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Candidates preparing for RRB Technician CEN No. 02/2026 need absolute clarity on the syllabus before they start revising, since the exam pattern for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III is not identical. Both posts are tested through a single Computer Based Test (CBT) — unlike RRB NTPC, there is no separate CBT-2 for Technician posts — but the subject-wise weightage differs based on the technical nature of each role.
This article gives you the complete RRB Technician Syllabus 2026, subject-wise question distribution, marking scheme, and topic priorities for both Grade I Signal and Grade III, so you can plan your revision strategically in the time left before the exam.
RRB Technician CEN 02/2026 Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Stage | Single CBT (no CBT-2 for Technician posts) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe) |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 (0.33) mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Mode of Exam | Online, Computer Based Test |
| Skill Test / CBAT | Not applicable for Technician posts |
| Normalisation | Marks normalised across multiple shifts |
| Selection Stages | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
RRB Technician Grade I Signal Syllabus & Marks Distribution
1: Between the period of 1858-1947, how many Viceroys ruled over India?
Technician Grade I Signal is the more technically weighted paper, with Basic Science & Engineering carrying the highest share of marks.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science & Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basics of Computers & Applications | 20 | 20 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Key topics under Basic Science & Engineering (Grade I Signal)
- Physics fundamentals — units and measurements, work, power, energy, heat
- Electricity and magnetism — Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, series/parallel circuits, electromagnetic induction, AC/DC concepts
- Basic electronics — digital electronics, logic gates, flip-flops, microprocessors, CRO, LED/LCD, transducers
- Elementary mechanics — levers, simple machines, mechanical advantage, pulleys, inclined planes
- Occupational safety and environment — PPE, first aid, fire safety, pollution and waste management, renewable energy basics
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Join NowRRB Technician Grade III Syllabus & Marks Distribution 2026
Grade III does not include an Engineering component. Instead, candidates are tested on General Science, with Mathematics carrying slightly more weight than in the Grade I Signal paper.
| Subject | No. of Questions (approx.) | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 30–35 | 30–35 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15–20 | 15–20 |
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Note: Exact question distribution for Grade III may vary slightly across shifts, as RRB does not always publish a fixed subject-wise split for this post the way it does for Grade I Signal. Candidates should treat the above as an indicative, preparation-focused breakdown.
Key topics under General Science (Grade III)
- Physics — heat, temperature scales, conduction/convection/radiation, light, sound, basic mechanics
- Chemistry — elements, compounds, acids/bases/salts, metals and non-metals, everyday chemical reactions
- Biology — human body systems, nutrition, diseases and prevention, basic ecology
- Everyday science and general technical awareness relevant to a workshop/technical environment
RRB Technician Mathematics Syllabus (Common to Both Grades)
| Topic | What to Study |
|---|---|
| Number System & BODMAS | HCF, LCM, integers, rational numbers, order of operations |
| Decimals, Fractions & Percentages | Conversions, arithmetic operations, percentage change |
| Ratio, Proportion & Averages | Direct/inverse proportion, mean calculations |
| Mensuration | Area/perimeter of square, rectangle, triangle, circle; volume of cube, cuboid, cylinder |
| Time & Work / Time & Distance | Pipes and cisterns, speed, trains, boats and streams, relative speed |
| Simple & Compound Interest | SI/CI formulas, principal, rate, time |
| Elementary Algebra & Geometry | Basic equations, elementary geometry and trigonometry concepts |
| Data Interpretation | Tables, bar graphs, pie charts |
General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus – Common to Both RRB Technician Grades
| Topic Area | Covers |
|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | Analogies, similarities & differences, classification, directions, blood relations |
| Series & Coding | Alphabetical and number series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations |
| Logical Reasoning | Syllogism, statement-arguments and assumptions, conclusions and decision making |
| Puzzle-based Reasoning | Jumbling, Venn diagrams, analytical reasoning, data sufficiency |
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This section is unique to Grade I Signal and tests fundamental computer literacy:
- Basic computer organisation — input/output devices, hardware and software basics
- MS Office fundamentals and everyday computer applications
- Internet basics, email, and cyber-safety awareness
- Networking fundamentals at an elementary level
General Awareness & Current Affairs (Common to Both Grades) – RRB Technician Exam 2026
- Current national and international events (last 6–8 months are high-yield)
- Indian Railways — organisational structure, zones and headquarters, recent railway initiatives
- Static GK — Indian history, geography, polity, and economy basics
- Government schemes and awards/honours in the news
RRB Technician Marking Scheme 2026: What Every Candidate Must Know
- Each correct answer earns +1 mark
- Each incorrect answer attracts a -1/3 (0.33) mark penalty
- Questions left unattempted are neither rewarded nor penalised
- Since the exam is conducted across multiple shifts, RRB applies normalisation to ensure fairness across candidates who attempt different shift papers
RRB Technician Grade I Signal vs Grade III: Key Syllabus Differences at a Glance
| Point of Difference | Technician Grade I Signal | Technician Grade III |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Subject | Basic Science & Engineering (35 marks) | General Science (30–35 marks) |
| Computer Section | Basics of Computers & Applications (20 marks) — separate section | Not a separate section |
| Mathematics Weightage | 20 marks | 25 marks |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Higher technical depth (engineering-oriented) | Broader general-science orientation |
Preparation Strategy Based on the RRB Technician Syllabus 2026
Once you know exactly where the marks are concentrated, your study plan should follow the weightage rather than treating every subject equally:
- Grade I Signal aspirants should prioritise Basic Science & Engineering first, since it alone accounts for over a third of the total marks, followed by Mathematics and Computers
- Grade III aspirants should focus on General Science and Mathematics together, since these two sections make up close to 60% of the paper
- Both groups should revise General Intelligence & Reasoning through daily practice sets, since accuracy here is usually higher and faster to improve than in the technical sections
- Current affairs of the last 6–8 months should be revised on a rolling basis rather than left for the final week
Candidates can use the Entri App for RRB Technician mock tests built around this exact subject-wise weightage, along with topic-wise practice sets for both Grade I Signal and Grade III.
Syllabus details are based on the official RRB Technician CEN No. 02/2026 notification. Candidates are advised to cross-check subject-wise weightage with the official notification PDF on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in before finalising their preparation plan.
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Join NowFrequently Asked Questions
Is the RRB Technician syllabus the same for Grade I Signal and Grade III?
No. Grade I Signal includes a dedicated Basic Science & Engineering section and a Computers section, while Grade III is tested on General Science instead, with a slightly higher weightage for Mathematics.
Is there a CBT-2 for RRB Technician like there is for RRB NTPC?
No. RRB Technician recruitment under CEN 02/2026 involves only a single CBT per pay level, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
What is the marking scheme for RRB Technician CBT 2026?
Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
How many questions come from General Awareness in RRB Technician CBT?
General Awareness & Current Affairs carries 10 questions for both Grade I Signal and Grade III.
Is there a skill test (CBAT) for RRB Technician posts?
No, RRB Technician posts do not require a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) or any separate skill test — selection is based purely on the CBT, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Which subject carries the highest weightage in the RRB Technician Grade I Signal paper?
Basic Science & Engineering carries the highest weightage with 35 out of 100 marks.
