North Central Railway Syllabus 2023 & Exam Pattern PDF (ALP, Technician, JE, Train Manager)

North Central Railway Syllabus 2023 – Information

NCR GDCE Selection Process 2023

• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Computer Based Aptitude Test
• Documents Verification
• Medical Examination

North Central Railway Exam Pattern 2023

The Computer Based Test (CBT) will feature questions in the Multiple Choice Objective Type format, with English as the default language. However, candidates have the option to select another language from the drop-down list, including Hindi, Urdu, and local languages like Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, and Konkani. It’s important to note that when submitting the online application, candidates must indicate their preference for one of these languages. In the event of any differences, discrepancies, or disputes between the English version and the chosen language regarding the questions, the content of the English version will take precedence. Therefore, we advise you to check the below tables for the post wise North Central Railway Exam Pattern 2023. Additionally, there will be a Computer Based Aptitude Test, but this is only applicable to candidates who have chosen the Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) position.

GDCE for Assistant Loco Pilots/ Technicians

The marks scored in Part A alone shall be used for short listing of candidates for further stages of recruitment process subject to the condition that the candidate is securing qualifying mark in the Part B. The CBT shall have two parts viz. Part A and Part B as detailed below.

Note: There will be negative marking in the CBT examination and marks will be deducted for each wrong answer @ 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question.

GDCE for Junior Engineer of Various Departments

The questions in the NCR GDCE 2023 will be of an objective type, featuring multiple-choice options. These questions are expected to cover a range of subjects, including General Awareness, Physics, Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment and Pollution Control, and Technical abilities specific to the post you are applying for. It’s worth noting that the syllabus for General Awareness, Physics, Chemistry, Basics of Computers and Applications, Basics of Environment, and Pollution Control is the same for all the positions that have been advertised. This ensures a level playing field for all candidates in these core subjects.

GDCE for Guards/ Train Manager

The recruitment process shall involve Computer Based Test (CBT) and Document Verification/ Medical Examination. Moreover, the selection is made strictly as per merit, on the basis of above mentioned recruitment stages.

North Central Railway Exam Syllabus 2023

Candidates should check the below list to know the NCR Syllabus 2023 for the ALP, Technician, Junior Engineer, Train Manager Posts. So, make a note of the listed topics to prepare for the North Central Railway GDCE Examination 2023.

North Central Railway ALP/ Technician Syllabus

Part A

a. Mathematics: Number system, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM, HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work; Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern, etc.
b. General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and decision making, Similarities and differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, etc.
c. Basic Science and Engineering: The broad topics that are covered under this shall be Engineering Drawing (Projections, Views, Drawing Instruments, Lines, Geometric figures, Symbolic Representation), Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power and Energy, Speed and Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines, Occupational Safety and Health, Environment Education, IT Literacy, etc.
d. General Awareness of Current Affairs in Science & Technology, Sports, Culture, Personalities, Economics, Politics, and any other subjects of importance.

Part B

The trade syllabus can be obtained from the DGET website. The relevant trades for various 10+2/ diploma/ engineering disciplines for appearing in the qualifying test are as below:

North Central Railway Junior Engineer Syllabus 2023

a) General Awareness: Knowledge of Current affairs, Indian geography, culture, and history of India including freedom struggle, Indian Polity, and constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General scientific and technological developments etc.
b) Physics and Chemistry: Up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
c) Basics of Computers and Applications: Architecture of Computers; input and Output devices; Storage devices, Networking, Operating Systems like Windows, Unix, and Linux; MS Office; Various data representation; Internet and Email; Websites & Web Browsers; Computer Virus.
d) Basics of Environment and Pollution Control: Basics of Environment; Adverse effect of environmental pollution and control strategies; Air, water and Noise pollution, their effect and control; Waste Management, Global warming; Acid rain; Ozone depletion.
e) Technical Abilities: For technical abilities, refer to the given pdf to collect the topics.

North Central Railway Guard/ Train Manager Syllabus

b) 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.
c) 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, Indian Polity and Governance constitution and political system, General Scientific and Technological  Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India, UN and Other important World Organizations, Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large, Basics of Computers and Computer Applications, Common Abbreviations, Transport Systems in India, Indian Economy, Famous Personalities of India and World, Flagship Government Programs, Flora and Fauna of India, Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.

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