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CEN-02/2026

Technician (Grade-I Signal & Grade-III) Examination 2026

Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stages: 2 Stages Selection
State: Delhi (NCT)
Official Scheme & Overview

About the Examination

National examination for Signal Technicians Grade-I and multi-trade Technicians Grade-III in Indian Railways.

Selection Pattern Overview

Single Stage Computer Based Test (100 marks) followed by Document Verification and Medical Fitness.

Multi-Tier Evaluation

Examination Stages & Marks Distribution

Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.

1

Stage I: Preliminary Screening / CBT

scheduled
Test Mode

online cbt

Duration

120 Mins

Total Marks

200 Marks

Qualifying Min

66 Marks

2

Stage II: Main Examination / Skill Test

upcoming
Test Mode

pen paper

Duration

180 Mins

Total Marks

300 Marks

Qualifying Min

100 Marks

Curriculum & Evaluation

Syllabus & Marking Guidelines

Syllabus Breakdown

Grade-I: General Awareness, General Intelligence, Basics of Computers, Mathematics, Basic Science & Engineering (100 Qs). Grade-III: Math, Reasoning, General Science, GA (100 Qs).

Marking & Negative Marking Rules

1/3rd negative marking per incorrect answer.

Candidate Eligibility

Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications

Age Limit

18 to 36 Years

Permissible Attempts

Unlimited

Nationality

Citizen of India

Educational Qualification Details:

Grade-I: B.Sc / Diploma / B.Tech in Physics, Electronics, CS, IT. Grade-III: 10th + ITI in relevant trade or 10+2 with Physics & Math.

Category-Wise Age Relaxation:

Standard relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per government rules.

Important Dates

Milestone Timeline

Application Last Date

Concluded
8 Apr 2026

CBT Examination Start

Upcoming
15 Oct 2026

Application Fee Structure

General / Unreserved:500
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):500
EWS (Economically Weaker):500
SC / ST Candidates:250 (Exempted)
Female & PwD Candidates:250 (Exempted)
Verified Public Information

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