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RRB Technician Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

Railway Recruitment Board Technician (Grade I Signal & Grade III). Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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RRB Technician at a glance

Sections
Maths · Reasoning · General Science · GA/Current Affairs
CBT
100 marks · one-third negative marking
Marking
+1 correct · −1/3 wrong
Stages
CBT → Document Verification → Medical
ModeOnline (computer-based) · CBT → Document Verification & Medical
FrequencyAs per vacancies — periodic notifications
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi & 13 regional languages
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of RailwaysLast updated 30 September 2026

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RRB Technician topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the RRB Technician syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Number System, LCM/HCF & Simplification — Test 01

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Number System, LCM/HCF & Simplification — Test 02

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Number System, LCM/HCF & Simplification — Test 08

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RRB Technician sample questions

A few real RRB Technician questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

MathematicsSample 1

The smallest number that leaves a remainder of 2 when divided by 3, 4 and 5 is:

  • A.60
  • B.62
  • C.58
  • D.42

Solution: The LCM of 3, 4 and 5 is 60; adding the common remainder 2 gives 60 + 2 = 62.

General Intelligence & ReasoningSample 2

Tadpole : Frog :: Caterpillar : ?

  • A.Butterfly
  • B.Bee
  • C.Ant
  • D.Spider

Solution: A tadpole develops into a frog; a caterpillar develops into a butterfly.

General ScienceSample 3

The chemical formula of common salt (sodium chloride) is:

  • A.NaCl
  • B.KCl
  • C.CaCl2
  • D.NaOH

Solution: Common salt is sodium chloride, NaCl.

General Awareness & Current AffairsSample 4

The Indian Railways is divided for administration into how many zones (as of recent years)?

  • A.16
  • B.17
  • C.18
  • D.19

Solution: Indian Railways is organised into 18 zones for administrative purposes.

About the RRB Technician exam

A national recruitment exam that selects Technicians for the Indian Railways — Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III (various trades) — to maintain and operate railway signalling, electrical, mechanical and other technical systems across the railway zones.

What is the RRB Technician exam?

RRB Technician is the Railway Recruitment Boards' exam for the post of Technician on the Indian Railways — Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III across various trades. These technicians maintain and operate the railway's signalling, electrical, mechanical, carriage-and-wagon and other technical systems, and it is a popular route into a secure technical career on the railways for candidates with a Class 10 plus ITI background.

The selection has two parts: a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. The CBT covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs; for Technician Grade III it also carries a trade/basic-science section. Because the CBT has one-third negative marking and is speed-based, accuracy under time decides your CBT score, and the normalised CBT score decides final merit.

How to clear RRB Technician

The CBT is set at Class 10 / ITI level, so it rewards speed and accuracy on familiar material rather than advanced study. Mathematics and Reasoning are the most scoreable — drill number system, percentage, ratio, interest, time-speed-work, mensuration, analogy, series, coding-decoding and direction sense until they are quick and automatic. General Science is high-return: revise Class-10 physics, chemistry and biology, plus everyday-science facts.

General Awareness & Current Affairs rewards steady study of railways GK, polity, geography, history and recent current affairs. Because every wrong answer costs one-third of a mark, disciplined attempting matters: solve what you know quickly and avoid blind guesses. Full-length timed mocks build the stamina and section balance the CBT demands, and after the CBT, keeping your documents and medical fitness in order prepares you for the later qualifying stages.

RRB Technician eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the RRB Technician eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality
Indian citizen (with the usual provisions for certain other categories as specified by the RRBs).
Qualification
Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) plus an ITI / relevant technical qualification, or an equivalent course as specified for the trade and grade in the notification.
Age
Generally 18 to 33 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories per government norms (age band varies slightly by grade and notification).
Trade / grade
The exact qualification depends on the post — Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III (various trades) have their own eligibility as listed in the notification.
Medical
Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards for the relevant railway medical category.
Attempts
No fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you meet the age and eligibility criteria.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
MathematicsNumber system, percentage, ratio, interest, time-speed-work, mensuration2525
General Intelligence & ReasoningAnalogy, series, coding-decoding, direction, blood relations, syllogism2525
General ScienceClass-10 physics, chemistry and biology; for Grade III, trade/basic science2525
General Awareness & Current AffairsRailways GK, polity, geography, history and current affairs2525
Total100100

The RRB Technician Computer Based Test (CBT) is an objective paper carrying 100 marks, covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs. For Technician Grade III, the CBT includes a trade/basic-science section alongside the general section; Technician Grade I Signal follows the same CBT framework at the appropriate level. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and there is one-third (1/3) negative marking — each wrong answer deducts 1/3 of a mark — while unanswered questions score zero. The paper is set at Class 10 / ITI level. Candidates who clear the CBT go on to Document Verification and a Medical Examination, which are qualifying, with final merit decided by the normalised CBT score. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +1 with a 1/3 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the real marking, and every question has a worked solution.

