RRB Technician 2026: Notification, Admit Card, Result & Syllabus
RRB Technician 2026 at a glance
RRB Technician CBT: 100 questions, 100 marks, −0.33 per wrong answer. Fee: ₹500 (General), ₹250 (SC/ST). Salary: Pay Level 2–5 (basic from ₹19,900).
RRB Technician CBT exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking: −0.33 per wrong answer.
RRB Technician application fee
| General / OBC / EWS (male) | ₹500 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | ₹250 |
| Women | ₹250 |
| PwBD | ₹250 |
RRB NTPC / Group D / ALP / JE, 2024–25 cycle. Refund: ₹400 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT / ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT / ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT / ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT. Always check the current notification.
RRB Technician salary
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Grade I (Signal) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Technician Grade III (all trades) | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
Basic pay is the entry pay of the 7th Pay Commission level; DA, HRA and transport allowance are added on top. Work out your in-hand salary.
About RRB Technician
RRB Technician recruits Technician Grade I (Signal) at Level 5 and Technician Grade III in many trades at Level 2 for the mechanical, electrical, signal & telecom and engineering departments of Indian Railways.
RRB Technician eligibility
- Technician Grade I (Signal): B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Science, IT or Instrumentation, or a diploma/degree in relevant engineering.
- Technician Grade III: 10th pass plus ITI in the trade listed for the post, or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship in that trade.
- Age: separate limits for Grade I and Grade III in the CEN, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL).
Age limits, vacancies and dates change with every notification — see the latest RRB Technician notification on this page.
RRB Technician selection process
- Computer Based Test — 100 questions, 90 minutes
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Technician syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Number system, BODMAS, fractions, LCM-HCF, ratio, percentage, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, interest, profit & loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, series, coding-decoding, relationships, syllogism, Venn diagram, data interpretation, puzzles, analytical reasoning |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to 10th standard |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics and politics |
How to apply for RRB Technician
- Read the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) on your regional RRB website or rrbapply.gov.in.
- Register once on rrbapply.gov.in with mobile number and email, then fill the application for the CEN.
- Choose ONE RRB (applying to more than one RRB for the same CEN gets all applications rejected) and give your post preferences.
- Upload a recent photo and signature in the size asked, pay the fee online and download the confirmation page.
The 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Apply to only one RRB per notification. All RRB exams compared.
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RRB Technician: frequently asked questions
What is the RRB Technician exam pattern?
RRB Technician CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks: Mathematics (25 questions), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 questions), General Science (40 questions), General Awareness (10 questions).
Is there negative marking in RRB Technician?
Yes. 0.33 per wrong answer mark is deducted for each wrong answer in RRB Technician CBT.
What is the RRB Technician application fee?
₹500 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST (2024–25 cycle). Refund: ₹400 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT / ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT / ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT / ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT.
What is the RRB Technician fee for SC and ST?
₹250, fully refunded after you appear in the exam (minus bank charges).
What is the RRB Technician salary?
RRB Technician posts range from Pay Level 2 (basic ₹19,900) to Level 5 (basic ₹29,200) of the 7th Pay Commission, plus DA, HRA and other allowances.
What is the salary of RRB Technician?
Technician Grade I (Signal) is at Level 5 (basic ₹29,200) and Technician Grade III at Level 2 (basic ₹19,900), plus DA, HRA and allowances.
How many RRBs are there for RRB Technician?
There are 21 Railway Recruitment Boards (Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar and others). You apply to only one of them for a CEN.
Where do I apply for RRB Technician?
Online on rrbapply.gov.in, the common portal of all RRBs, during the dates given in the CEN.
Is there negative marking in RRB Technician?
Yes. One-third of the marks for a question is deducted for every wrong answer in the computer-based tests.