RRB Technician Syllabus 2026

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.

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RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 - FAQ's

Q1. What is the RRB Technician Syllabus 2026 based on?

The syllabus is based on Class 10 / ITI / Diploma level. Grade 1 Signal focuses more on Basic Science & Engineering and Computers, while Grade 3 emphasizes General Science.

Q2. What is the exam pattern for RRB Technician Grade 1 Signal 2026?

It has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes. Basic Science and Engineering carries the highest weightage (35 marks).

Q3. How many questions are there in RRB Technician Grade 3 Exam?

There are 100 MCQs: 25 Mathematics, 25 Reasoning, 40 General Science, and 10 General Awareness.

Q4. Is there negative marking in RRB Technician 2026?

Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

Q5. What is the difference between RRB Technician Grade 1 and Grade 3 Syllabus?

Grade 1 includes Basics of Computers and heavy Basic Science & Engineering. Grade 3 focuses on General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) at Class 10 level.

RRB Technician Syllabus 2026: Grade 1 Signal & Grade 3 Subject Wise Topics & Exam Pattern

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