Being conducted by The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), the railway examinations hold a great value to the Indian economy. With a promising career, the Indian railways is considered to be one of the largest employing industries in India with almost more than three lakh staff recruited each year. Various RRB exams like RRB je or RRB ntpc and others offer a promising career in various technical and non-technical roles.
RRB exams are generally classified into different groups depending on the post you want to apply for. With slightly different exam patterns, syllabus and eligibility, some of the most popular RRB exams include RRB Junior Engineer (RRB JE), RRB Group D, RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC), and RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (RRB ALP). The purpose of this article is to serve as a comprehensive syllabus guide for aspirants preparing for RRB exams, specifically RRB JE, RRB Group D, RRB NTPC, and RRB ALP.
RRB syllabus and exam pattern
With a vast syllabus and such high competition, the RRB exams stand complicated. It may take personalized guidance and core understanding of subjects like we offer at Power mind institute. Apart from this, formulating a study schedule and strategy which helps in time management, understanding the exam syllabus pattern in detail, practicing mock tests and test series for proper understanding of the exam, and timely revisions can be really helpful tips to ace up your exam.
In this blog, we discuss the following rrb exam syllabus in detail:
- RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Syllabus
- RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Syllabus
- RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Syllabus
- RRB Group D Syllabus (RRC Level 1 Syllabus)
Please note that for best purposes, you must also follow the official website of the railway recruitment board. Any new update or a change in syllabus is communicated through a notification of rrb on their official website.
The railway syllabus for each of the exams differ slightly and along with the different exam patterns for each, it becomes necessary to have a thorough understanding of each which is provided in the format of tables below.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern and syllabus
To hire a non-technical role, rrb ntpc exam is conducted by rrb. The rrb ntpc exam pattern is divided into:
- CBT-1
- CBT-2
- Typing Test (Skill Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection
Rrb Ntpc Written Exam Pattern
|
RRB Exam |
Subjects |
Marks |
|
RRB NTPC CBT – 1 |
General Awareness |
40 |
|
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
30 |
|
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Quantitative Aptitude |
30 |
|
RRB NTPC CBT – 2 |
General Awareness |
50 |
|
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Mathematics |
35 |
|
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General Intelligence and Reasoning |
35 |
RRB NTPC Typing Exam
|
Test Type |
Qualifying Nature |
|
Skill Requirement |
Typing |
|
Language Options |
English or Hindi |
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Typing Speed Required |
Around 30 WPM (English) or 25 WPM (Hindi) |
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Purpose |
Skill Assessment, but Not Counted Towards Final Merit List |
As a skill based test,RRB NTPC Typing Test accesses your typing speed and skills to make sure you are an appropriate candidate for the post. In this test you are not allowed to use any editing or spell-checking tools. This test is of qualifying nature and does not impact the final merit list.
RRB Medical test
|
Exam Type |
Criteria for Fitness |
|
Medical Examination |
Necessary physical fitness test |
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Visual Acuity |
Important criteria for medical fitness |
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Purpose |
Ensure physical fitness for railway duties and select the most appropriate candidate |
Candidates successfully clearing out all the above tests and criteria are sorted out. Based on your performance in the CBT tests and medical tests, and keeping in mind the number of vacancies available, eligible candidates selected by rrb are called for document verification leading to final selection.
RRB Group D Exam Pattern And Syllabus
Rrb group D exam is another exam to qualify rrb candidates for posts like Helper or Assistant Pointsman and Track Maintainer Grade-IV in different departments of the Indian Railways. These positions fall under Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
The RRB Group D selection involves three stages:
- RRB Group D (CBT) Computer Based Test
- RRB Group D (PET) Physical efficiency Test
- RRB Group D (DV) Document Verification
RRB Group D (CBT) Computer Based Test
|
Exam Type |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
|
Sections |
Number of Questions |
|
General Awareness/Current Affairs |
20 |
|
Mathematics |
25 |
|
General Science |
25 |
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 |
Though the rrb group D PET exam is mandatory, but it is qualifying in nature. After qualifying in the physical examination test successfully, you need to prepare yourself for the document verification process leading to final selection.
