The RRB Technician Science syllabus covers the basic scientific concepts included in the examination. With questions drawn from different branches of Science, candidates may find it difficult to decide where to begin and how to divide their preparation time without a clear understanding of the prescribed syllabus.
Knowing the syllabus beforehand helps candidates plan their study sessions around the required areas and avoid spending excessive time on unrelated concepts. Regular revision and question practice can further help in improving conceptual understanding and recall.
Science is included in the RRB Technician examination, with the prescribed syllabus covering three major branches. The key details are given below.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
RRB Technician |
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Subject |
Science |
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Main Areas |
Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
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Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Posts Covered |
Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III |
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Question Type |
Objective-type questions |
The RRB Technician Science syllabus is divided into Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The topics prescribed under each branch are given below.
The Biology section covers topics related to the human body, living organisms, plants and basic biological processes.
Glands
Reproduction
Skeleton System & Joints
Animal Kingdom
Blood
Botany
Brain
Cell
Digestive System
Heart
Human Disease
Respiratory System
Vitamins
The Chemistry syllabus focuses on fundamental concepts related to matter, chemical reactions, elements and commonly studied substances.
Carbon, Acid & Base
Chemical Equation and Reaction
Matter and Atom
Metals
Non-Metals
Nuclear Reactor and Radioactivity, Glass & Water
Periodic Table
The Physics section includes basic concepts related to motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, light and waves.
Electricity
Electricity & Magnetism
Light
Mechanics
Sound and Wave
The RRB Technician exam pattern varies for Technician Grade I Signal and Technician Grade III. Both posts have a single-stage Computer-Based Test, but the subjects and question distribution are different.
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General Awareness |
10 |
10 |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
15 |
15 |
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Basics of Computers and Applications |
20 |
20 |
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Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
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Basic Science & Engineering |
35 |
35 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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General Awareness |
10 |
10 |
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General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
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Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
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General Science |
40 |
40 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
The Technician Grade III CBT has a duration of 90 minutes. The Science section is covered under General Science for this post.
Science preparation requires you to balance conceptual learning with regular revision and question practice. A topic-wise routine can help cover the prescribed syllabus while leaving enough time for revision before the examination.
Make a subject-wise plan: Divide your study time between Physics, Chemistry and Biology and set realistic daily targets for each subject.
Strengthen the basics: Focus on understanding core concepts first, particularly where questions require more than simple factual recall.
Create concise revision notes: Write down important formulas, definitions, reactions and facts that can be revised quickly.
Practise previous-year questions: Solve questions regularly to understand the level of the examination and identify commonly tested concepts.
Use mock tests for revision: Attempt full-length and subject-wise tests regularly, then review mistakes and revise the concepts where you lost marks.
The RRB Technician Science syllabus covers fundamental concepts from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. You can make preparation more manageable by dividing the syllabus into smaller sections, strengthening your basics and revising regularly. Practising previous-year questions and mock tests can further help you assess your preparation and improve your performance in the Science section.