Indian Railways has announced the RRB Technician Notification for 9,144 vacancies for Technician Grade 1 (Signal) and Technician Grade 3 positions, along with the RRB Technician Syllabus for 2024. After a lengthy hiatus of six years, the upcoming exam necessitates a comprehensive preparation strategy to achieve high scores. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the latest RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern for 2024 to effectively plan their studies.
RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024
Understanding the RRB Technician syllabus provides a structured roadmap for preparation. It helps in creating an effective study plan by allocating time based on the exam's weightage. Below is a detailed look at the RRB Technician Syllabus and Exam Pattern for 2024.
RRB Technician Exam Details
- Conducting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Exam Name: RRB Technician 2024
- Post Names: Technician Grade 1 (Signal) and Technician Grade 3
- Total Vacancies: 9,144
- Exam Mode: Online
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for incorrect answers
- Selection Process:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Official Website: RRB Official Website
Selection Process
The RRB Technician Exam consists of three stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRB Technician Exam Pattern 2024
For Technician Grade 1 (Signal):
- Mode: CBT
- Question Type: Objective multiple-choice questions
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)
Subjects and Marks Distribution:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Basic of Computers and Applications | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Basic Science and Engineering | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For Technician Grade 3:
- Mode: CBT
- Question Type: Objective multiple-choice questions
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR & EWS - 40%, SC & OBC (NCL) - 30%, ST - 25%
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates)
Subjects and Marks Distribution:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| General Science | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Document Verification: Candidates will be called for Document Verification based on their performance in Part A of the Second Stage CBT, provided they qualify in Part B of the Second Stage CBT.
Detailed Syllabus
For Technician Grade 1 (Signal):
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History, Indian Polity, Economy, Environmental Issues, Sports, Scientific and Technological developments
- Basic Science and Engineering: Fundamentals of Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electronic Measurements, Basic Electronics
- Basic of Computers and Applications: Computer architecture, Input/Output devices, Storage devices, Networking, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet, Email, Computer Viruses
- Mathematics: Number systems, BODMAS, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progression, Geometry, Statistics, Probability
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical operations, Syllogism, Data Interpretation, Analytical Reasoning
For Technician Grade 3:
- Mathematics: Number systems, BODMAS, Fractions, Ratios, Percentages, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical operations, Syllogism, Data Interpretation
- Basic Science: Units and Measurements, Work and Energy, Basic Electricity, Levers, Occupational Safety
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Economics, Politics
Important Links:
- RRB ALP Syllabus 2024
- RRB Technician Salary Structure
- RRB Technician Previous Year Question Papers
- RRB Exam Calendar 2024
Preparing effectively with this information will enhance your chances of success in the RRB Technician exam.
