The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially published the Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2026 alongside the CBT results. Explore the complete breakdown of zone-specific and category-wise qualifying marks in this guide.
RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2026
Cut-off marks represent the minimum score required for candidates to advance to the subsequent stages of the recruitment process, specifically Document Verification (DV) and the Medical Examination (ME). These thresholds fluctuate based on variables such as category, specific RRB zone, total vacancies, examination difficulty, and the overall performance of the applicant pool.
RRB Technician Previous Year Cut Off Marks
Reviewing the RRB Technician previous year cut-off marks provides essential context regarding competition intensity and helps candidates benchmark their scores. Since qualifying marks vary by region, category, and specific post, analyzing historical data is a strategic way to gauge your standing.
RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2025
RRB Ranchi
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Ranchi | ECR | 78.23 | 77.21 | 67.34 | 77.55 | 68.02 |
RRB Bhopal
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Bhopal | WCR | 81.63 | 77.55 | 72.10 | 79.25 | 80.27 | 65.30 |
| WR | 81.44 | – | – | – | – | – |
RRB Bilaspur
| Cat No | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ESM |
| 1 | CR | 77.55102 | 71.42857 | 73.46939 | 73.12926 | 76.87074 | 47.61905 |
| 1 | SECR | – | 70.06803 | – | – | 64.28571 | – |
RRB Bangalore
| Cat No | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ESM | R-VI | R-HI |
R-LD-OBC NCL
|
| 1 | SWR | 79.59184 | 73.46939 | 71.08844 | – | – | 65.9864 | – | – | 64.62585 |
RRB Chennai
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Chennai | SR | 80.95 | 76.53 | 73.80 | – | – | 66.32 |
RRB Chandigarh
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Chandigarh | NR | 82.65 | 77.21 | 74.82 | 80.95 | 81.97 | 63.94 |
RRB Guwahati
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Guwahati | NFR | 80.95 | 73.80 | 61.22 | 77.89 | 78.23 | 57.82 |
RRB Prayagraj
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Prayaraj | NCR | 74.14 | – | – – | – | – | – |
RRB Kolkata
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Kolkata | ER | – | – | – – | – | 86.73 | – |
RRB Thiruvananthapuram
| Zones | Rly./PU | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM |
| Thiruvanthapuram | SR | 78.23 | – | – | 77.55 | – | – |
RRB Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the final zone-wise and category-wise cutoffs for Technician-I positions. These marks, scaled out of 100, determine the candidates shortlisted for Document Verification. Refer to the table below for the latest official figures.
| Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Ahmedabad | 64.51 | 56.75 | 53.15 | 63.09 | 61.1 |
| Allahabad (NCR) | 70.25 | 62.67 | 58.16 | 68.32 | 66.48 |
| Bhopal | 66.75 | 59.85 | 56.85 | 65.12 | 63.17 |
| Bilaspur | 67.53 | 57.5 | 52.68 | 64.69 | 65.23 |
| Bangalore | 60.79 | 51.31 | 46.18 | 55.08 | 51.57 |
| Chandigarh | 68.03 | 58.08 | 48.08 | 62.93 | 63.79 |
| Chennai | 61.29 | 54.47 | 47.34 | 59.49 | 54.01 |
| Gorakhpur | 69.76 | 58.68 | 51.4 | 66.59 | 65.93 |
| Ranchi | 71.72 | 49.21 | — | 69.69 | 61.22 |
| Mumbai | 66.98 | 60.18 | 55.1 | 64.25 | 64.15 |
| Secunderabad | 73.53 | 59.78 | 64.31 | 69.52 | 67.54 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 65.63 | 55.36 | 49.46 | 64.27 | 56.27 |
| RRB Gorakhpur Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |
| Category |
Cut Off Marks
|
| UR | 69.76299 |
| SC | 58.68923 |
| ST | 51.40833 |
| OBC/NCL | 66.59685 |
| EWS | 65.93769 |
| ExSM | 43.23369 |
| R-LD | 53.40502 |
| B-LD | – |
| RRB Chandigarh Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | NR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 68.03 | 58.08 | 48.08 | 62.93 | 63.79 | 50.89 | — |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | SR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 65.63 | 55.36 | 49.46 | 64.27 | 56.27 | 38.76 | 29.74 |
| RRB Patna Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | ECR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | – | – | – | – | 54.48 | – | – |
| RRB Secunderabad Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | SCR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 73.53 | 59.78 | 64.31 | 69.52 | 67.54 | 47.68 | 64.91 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | ECR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 65.59 | 51.25 | 46.44 | 65.25 | – | 40.98 | – |
| RRB Allahabad Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | NCR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 70.25 | 62.67 | 58.16 | 68.32 | 66.48 | 53.04 | 53.45 |
| NR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 72.84 | 62.49 | 58.84 | 68.32 | 68.28 | 51.37 | — | |
| RRB Bangalore Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | SWR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 60.79748 | 51.31888 | 46.18429 | 55.0858 | 51.57837 | 34.4758 | |
