RRB JUNIOR ENGINEERS EXAM SYLLABUS

Syllabus of RRB Exams

Although there is no uniform or set pattern as far as the number of questions to be asked in different test papers is concerned but one thing is definite, i.e., coverage under each test paper. After carefully analyzing the question papers of several RRB examinations we come to the conclusion that there is a striking similarity in the syllabi and the standard of questions. Therefore, we may define the model syllabus for the exam broadly although not precisely and accurately. Ans, we are attempting to present a model syllabus for all the four test papers. Here it should be noted that the syllabus for the written examination will be generally in conformity with the educational standard prescribed for the post. For technical categories, the examination will be conducted in the allied branch/ branches of the concerned discipline of the appropriate standard. Written examination will be dispensed with if the number of eligible candidates is less than six times the number of vacancies at the discretion of Railway Recruitment Board.

Department	A Sensitive categories where detailed prior character verification is essential (salaries are based on per day basis)	B Categories where simpler verification based on character certificates is sufficient  (salaries are based on per day basis)
Accounts		Clerk Gr.II   Rs.260-400 Clerk Gr.I   Rs.330-560 Shroffs &   Rs.260-400
Transportation     i) Traffic	Prob. ASMs  Rs.330-560 Guard ‘C’   Rs.330-560 Traffic   : Apprentices   Rs.455-700 Fireman A   Rs.290-350	Trains Clerk   Rs.260-400
ii) Commercial		Ticket Collectors    Rs.260-400 Commercial Clerks    Rs.260-400 Commercial Apprentices    Rs.455-700 Law Assistants     Rs.550-750 Enquiry & Reservation Clerks   Rs. 330-560
Civil Engineering		PWI/IOW/BRI   Rs.  425-700 IOW    Rs.  550-750 Tracer     Rs. 260-430 Asst.Draftsman    Rs. 330-560 Sr.Draftsman    Rs. 425-700 Hd.Draftsman/ Design. Asst.    Rs.550-750
Mechanical Engineering	Chargeman ‘B’    Rs.425-700 Chargeman ‘A’    Rs.550-750 Train Examiner    Rs.425-700 Jr.Chemist & Met. Asst.   Rs.380-560 Chemist & Met.Assistant      Rs.425-700	Tracer   Rs. 260-430 Sr.Draftsman    Rs. 425-700 Hd. Draftsman      Rs. 550-750
Electrical Engineering	Chargeman A     Rs.550-750 Chargeman B     Rs.425-700 Hd.Draftsman     Rs.550-750	Tracer   Rs.260-430 Sr.Draftsman    Rs.425-700
Signal & Telcom.	Wireless Operators  Rs. 330-560	Block/Signal Insp.    Rs.425-700 Block/Signal Insp.    Rs.550-750 Telecom Inspector   Rs.425-700 Telecom Inspector   Rs.550-750 Signal/Block Maintainer    Rs.330-560 Signal/Block Maintainer   Rs.260-400 Telecom. Maintainer  Rs.260-400 Wireless   “   Rs.260-400 Tracer   Rs.260-430 Draftsman A   Rs.425-700 Hd.Draftsman   Rs.550-750
Security	Sub-Inspectors Prosecution Inspector Rakshaks	No need to change existing procedure laid down in the RPF Rules and Regulations
Personnel Genl. Admn.		Office Clerks    Rs.260-400 Jr.Stenographer   Rs.330-560 Peons   Rs. 196-232 Teachers    Rs.330-560/ 440-750
Medical		Staff Nurses   Rs.425-640 Nursing sister   Rs.455-700 Matron      Rs.550-750 Pharmacists   Rs.330-560 Midwives    Rs.260-350 X-Ray Techn.   Rs.260-430 X-Ray Techn.   Rs.330-560 Lab. Assistant      Rs.260-430 Asst. Chemist      Rs.380-560 Lab. Supdt.    Rs.550-980

Syllabus (non technical)

1. General Awareness: This part of question paper gauges the candidates is up to date with surrounding and includes the following:
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Major Financial/Economic News
• Budget and Five Year Plans
• Who is Who
• Sports
• Books and Authors
• Awards and Honors
• Science - Inventions and Discoveries
• Abbreviations
• Important Days
• International and National Organizations
2. Arithmetic Ability: This part of exam is usually checks the quantitative and mathematical skills of the candidates and following is the topics from which the questions asked:
   • Number System
   • HCF, LCM
   • Simplification
   • Decimal Fractions
   • Ratio and Proportions
   • Unitary Method
   • Percentage
   • Time and Distance
   • Time and Work
   • Profit and Loss
   • Average
   • Simple and Compound Interest
   • Menstruation (2D and 3D)
   • Algebra
   • Data Interpretation
3. Technical Ability - This is generally the questions that include the knowledge of the candidates about the profession and some technical questions which may be tricky.
4. Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability/Aptitude: This part usually tries to test the reasoning abilities and Gauges aptitude of the person. It includes the following:
   Verbal
   • Number Series
   • Alphabet Series
   • Test of Direction Sense
   • Coding-Decoding
   • Number Ranking
   • Arithmetical Reasoning
   • Problem on Age Calculation
   • Blood Relations
   • Analogy
   • Decision Making etc
   Non-Verbal
• Non Verbal Series
• Mirror Images
• Cubes and Dice
• Grouping Identical Figures
• Embedded Figures etc