Railway Recruitment Board
RRB Exam Calendar 2022
Introduction
RRB conducts exams for different departments and fills the vacant posts on a timely basis. Some of them are listed below with eligibility criteria and exam patterns of top exams in RRB.
Exams calendar/Eligibility
| Board | Name of the examination | Qualification |
| RRB | Group D | 10th Class |
| RRB | NTPC | 12th Class, Any Degree |
| RRB | Ministerial & Isolated Category | 12th Class, Diploma, Degree (Relevant) |
| RRB | ALP/ Technician | 10th Class, ITI |
| RRB | JE, DMS, CMA | Diploma, Degree (Relevant) |
| RRB | Paramedical Staff | 12th Class, Degree (Relevant) |
Exam pattern:
RRB Group D Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test
All the eligible candidates have to undergo a Computer Based Test(s) on the specified date(s), time and venue(s) as per the e-call letter to be downloaded by the candidates from the websites of RRBs/RRCs. The examination duration and number of questions for CBT are indicated below:
| Exam Duration in Minutes | No of Questions (each of 1 mark) from | Total No of
Questions |
|||
| General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence and Reasoning | General Awareness
and Current Affairs |
||
| 90* | 25 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 100 |
*The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by Scribe. There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Question Type and Syllabus:
1.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.
1.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.
1.General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level (CBSE).
1.General Awareness on current affairs
Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subject of importance.
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TESTS (PET)
Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature. The criterion for PET is as under:
| Male candidates | Female candidates |
| Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of
weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. |
Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of
weight for a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 meters in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern
1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) – Common for all notified posts of this
CEN 01/2019.
| Exam
Duration in Minutes |
No. of Questions (each of 1 mark) from | Total No. of
Questions |
||
| General Awareness | Mathematics | General Intelligence
and Reasoning |
||
| 90 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 100 |
The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by Scribe. There will be negative marking and a 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:
1.Mathematics:
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 etc.
1.General Intelligence and Reasoning:
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 etc.
1.General Awareness:
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 and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, 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 etc.
2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT):
The examination duration and number of questions for 2nd stage CBT are indicated below:
| Exam Duration
in Minutes |
No of Questions (each of 1 mark) from | Total No of Questions | ||
| General
Awareness |
Mathematics | General Intelligence
and Reasoning |
||
| 90 | 50 | 35 | 35 | 120 |
The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by Scribe.
There will be negative marking and a 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
1.Mathematics:
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 etc.
1.General Intelligence and Reasoning:
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 etc.
1.General Awareness:
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 and World, Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological
Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, 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 etc.
*Typing Skill Test (TST):
For the posts, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist and Junior Time Keeper, Typing Skill Test (TST) of qualifying nature (marks obtained in typing skill test shall not be added for making merit) shall be conducted for which the number of candidates equal to eight times the number of vacancies for each of the community shall be called for. The candidates should be able to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Personal Computer only without editing tools and spell check facility.
RRB ALP/ Technician Exam Pattern
First Stage CBT (Common for ALP/Technician)
| No of Questions | Duration |
| 75 | 60 Min |
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:
1.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.
1.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.
1.General Science
The syllabus under this shall cover Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences of 10th standard level.
1.General awareness on current affairs
in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and other subjects of importance.
2nd Second Stage CBT
Total Duration:2 hours and 30 Minutes (for Part A and Part B together)
The Second Stage CBT shall have two parts viz Part A and Part B as detailed below.
PART A
Duration: 90 Min,
No of Questions: 100
The marks scored in Part A alone shall be used for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of the recruitment process subject to the condition that the candidate is securing a qualifying mark in Part B.
The syllabus for Part A shall be as below
1.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.
1.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.
1.Basic Science and Engineering
The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy etc.
1.General Awareness on Current Affairs
In Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics and any other subjects of importance.
PART B
Duration: 60 Min,
No of Questions: 75
Qualifying Mark: 35 % (This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible)
This part is qualifying in nature and shall have questions from the trade syllabus prescribed by the Director-General of Employment & Training (DGET). Candidates with ITI/Trade Apprenticeship qualifications will be required to appear in the section having questions from the relevant trade. Candidates holding Degree, Diploma and HSC (10+2) having eligibility for the posts of ALP have to select relevant trade from the list of trades listed against their engineering discipline/HSC(10+2). The relevant trades for various engineering
discipline/HSC (10+2) for appearing in the qualifying test is as below:
| Si No | Engineering Discipline(Diploma/Degree) | Relevant trade for PART B Qualifying
Test to be selected from |
| 1 | Electrical Engineering and combination of
various streams of Electrical Engineering |
Electrician / Instrument Mechanic / Wiremen
/Winder(Armature) / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| 2 | Electronics Engineering and combination of
various streams of Electronics Engineering |
Electronics Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & TV |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering and combination of
various streams of Mechanical Engineering |
Fitter / Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor
Mechanic / Mechanic Diesel / Turner / Machinist / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic/ Heat Engine / Millwright Maintenance Mechanic |
| 4 | Automobile Engineering and combination of
various streams of Automobile Engineering |
Mechanic Motor Vehicle / Tractor Mechanic /
Mechanic Diesel / Heat Engine / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| 5 | HSC(10+2) with Physics and Mathematics | Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Wireman |
Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Only for candidates who have opted for ALP)
Qualifying marks: The candidate needs to secure a minimum score of 42 marks in each of the test batteries to qualify. This applies to all candidates and no relaxation is permissible.
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