Syllabus (non technical) Posts RRB

Although there is no uniform or set pattern as far as the number of questions to be asked in different test papers is concerned but one thing is definite, i.e., coverage under each test paper. After carefully analyzing the question papers of several RRB examinations we come to the

conclusion that there is a striking similarity in the syllabi and the standard of questions. Therefore, we may define the model syllabus for the exam broadly although not precisely and accurately. Ans, we are attempting to present a model syllabus for all the four test papers. Here it should be noted that the syllabus for the written examination will be generally in conformity with the educational standard prescribed for the post. For technical categories, the examination will be conducted in the allied branch/ branches of the concerned discipline of the appropriate standard. Written examination will be dispensed with if the number of eligible candidates is less than six times the number of vacancies at the discretion of Railway Recruitment Board.

  Syllabus (non technical)

1. General Awareness: This part of question paper gauges the candidates is up to date with surrounding and includes the following:
• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Major Financial/Economic News
• Budget and Five Year Plans
• Who is Who
• Sports
• Books and Authors
• Awards and Honors
• Science - Inventions and Discoveries
• Abbreviations
• Important Days
• International and National Organizations
2. Arithmetic Ability: This part of exam is usually checks the quantitative and mathematical skills of the candidates and following is the topics from which the questions asked:
   • Number System
   • HCF, LCM
   • Simplification
   • Decimal Fractions
   • Ratio and Proportions
   • Unitary Method
   • Percentage
   • Time and Distance
   • Time and Work
   • Profit and Loss
   • Average
   • Simple and Compound Interest
   • Menstruation (2D and 3D)
   • Algebra
   • Data Interpretation
3. Technical Ability - This is generally the questions that include the knowledge of the candidates about the profession and some technical questions which may be tricky.
4. Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability/Aptitude: This part usually tries to test the reasoning abilities and Gauges aptitude of the person. It includes the following:
   Verbal
   • Number Series
   • Alphabet Series
   • Test of Direction Sense
   • Coding-Decoding
   • Number Ranking
   • Arithmetical Reasoning
   • Problem on Age Calculation
   • Blood Relations
   • Analogy
   • Decision Making etc
   Non-Verbal
• Non Verbal Series
• Mirror Images
• Cubes and Dice
• Grouping Identical Figures
• Embedded Figures etc