Subject Wise Marks Of RRB Group D Subjects For CBT Test
The RRB Group D CBT Exam is a mcq pattern based exam where you need to select the most appropriate answer for the relevant question from a choice of four options. The subject wise marks allotment for each subject in the computer based examination of RRB Group D is shown in detail in the table below:
|
Subjects |
No. Of Questions for each |
Marks allotted |
Duration |
|
General Science |
25 |
25 |
90 Mins |
|
Mathematics |
25 |
25 |
|
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
30 |
30 |
|
|
General Awareness and Current Affairs |
20 |
20 |
|
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
There is also the pattern of negative marking involved. A total of 0.25 marks is deducted for each wrong answer. Please make sure to check the official website of RRB in your specific region for any new updates and changes in your RRB Group D exam syllabus.
RRB JE Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Rrb je stands for rrb junior engineer exam. The rrb je exam has four stages with two computer-based tests, CBT Stage I and CBT Stage II, accompanied by Document Verification and Medical Examination and leads to final selection.
RRB JE Exam Subject Pattern
The subject details for CBT Stage I and CBT Stage II for rrb je exam are listed in the table below:
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Exam Stage |
Subjects |
Marks |
|
CBT - 1 |
Mathematics |
30 |
|
|
General Reasoning |
25 |
|
|
General Awareness |
15 |
|
|
General Science |
30 |
|
CBT - 2 |
General Awareness |
15 |
|
|
Physics & Chemistry |
15 |
|
|
Basics of Computer Applications |
10 |
|
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Basics of Environment and Pollution Control |
10 |
|
|
Technical Abilities |
100 |
RRB JE Exam Syllabus Detailed- Topic Wise for CBT-1
The detailed list of the key topics for each subject is listed below:
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Mathematics |
General Reasoning |
|
|
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General Science |
General Awareness |
|
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RRB JE Exam Syllabus Detailed- Topic Wise for CBT-2
The detailed list of the key topics for each subject for CBT-2 RRB JE Exam is given below:
|
General Awareness |
Physics & Chemistry |
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|
|
Basics of Computer Applications |
Basics of Environment and Pollution |
|
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RRB JE Exam Document Verification
Out of successfully passing candidates of RRB JE CBT-1 and CBT-2, the list of selected candidates approved by the board of RRB are called for the further processing of document verification. Candidates are required to carry the original documents along with two self-attested copies for this process.
The list of documents below needs to be prepared to present on the day of Document Verification:
|
Documents |
Proof |
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10th / Matriculation Mark Sheet |
Date of Birth/Age |
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Graduation Degree |
Completion of Bachelor's Degree |
|
Caste Certificate for SC/ST category |
Caste Category of the candidate |
|
Self – Declaration for Ex-Service Personnel |
Prior Military Service and Discharge Status |
|
OBC NCL Certificate |
Verification of the Non-Creamy Layer of the OBC category |
|
Income Certificate for Examination Fee Waiver |
Low-Income Status (Fee Waiver Eligibility) |
|
Minority Community Declaration on non-judicial stamp paper |
Membership in Minority Community |
|
NOC from Serving Employees |
Eligibility for Employment under RRB JE |
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NOC from Serving Defence Personnel stating the date of discharge |
Eligibility for Employment under RRB JE (Post-Service) |
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Gazetted document showing a change in name, in case it has been changed |
Official Name Change (if applicable) |
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Receipt of payment in case of an SBI Challan or Post Office payment |
Proof of Fee Payment (Offline Modes) |
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Self-certification by Transgender |
Verification of Identification as Transgender, if applicable |
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J & K Domicile Certificate |
Proves that the candidate is a Domicile in Jammu and Kashmir |
|
Decree of divorce or judicial separation and Affidavit |
Divorce Status and No Remarriage |
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Death Certificate and Affidavit |
Proves that the candidate is a widow and has not remarried after the death of the spouse. |
Please note that:
- If the documents are available in other regional languages, then a translated document is a must. Only self-attested and translated copies of the documents will be accepted by RRB.
- Candidates must submit the documents during the time of verification as no extension of dates is allowed by the RRB.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Rrb alp exams are conducted in india to choose the best candidates in the indian railways for the seat of assistant loco pilot. As such the exam is conducted into two major stages:
- CBT Stage – I
- CBT Stage – II
For the CBT Stage – II paper, it consists of two parts, Part A and Part B. Candidates must successfully pass both the parts to qualify for the RRB ALP recruitment. If the candidate fails to pass any one of the parts, he/she will not be eligible for the assistant loco pilot post.
The CBT Stage – I is standard for the ALP Technicians post, whereas CBT Stage – II paper is common for all RRBl ALP offered posts.
