Indian Railways has released the RRB Technician Notification for 9144 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts along with the RRB Technician Syllabus 2024. As the commencement of this exam is going to be held after a long wait of 6 years, it is important to devise a full-fledged strategy to prepare well for this paper and clear with high scores. To do so, a candidate must be well-versed in the RRB Technician lasted Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024. Let's have a look at both one by one.

RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024

Knowing the RRB Technician syllabus provides candidates with a clear roadmap for their preparation. It enables them to create a structured study plan, allocating appropriate time to each section based on its weightage in the exam. Here we have discussed the lasted RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024 for ease of candidates.

RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024
Exam Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam NameRRB Technician 2024
Post NameTechnician (Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3)
Vacancies9144
CategorySyllabus
Mode of ExamOnline
Marking Scheme01 mark
Negative Markingâ…“ mark
Selection Process
  1. Computer Based Test
  2. Document Verification
  3. Medical Examination
Official Websitehttps://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/

RRB Technician Notification 2024 Out for 9144 Vacancies- Click to Check

RRB Technician Selection Process

Unlike the Assistant Loco Pilot exam pattern, the RRB Technician Exam will be conducted in three stages. The selection process for RRB Technician posts includes the Computer Based Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. 

  • Computer Based Test
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

No Computer-Based Aptitude Test will be conducted for the post of Technician in Railway Recruitment 2024 Exam

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2024

Before looking for the detailed RRB Technician Syllabus 2024 candidates must be familiar with the Exam Pattern to know the topics to be included in the exam, the total no. of equations, marking scheme etc. RRB Technician Exam Pattern for Technician Gr I Signal for Technician Gr III posts has been shared here. 

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 2024.
  • 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 2024 for Technician Gr I Signal
SubjectsNo. of QuestionTotal MarksTime Duration
General Awareness 101090 minutes
(30 minutes extra for PwBD candidates)
General Intelligence & Reasoning1515
Basic of Computers and Applications2020
Mathematics2020
Basic Science and Engineering3535
Total100100

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 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 2024 for Technician Gr III
SubjectsNo. of QuestionTotal MarksTime Duration
Mathematics252590 minutes 
(30 minutes extra for PwBD candidates)
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Science4040
General Awareness1010
Total100100

Document Verification- Based on the performance of candidates in Part A of the Second Stage CBT subject to their qualifying the Part B of Second Stage CBT, a candidate will be called for Document Verification.

RRB Technician Syllabus 2024

Since, RRB Technician will be conducted in three different levels, out of which, the first and second stage of CBT are computer-based test, let's have a look at the detailed syllabus for the same.

RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr I Signal

The RRN Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr I Signal posts includes topics from General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, Basic Science and Engineering. The exam will be held for a total of 100 questions. 

RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr I Signal
SubjectsTopics
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 RRB Technician Gr III posts syllabus comprises the topics from Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basic Science, and General Awareness. In the CBT exam, a total of 100 questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks. Check the RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr III posts from the table below.

RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr III
SubjectsTopics
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 EngineeringElectrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen /Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Electronics Engineering and combination of various streams of Electronics EngineeringElectronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV
Mechanical Engineering and combination of various streams of Mechanical EngineeringFitter / 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 EngineeringMechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
HSC(10+2) with Physics and MathsElectrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman
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RRB Technician Syllabus 2024: FAQs

The detailed RRB Technician Syllabus 2024 has been discussed in the article.

RRB Technician Exam 2024 consists of three stages - CBT, and Document Verification and Medical Examination.

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