RRB Technician Grade III Syllabus 2026 (Full Subject-wise Table)
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the syllabus for this recruitment. The minimum qualification required is 10th. Download it only from the official website rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in.
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Exam Pattern — CBT for Technician Grade III
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Question Type | Objective, multiple choice |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer |
| Number of Stages | Single CBT (no CBT-2 for Grade III) |
| Normalisation | Applied if CBT is held in multiple shifts |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (to be shortlisted)
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Subject-wise Question and Marks Split
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Eligibility
Age: 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026 (usual SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen relaxations apply). Education: Matriculation/SSLC + ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade, or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship — exact qualification varies by trade/post, check Annexure A of the CEN for your specific Technician Grade III trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, etc.).
How to Download the Official Syllabus PDF
- Go to your zonal RRB's official website (list at rrbapply.gov.in) or any RRB regional site hosting CEN No. 02/2026.
- Look for "CEN 02/2026 — Technician Grade I Signal & Grade III" in the Notifications/CEN section.
- Open the detailed CEN PDF — the syllabus and exam pattern are in Section 16.1, and post-wise qualification details are in Annexure A.
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FAQ — Your Questions, Answered
Is there a CBT-2 for Technician Grade III?
No. Grade III has only one CBT stage, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. (Source: CEN 02/2026, Section 16.0)
How many questions are asked from General Science in Technician Grade III?
40 questions out of 100, at Class 10th standard level (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences). (Source: CEN 02/2026, Section 16.1)
What is the negative marking in RRB Technician Grade III CBT?
1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. (Source: CEN 02/2026, Section 16.1)
What is the age limit for Technician Grade III in CEN 02/2026?
18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026, with standard category-wise relaxations. (Source: CEN 02/2026, Section 8.0)
Is Technician Grade III syllabus the same as Technician Grade I Signal?
No. Grade I Signal has 5 subjects (adds Basics of Computers and Applications, and Basic Science and Engineering, in place of General Science) with a different question/marks split. Grade III has 4 subjects as shown above. (Source: CEN 02/2026, Section 16.1)
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