Duration: CBT.

How to prepare for RRB Technician

A fresher-friendly RRB Technician roadmap — understand the paper first, follow a month-by-month plan, build a weekly routine and peak with reviewed full-length mocks.

Beginner-friendly roadmap

Your RRB Technician plan: first day to exam day

Start with the paper structure, build concepts in layers, then use timed practice and review to turn preparation into a repeatable score.

Coverage4 subjects
Exam clockCBT
MarkingThe RRB Technician Computer Based Test (CBT) is an objective paper carrying 100 marks, covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs. For Technician Grade III, the CBT includes a trade/basic-science section alongside the general section; Technician Grade I Signal follows the same CBT framework at the appropriate level. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and there is one-third (1/3) negative marking — each wrong answer deducts 1/3 of a mark — while unanswered questions score zero. The paper is set at Class 10 / ITI level. Candidates who clear the CBT go on to Document Verification and a Medical Examination, which are qualifying, with final merit decided by the normalised CBT score. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +1 with a 1/3 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the real marking, and every question has a worked solution.

The first 12 weeks

A plan a fresher can actually follow

  1. Month 1

    Understand the paper and build your base

    Read the official pattern first, then make a realistic subject map for 4 subjects. Begin with Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science. Focus on concepts before speed.

    Take one diagnostic topic test. Its purpose is to find gaps, not to judge your score.
  2. Month 2

    Finish the core syllabus through practice

    Cover the remaining syllabus, including General Awareness & Current Affairs, while revising Month 1 every week. Move from untimed questions to short timed sets.

    Keep a single error log: concept missed, why it happened and the correct method.
  3. Month 3

    Build exam temperament with mocks

    Use the real exam time limit (CBT) in full-length practice. Review every mock longer than it took to attempt it; the review is where improvement happens.

    Turn each weak area from your error log into a 30–45 minute repair session.

Your repeatable week

The study loop that makes revision stick

  1. 1
    Learn

    Read one focused concept block and make a short revision sheet.

  2. 2
    Solve

    Immediately answer topic questions; do not wait until you have ‘finished’ the syllabus.

  3. 3
    Review

    Log mistakes by concept, not just by score. Revisit them after 2–3 days.

  4. 4
    Simulate

    Use a timed section or mock to practise decisions under the clock.

Mock-test ladder

Don’t start with a full mock every day

  • Month 1: topic tests after each completed concept.
  • Month 2: one timed sectional test each week, plus error-log revision.
  • Month 3: one or two full mocks weekly under the real CBT clock.

RRB Technician-specific priorities

What to focus on as you move through the plan

  1. 1

    Own Mathematics and Reasoning

    These two sections are the most scoreable at Class-10 / ITI level. Drill number system, percentage, ratio, interest, time-speed-work, mensuration, analogy, series, coding-decoding and direction until they are fast and automatic.

  2. 2

    Revise General Science thoroughly

    General Science is high-return. Go over Class-10 physics, chemistry and biology — electricity, magnetism, units, chemical reactions, the human body — and everyday-science facts. Grade III candidates should also prepare the trade/basic-science section.

  3. 3

    Build General Awareness steadily

    Learn railways GK, polity, geography and history a little every day, and follow current affairs regularly rather than cramming close to the exam.

  4. 4

    Respect the negative marking

    At −1/3 per wrong answer, blind guessing is costly. Attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice, and leave questions you genuinely can't judge.

  5. 5

    Practise speed with full mocks

    The CBT is speed-based. Take full timed mocks to learn section balance and pacing, and review the solution for every question you miss.

  6. 6

    Keep documents and fitness ready

    The CBT is only the first stage. Keep your certificates, trade documents and medical fitness in order so Document Verification and the Medical Examination are a formality.

Final 7 days

Revise your short notes and error log; do not begin major new topics.

Take only the number of mocks you can properly review; protect sleep and routine.

Confirm the official admit-card instructions, reporting time, centre and permitted items.

