RRB Technician Syllabus 2025, Check Exam Pattern For CBT 1, CBT 2
The revised RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern has been released along with the Railway RRB Technician recruitment 2025 notification announcing 6238 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. The recruitment process includes Computer Based Tests (CBT 1 and CBT 2), followed by document verification. CBT 1 is the initial screening stage and covers subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, and General Science. It consists of 75 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
Candidates who qualify CBT 1 move on to CBT 2. This stage is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A has 100 questions from general subjects, and Part B includes 75 questions based on the relevant trade. The total duration of CBT 2 is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Let’s go through the RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 in detail.
RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
The RRB Technician Exam 2025 includes subjects like Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science, and General Awareness. The exam is conducted in multiple stages, CBT 1, CBT 2 (for certain posts), and Document Verification. Below are the key details about the RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Recruiting Authority |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
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Exam Name |
RRB Technician Exam 2025 (CEN No. 02/2025) |
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Post Offered |
Technician Grade 1 Signal & Technician Grade 3 |
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Total Vacancies |
6238 |
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Exam Category |
Syllabus and Exam Pattern |
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Mode of Examination |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Marking Pattern |
1 mark for each correct answer |
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Negative Marking |
1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
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Stages of Selection |
Computer-based Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
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Official Website |
www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
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RRB Technician Selection Process
The RRB Technician Selection Process for 2025 is slightly different from that of the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) recruitment. While both are technical posts, the Technician recruitment process follows a simpler format. Candidates applying for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts will have to go through three main stages to qualify for final selection. Notably, there is no Computer-Based Aptitude Test for Technician posts.
Here are the stages of the RRB Technician Selection Process:
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Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates appearing for the RRB Technician Recruitment must be familiar with the exam pattern for each stage of the selection process. By knowing the candidates can understand the type of questions, topic-wise weightage and marking scheme. This will help candidates develop an effective preparation strategy to score better. The RRB Technician Exam pattern for all stages has been explained in the following sections.
RRB Technician Exam Pattern for Technician Gr I Signal
The RRB Technician CBT exam will be conducted for RRB Technician posts. There will be separate CBT for each post of Technician Grade-III & Technician Grade-I Signal. It will be an objective-type test. The detailed exam pattern for each post is given below.
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RRB Technician Exam Pattern for Technician GR I Signal |
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Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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General Awareness |
10 |
10 |
90 Minutes (extra 30 mins for PwBD Candidates) |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
15 |
15 |
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Basics of Computers and Applications |
20 |
20 |
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Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
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Basic Science and Engineering |
35 |
35 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
90 Minutes |
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The RRB Technician Exam 2025 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
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The paper will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
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A total of 100 questions will be asked, carrying 100 marks in total.
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Each incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of 1/3rd of the total marks assigned to that question.
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No negative marking will be applied for unanswered or blank questions.
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Candidates should attempt questions carefully to avoid losing marks due to negative marking.
RRB Technician Exam Pattern for Technician Gr III
The RRB Technician Exam Pattern for Technician Grade III posts has been designed to assess candidates through a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Understanding the exam pattern is essential to plan your preparation effectively and meet the qualifying standards. The exam includes multiple-choice questions and follows a negative marking system. Below are the key details:
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RRB Technician Grade III Exam Pattern |
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Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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General Awareness |
10 |
10 |
90 Minutes |
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
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General Science |
40 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
90 Minutes |
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The exam will be conducted in CBT mode.
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The paper will include objective-type multiple-choice questions.
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For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
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Minimum qualifying marks are:
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UR & EWS: 40%
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OBC (NCL) & SC: 30%
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ST: 25%
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Document Verification (DV)
Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification based on their marks and merit in the CBT for the respective Pay Levels. The Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration and final verification of all essential documents and verification of antecedents / character of the candidates.
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RRB Technician Syllabus 2025
Listed below is the RRB Technician Syllabus as the official syllabus for this year has been released. Usually the syllabus does not change much over the years but the candidates must also check the official syllabus for 2025 as it is published.
RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr I Signal
Candidates applying for the Technician Grade I Signal post must prepare thoroughly across five major subjects: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Basics of Computers and Applications, Mathematics, and Basic Science & Engineering. The CBT exam will consist of 100 objective-type questions. The syllabus is designed to test both foundational knowledge and practical understanding. Here's the detailed subject-wise syllabus:
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Subjects |
Topics |
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General Awareness |
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Basic Science and Engineering |
Physics Fundamentals
Electricity and Magnetism
Electronics and Measurements
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Basic of Computers and Applications |
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Mathematics |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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RRB Technician Syllabus for Technician Gr III
The RRB Technician Grade III syllabus is designed to test a candidate’s basic conceptual knowledge and logical thinking. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will consist of 100 objective-type questions covering Mathematics, Reasoning, Basic Science, and Current Affairs. Each section carries equal importance, so candidates must prepare all topics strategically. Below is the subject-wise syllabus in a clean table format:
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Subjects |
Topics |
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Mathematics |
• Number System • BODMAS Rule • Decimals and Fractions • LCM & 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 and Cistern |
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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 |
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Basic Science |
• Units and Measurements • Mass, Weight, and Density • Work, Power, and Energy • Speed and Velocity • Heat and Temperature • Basic Electricity • Levers and Simple Machines • Workplace Safety and Occupational Health • Environmental Education • Basic IT Literacy |
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General Awareness on Current Affairs |
• Science and Technology • Sports • Indian Art and Culture • Famous Personalities • Economic Affairs • Political Developments • Other Important National and International Events |
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The article is written by Medeti Pavan Shiva Prasad and reviewed by Kabya Srivastava.