The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released a Revised Tentative CBT Schedule for CEN No. 02/2025 covering:
- Technician Grade-I Signal
- Various Categories of Technician Grade-III
If you applied for this major railway recruitment, this update is extremely important. Below is a complete, simplified, and applicant-focused breakdown so you don’t miss anything critical.
✅ You can also see RRB Exam Candidates: Travel Allowance Rules, Reimbursement
📅 Revised CBT Exam Dates (Official)
As per the notice dated 16.02.2026, the revised CBT schedule is: Revised CBT Tentative schedule …
| CEN No. | Post | CBT Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 02/2025 | Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III | 06 March 2026 09 March 2026 10 March 2026 |
⚠️ Important: This is a revised schedule, partially modifying the earlier notice dated 07.01.2026.
What This Means for You
- Exam will be conducted on 3 different days
- Your exact date will be mentioned in your Exam City Intimation
- Prepare assuming your exam is on 6 March (earliest date)
🏙️ Exam City & Date Link – When Will It Be Activated?
RRB will activate the link to check:
- Exam City
- Exam Date
- SC/ST Travel Authority Download
📌 10 days before your actual exam date Revised CBT Tentative schedule …
Example:
- If exam is on 6 March → Link active around 24–25 February
- If exam is on 10 March → Link active around 28 Feb–1 March
🔎 The link will be available on official RRB websites only.
🎫 Admit Card (E-Call Letter) Release Date
Admit card download will start:
📌 About 4 days before your exam date Revised CBT Tentative schedule …
This means:
- 6 March exam → Admit card around 2 March
- 9 March exam → Around 5 March
- 10 March exam → Around 6 March
⚠️ You cannot download admit card before city intimation is released.
🆔 Mandatory Photo ID Rule (Do NOT Ignore)
Candidates must bring the same original Photo ID mentioned in the application form. Revised CBT Tentative schedule …
If you fail to bring the same ID:
❌ You will NOT be allowed to enter the exam hall.
Common Accepted IDs (if selected in form):
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Driving License
👉 Check your application form now and confirm which ID you selected.
🔓 Aadhaar Unlock Warning – Very Important
RRB has clearly advised:
Even if Aadhaar was verified during application, candidates must ensure:
📌 Aadhaar remains unlocked in UIDAI system before exam day Revised CBT Tentative schedule …
Why Is This Important?
Many candidates face issues like:
- Aadhaar biometric mismatch
- Aadhaar locked status
- Authentication failure at exam centre
If Aadhaar is locked:
- Entry delay
- Verification issue
- Possible denial of exam participation
What You Should Do Now:
- Visit UIDAI official website
- Check Aadhaar lock/unlock status
- Unlock if required
- Keep it active till exam day
🎟️ SC/ST Free Travel Authority
SC/ST candidates can download Travel Authority from the same city intimation link. Revised CBT Tentative schedule …
This enables:
- Free travel (as per railway norms)
- Valid only with proper documents
- Must carry caste certificate proof
✅ You can also check RRB Exam Fees Payment Issues & Refund Rules Here
⚠️ Beware of Fraud & Fake Promises
RRB has issued a strict warning:
Selection is based only on:
✔ Computer Based Test (CBT)
✔ Merit
✔ Official procedure
No agent or middleman can guarantee selection. Revised CBT Tentative schedule …
If someone asks for:
- Money for selection
- Inside contacts
- Seat confirmation
🚫 It is fraud.
📚 CBT Preparation Strategy (Last 20 Days Plan)
Since exams begin from 6 March, you have limited time. Here’s a practical strategy:
📌 Daily Study Plan
- 2 hours: Technical subject
- 1 hour: Mathematics
- 1 hour: Reasoning
- 30 minutes: General Science & Current Affairs
📌 Focus On:
- Previous Year RRB Technician Questions
- Mock tests daily
- Accuracy over speed
- Revision of formulas & technical concepts
❓ Common Problems Faced by Candidates (And Solutions)
1️⃣ “I forgot which ID I selected.”
➡ Login and check your submitted application form immediately.
2️⃣ “My Aadhaar is locked.”
➡ Unlock it from UIDAI portal before exam day.
3️⃣ “City is far from my location.”
➡ Plan travel early. Book tickets immediately after city intimation.
4️⃣ “Admit card not showing.”
➡ Wait for 4 days before exam. Do not panic before that window.
5️⃣ “Different date than friend.”
➡ Normal. RRB conducts multi-day CBT for large applicants.
📊 Why This Recruitment Is Important (Career & Salary Angle)
Technician posts in Indian Railways offer:
- Central Government Job Stability
- Level-based Pay Structure (7th CPC)
- DA, HRA, TA & other allowances
- Pension benefits (as per rules)
- Promotion opportunities
This makes RRB Technician one of the most searched railway recruitments in 2026.
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🔔 Final Important Instructions
✔ Follow only official RRB websites
✔ Do not trust YouTube rumors
✔ Keep ID ready
✔ Unlock Aadhaar
✔ Download admit card on time
✔ Reach exam centre early
📌 Quick Summary
- Recruitment: CEN 02/2025
- Posts: Technician Grade-I Signal & Technician Grade-III
- CBT Dates: 6, 9, 10 March 2026
- City Link: 10 days before exam
- Admit Card: 4 days before exam
- Same Photo ID mandatory
- Aadhaar must be unlocked