RRB Technician Exam 2025: Eligibility, Pattern and Syllabus

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A call to action for all skilled technicians. The Railway Recruitment Board has announced recruitment for Skilled Technician posts through the RRB Technician Exam 2025. The exam date will be released soon. RRB is recruiting for technician positions in Grade I, Grade III, and Workshops & PU’s with 6238 vacancies. Candidates who are looking for a secure, stable job in Indian Railways should begin preparing for the RRB Technician Exam in 2025. Experts have always advised students to understand the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly before preparing for such an opportunity-creating exam.

Our blog will guide you through a clear understanding of the syllabus, the exam pattern, and other important information about the RRB Technician Exam 2025.

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Overview of RRB Technician Exam 2025

RRB technician exam is an opportunity creating exam for the candidates who are looking forward to join prestigious Indian railways as skilled technician. The technician position in railways not only binds to giving a secured stable position but also offers a career advancement opportunity along with other perks and benefits that comes with this job profile.

This year RRB has been conducting the exam after a long wait of six years and there is a sense of excitement and nervousness among the students.

The selection process is quite difficult as the exam analyzes candidates technical knowledge, aptitude and required skills necessary for this profile.

The RRB issued the detailed information for the 6238 vacancies of positions- Technician Grade I, Grade III and Workshops & PU’s. Candidates are highly advised to read all the necessary information.

RRB Technician detailed PDF

The overview of the exam along with RRB Technician Syllabus and exam pattern is important to know as it ensures the strategic preparation of the candidates. Let’s move further with our blog that will guide our readers with necessary information.

RRB Technician Age Limit 2025

S. No Post Prescribed age in normal course(as on 01.07.2025) Age applicable to this CEN (as on 01.07.2025)
1. Technician Grade I 18 to 33 years 18 to 36 years
2. Technician Grade III 18 to 30 years 18 to 33 years

 

RRB Technician Syllabus 2025: Key Subjects and Topics

RRB has released its official syllabus for Technician Grade I and Grade III. It is highly recommended to all the candidates to follow the given syllabus which will make you aware of what all to study. One can curate a strategic study plan, leading to planned and focused preparation, reducing anxiety, building confidence with what all to study.

Syllabus of Technician Grade-I

Key Subjects Topics
General Awareness Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc.
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, etc.
Basics of Computers and Applications Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating Systems like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
Mathematics Number system, Rational and irrational numbers, BODMAS rule, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression, Similar Triangles, Pythagoras Theorem, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometrical Ratios, Heights and distances, Surface area and Volume; Sets: Sets and their representations, Empty set, Finite and Infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Subsets of a set of real numbers, Universal set, Venn diagrams, Union and Intersection of sets, Difference of sets, Complement of a set, Properties of Complement; Statistics: Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean deviation, variance and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data; probability occurrence of events, exhaustive events, mutually exclusive events.
Basic Science and Engineering Physics fundamentals- Units, Measurements, Mass, Weight, 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, Non-conductors/Insulators, Ohm’s Law and its Limitations, Resistances in Series and Parallel of a Circuit and Specific Resistance, Relation between Electric Potential, Energy, and Power (Wattage), Ampere’s Law, Magnetic Force on Moving Charged Particle and Long Straight Conductors, Electromagnetic Induction, Faraday’s Law, and Electromagnetic Flux, Magnetic Field, Magnetic Induction; Electronics and Measurements- Basic Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Microcontroller, Microprocessor, Electronic Measurements, Measuring Systems and Principles, Range Extension Methods, Cathode Ray Oscilloscope, LCD, LED Panel, Transducers.

 

Syllabus of Technician Grade III

Key Subjects Topics
Mathematics Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, 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 & Cistern etc.
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 etc.
General Science The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.

General Awareness

 

 On current affairs in science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics and any other subject of importance.

 

 RRB Technician Educational Qualification 2025

S. No Post Educational Qualification
1.

Technician Grade I

 

A) Bachelor of Science In Physics / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology/ Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute OR B.Sc. in a combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/Information Technology/Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute

(OR)

B) Three years Diploma in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams

(OR)

Degree in Engineering in the above basic streams or in combination of any of above basic streams
2. Technician Grade III Matriculation/SSLC plus ITI from recognized institutions of NCVT/SCVT in respective trades.
3. Technician Grade III Workshops and PU’s

 

RRB Technician Selection Process

The recruitment of technician in Grade I and Grade III will be in three stages:

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. Document Verification
  3. Medical Examination

1. RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2025: Structure and Marking Scheme

RRB has officially released the exam pattern along with structure and marking scheme. Knowing the exam pattern beforehand will help candidates strategize their study schedule within the given time frame.

The structure and marking helps candidates to prioritize the subject and prepare accordingly. Focusing on the concepts that carry the maximum weightage candidates can work towards improving the accuracy of the concept.

