What is the selection process of the RRB JE exam?

The RRB JE selection process consists of four stages namely CBT 1, CBT 2, medical test and document verification. Candidates who want to secure a position as a Junior Engineer within RRB, they need to successfully clear all these stages.

What is the exam pattern of RRB JE CBT 1 2025?

Candidates can check below the RRB JE 2025 CBT 1 exam pattern. Subject Number of Questions Marks Mathematics 30 30 General Intelligence & Reasoning 25 25 General Awareness 15 15 General Science 30 30 Total 100 100 Time 90 Minutes

What is the revised RRB NTPC exam pattern for graduate posts?

The revised RRB NTPC exam pattern for graduate posts is given below. Name of the post Level in 7th CPC 1st stage CBT 2ndstage CBT Skill Test requirement Goods Train Manager 5 Common for all Posts Common for all posts - Senior Clerk cum Typist 5 Typing Skill Test Junior Account Assistant cum Typist 5 Typing Skill Test Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor 6 - Station Master 6 Computer Based Aptitude Test

Will there be any normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam?

Yes, there is normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam. This is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers held across various sessions. Result is announced based on the normalised marks.

What is RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 1?

RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 1 comprises questions from Mathematics, General Intelligence, and Reasoning, General Science and General awareness on current affairs. The test paper carries a total of 75 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 75. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The score of first stage CBT is used to shortlist candidates for the second stage CBT. The first stage CBT is only to screen candidates for the second stage.

What is RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 2?

RRB ALP exam pattern for CBT 2 comprises two parts. A carries 100 questions. The duration of exam is 90 minutes. Part B comprises 75 questions. Exam is held for 60 minutes.

Is there any qualifying marks in RRB Group D exam?

Yes, there are qualifying marks in RRB Group D exam. The qualifying marks for your and EWS categories are 40 per cent and 30 per cent for SC, ST, and OBC.

What is RRB ALP trade-wise syllabus?

RRB ALP trade-wise syllabus is given below. Name of Trade Topic Name Electrical Electrical India Transfers Three Phase Motor Systems Light, Magnetism Fundamental Electric System Single phase motors Switches and Plugs Electrical Connections Mechanical Applied Mechanics Production Engineering Engines Heat Energy Conservation Management Kinetic Theory Turbo Machinery Automation Engineering Refrigerators and Air Conditioned Metallurgical Heat Transfers The Power Plant Turbines and Boilers IC Engines Machine Design Metallurgical Production Technology Electronics and Communication Satellite Radio Communication Systems Dias Electronic Tube Semi Conductor Physics Micro Processor Networking and Industrial Electronics Transistor Digital Electronics Automobile System Theory Metallurgical Production Technology Machine Design Thermodynamics IC Engines Heat Transfers

In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?

RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can choose the exam language while filling out the application form.

What is RRB Group D negative marking?

There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below. Total Marks 100 marks Marks Awarded for Correct Answer 1 mark Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer 0.33 marks

What is RRB Group D normalisation?

RRBs follow percentile-based normalisation in the RRB Group D exam. The percentile score of each candidate is converted into normalised marks by inserting the raw marks into the base shift. The calculation of base shift is done by using the standard mathematical formula of interpolation. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination.

How many questions are asked in each section of RRB Group D exam?

In RRB Group D exam, there are 25 questions each in General Science and Mathematics. There are 30 questions in the General Intelligence and Reasoning and 20 questions in General Awareness and Current Affairs. We have provided below the topic-wise weightage. Maths Topics Expected weightage Number System 1-2 BODMAS 2-3 Decimals & Fractions 1-2 Average 1-2 LCM & HCF 1-2 Ratio and Proportion 2-3 Percentages 2-3 Mensuration 2 Time and Work 3-4 Time and Distance 2-3 Simple and Compound Interest 1 Profit & Loss 1-2 Algebra 1 Geometry and Trigonometry 1 Age Calculations 2-3 Calendar & Clock 1 Miscellaneous 2-3 General Awareness Topics Expected Weightage Sports 2-3 Economics 1-2 CEO/Chairman/Appointments 1-2 Current Affairs 8-9 Geography 2-3 History 2-3 Miscellaneous 4-5 General Intelligence and Reasoning Topics Expected Weightage Analogies 2-3 Alphabetical and Number Series 3-4 Coding and Decoding 2-3 Mathematical Operations 1-2 Syllogism 1 Venn Diagram 1-2 Data Interpretation and Sufficiency 1-2 Conclusions and Decision Making 1 Analytical Reasoning 3-4 Classification 2-3 Directions 1-2 Statement-Arguments and Assumptions 4-5 Miscellaneous 2-3 General Science Topics Expected Weightage Physics 7-8 Chemistry 9-10 Biology 6-7

What is RRB ALP exam pattern for CBAT?

