RRB Technician Syllabus 2026
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RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 is officially released by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. The syllabus is designed as per the latest CEN notification and is based on Class 10 / ITI / Diploma level. It includes subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science, Basic Science & Engineering, and Basics of Computers.
This complete guide covers the latest RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 for both Grade 1 and Grade 3, detailed exam patterns, subject-wise important topics, and effective preparation strategies to help ITI, Diploma, and Engineering candidates crack the CBT exam successfully.
RRB Technician 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Exam Name | RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal & Grade 3 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official Website | Regional RRB Websites |
RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basics of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
RRB Technician Grade 3 Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes | Negative Marking: 1/3 mark
RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 for Grade 1 Signal
General Awareness Syllabus
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian Geography, History & Freedom Struggle
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy & Environmental Issues
- Sports, Awards, and Scientific Developments
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus
- Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Series, Syllogism
- Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency, Analytical Reasoning
- Statement-Arguments, Assumptions, Decision Making
Basics of Computers and Applications Syllabus
- Computer Architecture, Input/Output Devices, Storage Devices
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux), MS Office
- Networking, Internet, Email, Computer Virus
Mathematics Syllabus
- Number System, BODMAS, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration
- Time & Work, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry
Basic Science and Engineering Syllabus
- Physics: Units, Work, Power, Energy, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism
- Electronics: Ohm’s Law, Electromagnetic Induction, Basic Electronics, CRO
- Measurements and Transducers
RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 for Grade 3
Mathematics Syllabus (Grade 3)
- Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time & Work
- Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus (Grade 3)
- Same as Grade 1: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF
Ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration
Time & Work, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry - Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Analytical Reasoning, etc.
General Science Syllabus (Grade 3)
- Physics: Force, Motion, Work & Energy, Heat, Electricity, Magnetism, Sound & Light
- Chemistry: Matter, Atomic Structure, Acids & Bases, Metals & Non-Metals
- Biology: Cell, Human Body, Nutrition, Diseases, Environment
General Awareness Syllabus (Grade 3)
- Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Sports
Preparation Tips for RRB Technician 2026
- Study NCERT Class 9 & 10 books for Grade 3 General Science and Mathematics.
- For Grade 1 Signal, refer to ITI/Diploma level books for Basic Science & Engineering.
- Practice previous year RRB papers and take full-length mock tests.
- Focus on high-weightage sections: Basic Science & Engineering (Grade 1) and General Science (Grade 3).
- Stay updated with current affairs for the General Awareness section.
