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)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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