RRB ALP CBAT comprises several test batteries. Candidates are required to qualify each test batteries. The questions set in CBAT are in English and Hindi only. There is no negative marking in CBAT. To draw the merit list of ALP, 70 per cent weightage is given to Part A of second stage CBT and 30 per cent in CBAT.

What is the structure of RRB ALP exam pattern for CBAT?

RRB ALP exam pattern for CBAT is given below. Particulars Details Minimum Qualifying Marks 42 marks in each test battery Language English and Hindi Negative Marking No negative marking Merit List 70% weightage for Part A marks in CBT 2 30% weightage for CBAT marks

What is RRB NTPC Typing Test?

The candidates are required to type certain words in English or Hindi. Candidates are given passage for the typing test. This test is qualifying in nature. Those qualifying this stage are called for the next round.

Will there be any normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam?

Yes, there is normalisation of marks in RRB NTPC exam. This is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers held across various sessions. Result is announced based on the normalised marks.

In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed?

RRB Group D CBT question paper will be available in 15 languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The language of the paper is based on the region or the specific exam. But the majority of Railway Recruitment Board papers will be in the official language of the state in which the exam is conducted. For example, if the exam is taking place in Tamil Nadu, the paper is likely to be in Tamil. Likewise, if the exam is taking place in Kolkata, the language of the question paper will be in Bengali. Candidates can choose the exam language while filling out the application form.

Is RRB ALP conducted online or offline?

All the stages of RRB ALP exam are conducted online. The language of the question paper is in Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani.

What is percentile base calculation in RRB Group D exam?

Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination. The marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each shift of examinees. The percentile score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained. The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored equal to or below (same or lower raw scores) that particular percentile in that examination. Therefore, the topper (the highest score) of each shift will get the same percentile of 100 which is desirable. The marks obtained in between the highest and the lowest scores are also converted to appropriate percentiles. According to the revised marking scheme, the boards have decided to interpolate the raw marks into the base shift.

What is the topic-wise distribution of questions in RRB Group D General Science section?

The topic-wise distribution of questions in RRB Group D General Science section is given below. Topics Expected Weightage Physics 7-8 Chemistry 9-10 Biology 6-7

What is RRB Group D negative marking?

There is a negative marking in the RRB Group D exam. 1/3 of marks are deducted for wrong answers. Candidates for correct answers are awarded one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. RRB Group D marking scheme is given below. Total Marks 100 marks Marks Awarded for Correct Answer 1 mark Marks Awarded for Incorrect Answer 0.33 marks

What are the important highlights related to RRB ALP exam?

Some of the important highlights related to the exam pattern is given below. Parameters Details Name of exam Recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) & Technicians Conducting authority Railway Recruitment Boards Stages of exam First stage CBT, second stage CBT, Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), and Document Verification Mode of exam Online Exam duration First stage CBT: 60 min Second stage CBT Part A: 90 min Part B: 60 min No of questions First stage CBT: 75 Second stage CBT: 100 (Part A) and 75 (Part B) CBAT: 42 Negative marks 1/3 Marks for correct answers One Language of question paper Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Manipuri, Konkani.

RRB Exam Pattern 2025: Post-wise Pattern for Group D, NTPC, JE & ALP

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RRB Exam Pattern 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts various RRB examination based on the prescribed exam pattern or structure. For various Railway exams, the exam pattern is different. Exams included in RRB are RRB NTPC, RRB ALP, RRB Group D, RRB JE and RPF SI. The exam pattern is released along with the notification PDF on the official website. Candidates are advised to go through the exam pattern properly as it is the first steps towards the preparation of RRB exam. Candidates will come to know the exam structure, marking scheme, weightage of each section, total marks, etc. through the exam pattern.

Candidates can check below in detail about the RRB NTPC, RRB JE, RRB Group D, RRB ALP exam pattern. Along with the exam pattern, RRB Syllabus is also provided on this page.

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RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025
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RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025
RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025
RRB 2025 Exam Process
What are the Subjects in the RRB exam?
RRB Exam Pattern FAQs 2025

RRB ALP Exam Pattern 2025

RRB NTPC Exam Pattern 2025

RRB JE Exam Pattern 2025

RRB Group D Exam Pattern 2025

RRB 2025 Exam Process

What are the Subjects in the RRB exam?

RRB Exam Pattern FAQs 2025

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SSC CHSL 2026

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