Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Competitive Exams & Syllabus

 Railway RRB Competitive Exam

 

RRB NTPC 2020 Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria prescribed for RRB NTPC is given below:

Age limit: The age limit for undergraduate posts is 18 to 30 years. The age limit for graduate posts is 18 to 33 years.

Educational qualification: For undergraduate posts, candidates must have passed class 12 or 10+2. For graduate posts, candidates must be a graduate from a recognized university.

RRB NTPC 2020 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern is divided into first stage CBT, second stage, CBAT and Typing Skill Test. Candidates can check below the RRB NTPC exam pattern as per different stages.

Exam stage	Exam Pattern
1st stage	The first stage CBT comprises three sections. The total duration of the test is 90 minutes. The test paper will have 100 objective type questions. The first stage CBT is qualifying in nature.
2nd stage	The second stage CBT comprises three sections. The exam consists of 120 questions. The duration of the test is 90 minutes.
CBAT	This test is specific to certain postcodes. The test comprises different test batteries. Each test battery consists of five to six tests. There is no negative marking in the exam.
Typing Skill Test	This test is specific to the post. Candidates will be given to type 30 words per minute (WPM) in English or 25 WPM in Hindi on Computer.

RRB NTPC 2020 Syllabus

The syllabus highlights the topics under each section of the exam. The standard of RRB NTPC syllabus is Class 10, 12 and graduation levels. The syllabus is divided into General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Candidates can check below the topics under different sections.

Subjects	Topics
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.
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.
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, etc.

RRB NTPC Books 2020

RRB NTPC Books for Mathematics

The Mathematics section of RRB NTPC carries 30 questions in the first stage while 35 questions in the second stage. The standard of questions asked in the exam is of high school level. Candidates can refer to the following RRB NTPC books for Mathematics.

• Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
• Fast Track by Rajesh Verma
• NCERT Maths from Grade 6 to Grade 11
• Magical Books on Quicker Maths by M Tyra
• Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav

 

RRB NTPC Books for General Intelligence and Reasoning

This section will have a total of 30 and 35 questions in the first stage and second stage, respectively. The questions aim to test a candidate’s logical thinking ability. The following books can be referred to prepare well for this section.

• Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
• Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe
• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
• New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali.
• Lucent’s General Intelligence and Reasoning

RRB NTPC Books 2020 for General Awareness

The General Awareness section carries a total of 40 questions in the first stage and 50 questions in the second stage. This section basically tests[ a candidate’s current affairs knowledge. To score good marks in this section, candidates can refer to the following books.

• Lucent’s General Knowledge
• Manorama Yearbook
• NCERT Books – Class X, XII

RRB JE Exam Pattern

The RRB JE Exam Pattern consists of the following 4 stages:

• First Stage of CBT
• Second Stage of CBT
• Document Verification / Medical Examination
• Final Selection

The detailed RRB JE exam pattern is given below:

RRB exam	Subjects	Marks	Time Duration
CBT – 1	Mathematics General Intelligence & Reasoning General Awareness General Science	30 25 15 30	90 minutes
CBT – 2	General Awareness Physics and Chemistry Basics of Computer and Applications Basics of Environment and Pollution control Technical Abilities	50 50 10 10 100	120 minutes

*Note: It is important for candidates to pass all the stages in order to pass the RRB JE recruitment process. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in CBT Stage- I and CBT Stage -II.

Want to ace RRB JE at the first attempt? Compliment your preparation with-

• Static GK
• Current Affairs
• English For Competitive Exams

RRB JE Syllabus 2021

This section will cover the RRB JE syllabus for each subject in the exam. Candidates can download the RRB JE Syllabus PDF at the beginning or at the end of this article.

The syllabus for CBT Stage – I are as follows:

1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. General Intelligence and Reasoning
3. General Science
4. General Awareness

The syllabus for CBT Stage – II are as follows:

1. Physics & Chemistry
2. General Awareness
3. Basics of Computer and Applications
4. Technical Knowledge
5. Environment and Pollution Control

 

RRB JE CBT Stage – I Syllabus In accordance with the RRB JE Syllabus, the topics for the first stage of CBT is given in the table below:

Mathematics	General Intelligence and Reasoning	General Awareness	General Science
Number systems	Analogies	Knowledge of Current affairs	Chemistry
Pipes and Cisterns	Statement – Arguments and Assumptions	General scientific and technological developments	Physics
Calendar and Clock	Directions	Sports	Life Sciences
Age Calculations	Analytical reasoning	Environmental issues concerning India and the World
Square Root	Similarities and Differences	Indian Polity and constitution, Indian Economy
Elementary Statistics	Conclusions and Decision Making	Indian geography
Trigonometry	Classification	culture and history of India including freedom struggle
Algebra Geometry	Data Interpretation and Suf?ciency
Profit and Loss	Venn Diagram
Simple and Compound Interest	Syllogism
Time and Distance	Jumbling
Time and Work	Mathematical operations
Ratio and Proportion	Alphabetical and Number Series
LCM & HCF	Coding and Decoding
Percentage
Mensuration
Fractions
Decimal
BODMAS

RRB JE CBT Stage – II Syllabus

In accordance with the RRB JE Syllabus, the topics for the second stage of CBT is given in the table below:

General Awareness	Physics and Chemistry	Basics of Computer and Applications	Basics of Environment and Pollution Control
Knowledge of Current Affairs	Up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus and relevant basics	The architecture of Computers	Adverse effects of environmental pollution and control strategies, their effect and control
Indian geography		input and Output devices	Ozone depletion
General scientific and technological developments		Storage devices	Acid rain
Sports		Networking	Global warming
Environmental issues concerning India and the World		Websites & Web Browsers	Waste Management
Indian Polity and constitution		Computer Virus	Air, water and Noise pollution
culture and history of India including freedom struggle		Internet and Email
Indian Economy		Various data representation
		Operating System like Windows, Unix, Linux
		MS Office

RRB JE Eligibility Criteria

In the following table, we have listed the criteria you need to fulfil to become eligible for this exam. As per the Railway Recruitment Board, you must meet the age limit, educational qualification, and nationality criteria as mentioned below.

RRB JE Age Limit	You must be in the age group of 18-33 years.
RRB JE Educational Qualification	Diploma/Degree in Engineering related to the post you are applying for.
RRB JE Nationality	Various Nationality/Citizenship are allowed on meeting certain conditions. (Details in the sections below)
RRB JE Number of Attempts	Unspecified
RRB JE Experience	Unspecified
Important Points	You also need to pass the medical test, There are certain age relaxations as per their category.

BOOKS NAME

RRB JE Mathematics Books	Name
1	Quantum Cat Sarvesh Verma
2	Quicker Mathematics M. Tyra
3	Elementary and Advanced Mathematics Kiran Publication
4	Maths Book7300+ Maths Book
5	Arihant’s Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

RRB JE General Science Study Material Books – Pdf Download

Sr. No.	RRB JE General Science Books
1	General Physics by Maths Book
2	General Science by Lucent in English
3	General Science
4	Life Sciences
5	PARAMOUNT Physics
6	PARAMOUNT Chemistry

RRB JE General Intelligence Reasoning Study Material Books

Sr. No.	RRB JE Reasoning Books
1	Analytical Reasoning M. K. Pandey
2	Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning R. S. Aggarwal
3	Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Hindi) ( English/Hindi) Kiran Publication
4	A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (English) B. S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali
5	Logical & Analytical Reasoning (English) A. K. Gupta