Exam Pattern
1st Stage CBT (Common for all notified posts of this CEN):
Duration : |
90 minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe) |
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No of Questions : |
100 |
The 1st stage CBT is of screening nature and the standard of questions for the CBT will be generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. The normalized score of 1st stage exam shall be used only for short listing of candidates for 2nd stage exam as per their merit. Candidates who are shortlisted for 2nd stage CBT availing the reservation benefits of a community, PwBD and ExSM shall continue to be considered only against that community for all subsequent stages of the recruitment process.
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:
- Mathematics : Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
- General Awareness: Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus).
The section wise Number of questions and marks are as below :
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks for each Section |
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Stage-I |
Stage-I |
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Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
25 |
25 |
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
General Science |
30 |
30 |
TOTAL |
100 |
100 |
Time in Minutes |
90 |
The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
2nd Stage CBT: Shortlisting of Candidates for the 2nd Stage CBT exam shall be based on the normalized marks obtained by them in the 1st Stage CBT Exam. A total number of candidates to be shortlisted for 2nd Stage shall be 15 times the community wise total vacancy of Posts notified against the RRB as per their merit in 1st Stage CBT. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this limit in total or for any specific category(s) as required to ensure availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts.
Duration : |
120 minutes (160 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied with Scribe) |
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No of Questions : |
150 |
Syllabus: The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to General Awareness, Physics and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control and Technical abilities for the post. The syllabus for General Awareness, Physics, and Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control is common for all notified posts under this CEN as detailed below:-
- General Awareness: Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity, and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments, etc.
- Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
- Basics of Computers and Applications: Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
- Basics of Environment and Pollution Control: Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.
- Technical Abilities: The educational qualifications mentioned against each post shown in Annexure-A, have been grouped into different exam groups as below. Questions on the Technical abilities will be framed in the syllabus defined for various Exam Groups given at Annexure-VII-A, B, C, D, E, F & G.
The section wise Number of questions and marks are as below :
Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks for each Section |
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Stage-II |
Stage-II |
|
General Awareness |
15 |
15 |
Physics & Chemistry |
15 |
15 |
Basics of Computers and Applications |
10 |
10 |
Basics of Environment and Pollution Control |
10 |
10 |
Technical Abilities |
100 |
100 |
TOTAL |
150 |
150 |
Time in Minutes |
120 |
The section wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variations in the actual question papers.
Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST -25%. This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates, in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
A virtual calculator will be made available on the Computer Monitor during 2nd Stage CBT.
Discipline Mapping Tables:
1.
Sl. No. |
Three years Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology |
Exam Group |
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1. |
Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanical and Allied Engineering |
Production Engineering |
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Automobile Engineering |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
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Mechatronics Engineering |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Machining Engineering |
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Tools and Machining Engineering |
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Tools and Die Making Engineering |
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Combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of above disciplines |
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2. |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical and Allied Engineering |
Combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Electrical Engineering |
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3. |
Electronics Engineering |
Electronics and Allied Engineering |
Instrumentation and Control Engineering |
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Communication Engineering |
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Computer Science and Engineering |
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Computer Engineering |
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Computer Science |
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Information Technology |
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Combination of substreams of basic streams of above disciplines. |
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4. |
Civil Engineering |
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Combination of any sub-stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering |
Civil and Allied Engineering |
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B.Sc., in Civil Engineering of 3years duration |
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5. |
Printing Technology/Engineering |
Printing Technology |
2.
Sl. No. |
Educational Qualifications |
Exam Group |
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1 |
B.Sc., Chemistry and Physics |
CMA |
3.
Sl. No. |
Educational Qualifications |
Exam Group |
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1 |
BE/B.Tech., (Computer Science) |
Computer Science and Information Technology |
BE/B.Tech., (Information Technology) |
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PGDCA |
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B.Sc. Computer Science |
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BCA |
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DOEACC “B” Level Course of 3 years duration or equivalent |