About RRB Technician
The selection process primarily includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) that evaluates candidates on subjects such as General Awareness, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and technical trade knowledge. The exam is objective in nature and follows a standardized marking scheme with negative marking for incorrect answers.
The RRB Technician exam is considered a stable and competitive government job examination, offering candidates an opportunity to work in Indian Railways with job security, regular pay scale, and additional allowances as per government norms. Candidates are advised to follow the official syllabus and exam pattern strictly and practice mock tests regularly to improve performance in the CBT.
RRB Technician Selection Process
RRB Technician Exam Pattern
RRB Technician Grade I (Signal) Exam Pattern – Overview
- The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- All questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- A total of 100 questions will be asked for 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- No marks will be deducted for questions left unanswered.
RRB Technician Grade I (Signal) Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Basic Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Technician Grade III Exam Pattern – Overview
- The RRB Technician Grade III examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
- All questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- A total of 100 questions will be asked for 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR / EWS – 40%
- SC / OBC (NCL) – 30%
- ST – 25%
RRB Technician Grade III Exam Pattern 2026
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Technician Syllabus Overview
RRB Technician Grade I (Signal) Syllabus – Overview
The RRB Technician Grade I (Signal) syllabus is designed to evaluate candidates on technical knowledge related to signaling systems along with aptitude, reasoning, computer awareness, mathematics, science, and general awareness. The standard of questions is generally up to Diploma / ITI level.
General Awareness Syllabus
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Sports
- Science & Technology
- Important Days & Events
- Awards & Honors
- Books & Authors
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies
- Classification
- Number & Alphabet Series
- Coding–Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Statement & Conclusion
- Decision Making
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Basic Computers & Applications Syllabus
- Fundamentals of Computers
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Operating Systems (Basics)
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
- Internet & Email
- Networking Basics
- Cyber Security & Safety
- Computer Abbreviations
Mathematics Syllabus
- Number System
- BODMAS
- Decimals & Fractions
- LCM & HCF
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Algebra (Basic)
- Geometry & Trigonometry (Basic)
- Statistics
Basic Science & Engineering (Signal) Syllabus
- Basics of Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Circuits & Network Theorems
- Analog & Digital Electronics
- Semiconductors & Diodes
- Microprocessors & Microcontrollers (Basics)
- Signals & Systems (Basic Concepts)
- Control Systems (Basics)
- Telecommunication Engineering (Basics)
- Railway Signaling Systems
- Track Circuits
- Interlocking Systems
- Color Light Signaling
- Safety Systems in Railways
- Power Supply for Signaling
RRB Technician Grade III Syllabus – Overview
The RRB Technician Grade III syllabus is designed to assess candidates’ basic mathematical ability, reasoning skills, scientific understanding, and general awareness. The level of questions is generally based on Class 10 (Matriculation) standard.
Mathematics Syllabus
- Number System
- BODMAS
- Decimals and Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra (Basic)
- Geometry and Trigonometry (Basic)
- Statistics
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies
- Classification
- Number and Alphabet Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Statement and Conclusion
- Decision Making
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Science Syllabus
The General Science section includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences up to Class 10 level.
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Power, Electricity, Magnetism
- Chemistry: Matter, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-metals, Chemical Reactions
- Life Sciences: Human Body Systems, Nutrition, Diseases, Plants and Animals, Environment
General Awareness Syllabus
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Sports
- Science and Technology
- Important Days and Events
- Awards and Honors
- Books and Authors
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