  • The RRB technician exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test [CBT] mode, objective types with multiple choice questions.
  • Total marks will be 100 marks.
  • Total time will be 90 minutes.
  • ⅓ Negative marking for every incorrect answer.
  • No deduction for any unanswered question.

Subject wise questions and marks distribution- Technician Grade I
Subjects No. of questions Total marks
General Awareness 10 10
General Intelligence and Reasoning 15 15
Basics of Computer and Applications 20 20
Mathematics 20 20
Basic Science and Engineering 35 35
Total 100 questions 100 marks

 

Subject wise questions and marks distribution- Technician Grade III
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 questions 100 marks

 

*The subject wise distribution may vary.

2. RRB Technician Document Verification 2025

  • Candidates will be selected through marks and merit in CBT for document verification.
  • Appointment of the selected candidates will be final only after medical examination conducted by Railway authorities.

3. RRB Technician Medical Examination 2025

The candidates shortlisted for document verification will be called for standard medical examination by Railway authorities. The examination will ensure the medical fitness of the candidate for the respective post.

S. No Medical Standard General Fitness Vision Standards
1. A-3 Physical fit in all respects
  1. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D),
  2. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6,0.6 with or without glasses, and
  3. Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Mesopic vision
2. B-1 Physical fit in all respects
  1. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D),
  2. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required, and
  3. Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Mesopic vision.
3. B-2 Physical fit in all respects
  1. Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D).
  2. Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required, and
  3. Must pass test for Binocular Vision.

 

RRB Technician Exam zone wise vacancy

Cat No. Name of the Post Level in 7th

CPC

 Medical Standard Total Vacancies

(All RRBs)
1 TECHNICIAN GRADE I SIGNAL 5 B1 183
2 TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRACK MACHINE 2 A3 28
3 TECHNICIAN GRADE III BLACKSMITH 2 B1 113
4 TECHNICIAN GRADE III BRIDGE 2 B1 19
5 TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARRIAGE and WAGON 2 B1 260
6 TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (ELECTRICAL) 2 B1 105
7 TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (MECHANICAL) 2 B1 168
8 TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL / TRS 2 B1 444
9 TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(GS) 2 B1 202
10 TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(TRD) 2 B1 108
11 TECHNICIAN GRADE III EMU 2 B1 90
12 TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER (OL) 2 B1 213
13 TECHNICIAN GRADE III REFRIGERATION and AIR CONDITIONING 2 B1 78
14 TECHNICIAN GRADE III RIVETER 2 B1 10
15 TECHNICIAN GRADE III (S & T) 2 B1 470
16 TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER(OL) 2 B1 132
17 TECHNICIAN GRADE III CRANE DRIVER 2 B2 55
18 TECHNICIAN GRADE III CARPENTER (WORKSHOP) 2 C1 30
19 TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL (ELECTRICAL) (WORKSHOP) 2 C1 58
20 TECHNICIAN GRADE III DIESEL MECHANICAL WORKSHOP (PU & WS) 2 C1 104
21 TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP ( POWER & TL) 2 C1 48
22 TECHNICIAN GRADE III ELECTRICAL(PU & WORKSHOP) 2 C1 198
23 TECHNICIAN GRADE III FITTER(PU & WS) 2 C1 2106
24 TECHNICIAN GRADE III MACHINIST (WORKSHOP) 2 C1 101
25 TECHNICIAN GRADE III MECHANICAL (PU & WS) 2 C1 319
26 TECHNICIAN GRADE III MILLWRIGHT ( PU & WS) 2 C1 57
27 TECHNICIAN GRADE III PAINTER (WORKSHOP) 2 C1 55
28 TECHNICIAN GRADE III TRIMMER (WORKSHOP) 2 C1 17
29 TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (PU & WS) 2 C1 28
30 TECHNICIAN GRADE III WELDER (WORKSHOP) 2 C1 439
Total Vacancies 6238
RRB-wise & Railway Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies is given in the Annexure ‘B’

 MADE EASY RRB Technician Exam- Online Test Series

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The test series is a mixture of part syllabus and full syllabus giving a real examination feel and boosting your exam preparation.

MADE EASY RRB Technician [Grade I] Online Test Series

Online Test Series features:

  • Questions based on exam pattern of RRB
  • Detailed analysis of your performance
  • Detailed solution in identifying weak areas
  • Doubt clear directly from MADE EASY experts
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FAQs

1. How many stages are there in the RRB Technician Exam, and what are they?

Ans. RRB Technician exam will be held in three stages i.e., CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

2. What is the marking scheme for the RRB Technician Exam?

Ans. The total marks is 100 with 100 questions. Both the profiles have different marking schemes. Candidates must read the official notification for the detailed marking scheme.

3. Is there any negative marking in the RRB Technician Exam?

Ans. Yes, ⅓ negative marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

4. Which test series is best for RRB Technician Exam 2025?

Ans. MADE EASY Online Test Series will be beneficial for the candidates preparing for RRB Technician exam Grade I.

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  1. Please give detail explanation of eligibility.

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