RRB Technician 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern of CBT

Q: Ques: What is the age limit for RRB Technician 2025?

Ans: The age limit differs by post: Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years Age will be calculated as on 1 July 2025. Reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxations as per government norms.

Q: Ques: Can I apply if I’m in the final year of ITI/Diploma?

Ans: No. Candidates must have completed the required qualification on or before 28 July 2025. Final-year students or those awaiting results are not eligible.

Q: Ques: Can I apply for both Technician Grade I and Grade III posts?

Ans: Yes, but you must submit separate applications for each pay level. Applying for more than one post under the same pay level will result in disqualification.

Q: Ques: Is LASIK or eye surgery allowed for Technician posts?

Ans: No. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive surgeries are not eligible for posts requiring A-3 medical category (e.g., some Grade 3 roles).

Radhika Bahety

Feb 5, 2026

RRB Technician 2025 selection process begins with a Computer-Based Test (CBT), which is the first and most crucial stage of the recruitment process. This exam is designed to assess the candidate’s proficiency in technical knowledge, reasoning, general science, and mathematics, depending on the post applied for. RRB Technical exam pattern and syllabus vary slightly for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 roles. RRB Technical CBT is an objective-type test, carries negative marking, and is conducted in multiple languages.

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RRB Technician 2025 Syllabus
RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern
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RRB Technician 2025 FAQs

RRB Technician 2025 Syllabus

RRB Technical 2025 syllabus for CBT is different for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. While both exams test general reasoning and science knowledge, Technician Grade I also includes a dedicated section on technical discipline.

Below is the section-wise syllabus for each post category:

Technician Grade 1 Signal – CBT Syllabus

Subject	Topics Covered
General Awareness	Current affairs (national & international), Indian Constitution, Geography, History, Culture, Sports, Environment, Politics, Economy, Railways
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Directions, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Puzzles, Statement & Conclusion, Classification
Basic Science and Engineering	Units and measurements, Mass, Force, Work and Power, Friction, Pressure, Electricity, Magnetism, Heat, Light, Engineering drawing, Levers and Machines
Relevant Technical Discipline	Electronics and Communication fundamentals, Circuit theory, Signals, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Instruments, Control Systems

Technician Grade 3 – CBT Syllabus

Subject	Topics Covered
Mathematics	BODMAS, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Speed, Time & Distance, Averages, Ratios, HCF & LCM, Algebra, Geometry
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Analogies, Number and Alphabet Series, Venn Diagrams, Syllogisms, Direction Sense, Visual Reasoning, Decision Making, Data Sufficiency
General Science	Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on 10th Standard syllabus — motion, force, atoms, nutrition, respiration, ecosystems

RRB Technician 2025 Exam Pattern

RRB Technician exam pattern of the CBT differs for Technician Grade 1 Signal and Technician Grade 3 posts. Both versions are objective-type, time-bound, and include negative marking. The exam will be conducted online across multiple centers in India and offered in 15 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and more. Candidates can choose their preferred language during the application process.

Key Features of CBT

Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Language Options: 15 regional languages
Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR & EWS: 40%
- OBC / SC: 30%
- ST: 25% (2% relaxation may apply for PwBD candidates if posts are reserved for them)

Exam Pattern for Technician Grade 1 Signal

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
General Awareness	10	10
General Intelligence & Reasoning	15	15
Basic Science and Engineering	35	35
Relevant Technical Discipline	40	40
Total	100	100
Time Duration	90 minutes (120 for PwBD)	—

Exam Pattern for Technician Grade 3

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Mathematics	25	25
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Science	40	40
Total	90	90
Time Duration	90 minutes (120 for PwBD)	—

Note:

Marks will be normalised in case the exam is held in multiple shifts.
The RRB-wise merit list will be prepared based on the CBT score only.

Relevant Links
RRB Technician Application Process	RRB Technicial Eligibility Criteria
RRB Technician Notification 2025	RRB Technician 2024 Question Paper and Answer Keys
RRB Technician Result	RRB Technician Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Key
RRB Technician Mock Test	RRB Technician Preparation Strategy
RRB Technician New

RRB Technician 2025 FAQs

Ques: What is the age limit for RRB Technician 2025?

Ans: The age limit differs by post:

Technician Grade I Signal: 18 to 33 years
Technician Grade III: 18 to 30 years

Age will be calculated as on 1 July 2025. Reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxations as per government norms.

Ques: Can I apply if I’m in the final year of ITI/Diploma?

Ans: No. Candidates must have completed the required qualification on or before 28 July 2025. Final-year students or those awaiting results are not eligible.

Ques: Can I apply for both Technician Grade I and Grade III posts?

Ans: Yes, but you must submit separate applications for each pay level. Applying for more than one post under the same pay level will result in disqualification.

Ques: Is LASIK or eye surgery allowed for Technician posts?

Ans: No. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive surgeries are not eligible for posts requiring A-3 medical category (e.g., some Grade 3 roles).