RRB Technician 2026 Cut Off – previous year data and expected range
The official RRB Technician 2026 cut off will be published after CBT results are declared. Applications for CEN 02/2026 open on 30 June 2026. This page uses previous year cut off data to give you an idea of what to prepare for in 2026. Last updated: 20.05.2026.
Previous year cut off – Grade 3 Open Line
| Category | Cut off (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 55 to 72 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 50 to 65 |
| SC | 43 to 58 |
| ST | 38 to 52 |
| PwBD | 30 to 45 |
Previous year cut off – Grade 1 Signal
| Category | Cut off (out of 120) |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 70 to 90 |
| OBC (NCL) | 62 to 80 |
| SC | 55 to 72 |
| ST | 48 to 65 |
Expected cut off 2026
| Post | Category | Expected range |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 Open Line | General | 58 to 74 |
| Grade 3 Open Line | OBC | 52 to 66 |
| Grade 3 Open Line | SC / ST | 42 to 58 |
| Grade 1 Signal | General | 72 to 88 |
| Grade 1 Signal | OBC | 64 to 80 |
Factors that affect the cut off
- Grade 3 has 6,242 vacancies, which is a large number. More seats moderate the cut off slightly, but applicant volume of 30 to 50 lakh still keeps competition high.
- Grade 1 Signal has only 323 posts. With this few seats and lakhs of degree-holders applying, the cut off here will be noticeably higher than Grade 3.
- Paper difficulty directly affects where the cut off lands. If the exam is easier than previous years, expect cut offs to go up by 3 to 5 marks.
- RRB normalizes marks across shifts. Your final score reflects the normalized value, not your raw score on the day.
Qualifying marks vs cut off
RRB’s minimum qualifying marks are 35% for General, 30% for OBC, 25% for SC/ST. These are just the minimum to have your answer sheet counted. The actual cut off to make the Stage 2 shortlist is always 15 to 30 marks above these thresholds. For Grade 3, a General category candidate targeting Stage 2 should aim for 62 to 65 marks minimum, not just the 35% floor.
Important links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official cut off (after result) | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official website | indianrailways.gov.in |
Official 2026 cut off will be updated here after result declaration.
Check the RRB Technician 2026 result page for result updates. Apply from 30 June at the RRB Technician 2026 vacancy page. Study with the RRB Technician 2026 syllabus.
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