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Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences up to 10th standard — CBSE curriculum
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT Stage 1 | 100 | 100 | 90 min | 1/3 |
| CBT Stage 2 | 120 | 120 | 90 min | 1/3 |
| Typing / Skill Test | For specific posts (Junior Clerk, Typist) | |||
Number system, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio & proportion, percentage, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, simple & compound interest, profit & loss, algebra, geometry
Analogies, alphabetical/numerical series, coding-decoding, maths operations, similarities & differences, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, conclusions & decision making
Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences — 10th standard NCERT level
Science & technology, sports, culture, personality, economics, politics — India & World
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT (Computer Based Test) | 100 | 100 | 90 min | 1/3 |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Male: Run 1000m in 4 min 15 sec + lift 35kg (100m). Female: Run 1000m in 5 min 40 sec + lift 20kg | |||
| Document Verification | Original documents verification | |||
Current events, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Science & Technology — India & World
Number systems, whole numbers, decimal fractions, HCF/LCM, ratio & proportion, percentages, averages, profit/loss, simple interest, time & work
Non-verbal: similarities/differences, problem solving, spatial visualization, analysis, judgment
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT (Written) | 120 | 120 | 90 min |
| Physical Efficiency Test | Running, long jump, high jump (gender-wise norms) | ||
| Physical Measurement Test | Height, chest (category-wise) | ||
| Document Verification + Medical | Final stage | ||
Number system, BODMAS, fractions, LCM/HCF, ratio, percentage, mensuration, trigonometry, geometry, statistics
Analogies, alphabetical/number series, coding/decoding, maths operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation, conclusions
Engineering Drawing, Units, Measurements, Mass/Weight/Density, Work/Power/Energy, Speed & Velocity, Heat & Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers & Simple Machines, Occupational Safety
Science & technology, sports, culture, personalities, economics, politics of India and world. Current affairs.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBT Stage 1 | 75 | 75 | 60 min |
| CBT Stage 2 (Part A) | 100 | 100 | 90 min |
| CBT Stage 2 (Part B — Trade) | 75 | 75 | 60 min |
| Computer-Based Aptitude Test | For ALP only (qualifying) | ||
Start 3–4 months before exam. Cover Maths daily (2hr), GK/Current Affairs (1hr), Reasoning (1hr). Revise weekly. NCERT books for Science.
Follow The Hindu, PIB, Railway Board press releases daily. Focus on last 6 months before exam. Railway-specific news is heavily asked.
Attempt at least 2 full mock tests per week. RailwaySeva.in, Gradeup, Testbook have free Railway-specific mocks. Analyse every mistake.
Keep 10th marksheet, ITI/degree certificate, caste certificate, Aadhaar, 10 passport photos ready always. Scan and save in PDF beforehand.
For Group D and RPF, start running 6 months before. Group D: 35kg carry 100m. RPF: 800m run, long jump, high jump. Practice from Day 1.
Follow RRB official websites. Don't trust WhatsApp forwards for dates. Always cross-check on rrbcdg.gov.in or your zone's RRB site.