RRB Technician Cut Off 2026: Expected and Previous Year Cut Off for Grade 1 and Grade 3

The RRB Technician Cut Off 2026 for CEN 02/2026 will be released with the CBT result, which is expected after the answer key objection window closes on 22 October 2026. Two things will shape this year's cut off: RRB raised the vacancies from 6,557 to 7,325 on 16 October, and candidates rated the 6–9 October papers moderate. Until the official marks are out, you can work out your score with the RRB Technician answer key and compare it with the expected and previous year cut offs below.

RRB Technician Cut Off 2026: Overview

RRB releases the cut off RRB-wise, and within each RRB it is set separately for each post (Cat No.), railway unit and category. Because candidates are called for document verification in a 1:1 ratio to vacancies, the cut off is simply the normalised score of the last candidate selected in each slot.

RRB Technician Expected Cut Off 2026

These are Guidely estimates, not RRB figures. They are based on the 2026 paper analysis (good attempts of about 74–84 for both grades), the higher vacancy count after the revision, and the last two cycles' cut offs.

The 768 extra Grade 3 posts went to Fitter (OL), Carriage and Wagon and Welder (OL), mainly in Kolkata, Secunderabad, Chandigarh, Gorakhpur and Ranchi. Cut offs for those trades in those RRBs are likely to come in lower than last year.

RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off

Grade 1 Signal cut offs rose sharply between the last two cycles because vacancies fell from 1,092 (CEN 02/2024) to 183 (CEN 02/2025). With 323 posts in 2026, the cut off is expected to settle between the two.

RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off CEN 02/2025

The latest Grade 1 Signal cut off, released with the CEN 02/2025 result in 2026, is given below in normalised marks.

A dash means there was no vacancy for that category in that railway.

RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off CEN 02/2024

With 1,092 Grade 1 posts in CEN 02/2024, UR cut offs were 12–15 marks lower than in 2025.

RRB Technician Grade 3 Cut Off

Grade 3 has over 20 trades, each with its own Cat No., so a single RRB can have dozens of cut offs. A popular trade in a big RRB can need 90+ while a workshop trade in the same RRB may close near 50.

RRB Technician Grade 3 Cut Off CEN 02/2025

The CEN 02/2025 Grade 3 result was declared from 29 May 2026. The range of UR cut offs in each RRB shows how wide the spread is.

Muzaffarpur had no Grade 3 vacancy in CEN 02/2025. Cat 15, the most sought-after Grade 3 post, had the highest cut off in most RRBs; the full Cat No.-wise and category-wise lists are in each RRB's result PDF.

RRB Technician Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

You must reach these marks in the CBT to be considered at all. Above this, selection depends on where your normalised score falls against the cut off for your post and category.

In 2025, every published UR cut off was above 44, so qualifying marks alone have never been enough for selection.

Factors Affecting RRB Technician Cut Off 2026

The 2026 cut off will move on four things:

• Vacancy revision: 768 more Grade 3 posts, mostly in Fitter (OL) and C&W, should pull those cut offs down.
• Grade 1 posts: 323 posts against 183 last year should lower Grade 1 cut offs from 2025 levels.
• Paper difficulty: both grades were rated moderate, in line with 2025, so no big jump is expected from the paper itself.
• Normalisation: scores from the 6–9 October shifts are normalised, so a tougher shift does not by itself mean a lower final score.

How to Check RRB Technician Cut Off 2026

The cut off PDF comes with the result on each regional RRB website.

• Open the website of the RRB you applied to.
• Click the CEN 02/2026 Technician result link.
• Open the cut off PDF for your grade.
• Find the row for your Cat No. and railway, then your category column.
• Compare it with your normalised marks shown in your scorecard.

RRB Technician Result and Merit List 2026

The result will list roll numbers shortlisted for document verification, RRB-wise. There is no second CBT for Technician, so shortlisted candidates move straight to document verification and a medical exam, and the final merit list is based only on CBT marks. Selected candidates join at Pay Level 5 (Grade 1 Signal) or Pay Level 2 (Grade 3); see the RRB Technician salary for in-hand pay.

If you are preparing for the next cycle, the RRB Technician syllabus shows which sections carry the most marks, and the RRB ALP cut off is a useful comparison for other technical railway posts.

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RRB Technician Cut Off FAQs

When will the RRB Technician Cut Off 2026 be released?

With the CBT result for CEN 02/2026. The answer key objection window closes on 22 October 2026, and the result will follow after that. RRB has not announced a date.

What is the RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2026?

The official cut off is awaited. The expected UR cut off for Grade 1 Signal is 74–82 normalised marks. In CEN 02/2025, UR cut offs ranged from 77.55 to 84.35.

What is the RRB Technician Grade 3 Cut Off 2026?

It is awaited. Grade 3 UR cut offs are expected at 85–92 for high-demand trades and 55–75 for workshop trades. In CEN 02/2025, they ranged from 44.45 to 93.33.

Where can I check the RRB Technician Cut Off 2026?

On the website of the RRB you applied to, in the CEN 02/2026 result section.

Is the RRB Technician Cut Off different for Grade 1 and Grade 3?

Yes. The two grades have different papers and are ranked separately, and Grade 3 has separate cut offs for each trade.

Is the RRB Technician Cut Off released zone-wise?

Yes. It is released RRB-wise and, within each RRB, by Cat No., railway unit and category.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the RRB Technician exam?

40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC (NCL) and SC, and 25% for ST.

How can I download the RRB Technician Cut Off PDF?

Open your regional RRB website, go to the CEN 02/2026 Technician result, and download the cut off PDF once it is released.

Which factors affect the RRB Technician Cut Off?

The number of vacancies in each trade and category, paper difficulty, the number of candidates, and normalisation across shifts.

Is the RRB Technician Cut Off the same for all categories?

No. Each category has its own cut off, and it also varies by post, railway unit and RRB.