RRB Technician Grade 3 Recruitment 2026: Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Apply Online Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Last updated: 5 June 2026

This syllabus guide covers the Railway Recruitment Boards notification — vacancies, eligibility, dates and preparation topics.

Board

RRB

Vacancies

6,242

Qualification

10th pass + ITI in relevant trade (or equivalent as per CEN 02/2026)

Exam Pattern

  • Time duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)
  • Negative marking: 1/3rd of a mark deducted per incorrect answer
  • Minimum qualifying marks — UR/EWS: 40%; OBC/SC: 30%; ST: 25%
  • General Science carries the highest weightage (40%) — focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
Paper / Subject Questions Marks
General Science 40 40
Mathematics 25 25
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 10 10
Total 100 100

Syllabus — Subject-wise Topics

Mathematics

  • Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions
  • LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentages
  • Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance
  • Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss
  • Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics
  • Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cisterns

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations
  • Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagrams
  • Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
  • Conclusions and Decision-Making
  • Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions

General Science

  • Physics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Heat, Sound, Light, Electricity
  • Chemistry: Matter, Atoms, Reactions, Acids, Bases, Salts, Metals
  • Biology: Human Body, Life Processes, Environment & Ecology
  • Topics generally cover the CBSE standard curriculum

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs (last 6–12 months)
  • Indian History, Geography, Polity, and Economy
  • Sports, Art and Culture of India
  • General Scientific and Technological Developments

Selection Process

  1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks, 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD)
  2. Document Verification (DV) — originals and certificates
  3. Medical Examination — fitness standards as per notification

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