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RRB Technician scoring & selection

Use this practice benchmark to understand score ranges, qualifying cut-offs and the selection stages for RRB Technician. The conducting authority sets official merit and appointments.

RRB Technician marks vs. rank

Score rangeStageWhat it takes
CBT: high accuracyCBTClear the normalised cutoff comfortably to reach DV
Trade section (Grade III)TradeStrong trade/basic-science answers lift the Grade III score
Document VerificationDVQualifying — certificates and trade documents in order
Medical: fit categoryMedicalQualifying — meet the railway medical fitness standards
Steady mock scoresReadinessConsistent timed-mock performance predicts selection

Indicative stage requirements

CBT (merit)Decisive

Indicative marks: Final merit is based on the normalised CBT score

Document VerificationQualifying

Indicative marks: Certificates, ITI/trade documents and category proof

Medical ExaminationQualifying

Indicative marks: Meet the railway medical fitness category

Reserved categoriesRelaxed

Indicative marks: Lower cutoffs & relaxed age limits

Post & zone allotmentRank-based

Indicative marks: Depends on rank, trade, preference & vacancies

The RRB Technician pattern here — the CBT covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs (with a trade/basic-science section for Grade III), one-third negative marking, and the follow-on Document Verification and Medical Examination — reflects the RRBs' recent published pattern. Exact vacancies, cutoffs, dates, trades, age limits and grade-wise details change each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official notification on the RRB regional websites.

Posts filled through RRB Technician

RRB Technician recruits for technical posts across the Indian Railways zones; the post, grade and trade you are allotted depend on your rank, chosen trade, medical category and vacancies. The guide below shows the kind of posts and standards that tend to clear each stage — actual cutoffs change every cycle with vacancies and paper difficulty.

PostGradeTrade / DepartmentIndicative cutoff
Technician Grade I SignalGrade ISignal & TelecommunicationRank & trade based
Technician Grade III (Electrical)Grade IIIElectrical DepartmentRank & trade based
Technician Grade III (Mechanical)Grade IIIMechanical DepartmentRank & trade based
Technician Grade III (Fitter)Grade IIIFitter TradeRank & trade based
Technician Grade III (Electronics)Grade IIIElectronics / S&TRank & trade based
Technician Grade III (Carriage & Wagon)Grade IIICarriage & WagonRank & trade based
Technician Grade III (Diesel/Loco Shed)Grade IIIMechanical / DieselRank & trade based
Technician Grade III (various trades)Grade IIIAcross Indian Railways zonesRank & trade based

A representative view of posts and selection routes linked to RRB Technician. Confirm vacancies, stages and final appointments in the current official notice.

RRB Technician important dates

The typical RRB Technician recruitment timeline, from notification to result and document verification. Dates are tentative until the official notice is released.

  1. City intimation slips

    From 27 September 2026 (about 9 days before each exam date)

  2. E-call letter (admit card)

    About 4 days before your exam date

  3. CBT exam (Grade I Signal & Grade III)

    6 – 9 October 2026

  4. Answer key & CBT result

    A few weeks after the exam

  5. Document Verification & Medical

    After the CBT result

  6. Final result / panel

    After medical and verification

RRB Technician news & guides

The latest dates, notices and preparation guides for RRB Technician, checked against official sources.

RRB Technician — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions RRB Technician aspirants ask most.

What is the RRB Technician selection process?

Two stages: a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. The DV and medical are qualifying; final merit is decided by the normalised CBT score.

What is the RRB Technician exam pattern?

The CBT is an objective paper of 100 marks covering Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness & Current Affairs. For Technician Grade III there is also a trade/basic-science section. The paper is set at Class 10 / ITI level.

Is there negative marking in RRB Technician?

Yes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer carries a one-third (1/3) negative penalty. There is no penalty for unanswered questions, so guess only when you can eliminate options to a confident choice.

What is the eligibility for RRB Technician?

You generally need to have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) plus an ITI or a relevant technical qualification for the trade, and be roughly 18 to 33 years old, with age relaxation for reserved categories. The exact qualification depends on the grade and trade.

What posts are filled through RRB Technician?

Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III across various trades — electrical, mechanical, fitter, electronics, carriage & wagon, diesel/loco shed and more — spread across the Indian Railways zones. The post, grade and trade you are allotted depend on your rank, trade, preference and vacancies.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed mocks to build speed and section balance under one-third negative marking, and review the solution for every question. Use the topic tests to drill Mathematics, Reasoning, General Science and General Awareness until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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