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RRB Technician Preparation Guide
90 mins•100 questions•railways Exam
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RRB Technician Preparation Guide 2026
Overview
Comprehensive practice and mock test series for RRB Technician recruitment across Indian Railways. It is aimed at Candidates preparing for Indian Railways Technician recruitment, with a medium difficulty level.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 25 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| General Science | 25 | 25 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
| General Awareness | 20 | 15 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
Total: 100 questions in 90 minutes.
Detailed Syllabus
- Mathematics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
- General Science
- General Awareness & Current Affairs
Marking Scheme
- Correct answer: +1 marks
- Wrong answer: -0.33 marks
- Unanswered: 0 marks
Preparation Strategy
- Map Every Section to Time: RRB Technician splits 100 questions across 4 sections in 90 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
- Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on Mathematics and General Intelligence & Reasoning, then move to General Science, General Awareness & Current Affairs — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
- Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0.33 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
- Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 90-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real RRB Technician — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
- Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.
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