RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Topics

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB Technician Exam 2026-27 to fill 6,565 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 positions. With a highly competitive nationwide landscape, candidates must adopt a strategic, results-oriented preparation plan to secure a top score. Success begins with a thorough understanding of the official RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026.

RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

A solid grasp of the RRB Technician syllabus serves as your ultimate preparation roadmap. It allows for a structured study schedule, ensuring sufficient time is allocated to high-weightage sections. Below, we provide a detailed analysis of the latest RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 to help you prepare effectively for the RRB Technician 2026 exam. 

RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
Exam Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam Name	RRB Technician
Post Name	Technician (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3)
Vacancies	6565
Category	Syllabus
Mode of Exam	Online
Marking Scheme	01 mark
Negative Marking	⅓ mark
Selection Process	Computer Based Test Document Verification Medical Examination
Official Website	https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

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RRB Technician Selection Process 2026

The RRB Technician selection process consists of three distinct stages: the Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and the Medical Examination. Candidates should note that the structure differs from the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) examination process. 

• Computer-Based Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Please note that there will be no Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) conducted for the RRB Technician 2026 recruitment cycle.

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026

Before diving into the detailed RRB Technician syllabus, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, including the total number of questions, marking schemes, and section-wise weightage. Below, we outline the specific exam patterns for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. 

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 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 2025.
• 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.

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026 for Technician Gr I Signal
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, ⅓rd Marks of the original will be deducted.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks for UR & EWS is 40%, SC & OBC (NCL) is 30%, and ST is 25%.

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026 for Technician Gr III
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

Document Verification- Qualified candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification based on their performance in Part A of the Second Stage CBT, provided they successfully qualify for Part B of the Second Stage CBT.

RRB Technician Syllabus 2026

Since the recruitment involves three levels, with the first two being computer-based exams, let us examine the comprehensive syllabus required for success in these stages.

RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr I Signal

The RRB Technician Syllabus for Grade 1 Signal posts encompasses General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basics of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, and Basic Science & Engineering. The exam features a total of 100 questions. 

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

For Technician Grade 3 posts, the syllabus covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science, and General Awareness. The CBT consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. Refer to the table below for a complete breakdown of the syllabus for Grade 3 roles.

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	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