RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern, Syllabus Topics

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is going to conduct the RRB Technician Exam 2026-27 nationwide, and the competition is going to be tough. So it is important to create a full-fledged strategy to prepare well for this paper and achieve high scores. To do so, a candidate must be well-versed in the latest RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern for 2026.

RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

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 latest RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 for the ease of candidates planning to appear for the RRB Technician 2026 Exam.

RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Overview
Exam Name	RRB Technician
Mode of Exam	Online
No. of Questions	100
Marks	100
Duration	90 minutes
Marking Scheme	01 mark
Negative Marking	⅓ mark
Qualifying Marks	UR & EWS- 40% SC & OBC (NCL)- 30% ST- 25%

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RRB Technician Selection Process 2026

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 2026 Exam

RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2026

Before looking for the detailed RRB Technician Syllabus 2026, 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. The RRB Technician Exam Pattern for Technician Gr I Signal and 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 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.

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 of the original mark 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

RRB Technician Syllabus 2026

Since the RRB Technician exam will be conducted in three different levels, out of which the first and second stages of CBT are computer-based tests, 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
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 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
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

RRB Technician Exam Difficulty Level

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

Topic-wise Question Weightage

Basic Science & Engineering (35 Questions)

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

Mathematics (20 Questions)

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

Basic of Computers & Applications (20 Questions)

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

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.

Score Normalisation (Multi-shift Exams)

RRB Technician CBT is conducted in different dates in multiple shifts and hence RRB applies a normalisation formula to maintain fairness. Your raw score is then compared to the average performance of candidates in your shift against other shifts. Shortlisting is based on your normalised score, not your raw score. Students don't need to worry about 'harder' papers as this is taken care of in the normalisation process.

Important Links
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FAQs

The detailed RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 has been discussed in the article.

RRB Technician Exam 2026 consists of three stages - CBT, and Document Verification and Medical Examination.

The CBT for Technician Grade I Signal consists of 100 questions for 100 marks,

No, RRB Technician CBT does not have a sectional cut-off.

In Reasoning, focus on Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, and Syllogisms. In Maths, prioritise Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest, and Mensuration.

No, there is no skill test or practical test

Basic Science & Engineering carries the highest weightage with 35 out of 100 questions.

UR & EWS- 40%, SC & OBC (NCL)- 30%, ST- 25%