearing in the RRB Technician recruitment process.
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Department | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Examination Name | RRB Technician Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Post Names | Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III |
| Advertisement Number | CEN No. 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 6,557 |
| Admit Card Status | Released (online only) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 2 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | Released from 27 September 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 6 to 9 October 2026 |
| Official Candidate Portal | rrb.digialm.com (candidate login) |
| Official RRB Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
How to download the admit card
Candidates must use the official candidate portal to access their e-call letters; follow the instructions below to retrieve and print the admit card.
- Open the official RRB candidate portal at https://rrb.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/33128/102594/meI2OsGJezsPvhZrvT/login.html or visit the official RRB website at http://rrbapply.gov.in for links.
- Click the Candidate Login button on the homepage.
- Enter your registration number and password (date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format).
- Fill in the captcha code and click Login.
- Open the link for the Technician (Grade I and III) CEN No. 02/2026 admit card or call letter.
- Check the details, download the admit card and take a colour printout.
Details mentioned on the admit card
After downloading, candidates should verify all exam-specific information printed on the admit card.
- Candidate name and registration number
- Photograph and signature
- Exam date and shift
- Exam centre name and address
- Reporting time and gate closure time
- Exam day instructions
Exam schedule and shifts
The Computer Based Test will be conducted from 6 to 9 October 2026 in multiple shifts; the candidate’s specific shift and timing are printed on the admit card.
- CBT exam dates: 6, 7, 8 and 9 October 2026.
- One report indicates there may be three shifts per day; candidates must refer to their admit card for the exact shift.
Documents to carry and items not allowed
Candidates must carry prescribed documents to the exam centre and must not bring prohibited items into the examination hall.
- Carry: Colour printout of the admit card, original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence), passport-size photograph if required, transparent blue or black ballpoint pen (if permitted).
- Do not carry: Mobile phones, smartwatches or digital watches, Bluetooth devices and earphones, calculators, books, notes, papers, pendrives, storage devices or other electronic gadgets.
Exam day instructions
Candidates should follow the instructions on the admit card and the official notification; the key guidelines reported are listed below.
- Carry a colour printout of the admit card and the original photo ID used during online registration.
- Aadhaar-based biometric verification is reported for the exam centre; keep Aadhaar unlocked in the UIDAI system and ensure details are updated.
- Report to the centre before the exam start time; entry is allowed only after security check, biometric authentication and document verification.
- Requests to change the exam date, city, shift or centre are not being considered.
- Follow only official RRB websites for updates; selection is based on the CBT and merit.
Selection process
The selection for the Technician posts involves multiple stages that candidates should prepare for.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Troubleshooting: cannot download the admit card
If candidates face issues downloading the admit card, the following checks and steps are recommended.
- Verify that you are using the correct registration number and password (date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format).
- Try again after some time, as the portal may be busy; using a different browser or device can help.
- Confirm your exam date; admit card release may be linked to specific exam dates and some admit cards were listed as released on subsequent dates for certain exam days.
Important links
Use only the official portals and documents linked below for admit card download and official notices.
- Official candidate portal (login): https://rrb.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/33128/102594/meI2OsGJezsPvhZrvT/login.html
- Official RRB website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
- Tentative exam schedule (PDF): https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1789044386892Tentative_schedule_tec_02_2026_ENGLISH.pdf/examsDocuments
Frequently asked questions
The answers below address common candidate queries based on the released information.
- Is the admit card released? Yes. The RRB admit card for CEN No. 02/2026 was released on 2 October 2026.
- What are the exam dates? The CBT is scheduled for 6, 7, 8 and 9 October 2026.
- How to download the admit card? Log in to the official candidate portal with your registration number and password (date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format), enter the captcha, open the Technician CEN No. 02/2026 admit card link, then download and print it.
- Will the admit card be sent by post? No. The admit card is available online only and must be downloaded from the official portal.
- Is the exam city intimation the same as the admit card? No. The city intimation slip provides the exam city and date, while the admit card provides the exact exam centre address, reporting time and instructions.
