Question Type and Syllabus :

The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to :

A) Mathematics :

Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra,  Geometry  and Trigonometry,  Elementary  Statistics,  Square  root, Age  Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern etc.

B) 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.

C) General Science :

The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10  standard level.

D) General Awareness

on current affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.

Computer Based Test

All the eligible candidates have to undergo a Computer Based Test on the specified date, time and venue as per the e-call letter to be downloaded by the candidates from the websites of RRBs. The information about the e-call letter download shall be communicated through the websites as well as personal email communication to the candidates.

Total questions : 100

Time duration : 90 minutes

Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR -40%, OBC-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%. These percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PWD candidates in case of shortage of PWD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.

Stage of Exam :  There shall be a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates qualified in the CBT shall have to undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Marks will be normalized in the CBT. 

Negative Marking : There shall be negative marking for incorrect answers in the CBT. 1/3  of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for wrong answer.