The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is preparing to conduct the RRB Technician 2026 Exam nationwide. With a total of 6557 vacancies announced for RRB Technician posts including Technician Gr I Signal and Technician Gr III, competition is expected to be tough. To excel in this recruitment drive, aspirants must thoroughly understand the syllabus, exam pattern, selection process, and marking guidelines.
Candidates should keep track of updates regarding the RRB Technician 2026 Exam Date, which is to be notified soon. Before appearing for the test, make sure to check your RRB Technician Application Status 2026- Click to Check and stay tuned to the latest developments via RRB Technician 2026 Exam Date - Click to Check.
RRB Technician Selection Process 2026
The selection procedure for the upcoming recruitment cycle consists of distinct stages. There is no Computer-Based Aptitude Test for Technician posts, nor is there any skill test or practical test.
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026 Overview
The examination will be conducted in an online mode (CBT). Each correct answer awards 1 mark, while â…“ mark is deducted for each incorrect response. Normalization of scores is applied for multi-shift exams to ensure complete fairness, and shortlisting is strictly based on normalized scores rather than raw scores.
| Exam Name | RRB Technician |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Vacancies | 6557 |
| RRB Technician 2026 Exam Date | To be notified |
| No. of Questions | 100 |
| Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Marking Scheme | 01 mark |
| Negative Marking | â…“ mark |
| Qualifying Marks | UR & EWS- 40% SC & OBC (NCL)- 30% ST- 25% |
RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026 for Technician Gr I Signal
- The exam will be held in CBT mode.
- Questions will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- A total of 100 questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
- Candidates will be penalized for attempting a question wrong in the RRB Technician Exam 2026.
- 1/3rd of the total marks will be deducted for each question attempted wrong by a candidate. No marks will be deducted for questions left blank or unattempted.
| Subjects | No. of Question | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 minutes (30 minutes extra for PwBD candidates) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RRB Technician Exam Pattern for Technician Gr III
- RRB Technician Exam for Technician Gr III posts will be held in CBT mode.
- Questions will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- For Each Wrong Answer, â…“rd of the original mark will be deducted.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks for UR & EWS is 40%, SC & OBC (NCL) is 30%, and ST is 25%.
| Subjects | No. of Question | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes (30 minutes extra for PwBD candidates) |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| General Science | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Detailed Syllabus for RRB Technician Posts
Review the syllabus tables below to structure your preparation effectively, incorporating important topics such as Mensuration and regular updates in Current Affairs.
RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr I Signal
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Knowledge of Current affairs Indian Geography Culture and History of Including Freedom Struggle Indian Polity and Constitution Indian Economy Environmental Issues Concerning India and the World Sports General scientific and technological developments, etc. |
| Basic Science and Engineering | Physics fundamentals- Units, Measurements, Mass, Weight, Density, Work, Power, and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature Electricity and Magnetism- Electric Charge, Field, and Intensity, Electric Potential and Potential Difference, Simple Electric Circuits, Conductors, Non-conductors/Insulators, Ohm's Law and its Limitations, Resistances in Series and Parallel of a Circuit and Specific Resistance, Relation between Electric Potential, Energy, and Power (Wattage), Ampere's Law, Magnetic Force on Moving Charged Particle and Long Straight Conductors, Electromagnetic Induction, Faraday's Law, and Electromagnetic Flux, Magnetic Field, Magnetic Induction Electronics and Measurements- Basic Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Microcontroller, Microprocessor, Electronic Measurements, Measuring Systems and Principles, Range Extension Methods, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope, LCD, LED Panel, and Transducers. |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | Architecture of Computers Input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking Operating Systems like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office Various data representation Internet and Email Websites & Web Browsers Computer Virus |
| Mathematics | Number system Rational and irrational numbers BODMAS rule Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression Similar Triangles Pythagoras Theorem Co-ordinate Geometry Trigonometrical Ratios Heights and distances Surface area and Volume Sets: Sets and their representations, Empty sets, Finite and Infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Subsets of a set of real numbers, Universal set, Venn diagrams, Union and Intersection of sets, Difference of sets, Complement of a set Properties of Complement Statistics: Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean deviation, variance, and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data Probability occurrence of events, exhaustive events, and mutually exclusive events |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and decision making Similarities and differences Analytical reasoning Classification Directions Statement-Arguments cement-Arguments a and Assumptions, etc. |
RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr III
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number system BODMAS Decimals Fractions LCM and HCF Ratio and Proportion Percentages Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Square Root Age Calculations Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies Alphabetical and Number Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical operations Relationships Syllogism Jumbling Venn Diagram Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and decision making Similarities and differences Analytical reasoning Classification Directions Statement – Arguments and Assumptions etc |
| Basic Science | Units, Measurements Mass, Weight and Density Work Power and Energy Speed and Velocity Heat and Temperature Basic Electricity Levers and Simple Machines Occupational Safety and Health Environment Education IT Literacy etc |
| General Awareness on Current Affairs | Science & Technology Sports Culture Personalities Economics Politics and any other subjects of importance |
RRB Technician Syllabus for Basic Science and Engineering
- Engineering Discipline (Diploma/Degree)
- Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from
- Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering
- HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths
| Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying Test to be selected from |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering and combination of various streams of Electrical Engineering | Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics Engineering | Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV |
| Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical Engineering | Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| Automobile Engineering and combination of various streams of Automobile Engineering | Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| HSC(10+2) with Physics and Maths | Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman |
Exam Difficulty Level & Topic-wise Analysis
| Subjects | Questions | Difficulty Level | Score Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science & Engg | 35 | High | Low (conceptual) |
| Mathematics | 20 | Medium | High |
| Computers | 20 | Easy | Very High |
| Reasoning | 15 | Medium | High |
| General Awareness | 10 | Low–Medium | Medium |
| Topics | Expected Questions | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Induction & Faraday's Law | 6-8 | High |
| Digital Electronics & Microcontroller / Microprocessor | 5-7 | High |
| Ohm's Law, Circuits & Resistances (Series/Parallel) | 5-6 | High |
| Measuring Systems, CRO, LCD & Transducers | 4-5 | Medium |
| Physics Fundamentals (Units, Work, Power, Energy) | 4-5 | Medium |
| Electronic Devices & Circuits | 4-5 | Medium |
| Magnetic Field, Induction & Ampere's Law | 3-4 | Low |
| Topics | Expected Questions | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Trigonometry (Ratios, Heights & Distances) | 4-5 | High |
| Co-ordinate Geometry & Similar Triangles | 3-4 | High |
| Statistics (Mean, Variance, Standard Deviation) | 3-4 | Medium |
| Surface Area, Volume & Mensuration | 3-4 | Medium |
| Probability & Sets | 2-3 | Low |
| Quadratic Equations & Arithmetic Progression | 2-3 | Low |
| Topics | Expected Questions | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Networking, Internet & Email | 5-6 | High |
| Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux) | 4-5 | High |
| Computer Architecture & Storage Devices | 4-5 | Medium |
| MS Office, Web Browsers & Websites | 3-4 | Medium |
| Probability & Sets | 2-3 | Low |
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