RRB Technician Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Subject Wise Topics and CBT Pattern

Subject

No. of questions

Total Marks

General Awareness

10

10

General Intelligence and Reasoning

15

15

Basics of Computers and Applications

20

20

Mathematics

20

20

Basics of Science and Engineering

35

35

Total

100

100

Subject

No. of questions

Total Marks

Mathematics

25

25

General Intelligence and Reasoning

25

25

General Science

40

40

General Awareness

10

10

Total

100

100

Subject

Topics

General Awareness

• Indian Geography

• Indian Economy

• Indian Polity and Constitution

• Current Affairs

• Culture and History including Freedom Struggle

• Sports

• General Scientific and Technological Developments

• Environmental Issues concerning India and the World

Basic Science and Engineering

Physics Fundamentals

• Units and Measurements

• Mass, Weight, and Density

• Work, Power, and Energy

• Speed and Velocity

• Heat and Temperature

Electricity and Magnetism

• Electric Charge, Field and Intensity

• Electric Potential and Potential Difference

• Simple Electric Circuits

• Conductors and Insulators

• Ohm’s Law and it’s limitations

• Resistance in Series and Parallel

• Specific Resistance

• Relation between Electric Potential, Energy and Power

• Ampere’s Law

• Magnetic Force on Moving Charges

• Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday’s law

• Magnetic Field and Magnetic Induction

Electronics and Measurements

• Basic Electronics

• Digital Electronics

• Electronic Devices and Circuits

• Microcontroller and Microprocessor

• Electronic Measurements and Measuring Systems

• Range Extension Methods

• CRO (Cathode Ray Oscilloscope)

• LCD and LED Panels

• Transducers

General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analogies

• Alphabetical and Number Series

• Coding and Decoding

• Mathematical Operations

• Relationships

• Syllogism

• Jumbling

• Venn Diagrams

• Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

• Conclusions and Decision Making

• Similarities and Differences

• Analytical Reasoning

• Classification

• Directions

• Statement-Arguments and Assumptions

Basics of Computers and Applications

• Architecture of Computers

• Input and Output Devices

• Storage Devices

• Networking

• Operating Systems (Windows, Unix, Linux)

• MS Office

• Data Representation

• Internet and Email

• Websites and Web Browsers

• Computer Virus

Mathematics

• Number Systems

• Rational and Irrational Numbers

• BODMAS Rule

• Quadratic Equations

• Arithmetic Progression

• Similar Triangles

• Pythagoras Theorem

• Coordinate Geometry

• Trigonometrical Ratios

• Heights and Distances

• Surface Area and Volume

Subject

Topics

Mathematics

• Number System

• BODMAS Rule

• Decimals and Fractions

• LCM & HCF

• Ratio and Proportions

• 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 Reasoning & Clock Reasoning

• Pipes & Cistern

General Intelligence and 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

General 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

General Awareness

• Science and Technology

• Sports

• Indian Art and Culture

• Famous Personalities

• Economic Affairs

• Political Developments

• Other Important National and International Events