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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) exams are conducted to hire candidates for various technical and non-technical positions in Indian Railways.

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Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (CBT-I)
Total Questions & Marks 100 MCQs (100 Marks)
Exam Duration 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for Scribe candidates)
Penalty for Wrong Answers 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Qualifying Standard UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, OBC(NCL): 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25% (2% relaxation for PwBD)
Shortlisting for CBT-II 15 times total vacancies shortlisted on normalized merit
Subjects No. of Questions (CBT-I) Marks for each Section (CBT-I)
Mathematics 30 30
General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 15 15
General Science 30 30
Total 100 100
Time in Minutes 90 Minutes 90 Minutes
Detailed Syllabus
4 Sections
Swipe
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
  • Matrices: Concept, types of matrices, operations on matrices, transpose, symmetric and skew-symmetric, invertible matrices and uniqueness of inverse
  • Determinants: Determinant of square matrix (up to 3x3), minors, cofactors, adjoint and inverse, consistency and solving linear equations
  • Complex numbers, Modulus, Argument, Triangle inequality, and Cube roots of unity
  • Fundamental theorem of algebra, Quadratic equations, Roots and coefficients, Formation of equations
  • A.P. and G.P., Means, Infinite series, Sums of first n natural numbers, squares, and cubes
  • Logarithms, Permutations and combinations, and Binomial theorem for positive integral index
Geometry
  • Trigonometric functions, Periodicity, Addition/subtraction formulae, and General solutions
  • Inverse trigonometric functions (principal values and properties)
  • Trigonometrical identities and Trigonometrical functions
  • Inverse trigonometrical functions and their properties
Elementary Statistics
Square Root
Age Calculations
Calendar & Clock
Pipes & Cistern
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.
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 (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)
Chemistry (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)
Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (CBT-II)
Total Questions & Marks 150 MCQs (150 Marks)
Exam Duration 120 Minutes (160 Minutes for Scribe candidates)
Penalty for Wrong Answers 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer
Virtual Calculator Available on the computer monitor during 2nd Stage CBT
Shortlisting for DV Based on normalized marks obtained in 2nd Stage CBT
Subjects No. of Questions (CBT-II) Marks for each Section (CBT-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 Minutes 120 Minutes
13.3 Discipline Mapping Table (Eligible Degrees/Diplomas → Exam Group)
S. N. Three years Diploma in Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology Exam Group
1 • Mechanical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Machining Engineering
• Tools and Machining Engineering
• Tools and Die Making Engineering
• Combination of any sub stream of basic streams of above disciplines 		Mechanical and Allied Engineering
2 • Electrical Engineering
• Combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical Engineering 		Electrical and Allied Engineering
3 • Electronics Engineering
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Communication Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Combination of sub streams of basic streams of above disciplines. 		Electronics and Allied Engineering
4 • Civil Engineering
• Combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of 3 years duration. 		Civil and Allied Engineering
Detailed Syllabus
5 Sections
Swipe
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 (up to 10th Standard CBSE)
Chemistry (up to 10th Standard CBSE)
Architecture of Computers
Input and Output Devices
Storage Devices
Networking
  • System calls, processes, threads, inter-process communication, concurrency and synchronization
  • Deadlock
  • CPU and I/O scheduling
  • Memory management and virtual memory
  • File systems
MS Office
Various Data Representation
Internet and Email
Websites & Web Browsers
Computer Virus
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
Engineering Mechanics
Building Construction
Building materials
Construction of substructure
Construction of superstructure
Building finishes
Building maintenance
Building drawing
Concrete Technology
Surveying
Computer Aided Design
Geo Technical Engineering
Hydraulics
Irrigation Engineering
Mechanics of Structures
Theory of structures
Design of Concrete Structures
Design of Steel Structures
Transportation Engineering
Highway Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Advanced Construction Techniques and Equipment
Estimating and Costing
Contracts and Accounts
Basic concepts
Circuit law
Magnetic Circuit
AC Fundamentals
Measurement and measuring instruments
Electrical Machines
Synchronous Machines
Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Estimation and costing
Utilization of Electrical Energy
Basic Electronics
Electronic Components & Materials
Electronic Devices and circuits
Digital Electronics
Linear Integrated Circuit
Microprocessor and Microcontroller
Electronic Measurements
Communication Engineering
Data communication and Network
Computer Programming
Basic Electrical Engg.
Engineering Mechanics
Material Science
Strength of Materials
Machining
Welding
Grinding & Finishing Process
Metrology
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery
Industrial Management
Thermal Engineering
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (1st Stage CBT Screening)
Total Questions & Marks 100 Objective Type MCQs (each of 1 mark) — 100 Marks
Exam Duration 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for candidates eligible for use of a scribe)
Negative Marking 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer
Nature of Exam Screening nature conforming to graduate educational standards; normalized score used for shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT
Eligibility Percentage UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer): 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25% (Relaxed by 2 Marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage)
Exam Duration in Minutes General Awareness Mathematics General Intelligence and Reasoning Total No. of Questions
90 Minutes
(120 min for scribe) 		40 30 30 100
Detailed Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
Number System
Decimals
Fractions
LCM
HCF
Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Elementary Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics
Analogies
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences
Relationships
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagrams
Puzzle
Data Sufficiency
