The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the detailed exam pattern and syllabus for Ministerial and Isolated Categories under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No: 07/2024.
From teachers and translators to legal officers, lab assistants, and other specialist roles – this recruitment drive covers a wide range of posts. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the selection process, CBT syllabus, and post-specific test structure.
Selection Process Overview
The selection process generally involves:
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Translation Test (TT) / Performance Test (PT) / Teaching Skill Test (TST) (as applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
RRBs also reserve the right to conduct additional CBTs if required.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Key Details:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- PwBD Candidates: 120 minutes (if availing scribe)
- Question Type: Objective multiple-choice
- Languages Available: English (default) + regional languages
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Normalization: Marks will be normalized if the exam is held in multiple shifts
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 40% |
| OBC/SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
PwBD candidates may get 2% relaxation depending on category vacancy status.
Section-wise CBT Pattern (Except Junior Translator/Hindi)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
This is an indicative structure and may vary slightly in the actual exam.
Detailed Syllabus (Except Junior Translator/Hindi)
Mathematics
- Number Systems, BODMAS
- Decimals, Fractions, LCM & HCF
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry
- Trigonometry, Statistics, Square Root
- Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cisterns
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding
- Mathematical Operations, Relationships
- Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation, Decision Making
- Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions
- Statement–Arguments and Assumptions
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography & History (including Freedom Movement)
- Culture, Polity, Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental Issues (India & World)
- Sports and General Scientific & Technological Developments
General Science
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Based on 10th standard CBSE syllabus
Junior Translator/Hindi – Special Pattern
CBT Highlights:
- 50% of questions test language proficiency (20% English, 30% Hindi)
- Remaining questions from General Knowledge, Reasoning, Arithmetic, and Computers
Language Syllabus:
Hindi (12th Std. Level):
- Synonyms, Antonyms, Tatsam-Tadbhav
- Idioms, Proverbs, Word Correction, Grammar
- One-word substitutions, Prefix, Suffix
English (12th Std. Level):
- Synonyms/Antonyms
- Translation into Hindi
- Grammar (Tenses, Pronouns, Voice, Prepositions)
- Idioms, Phrases, Sentence Arrangement
Translation Test:
- Qualifying Test
- 60% Minimum Score required
- 10x vacancies candidates shortlisted from CBT merit
- Final selection based only on CBT marks
Teaching Skill Test / Performance Test
For PGTs/TGTs/PTIs/Primary Teachers:
- Written Test (CBT): 85% weightage
- Teaching Skill Test: 15% weightage
- Format: PPT-based teaching of a topic selected on the spot
- Duration: 15–30 minutes
- Marks: 150 (no cut-off)
- Evaluates: Teaching ability, methodology, communication, leadership, problem-solving, creativity, etc.
For Music, Craft, Drawing Teachers:
- CBT: 60%
- Performance Test: 25%
- Skill Test: 15%
- Marks: Performance Test – 100
- Evaluated on: Creativity, presentation, innovation, rhythm, imagination, aesthetics
- Format: On-the-spot topics + use of teaching aids
- May be video recorded
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