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Eligibility depends on the type of the job opening the applicant is focusing. The vacancies exist in both technical and non-technical arenas. For technical vacancies, applicants must have passed degree or diploma in respective technical discipline. Non-technical vacancy applicants must have passed degree or diploma in any discipline.
For certain engineering positions, applicants must have degree or diploma in the respective engineering discipline. Candidates trying for certain specialised positions must also have required experienced in the respective field. Candidates may also need to acquaint themselves with various nuances of railway transportation.
Candidates have to be familiar with general and technical topics. General topics are language skills, general awareness, general aptitude. Technical topics are nuances related to various engineering disciplines like electrical engineering, mechanical engineering.
Candidates applying for general vacancies which are of non-technical domain have to learn general topics, while those applying for vacancies related to technical domain must also study technical topics while preparing for the written test.
Questions related to general topics and technical domains will be asked in the exam. Candidates have to answer questions in multiple choice format and duration to answer questions is 2 hours. The format is being provided below for the sake of the candidates:
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | General Awareness, Quantitative aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Relevant Discipline | General English |
| Number of Questions | 120 Questions | 60 Questions |
| Duration of the paper | 95 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
| Medium of Exam | English and Hindi | English |
| Type of Questions | MCQs | MCQs |
| Negative Marking | -0.33 for each incorrect response | -0.33 for each incorrect response |
Point to remember
Applicants can get a general idea from the format provided above. However, they have to remember that format and recruitment process would change from one vacancy to another. Candidates can check the official notification connected to the vacancy on the official website for exact information.
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