RRB ALP Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The RRB ALP exam pattern and syllabus for the different stages is formatted in the table shown below:
|
RRB ALP Exam |
Subjects |
Marks |
|
CBT-1 |
Maths |
20 |
|
General Reasoning |
25 |
|
|
General Science |
20 |
|
|
Current Affairs |
10 |
|
|
CBT-2 (Part A) |
Mathematics |
25 |
|
General Intelligence |
25 |
|
|
Basic Science & Engineering |
40 |
|
|
General Awareness |
10 |
|
|
CBT-2 (Part B) |
Relevant Trade |
75 |
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT Stage – I
The detailed syllabus for the list of topics for each of the subjects are:
- Mathematics
- Number system
- Pipes & Cistern
- Age Calculations
- Elementary Statistics
- Square root & Cube Root
- Trigonometry
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra
- Simple and Compound
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Speed, Distance and Time
- BODMAS
- Ratio and Proportion
- Decimals
- Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Percentage
- General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Life Sciences
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Mathematical operations
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
- Directions Test
- Analytical ReasoningSimilarities and Differences
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Relationships
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Venn Diagram
- Current Affairs
- Knowledge of Current affairs
- Indian geography
- General scientific and technological developments
- Sports
- Environmental issues concerning India and the World
- culture and history of India including freedom struggle
- Indian Polity and constitution
- Indian Economy
- Static General Awareness (national parks, sanctuaries, currency, state capitals, airports, etc.)
- Important dates and days
- Government schemes
- Important Abbreviations
- National and International Organisations along with Headquarters
RRB ALP Syllabus for CBT Stage – II
Here is a detailed list of topics for each subject for RRB ALP CBT Stage – II.
- Mathematics
- Number system
- BODMAS
- Pipes & Cistern
- Age Calculations
- Calendar & Clock
- Square Root
- Elementary Statistics
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Algebra
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Mensuration
- Percentage
- Decimal
- LCM and HCF
- Basic Science & Engineering
- The topics covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation)
- Units
- Mass Weight and Density
- IT Literacy
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Measurements
- Environment Education
- Work Power and Energy
- Levers and Simple Machines
- Speed and Velocity
- Heat and Temperature
- Basic Electricity
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Syllogism
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
- Analytical reasoning
- Similarities and Differences
- Venn Diagram
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Direction test
- Blood Relations
- Current Affairs
- National and International Organisations along with Headquarters
- Government schemes
- India and International Current events
- Politics
- Economy
- Government schemes
- Sports
- Culture
- History
Tips to help you ace you RRB exam preparation
Here are a few tips you may follow to achieve a more better grades in your RRB exam:
- Stick to a structured study plan.
- evaluate your current knowledge and skills in each subject or section of the exam and identify your strong and weaker sections.
- Create small target goals in your daily routine to be more accountable to yourself.
- Divide time slots for each subject. This will help you in covering all the topics of the vast RRB syllabus.
- Ensure that you do daily revisions or else it is quite easier to forget the previously covered topics.
- Include ample time for mental and physical relaxation daily.
- Make sure to follow the official website so that you don’t miss any syllabus notifications and updates.
- Take online classes or join the top RRB coaching institutes to learn better.
- Practice mock tests regularly to get familiar with the time constraint and exam pattern.
Lastly, don’t be afraid. It will be worth all your hard work. So keep preparing with constant dedication and determination. Also while giving the exam, you can follow the following tips:
- Check out the topics for which you are already sure of the answer. Then go for the unsure ones.
- Save your time as much as you can but do not rush it or you may even mark the wrong answers for the ones you already know.
- Don’t sit contemplating on one question. Either mark it or leave it unmarked but move on to the next question. The key is to save time.
- Wear a wrist watch to help you keep track of the time left inside your exam.
- Before beginning the exam, read the instructions thoroughly. Misinterpreting instructions can lead to mistakes.
- Do not panic. Stay calm and composed during the exam.
- Lastly, review. Review your marked answers and go back to the unanswered ones. This helps you catch any errors in your go back and review your answers. Sometimes, a second look can help you catch errors.
- Maintain a positive mindset throughout the exam. Believing in your abilities can boost your performance.
Conclusion
To conclude, with constant dedication and hardwork, you can surely make your dreams come true. Be it working in the Indian railways or getting good ranks in the RRB ALP exam, Believe it to make it.
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