| RRB Prayagraj Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | NCR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 70.25089 | 62.6783 | 58.16232 | 68.326 | 66.48267 | 53.04659 | 53.45512 |
| 1 | NR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 72.84253 | 62.49241 | 58.84872 | 68.326 | 68.28629 | 51.37978 | – |
| RRB Ajmer Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | NWR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 69.28496 | 61.30774 | 59.07999 | 67.9572 | 67.9572 | 46.4501 | 50.39545 |
| 1 | WCR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 71.53271 | 62.93463 | 66.30825 | 68.08935 | 67.59149 | 47.7588 | – |
| RRB Mumbai Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | CR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 66.98201 | 60.18387 | 55.10292 | 64.25282 | 64.15771 | 31.04667 | – |
| 1 | SCR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 67.36477 | 62.36559 | – | 63.96203 | – | 42.81957 | – |
| 1 | WR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 69.89247 | 59.46501 | 55.11382 | 63.97473 | 64.46526 | 49.04403 | 42.2939 |
| RRB Ahemdabad Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No. | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | WR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 64.51613 | 36.75007 | 51.15886 | 60.89862 | 61.10976 | 30.97593 | 46.67091 |
| RRB Bilaspur Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | CR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 67.53607 | 57.50654 | 52.68817 | 64.69962 | 65.23298 | 43.13621 | – |
| 1 | SECR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 67.74194 | 56.98759 | 52.68817 | 64.82829 | 63.12789 | 35.45946 | 43.34052 |
| RRB Ranchi Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | ECR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 71.72104 | 49.21704 | 69.69692 | 61.229 | 41.21096 | – | – |
| 1 | SER | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 72.04301 | 53.31684 | 64.91098 | 65.81946 | 61.97455 | 41.28097 | 35.49473 |
| RRB Chennai Technician Grade 1 Cut Off 2024 | |||||||||
| Cat No | Rly. / PU | Name of the Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC/NCL | EWS | ExSM | R-LD |
| 1 | SR | TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL | 61.29032 | 54.5734 | 47.83954 | 59.9824 | 54.01837 | 37.0521 | 34.60821 |
RRB Bhopal Technician Cut-Off
The RRB Technician Bhopal Cut Off provides a comprehensive look at the normalized scores from the 1st Stage CBT, categorized by department and sub-department, which are instrumental in determining candidate selection for the 2nd Stage CBT.
| Sr. No. | Name of Posts | Department | Sub Department | UR | SC | ST | OBC |
| 1 | ASSISTANT LOCO PILOT | ELECTRICAL | TRACTION | 53.12672 | 40.31303 | 32.28827 | 45.62438 |
| 7 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | ENGINEERING | P WAY | 43.38876 | NEC | NEC | NEC |
| 9 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH | MECHANICAL | CARRIAGE and WAGON | – | NEC | NEC | – |
| 14 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE | ENGINEERING | BRIDGE | 40.00273 | 32.73434 | 25.72906 | 35.60268 |
| 18 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER | ENGINEERING | WORKS | 40.02063 | 30.76508 | NEC | 35.38362 |
| 19 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER | MECHANICAL | CARRIAGE and WAGON | NEC | NEC | 26.61015 | NEC |
| 23 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP)
|
MECHANICAL | WORKSHOP | 41.17941 | 32.28827 | NEC | 31.8506 |
| 25 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON
|
MECHANICAL | CARRIAGE and WAGON | 41.03431 | 30.29078 | 26.36795 | 30.07855 |
| 31 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL ELECTRICAL | MECHANICAL | DIESEL SHED | 40.00273 | 31.0096 | 26.20627 | 36.19537 |
| 34 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL | MECHANICAL | DIESEL SHED | 40.00273 | 30.02646 | 25.02178 | 32.32397 |
| 44 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL (WORKSHOP)
|
ELECTRICAL | WORKSHOP | – | – | 42.90806 | 49.30420 |
| 47 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / POWER
|
ELECTRICAL | GENERAL SERVICES | 40.11431 | 33.16029 | 28.0287 | 38.90695 |
| 49 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRAIN LIGHTING
|
ELECTRICAL | GENERAL SERVICES | 40.0859 | 32.76424 | 26.56173 | 37.05077 |
| 50 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRAIN LIGHTING (WORKSHOP)
|
ELECTRICAL | WORKSHOP | 48.32642 | 32.73953 | 31.08065 | 45.46714 |
| 51 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRD | ELECTRICAL | TRD | 40.01193 | 30.05194 | 25.6121 | 35.18827 |
| 52 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRD (OHE)
|
ELECTRICAL | TRD | 40.28419 | 30.48485 | 25.4522 | 35.02733 |
| 53 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRD (PSI)
|
ELECTRICAL | TRD | 43.09521 | 30.30195 | 25.02178 | 34.75911 |
| 54 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS | ELECTRICAL | TRS | 40.00273 | 30.01182 | 26.60204 | 35.38362 |
