RRB Technician Recruitment CEN 02/2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern Overview

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts a Computer Based Test (CBT) for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III posts. Candidates should understand the latest exam pattern and syllabus before starting their preparation.

🚆 Technician Grade I Signal CBT

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3 Mark Deducted for Every Wrong Answer
• Sections:
  • General Awareness – 10 Questions
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning – 15 Questions
  • Basics of Computers & Applications – 20 Questions
  • Mathematics – 20 Questions
  • Basic Science & Engineering – 35 Questions

🚆 Technician Grade III CBT

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 1/3 Mark Deducted for Every Wrong Answer
• Sections:
  • Mathematics – 25 Questions
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning – 25 Questions
  • General Science – 40 Questions
  • General Awareness – 10 Questions

📚 Detailed Syllabus

🧮 Mathematics

• Number System
• Decimals & Fractions
• LCM & HCF
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Average
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Statistics

🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies
• Coding-Decoding
• Series
• Classification
• Blood Relation
• Direction Sense
• Syllogism
• Venn Diagram
• Puzzle
• Statement & Conclusion
• Decision Making
• Data Sufficiency

🔬 General Science (Technician Grade III)

• Physics (Class 10 Level)
• Chemistry (Class 10 Level)
• Biology (Class 10 Level)
• Scientific Facts
• Human Body
• Electricity
• Heat & Light
• Environment

💻 Basics of Computers & Applications (Grade I Signal)

• Computer Fundamentals
• Computer Hardware & Software
• Operating System
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Internet
• Email
• Networking Basics
• Cyber Security

⚙️ Basic Science & Engineering (Grade I Signal)

• Engineering Drawing
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Chemistry
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Basic Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Electrical Machines
• Workshop Technology
• Measurement & Instruments
• Engineering Materials
• Safety Practices

🌍 General Awareness

• Current Affairs
• Indian Railways
• Indian History
• Indian Geography
• Indian Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Science & Technology
• Sports
• Awards & Honours
• Important Days
• Government Schemes
• Books & Authors

✅ Preparation Tips

• Study NCERT Science (Class 9 & 10) thoroughly.
• Practice Mathematics and Reasoning daily.
• Read Current Affairs for the last 6–12 months.
• For Grade I Signal, focus on Computer Fundamentals and Basic Engineering subjects.
• Solve previous year RRB Technician CBT papers and take mock tests regularly.