Statement- Conclusion
Statement- Courses of Action
Decision Making
Maps
Interpretation of Graphs
Current Events of National and International Importance
Games and Sports
Art and Culture of India
Indian Literature
Monuments and Places of India
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India
Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution and Political System
General Scientific and Technological Developments
UN and Other important World Organizations
Environmental Issues
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Common Abbreviations
Transport Systems in India
Indian Economy
Famous Personalities of India and World
Flagship Government Programs
Flora and Fauna of India
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (2nd Stage CBT)
Total Questions & Marks 120 Objective Type MCQs (each of 1 mark) — 120 Marks
Exam Duration 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for candidates eligible for use of a scribe)
Negative Marking 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer
Shortlisting for 2nd Stage 15 times the community-wise vacancies shortlisted based on normalized marks in 1st Stage CBT
Nature of Questions Objective type with multiple choices conforming to graduate educational standards
Exam Duration in Minutes General Awareness Mathematics General Intelligence and Reasoning Total No. of Questions
90 Minutes
(120 min for scribe) 		50 35 35 120
Detailed Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
Number System
Decimals
Fractions
LCM
HCF
Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Elementary Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics
Analogies
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences
Relationships
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagrams
Puzzle
Data Sufficiency
Statement- Conclusion
Statement- Courses of Action
Decision Making
Maps
Interpretation of Graphs
Current Events of National and International Importance
Games and Sports
Art and Culture of India
Indian Literature
Monuments and Places of India
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India
Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution and Political System
General Scientific and Technological Developments
UN and Other important World Organizations
Environmental Issues
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Common Abbreviations
Transport Systems in India
Indian Economy
Famous Personalities of India and World
Flagship Government Programs
Flora and Fauna of India
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (1st Stage CBT Screening)
Total Questions & Marks 100 Objective Type MCQs (each of 1 mark) — 100 Marks
Exam Duration 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for candidates eligible for use of a scribe)
Negative Marking 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer
Nature of Exam Screening nature conforming to 12th / under graduate educational standards; normalized score used for shortlisting for 2nd Stage CBT
Eligibility Percentage UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer): 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25% (Relaxed by 2 Marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage)
Exam Duration in Minutes General Awareness Mathematics General Intelligence and Reasoning Total No. of Questions
90 Minutes
(120 min for scribe) 		40 30 30 100
Detailed Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
Number System
Decimals
Fractions
LCM
HCF
Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Elementary Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics
Analogies
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences
Relationships
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagrams
Puzzle
Data Sufficiency
Statement- Conclusion
Statement- Courses of Action
Decision Making
Maps
Interpretation of Graphs
Current Events of National and International Importance
Games and Sports
Art and Culture of India
Indian Literature
Monuments and Places of India
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India
Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution and Political System
General Scientific and Technological Developments
UN and Other important World Organizations
Environmental Issues
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Common Abbreviations
Transport Systems in India
Indian Economy
Famous Personalities of India and World
Flagship Government Programs
Flora and Fauna of India
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (2nd Stage CBT)
Total Questions & Marks 120 Objective Type MCQs (each of 1 mark) — 120 Marks
Exam Duration 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for candidates eligible for use of a scribe)
Negative Marking 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer
Shortlisting for 2nd Stage 15 times the community-wise vacancies shortlisted based on normalized marks in 1st Stage CBT
Nature of Questions Objective type with multiple choices conforming to 12th / under graduate educational standards
Exam Duration in Minutes General Awareness Mathematics General Intelligence and Reasoning Total No. of Questions
90 Minutes
(120 min for scribe) 		50 35 35 120
Detailed Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
Number System
Decimals
Fractions
LCM
HCF
Ratio and Proportions
Percentage
Mensuration
Time and Work
Time and Distance
Simple and Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Elementary Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Elementary Statistics
Analogies
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Coding and Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Similarities and Differences
Relationships
Analytical Reasoning
Syllogism
Jumbling
Venn Diagrams
Puzzle
Data Sufficiency
Statement- Conclusion
Statement- Courses of Action
Decision Making
Maps
Interpretation of Graphs
Current Events of National and International Importance
Games and Sports
Art and Culture of India
Indian Literature
Monuments and Places of India
General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India
Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution and Political System
General Scientific and Technological Developments
UN and Other important World Organizations
Environmental Issues
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
Common Abbreviations
Transport Systems in India
Indian Economy
Famous Personalities of India and World
Flagship Government Programs
Flora and Fauna of India
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
Key Exam Stages

CBT Stage-1, Stage-2, Document Verification & Medical Exam

Test Sections

Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science

Exam Duration

90 Minutes (CBT-I) | 120 Minutes (CBT-II)

Marking Scheme

1/3rd negative marking for incorrect answers

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, a penalty of 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Yes, exams are conducted in English, Hindi, and multiple regional languages.

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