| 59 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER | ELECTRICAL | GENERAL SERVICES | 40.38547 | 30.14301 | 25.12992 | 30.5796 |
| 61 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER | ENGINEERING | WORKS | 40.24954 | 30.27651 | NEC | 30.05489 |
| 62 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER | MECHANICAL | CARRIAGE and WAGON | 40.02063 | 30.17999 | 25.02402 | 30.01182 |
| 66 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | WORKSHOP | 40.10403 | 30.02646 | 25.13728 | 30.05489 |
| 79 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST | MECHANICAL | CARRIAGE and WAGON | 43.39178 | 36.23507 | 26.4624 | 39.40106 |
| 84 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP)
|
MECHANICAL | WORKSHOP | – | – | 25.07654 | 38.46604 |
| 88 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MASON | ENGINEERING | WORKS | 44.80143 | 31.84087 | NEC | 33.32055 |
| 98 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT | MECHANICAL | WORKSHOP | 42.2589 | 30.60857 | NEC | 38.42722 |
| 100 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER CUM MECHANIC
|
GENERAL | TRANSPORT | 41.089 | 30.84363 | – | 32.39207 |
| 106 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER | ELECTRICAL | TRS | NEC | – | – | – |
| 108 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER | ENGINEERING | WORKS | NEC | NEC | NEC | 31.83674 |
| 109 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER | MECHANICAL | CARRIAGE and WAGON | – | NEC | NEC | – |
| 115 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER (WORKSHOP)
|
MECHANICAL | WORKSHOP | NEC | NEC | NEC | 34.20863 |
| 117 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PERMENANT WAY | ENGINEERING | P WAY | 40.02063 | 30.05194 | 37.92676 | 30.05128 |
| 121 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III PLUMBER / PIPE FITTER
|
ENGINEERING | WORKS | NEC | NEC | – | – |
| 124 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III PUMP OPERATOR | ENGINEERING | WORKS | 40.8667 | NEC | NEC | 33.06419 |
| 126 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION and AIR CONDITIONING
|
ELECTRICAL | GENERAL SERVICES | 51.7796 | – | 25.6121 | 45.04598 |
| 134 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III SIGNAL | S and T | SIGNAL | 68.12601 | 56.63406 | 53.48766 | 64.38356 |
| 136 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III TELECOMMUNICATION
|
S and T | TELECOMMUNICATION | 68.34597 | 56.10281 | 55.13243 | 64.17197 |
| 137 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRACK MACHINE | ENGINEERING | TRACK MACHINE | 40.00907 | 30.02646 | 25.02178 | 34.69852 |
| 146 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER | ENGINEERING | BRIDGE | 40.92827 | 30.49868 | 28.32223 | 30.17999 |
| 149 | TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER | MECHANICAL | CARRIAGE and WAGON | 40.18265 | 32.62796 | 26.63992 | 30.19317 |
| 155 |
TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (WORKSHOP)
|
MECHANICAL | WORKSHOP | 40.08385 | 30.05128 | 25.76208 | 30.01182 |
Steps to Check RRB Technician Cut Off 2026
Follow these simple steps to easily access and check your RRB Technician Cut-Off 2026 marks online.
Step 1: Navigate to the official Railway Recruitment Board website at https://indianrailways.gov.in.
Step 2: Locate the "Information" or "Result" section and click on the link labeled "RRB Technician Cut Off 2026."
Step 3: Select the relevant link to view or download your specific zone's cut-off marks.
Step 4: Download and save the RRB Technician Cut-Off PDF for your records and future reference.
Factors Affecting the RRB Technician Cut-Off 2026
Understanding the factors influencing cut-off decisions helps candidates gain clarity on expected scores and improve their exam strategy. Key determinants for the RRB Technician cut-offs include:
- Number of Vacancies: More vacancies may lead to a lower cut-off due to more positions to fill.
- Difficulty Level: Harder exams usually result in lower cut-off marks, while easier exams may have higher cut-offs.
- Candidate Performance: Higher average performance leads to higher cut-off marks, and lower average performance results in lower cut-offs.
- Number of Candidates: More candidates mean higher competition and potentially higher cut-off marks.
- Category: Separate cut-offs exist for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories based on reservation quotas.
- Previous Year’s Trends: Past cut-off marks are used as reference points for current exams.
- Marking Scheme: The exam’s marking scheme, including the number of questions, total marks, and negative marking, can influence cut-off marks.
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FAQs
Candidates can verify their individual results and scorecards by visiting the official website or using the direct links provided within this article.
The minimum qualifying percentage criteria for the RRB Technician Exam 2026 are:
Unreserved: 40%
OBC: 30%
SC: 30%
ST: 25%
Primary factors influencing the RRB Technician Cut Off include the total number of applicants, the availability of vacancies per zone, and the overall difficulty level of the examination.